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[UmbraeCruxis]

$399 standalone

$499 with move + camera

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$299 if one can dream

People keep adding like a hundred dollars for move and a camera. Does someone know something that I don't? I can't imagine them adding a 100 dollars to the price when right now them together doesn't go higher than like 50 dollars unless they would be bundling revamped versions.

I'm hoping for 399.99 with move/camera and maybe a small game ala NintendoLand to show off the new hardware.

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Partly 'cause I would buy it at launch for that price.

 

[The Chef]

Im trying to reel in my excitement here. Im beginning to have a strong feeling they aren't going to announce any form of price or release date till E3.
Thats likely to be their big announcement for the whole show.

 

[Bitch Pudding]

I believe we get a lot of info about PSVR today, but price is not one of them (unless it's $499+ bucks as I don't think Sony has any interest in telling an entire E3 audience this kind of bullshit).

 

[GOOCHY]

It's pretty widely expected that they're going to be announcing a price and release date today. If they aren't, Shu should have got out in front of it and set people's expectations appropriately.

 

[3AD101]

Poll: which would melt GAF the fastest?

A $199 Announcement (headset only)

Or

A $599 announcement? (Headset not being sold separately from camera)

$199 is not happening.

But, it would be some sweet tasting crow though. I like mine lightly seasoned.

 

[PodcastFips]

Im trying to reel in my excitement here. Im beginning to have a strong feeling they aren't going to announce any form of price or release date till E3.
Thats likely to be their big announcement for the whole show.

E3 is too late. And with Oculus and Vive around the corner, it would be kinda suicidal to announce a delay and nothing else.

 

[goonergaz]

£399 in the UK for the headset. More if you want the Camera.

you getting one? I think at that price it'd be on the edge of acceptable for me

 

[Vyse The Legend]

Release date and price are absolutely coming today. The competition has already announced their pricing and release dates. There's zero reason to wait longer even if it isn't launching until the end of the year.

 

[The Chef]

E3 is too late. And with Oculus and Vive around the corner, it would be kinda suicidal to announce a delay and nothing else.

DONT GET ME EXCITED AGAIN

 

[VeeP]

Sony, please have a VR, Camera, and Playstation Move bundle with two quality games. Thanks.

 

[Noisepurge]

People keep adding like a hundred dollars for move and a camera. Does someone know something that I don't? I can't imagine them adding a 100 dollars to the price when right now them together doesn't go higher than like 50 dollars unless they would be bundling revamped versions.

I'm hoping for 399.99 with move/camera and maybe a small game ala NintendoLand to show off the new hardware.

Spoiler

Partly 'cause I would buy it at launch for that price.

If there is a bundle it's going to be the headset, camera, two Moves and possibly a charging stand.

 

[cyberheater]

you getting one? I think at that price it'd be on the edge of acceptable for me

I think £350 is my limit but you know me. I'll crack in the end.

What's your limit mate?

 

[vpance]

E3 is too late. And with Oculus and Vive around the corner, it would be kinda suicidal to announce a delay and nothing else.

Price and release is coming for sure. Only question is if it's Fall, which I feel is 70% probable now.

 

[PodcastFips]

DONT GET ME EXCITED AGAIN

But this is GAF, you are supposed to be excited and start the meltdowns afterwards!

 

[LordofPwn]

But this is GAF, you are supposed to be excited and start the meltdowns afterwards!

then why is there no hype train?

 

[The Elite]

then why is there no hype train?

There is. You need VR to see it.

 

[PodcastFips]

then why is there no hype train?

Not sure if any are left after all the crashes

 

[Danlord]

Eagle Flight by Ubisoft is coming to PlayStation VR (as well as Vive and Rift) Confirmed on Unity stream.

 

[Vincent Grayson]

It just occurred to me that I hope this thing will fit my big head. My PS Gold headset barely does.

 

[UmbraeCruxis]

If there is a bundle it's going to be the headset, camera, two Moves and possibly a charging stand.

Ah, that would make more sense for the 100 dollar jump in price then. Still hoping for sub 400, but I could believe it being higher, especially with that kind of bundle.

 

[goonergaz]

I think £350 is my limit but you know me. I'll crack in the end.

What's your limit mate?

in the same ball-park, £300 would be sweet - I already have the camera and 2 moves so just a standalone @ £300 and I'll be happy

 

[klaushm]

then why is there no hype train?

You just need to search

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change it to PSVR and all should be fine

 

[cyberheater]

in the same ball-park, £300 would be sweet - I already have the camera and 2 moves so just a standalone @ £300 and I'll be happy

Yeah £300 would be very nice indeed. I'm keeping my eye out for a cheap second hand PS4 camera but I think I've missed the boat on that one.

I already have the Move controllers.

 

[Sephiroth_VII]

Yeah, this being a press-only event doesn't bode well.

Why though?

E3 is a press-only event, no?

 

[Doom.]

Has this thread just been going on with price speculation $250-400?

 

[DjRalford]

Ladies and gentlemen, I am pleased to announce the PSVR will be available from June launching alongside no mans sky, which is fully VR compatible.

The standalone headset will be available for $349 / €329 / £299 with an additional 2 SKU's, one containing camera and controllers, the other the complete PSVR introduction pack containing no mans sky, PS4, headset, camera, 2 VR controllers and 2 dual shock 4's.


Everyone passes out, riots ensue, etc etc

Spoiler

none of the above is in any way factually correct

 

[The Elite]

Sony's ship has been tight.

Why though?

E3 is a press-only event, no?

E3 is open to more than just press. It's open to all of the industry.

 

[Haint]

People keep adding like a hundred dollars for move and a camera. Does someone know something that I don't? I can't imagine them adding a 100 dollars to the price when right now them together doesn't go higher than like 50 dollars unless they would be bundling revamped versions.

I'm hoping for 399.99 with move/camera and maybe a small game ala NintendoLand to show off the new hardware.

Spoiler

Partly 'cause I would buy it at launch for that price.

They're not going to sell PSVR without the camera, it's required for operation. If they do, it'll be a specialty limited online only deal. There are maybe a couple million cameras sold, and only a few hundred thousand of whom might be interested in actually buying into VR as well. They're not going to clog shelf space and supply chains doing 2 SKU's for that. The customer/retailer confusion, support calls, and returns alone would cost them more than just doing some sort of discount/rebate for the relatively few people who already own the camera and also buy into VR.

 

[gypsygib]

I'm Canadian so probably $500-$600.

Really don't know what happened to our dollar. I guess it's good for exports, bad for everything else.

 

[Pif]

If PSVR isn't that much inferior in components to Rift apart of screen resolution, why are people expecting a 200-250 pricetag?

You will pay 400, minimum, and you won't complain.

 

[Paganmoon]

People keep adding like a hundred dollars for move and a camera. Does someone know something that I don't? I can't imagine them adding a 100 dollars to the price when right now them together doesn't go higher than like 50 dollars unless they would be bundling revamped versions.

I'm hoping for 399.99 with move/camera and maybe a small game ala NintendoLand to show off the new hardware.

Spoiler

Partly 'cause I would buy it at launch for that price.

The reason Move has been so cheap is because retailers are trying to clear stock. They've done such a good job about clearing stock, there isn't a single move available form any reputable retailer in all of Sweden. And honestly, I'm not sure the Move (the original with the mini-usb charger) has even been in production the last few years. Sony might be ramping up production of new Moves (with micro-usb), but not releasing to public until PSVR.

 

[Nafai1123]

Still betting on $299 standalone, $349 with camera and game pack-in.

 

[warthog]

It will be 499$, but not announced today.

 

[Sephiroth_VII]

Sony's ship has been tight.



E3 is open to more than just press. It's open to all of the industry.

Ah. Still, the first PS4-event was press-only, right? Besides, they have all of GDC to talk to devs.

Spoiler

I really want a price now.

 

[FelipeMGM]

Eagle Flight by Ubisoft is coming to PlayStation VR (as well as Vive and Rift) Confirmed on Unity stream.

Uh, game was shown at PSX, not news at all

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8GwRiTTO3o

 

[useyourfist]

They're not going to sell PSVR without the camera, it's required for operation. If they do, it'll be a specialty limited online only deal. There are maybe a couple million cameras sold, and only a few hundred thousand of whom might be interested in actually buying into VR as well. They're not going to clog shelf space and supply chains doing 2 SKU's for that. The customer/retailer confusion, support calls, and returns alone would cost them more than just doing some sort of rebate for the relatively few people who already own the camera.

You could look at it the other way. People who have move and the camera already probably are the sort if consumers who will initially be most interested in vr. If you don't accommodate these consumers, forcing them to buy all that again Sony could risk putting them off which would reduce early adoption and long term adoption.

I am one of those few people, and if they don't release a solo bundle I will be tempted to wait on a price drop. And will not be buying of it is over my £350 budget.

 

[goonergaz]

Yeah £300 would be very nice indeed. I'm keeping my eye out for a cheap second hand PS4 camera but I think I've missed the boat on that one.

I already have the Move controllers.

yeah, I think £35 at CEX - likely £25 was the cheapest on the 2nd hand market...probably get a bundle but that will likely include moves

 

[Ninja Sharingan]

Im trying to reel in my excitement here. Im beginning to have a strong feeling they aren't going to announce any form of price or release date till E3.
Thats likely to be their big announcement for the whole show.

I bloody hope not. Leave e3 for the big guns. Ps4 has been light on the heavy hitters this gen for me. Get the vr news out now and hit us with Sony Santa Monica gran tourismo and those other huge first party games we expect. God of war etc at e3. Sony needs to not drag this out and let the large pc vr headsets gain too much traction

 

[Elandyll]

If PSVR isn't that much inferior in components to Rift apart of screen resolution, why are people expecting a 200-250 pricetag?

You will pay 400, minimum, and you won't complain.

Rift has 2 screens instead of one, includes headphones, a camera, a controller and a remote plus 2 games for $599.
$499 is not happening for PSVR headset alone.
Heck, $399 would be a bit on the high end of pricing compared with what we know.

 

[cyberheater]

Still betting on $299 standalone

That would be around £250 in the UK. I just don't see it.

yeah, I think £35 at CEX

I will keep my eye out. Thanks.

 

[Peltz]

If PSVR isn't that much inferior in components to Rift apart of screen resolution, why are people expecting a 200-250 pricetag?

You will pay 400, minimum, and you won't complain.

Agreed. Even 400 is hopeful in my opinion. I'd love to be proven wrong, but I'm not seeing it right now.

 

[LookAtMeGo]

If PSVR isn't that much inferior in components to Rift apart of screen resolution, why are people expecting a 200-250 pricetag?

You will pay 400, minimum, and you won't complain.

I somehow doubt that.

 

[goonergaz]

You could look at it the other way. People who have move and the camera already probably are the sort if consumers who will initially be most interested in vr. If you don't accommodate these consumers, forcing them to buy all that again Sony could risk putting them off which would reduce early adoption and long term adoption.

I am one of those few people, and if they don't release a solo bundle I will be tempted to wait on a price drop. And will not be buying of it is over my £350 budget.

Sony didn't force camera day one to help keep costs down to help remove a barrier, I don't see them raising a barrier by making some of us buy a camera we don't need for £50 more than we want to spend!

 

[FantasticMrSnake]

It will be 499$, but not announced today.

Shhhh! you're killing me! D:
When then?

 

[Danlord]

Uh, game was shown at PSX, not news at all

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8GwRiTTO3o

Yeah thanks, I had forgotten about that. I'm just watching Unity's GDC stream and it was mentioned there, thought it was new especially since Ubisoft just announced another VR game.

 

[useyourfist]

That would be around £250 in the UK. I just don't see it.

As we know though living in the UK $299 would translate to £349

 

[LookAtMeGo]

Pretty excited for Ace Combat.

 

[goonergaz]

That would be around £250 in the UK. I just don't see it.

yeah, all these silly low prices coming our of the woodwork...

 

[useyourfist]

Sony didn't force camera day one to help keep costs down to help remove a barrier, I don't see them raising a barrier by making some of us buy a camera we don't need for £50 more than we want to spend!

That was my point. Just worded poorly lol.

 

[goonergaz]

That was my point. Just worded poorly lol.

yeah, I was agreeing

I think they will just have a 2nd optional pack with camera and 2 moves @ ~£80 - you can already buy the bits seperately so just do a special bundle available at the point of buying the PSVR.