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[Neuromancer]

Prediction time! I am thinking April for $300 (headset without camera or Move controller). I'm a naturally optimistic person.

 

[LordofPwn]

I know headphones are needed for psvr and vive, but aren't they included with OR?
If so, I would think psvr would have to come in at 299 or 349. Camera and headphones would add 150 to your start up cost. Couple move controllers would be another 50. We would be looking at 499 to 549 for the lessor of the big three.

Uh you don't need headphones for PSVR, also what headphones are you including for $90? Sony sells an awesome pair of headphones for $20 and the camera is only $60...
Also both of those things Barely cost Sony anything to make

PSVR will likely have cheap wired earphones packed.

If anything but really they don't need to.

 

[halfbeast]

It's gonna be a hard month.

oh yes, yes it will be!

 

[Twentieth]

I'm guessing $400 without move controls.

 

[daveo42]

Been saying it for some time. $400 is your price point.

 

[0racle]

Im ready

 

[Seiru]

As a gear vr owner... It has already changed mine

I mean, not to get off topic, but you're even just talking about 180 or 360 video (I'm assuming).

Photorealistic 3D modeling exists for VR, and for porn specifically (Google it if you're curious). This is where the PC headsets will really shine in that industry. There is a lot of money to be made there.

 

[Seiru]

Uh you don't need headphones for PSVR

Virtualized audio is crucial for VR, it's not just about video.

 

[ArtHands]

Will be getting this and the rift. Vive is too expensive for me now, i can't afford all headsets.

 

[Man]

Betting release is 1st week of June worldwide.

 

[Xone9]

$499 min, and be prepared for same games with better performance on PC of course.

 

[Josh378]

Knowing me, ill sell my vita and new 3ds and games for the vr...please be good!!!

 

[Danlord]

Betting release is 1st week of June worldwide.

Same here, releasing alongside No Man's Sky as a launch title. Priced £199-£249 (low/high) range. I've had this prediction for over a year now. The date I was iffy on but when No Man's Sky was announced for June and we heard that PSVR is 1H2016, it made sense to me.

 

[Tankard]

It's happening...ish?

 

[Eggbok]

$499 min, and be prepared for same games with better performance on PC of course.

Sony isn't stupid enough to charge $499 as the minimum. No way in hell it will cost more than a PS4.

 

[Nikodemos]

Virtualized audio is crucial for VR, it's not just about video.

Yup, you need binaural for immersion.

 

[Minions]

Going with... Headset $350/$399 ; Bundle $450/$499.

Hope for the low end estimate, expect the high end estimate.

As long as the headset launch sub $500 I think they will do well enough considering the competition pricing.

 

[doby]

Is this an event inside of GDC or is this an event outside of GDC for Press?

Well they're calling it an exclusive press event so...

It's the deats, it has to be.

It's curious that they're not just going to wait until e3 if launch has indeed shifted to fall. They're either doing it now to steal mind share or its still on track for the original launch window.

 

[DeepEnigma]

$400 with camera.

 

[valkillmore]

I have got $400 now, will have over $1000 by the time it's available. Cannot wait.

 

[FelipeMGM]

Oh Shuhei, we hear you

https://twitter.com/yosp/status/702303795368194048

(´-`）.｡oO（interesting...）

GDC 2016: Sony Dates PlayStation VR Presentation and Hands-on Demos - IGN

 

[Danlord]

Oh yes.

 

[ArtHands]

Its better than the dk2? Well im satisfied

That chart is based off information of what they know at the moment, so dont put too much faith into it (they uses developer kits, and also estimated cost for the hardwares. See how they pegged dk2 to be the same cost as the rift consumer vers. Also they said the graph will be different for everyone as quality is subjective).

 

[Tankard]

Oh Shuhei, we hear you

https://twitter.com/yosp/status/702303795368194048

Oh ok...this time is really happening, Can't wait to be disappointed for the last time this year with VR prices.

 

[Man]

I like @yosp's twitter profile bio (phone can't copy).

 

[rambis]

Announce this the same week as the Vive price heh? Sucks they don't seem to have better ways to demonstrate in this type of setting but launch info should be exciting.

 

[vpance]

Gonna release around E3 is my gut feeling. Then come the bundles in Sep.

 

[Danlord]

I like @yosp's twitter profile bio (phone can't copy).

 

[Elandyll]

$499 min, and be prepared for same games with better performance on PC of course.

Lol.
Perfect, with your name it's so close to parody... it's gold Jerry!

 

[Josh378]

The real question: would $299 deflat the other VR competition?

 

[Raticus79]

Its better than the dk2? Well im satisfied

Yup, that's a pleasant surprise.

 

[Brew124]

I'm gonna go with $399 stand alone/demos, $499 bundle with the camera/move/game/demos, and September as the release month.

 

[ArkhamFantasy]

The real question: would $299 deflat the other VR competition?

No, different audiences.

 

[Man]

The real question: would $299 deflat the other VR competition?

Before summer? No. After then I think that's likely but everyone is prepared for a slow gradual climb.

 

[The Elite]

Wish it was a little earlier but I should still be able to cancel my Rift order if I'm really impressed by the overall package.

 

[majik13]

Quality spectre straight from devs (working on all VR headsets) themselves:

http://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/EMcN..._Hardware_The_ConvenienceQuality_Spectrum.php

But they dont know the price of PSVR, so how is it plotted?

 

[ArtHands]

But they dont know the price of PSVR, so how is it plotted?

Its based on their estimation. See DK2 having same alignment as Rift in the cost axis on the graph

 

[Man]

But they dont know the price of PSVR, so how is it plotted?

It was made in September (when people assumed $349-399 for Oculus Rift) so needs an update but should give you a ballpark comparison from those really in the know.

 

[Danlord]

Yoshida has confirmed he'll attend the event

I am hyped now.

 

[bitbydeath]

But they dont know the price of PSVR, so how is it plotted?

 

[DeepEnigma]

But they dont know the price of PSVR, so how is it plotted?

They asked Ars Technica for their plotting/projection expertise.

 

[majik13]

thanks guys, didn't realize it was from Sept apparently anyways. But its nice seeing their perception of the quality. I dig my Gear VR, and interested in PSVR if the price is right.

 

[DavidDesu]

Yes! About time. I bloody well said GDC and people said nah...

 

[YuShtink]

Two days after Oculus' "Rift Launch Preview" presentation. Hmm...

Going to be an exciting couple of days for sure. Then the Rift launches two weeks later! I've waited so long but now it all feels so sudden. It's really happening isn't it?

 

[-Horizon-]

Fully expect $400 without camera or move controller.

 

[10k]

Price and release date time.

One would hope and expect.

 

[nikos]

Hype!

Day one no matter what. So ready for VR.

 

[Fat4all]

Do you think they've had the price nailed down for a while, or do you think they might be making adjustments after the announcements of both the Rift and Vive prices?

I know they said they would be selling it at a loss to push the unit out better, but is there a chance they saw the competition and maybe decided to raise the price a bit since it will still be the cheapest option, say from $299 to $349-399?

 

[Its Quite Toasty]

Do you think they've had the price nailed down for a while, or do you think they might be making adjustments after the announcements of both the Rift and Vive prices?

I know they said they would be selling it at a loss to push the unit out better, but is there a chance they saw the competition and maybe decided to raise the price a bit since it will still be the cheapest option, say from $299 to $349-399?

I would think if they had 299 in mind already and saw the rift and vice prices they'd double down on their price. So much positive press for low price could go a long way.

 

[VolticArchangel]

The real question: would $299 deflat the other VR competition?

Not at all. PSVR doesn't work on PC (officially) and neither do VIVE/RIFT on PS4. PSVR's target audience is only the PS4 install base.