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[nampad]

The demand for PSVR...

http://kotaku.com/today-in-japan-hundreds-of-people-lined-up-for-play-1791646092

This morning major retailers like Bic Camera and Sofmap passed out raffle tickets between 9am and 10am with winners announced starting at noon. Those lucky folks could then purchase the PlayStation VR between 12pm and 4pm.

Here’s how the raffle results were posted at the Sofmap in Akihabara.



Folks holding these numbers were able to buy the PSVR. That means that not everyone who waited was able to get the headset.

More amazing is that in Osaka, Nagoya, and Tokyo, people started lining up last night!

Thought this was thread worthy.
Right now, Sony has production issues and can't stock the PSVR well enough. Because of that, I don't think we can safely say whether the PSVR is a success or not right now but seeing people lining up for the shipment is crazy.

 

[Mendrox]

Vaporware

VR is dead

lol

 

[Interfectum]

RE7 has proved PSVR is legit. I'm expecting that game to sell quite a few units.

 

[GinoFelino]

Nice. Hopefully everyone who wants one will be able to get it in time for their Summer Lessons.

 

[travisbickle]

This morning major retailers like Bic Camera and Sofmap passed out raffle tickets between 9am and 10am with winners announced starting at noon. Those lucky folks could then purchase the PlayStation VR between 12pm and 4pm.

They were doing the same thing recently at an electronics mall near me in Seoul. Bloody joke by Sony on stock levels.

 

[DarkLordMalik]

Nice. Hopefully everyone who wants one will be able to get it in time for their DOAX3 VR.

/Fixed

 

[isaacnukem]

Because PSVR is DOA

Spoiler

X

 

[somecrazymember]

 

[Kazuo Hirai]

People also line up for Pro every restock in HongKong
PSVR still $500-$600 in my country's trade-in market.
As westerners think they're fail products, I really hope Sony give more Asia version to us.

 

[fastmower]

If the production issues aren't fixed I don't see a bright future for PS VR until the next iteration.

 

[JustenP88]

Make some fucking games then, ffs. I guess Sony's first party output around the PS4 launch was also hot garbage but, still... Get it together.

 

[dmix90]

 

[Not Drake]

I'm baffled by Sony's inability to provide steady PSVR shipment worldwide. I wanted to grab one and they're unavailable everywhere and noone knows when they might get new units. Bizarre.

 

[mankoto]

I want to know the breakdown for these lines.

How many are there due to the DOAX3 update?
How many are there due to RE7?
How many are there for Summer Lessons DLC?

 

[Rymuth]

Well yeah, Harada is releasing new DLC for Summer Lesson.

 

[somecrazymember]

We've been out of stock since the first launch units. (Belgium). Next shipment comes begin february apparently

 

[Memory]

Nice. Hopefully everyone who wants one will be able to get it in time for their Summer Lessons.

Ohyou.gif

 

[Tailzo]

I understand why they would line up. PS VR is awesome!

 

[Yu Narukami]

ROFLMAO

 

[JPS Kai]

I want to know the breakdown for these lines.

How many are there due to the DOAX3 update?
How many are there due to RE7?
How many are there for Summer Lessons DLC?

Hey man, maybe they're just part of a blossoming RIGS e-sports community.

 

[dmr87]

DOA and Summer Lesson thirst.

 

[SocksAndShoes]

THERE ARE DOZENS OF US

 

[Neptonic]

Get in the give up machines Japan

 

[Haines]

Vaporware

VR is dead

lol

But if it was nintendo made, everybody screams fake shortage.

Vr will do well when the technology is actually up to par. Resident evil is one game. That i can play on my tv even. It needs so many many more,

 

[isaacnukem]

I honestly hoped it was because of RE7

 

[Loris146]

What the fuck lmao

 

[akileese]

I honestly hoped it was because of RE7

It might well be. RE7 is a really legit VR experience. If you enjoy getting the shit scared out of you then this is your killer app.

 

[Omnistalgic]

Yeah, PSVR was definitely a soft launch. Think it'll be a slow burner, but with more and more experiences like RE7, I think it'll hit somewhere between 10%-15% of the PS4 user base. Price might be a factor though, and of course not everyone wants to be scared, so going to need a hit in multiple genres.

 

[Hoo-doo]

Make some fucking games then, ffs. I guess Sony's first party output around the PS4 launch was also hot garbage but, still... Get it together.

Resident Evil 7 came out like two days ago?

Arguably RE7 is the most complete and polished AAA VR experience currently available regardless of platform.
It's without a doubt the way to play that game, if you got the stones for it, that is.

 

[Donos]

 

[darkwing]

RE7 VR is tight

 

[Reckheim]

The PSVR shortages have been a bummer for me and my brother, been trying to get the bundle for at least 2 months now.

 

[GinoFelino]

 

[Acquiescence]

Looks like the sort of game that's perfect for short bursts.

 

[Ban Puncher]

 

[clarknova156]

It might well be. RE7 is a really legit VR experience. If you enjoy getting the shit scared out of you then this is your killer app.

Naw , I'd say it's the novelty of VR. It's different and new and Japan loves stuff that isn't just sitting at home with a controller. Plus thanks to Sword Art Online style anime VR is hot again for a lot of people. Those days of basic home console gaming are basically dead. Top that off with supply issues and you get this. If this was back during home console dominance of the 90's then it wouldn't be hundreds it would thousands or tens of thousands.

 

[orochi91]

Lmao

 

[Jack The Nipper]

Wonder if this have a bump in console sales.

What is the number one vr title there?

 

[*Splinter]

Hey man, maybe they're just part of a blossoming RIGS e-sports community.

That community stopped "blossoming" the day GG Cambridge were shut down.

(I realise you were probably being sarcastic, but RIGS e-sports was definitely a thing and yes I'm salty as hell it was shut down)

 

[isaacnukem]

Off topic but I honestly can't find the source manga of this frame, what is it?

 

[Parakeetman]

Shit has been sold out all over ever since launch basically. So not surprised that there would be lines at locations that actually have units coming in.

 

[Defuser]

Look at all those scrapers.

 

[wapplew]

Sony fuck up big time, undership pro and PSVR to Asia.
What were they thinking?

 

[AllGamer]

Off topic but I honestly can't find the source manga of this frame, what is it?

Just googled it. Apparently it's Takami Nozomu's "Ne.To.Ge"

 

[Kenzodielocke]

Sony fuck up big time, undership pro and PSVR to Asia.
What were they thinking?

They undershipped in Europe, too.

 

[Lord Ghirahim]

I guess I'll be keeping it if I win one tomorrow.

 

[isaacnukem]

Just googled it. Apparently it's Takami Nozomu's "Ne.To.Ge"

That quick? I swear when I reverse image searched nothing came up. Thanks!

 

[Mendrox]

But if it was nintendo made, everybody screams fake shortage.

Vr will do well when the technology is actually up to par. Resident evil is one game. That i can play on my tv even. It needs so many many more,

Dunno, but I am quiet content with DriveClub VR, RIGS, TumbleVR and many more including finally the Youtube VR player.

Resident Evil 7 VR is a whole different game in comparison to the normal 2D mode.

There is already quiet a good setup of games after only 3 months (compare that to the Switch currently).

It's okay, the early adopters have fun and anyone else can join the future in the future.

 

[akileese]

Sony fuck up big time, undership pro and PSVR to Asia.
What were they thinking?

Considering you still can't find one in most major US markets this may be a case of demand outstripping supply than under shipping units.

What's the availability like in Europe? Can you walk in and just buy one or no?

 

[cakely]

Well, that's pretty encouraging.