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[ElNino]

Hmm, this is the first I've heard of the external processing unit but does that mean that both this and the camera will need to use the PS4 front USB ports? Assuming yes, this makes me even more disappointed that Sony didn't put any ports on the back.

 

[qa_engineer]

Day one purchase, same with Oculus. I live in a tiny NYC apartment so I'm not sure where I am going to put all this stuff.

 

[backbreaker65]

how well does this work with people with glasses. i hated when they first started doing 3D movies not a lot of theatres had glasses to fit those with glasses.

The display slides back and forth.

 

[Fuu]

 

[Triggerhappytel]

I find it difficult to think I'd put say, €300 - €400 down on one without trying it though. The price tag is hefty for something thats difficult to demo and what not.

I would assume they'll have people in lots of stores like Toys R Us, Gamestop, Best Buy, Game, Wal-Mart, Tesco, Carrefour, Media Markt, etc (basically any large electronics retailer) to demo the unit and help consumers get used to it. I mean, it would require thousands of employees (probably contractors hired specially for this purpose), but get on board for 3 months and get them into popular stores to demo the hardware and sell it to people through practical use. That's what I'd do were I head of marketing at Sony, anyway.

I'm curious about this "processing box" that the headset is plugged in.

Sounds like it might be a bit of a beast - I'm guessing PSVR might be more powerful than we were expecting?

 

[Enter The 36 Chambers]

I'm really interested to see how the market reacts to this tech.

I honestly cannot see it being successful outside of the enthusiasts. Price is too steep and the software simply isn't there.

 

[raven777]

I tried one last month (which wasn't the final version, but near final I think) and it was surprisingly comfortable. Can't compare with other VR devices though since I haven't tried other stuff.

 

[killroy87]

Day one!

Just gimme a price and date. Don't be shy Sony, you got me. I'll pay whatever bullshit you charge.

 

[Karspankey]

I'm figuring that we'll get a base bundle that comes with a PS Camera, as it is required, and another bundle that comes with a pair of PS Move controllers as well.

 

[Fushichou187]

That's not the final one though. Those pictures are from PSX where it was on display to the public.

That's definitely the version I played with at PSX and all the people running the demos were quite clear that these were the most recent iteration and were as close to the retail kit as it was going to get; black box and all. It felt really comfortable and simple to get quickly configured to your focusing needs.

 

[MemoryHumanity]

Hmm, this is the first I've heard of the external processing unit but does that mean that both this and the camera will need to use the PS4 front USB ports? Assuming yes, this makes me even more disappointed that Sony didn't put any ports on the back.

The camera doesn't use the front USB ports, it has its own connection on the rear.

Price is too steep and the software simply isn't there.

What price?

 

[killroy87]

I'm figuring that we'll get a base bundle that comes with a PS Camera, as it is required, and another bundle that comes with a pair of PS Move controllers as well.

I already have a camera, so there better be options!

 

[Chris Metal]

I hope they'll be an option for just a headset, already own two move controllers and the PS4 camera.

Curious how it connects to PS4 though, is it through the camera port on the back? [the processing unit]

 

[BrettHeazy]

VR helmet + Processor

that's gonna bump the price to £300/400 isn't.

 

[Gandalf]

I want it. I want it now.

 

[Omnistalgic]

Hahahahahhahahaa....wth is going on here?!!

 

[Graphics Horse]

Hmm, this is the first I've heard of the external processing unit but does that mean that both this and the camera will need to use the PS4 front USB ports? Assuming yes, this makes me even more disappointed that Sony didn't put any ports on the back.

The camera just uses a specific usb-like port on the back of the ps4. The breakout box requires hdmi and a normal usb port unless they'e changed it.

 

[Nameless]

Please please please be $299 or under. After PSX there are quite a few VR games I want now.

 

[Fushichou187]

I'm figuring that we'll get a base bundle that comes with a PS Camera, as it is required, and another bundle that comes with a pair of PS Move controllers as well.

I'm hoping there's a bundle that's Move x 2 + the PSVR kit, as there are a number of people like myself that already own a camera. Though making it so a number of people buy an extra camera could be a cheeky way to increase its install base since I imagine you'll start finding more of them on Ebay or being gifted to people.

 

[MemoryHumanity]

Curious how it connects to PS4 though, is it through the camera port on the back? [the processing unit]

Generic Micro USB cable, same as the DualShock 4.

 

[ElNino]

The camera doesn't use the front USB ports, it has its own connection on the rear.

Ok, that's better then. I was of the impression that it used the front USB.

 

[onken]

I wonder what the screen door effect is like.. it was pretty bad on the Occulus DK2 I tried.

 

[Fuu]

Hahahahahhahahaa....wth is going on here?!!

Conan Visits E3 2014

 

[Neuromancer]

wut. Is it in the box?

Probably there will be a bundle with it. Also what do you mean 'wut,' how else do you expect it to do positional tracking?

I'm really interested to see how the market reacts to this tech.

I honestly cannot see it being successful outside of the enthusiasts. Price is too steep and the software simply isn't there.

1- we don't know the price
2- we don't know the launch software
3- you may be jumping the gun here just a bit

 

[Fushichou187]

I wonder what the screen door effect is like.. it was pretty bad on the Occulus DK2 I tried.

I've played around with an Oculus DK2 at a friend's place as well as PSVR at PSX earlier in the month. I never noticed any screen door effect on PSVR, tbh. I played 6 different games during that time.

 

[ElNino]

The camera just uses a specific usb-like port on the back of the ps4. The breakout box requires hdmi and a normal usb port unless they'e changed it.

HDMI from what though, PS4 to the breakout box? Or from the breakout box to your TV/monitor?

 

[J-Skee]

While I'm excited about what VR can do, I'm not sure if I'll be able to use it long-term. I recently got one of those Google Cardboard sets & after 5 minutes, my eyes were in pain. I don't know how people use these things for any longer than that.

 

[Blanquito]

Love the sound of it...

 

[Chris Metal]

Generic Micro USB cable, same as the DualShock 4.

Oh, convenient, although I use both of mine at the moment, one to charge DS4, the other to transfer data. Will have to invest in a charging dock.

 

[Bsigg12]

HDMI from what though, PS4 to the breakout box? Or from the breakout box to your TV/monitor?

Both. You need HDMI and USB into the box and it has HDMI out to the TV.

While I'm excited about what VR can do, I'm not sure if I'll be able to use it long-term. I recently got one of those Google Cardboard sets & after 5 minutes, my eyes were in pain. I don't know how people use these things for any longer than that.

Cardboard is probably the worst VR experience you can have right now that is available.

 

[Skyrim]

Conan checking out Summer Lesson?

 

[tiebreaker]

A cinema app or pc compability would draw me in.

 

[Gaz_RB]

2016 year of VR.

I'm so goddamn ready. I've been ready for years.

 

[hawthorneluke]

https://youtu.be/LMq8gQkljMw

Watching this video brings back memories of just a a week or so before a certain E3, ten years ago (holy shit that's actually a lot longer than I was thinking):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zX2smM87r14

 

[Ninja Sharingan]

That box looks kind of big. Need to start planning where it can go :/ My entertainment centre is full to the brim

 

[Fireblend]

I expect this to cost at least as much as the PS4, but man... day 1.

 

[ArtHands]

HDMI from what though, PS4 to the breakout box? Or from the breakout box to your TV/monitor?

You need at least 3 HDMI cables

One link the tv and the box
One link the ps4 and the box
One from the box to the headset cable

there is also a power cord for the box
And the power cord for the ps4

also the ear phone which plugs into the headset cable

And the camera cable

 

[Swarna]

I was wondering how they were gonna actually do decent VR with a PS4. The processing box makes a lot of sense.

 

[CyberPunked]

If they have final hardware now hopefully it will be out next quarter.

I'm also looking forward to getting this modded to work on PC.

Why would you want to do that? Surely both the Vive and Rift will be superior.

 

[Aostia]

The standalone box will also help in running regular ps4 games at higher resolutions is my prediction

the famouis "more powerful ps4 version" they hinted at?

 

[DannyDanger]

Those VR demo stalls better come with assistants, to clean the headset, and make sure nobody murders themselves

 

[Bsigg12]

You need at least 3 HDMI cables

One from the tv to the box
One from the ps4 to the box
One from the box which connect to the headset cable

there is also a power cord for the box
And the power cord for the ps4

also the ear phone which plugs into the headset cable

Only 2, they have a proprietary connection to the headset from the breakout box.

 

[dead souls]

The Pink Eye will be real.

UR NOT Red-eyed

Spoiler

but you will be

.

 

[finalflame]

A cinema app or pc compability would draw me in.

You're looking for Vive or the Rift.

Anyways, this is neat. I really want to know what's in that box.

 

[cyberheater]

LOL. WTF.

 

[Graphics Horse]

HDMI from what though, PS4 to the breakout box? Or from the breakout box to your TV/monitor?

Both but I just meant what comes from the console end.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Can always count on Conan to be pro VR.

 

[ElNino]

Both. You need HDMI and USB into the box and it has HDMI out to the TV.

You need at least 3 HDMI cables

One link the tv and the box
One link the ps4 and the box
One from the box to the headset cable

there is also a power cord for the box
And the power cord for the ps4

also the ear phone which plugs into the headset cable

And the camera cable

Hmm... will need to see about this then. I've been getting excited about trying this out but I'm not sure how well something like this will work in my family room (with my family/kids).

I don't really want to re-wire my PS4 every time we want to use the VR, but I guess if there was a way to permanently wire only the breakout box and only connect the headset when needed it might work. I'm going to need to think about this more once it is finalized.

 

[Ninja Sharingan]

Only 2, they have a proprietary connection to the headset from the breakout box.

wait, how does that box connect to the ps4? HDMI?

 

[Chilikar]

If this thing is priced like a console, I wonder if it'll come with a playstation camera. The headset doesn't work without it right?