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[Neuromancer]

VR is dead, PSVR sucks and no one wants it, wake me up inside etc

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.

As much as we would like to believe it, no one can shake a magic wand and make games appear out of thin air. What's your evidence for Sony not working on any VR games?

 

[Kurdel]

Good to see high demand!

 

[Krisprolls]

DOA Xtreme 3 VR seems to be out. Anybody can check ? It says Jan 24.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCFy9oQnjjI

 

[TheGameshark]

lol this is even more fucked up than that other Japanese VR gif

 

[Sidewinder]

I knew PSVR would save PS4 in Japan!!1

It's finally in stock a little everywhere in Switzerland since a couple of days, I even saw a whopping 20 PSVRs stacked in one shop! I hope they finally fixed their production problems or whatever was going on.

 

[Hasney]

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

I mean, with everyone and their dog saying how DOOMED VR is before the PSVR was even out, they probably never intended to make large quantities because they doubt it would sell out of the gate. Now they're in a position where the demand outstrips the supply and they've got to ramp up, but that can take months.

 

[BigEmil]

Has the pricing of the VR games and accessories etc dropped yet

 

[JustenP88]

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.

Sure, Sony has VR exclusivity but I wouldn't call that a "first-party" title. That cupboard is bare and the only first-party game of any significance they've released has had its studio shut down since launch day. We're not sure when the hell Farpoint is happening (how the hell have we known about this game for so long yet seen so little?), as far as I know, and the only other first party announcement I've seen is that arena-style shooty game. I suppose you could throw GT and Ace Combat on the list but those just have VR 'experiences'/missions.

With PS4, the shit first-party launch lineup was somewhat bearable because they had established IPs that we knew were coming to the console whether they had announced them yet or not. Not to mention full AAA third party support. PSVR doesn't have any of that. Maybe I need to revisit a list of games that have been announced, but there's nothing coming up that I need to get for VR.

As much as we would like to believe it, no one can shake a magic wand and make games appear out of thin air. What's your evidence for Sony not working on any VR games?

What's my evidence that games that have never been announced aren't actually being worked on? Am I understanding that question correctly? Do you have proof of the contrary? I can't prove that "things not known to exist actually don't exist."

I'm fairly certain that the Vita got more software announcements at PSX. Not first party, sure, but c'mon...

 

[jaypah]

Good, I need PSVR to remain healthy.

 

[Hasney]

Has the pricing of the VR games and accessories etc dropped yet

There's been sales on games here and there.

 

[MythicReclaimer]

There's been sales on games here and there.

Best Buy has a decent offering of PSVR games on sale this week.

 

[GifGafIsTheBestGaf]

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

 

[Makki]

Bundle it with DOAXV for maximum damage

 

[SmokedMeat]

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

They undershipped the Pro? I was wondering why sales didn't seem all that great.

 

[djplaeskool]

Illusion does the best April Fools jokes every year.

 

[firelogic]

I figure they need to manufacture PS4 slims, PS4 Pros, and PSVRs. There's only so many facilities and so many hours in a day.

 

[PSFan]

Wow! Did SE announce that DQ XI would have VR mode on PS4?

 

[isaacnukem]

Wow! Did SE announce that DQ XI would have VR mode on PS4?

Where did you get that? Why would it?

 

[Dre_G_Writer]

Came here to post this.

 

[Bedameister]

Wow, is the demand in japan really that high? I see PSVR on the shelves everywhere here.

 

[Pie and Beans]

PSVR continuing to sell out.

VR is dead.

 

[daxgame]

Right now, Sony has production issues and can't stock the PSVR well enough.

just according to keikaku (¬‿¬) /s

 

[The Lamonster]

This makes me happy. I really do think VR will be a big part of gaming in the future.

 

[ViolentP]

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,

Just like how Nintendo will do well when their technology is up to par?

 

[Sangetsu-II]

Wow, is the demand in japan really that high? I see PSVR on the shelves everywhere here.

where is here?

 

[Piscus]

Doesn't mean anything. Wait six months, THEN we'll talk.

 

[Hasney]

John Lewis in the UK got some more stock in today. Not sure how long it lasted, but it was gone within 3 hours when I saw the notification.

 

[Neuromancer]

What's my evidence that games that have never been announced aren't actually being worked on? Am I understanding that question correctly? Do you have proof of the contrary? I can't prove that "things not known to exist actually don't exist."

I'm fairly certain that the Vita got more software announcements at PSX. Not first party, sure, but c'mon...

You have no idea what Sony is planning. That's my point. This thing just came out a few months ago, with a fantastic launch lineup I would argue, and already people are complaining about 1st party support. It's bizarre.

 

[plasmawave]

I want to get it but it's $550CDN at best buy for the VR headset alone.

 

[PackAPunchedMick]

Been sold out in the UK since launch, March is the next "back in stock" estimate unless you want to pay £500 at CEX lmao.

 

[Metal Khaos]

Damn, wasn't even aware the demand is higher than the supply on this thing. Downloaded RE7 last night so going to hopefully start dipping into that tonight.

 

[BigEmil]

Beware the scalpers

 

[Unknown?]

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.

Uh they have been.

 

[JustSomeone]

I wonder what they will do when they find out it doesn't work with the vita

 

[SinCityAssassin]

DoA VR and Summer Lessons are the catalyst.

 

[jax]

Is PC gaming that uncommon in Japan?

 

[Arzehn]

Apparently 500 people lined up outside Yodobashi in Akihabara.

DoA VR and Summer Lessons are the catalyst.

Resident Evil just came out too.

 

[LifeBrandRobot]

Bring on them JVR games.

 

[Pinky]

 

[Outrun]

Kojima's new sneaking mission.

 

[Kremzeek]

I'm hoping there's a Neko Atsume VR game coming soon?...

That would sell like crazy.

 

[IvorB]

Er... what happened to first-come-first-served?

 

[RandomHopeInc]

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?

How many are Yakuza who are going to scalp them at a higher price?

 

[Napalm_Frank]

Welcome to the family, son!

 

[The Abominable Snowman]

I really regret not buying the PSVR when it first came out. Every Gamestop had piles for what seemed like weeks then it caught on strangely out of nowhere and it took me over a month and a half to find a $399 headset (Forcing me to buy the wands elsewhere) at a walmart after weeks of calling and checking brickseek.

Hope things improve as more AAA games get VR.

Also, there are so many classic Japanese arcade games that could use a VR facelift. I hope we get to see more JP VR games in the near future besides DOABeach Volleyball...

 

[Shin-Ra]

What's the more exotic component, the lens/optics or native 120Hz OLED?

 

[BadWolf]

I want to get it but it's $550CDN at best buy for the VR headset alone.

Same, would like to try it with RE7 but the Canadian price is nuts.

 

[Hasney]

Been sold out in the UK since launch, March is the next "back in stock" estimate unless you want to pay £500 at CEX lmao.

Keel your eye on stockinformer.co.uk . John Lewis had a restock today.

 

[ranmafan]

Beware the scalpers

The sad thing is it seems once again a large amount of the units yesterday went to them instead of those that really wanted it. I'm still angry about my attempts to try and buy one yesterday on Sony Japan's store page and many other sites with no luck at all. Thing is huge in Japan and so many want it. I would buy immediately right now if I could. Sadly don't know when that will happen here with this supply issues. Very frustrating.

 

[mckmas8808]

What's the more exotic component, the lens/optics or native 120Hz OLED?

good question.