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[Akronis]

Some people seems to be missing the fact this has 2 analogue sticks, which can't be replicated by Move + Nav Controller in a shell.

Allows for full range of movement within the game.

Movement in VR with analog sticks can cause motion sickness in a lot of people.

 

[TalonJH]

I'm assuming they have to design it in a way where it's not gonna look like a real weapon. Hence why it "doesn't look cool"?

They probably don't have to but it's probably for the best. Wouldn't want a SWAT team coming in the door and seeing someone cut off from reality swinging a rifle around.

 

[biteren]

Namco, Please port all the Time Crisis games to VR

 

[LongDongJunon]

Namco, Please port all the Time Crisis games to VR

If I could physically lick the words that you just typed out, I would.

LET THE NEW LIGHT GUN RENAISSANCE BEGIN

 

[Sidewinder]

If I could physically lick the words that you just typed out, I would.

LET THE NEW LIGHT GUN RENAISSANCE BEGIN

I'm counting on it to happen, VR and lightgun shooters are a match made in heaven.

 

[Pandy]

Flashbacks...

Pretty much.

 

[Darryl M R]

I'm assuming Farpoint will get bundled with this?

 

[Wollan]

Sony is really hyping Farpoint + PSVR + Aim Controller up.

The game actually has real FPS traversal and not on-rails as I initially presumed. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUqbTk880YI

It's the second big entry poster at E3:

 

[Jarrod357]

Is someone going to make a thread that puts together impressions of the psvr from the show floor? I would like to hear people's opinions now that the rift and vive are in the wild.

 

[Gaz_RB]

So ideally you'd want the headset, this gun thing, and two other Move controllers to experience PS VR at its best?

 

[ghibli99]

LMAO... why so bulky? I barely sit that far away from my monitor. It's going to be like cheating with the Zapper in the NES days.

 

[spectator]

LMAO... why so bulky? I barely sit that far away from my monitor. It's going to be like cheating with the Zapper in the NES days.

You'll be in your PSVR headset- what's your monitor have to do with it?

 

[Gurnlei]

It looks derpy. More than the Wii Zapper did.

 

[Nafai1123]

So ideally you'd want the headset, this gun thing, and two other Move controllers to experience PS VR at its best?

Throw a steering wheel rig in there too for racing games

 

[D4Danger]

lol. feel like I'm back in the 90s looking at that thing.

 

[qa_engineer]

You'll be in your PSVR headset- what's your monitor have to do with it?

Ha. People have lost their damn minds in this thread.

 

[Harlequin]

Would've preferred something that was just a gun-shaped mount which you can put your regular Move controllers into rather something that has integrated Move controllers. This way it'll be way more expensive if you want to get this thing and regular Move controllers.

 

[jett]

I have traveled back in time to 2010.

 

[kyser73]

IIRC from either PSX or Ganescom this has been designed - and presumably the game as well - to help minimise the chance of motion sickness in a controller driven FPS that doesn't use ratcheting or teleportation for movement.

Will be very interested in any floor reports on how well it works.

 

[Shin-Ra]

IIRC from either PSX or Ganescom this has been designed - and presumably the game as well - to help minimise the chance of motion sickness in a controller driven FPS that doesn't use ratcheting or teleportation for movement.

Will be very interested in any floor reports on how well it works.

Wired had an article one year ago.

http://www.wired.com/2015/06/sony-morpheus/

 

[TTP]

Off-screen footage + Impressions (in french)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rflPaUgG9lY

 

[spwolf]

So ideally you'd want the headset, this gun thing, and two other Move controllers to experience PS VR at its best?

sure... you can also sell your tv since you wont need it anymore to experience PS VR.

 

[spwolf]

Off-screen footage + Impressions (in french)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rflPaUgG9lY

sounds he likes it, as much as translate function works... it is accurate and feels good.

 

[JimiNutz]

Nice idea but why does it look like that? That's honestly the best design they could come up with?

Hopefully thats just a prototype because it looks both embarrassingly ridiculous and cheap in its current state.

 

[*Splinter]

Would much prefer a shell you can slot your existing controllers into, but I guess they can't charge $50+ for that

 

[TTP]

Nice idea but why does it look like that? That's honestly the best design they could come up with?

My hypothesis from previous page

I believe the gun design is as minimalistic as it is in order "fit" most kinds of virtual weapons eventually mapped onto it and, most importatly, to avoid the user hurting himself or damagin the headset when aiming down the sights (hence the rounded design with no protrusions - and no shoulder stock).

It looks pretty cleverly designed to me. The only thing that bothers me is that it apparently lacks rumble. If true, that's a wasted opportunity.

 

[cyberheater]

Off-screen footage + Impressions (in french)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rflPaUgG9lY

Looks awesome.

 

[Sidewinder]

sounds he likes it, as much as translate function works... it is accurate and feels good.

He says it's the most accurate FPS he ever played and that it's very immersive thanks to the guntroller (gonna have to trademark that word I just invented!!1).

He didn't complain about the movement via stick, so I guess that works?

 

[karasu]

Movement in VR with analog sticks can cause motion sickness in a lot of people.

I wonder if it's something you can get used to with time.

 

[TTP]

I wonder if it's something you can get used to with time.

I think it's not so much movement in general that causes sickness but turning (via stick).

In this case, the stick is used to move back/forward/stafe. For turning, you actually turn the guntroller (love that word Sidewinder!).

 

[JawzPause]

This looks much cooler but i guess for vr it really doesn't matter

 

[kyser73]

Someone should capture a still of him with those big glasses frames as he takes the HMD off for replies to the 'Does it fit over glasses?' question.

Farpoint is probably baby steps, but nailing stick locomotion in VR for FPS games without motion sickness will be a game-changer for early adoption of VR IMO.

 

[eloxx]

Yeah, it's a clear evolution of Sharpshooter.

Evolution? It's more of a step back in terms of pure design. But maybe it is more easy to use. The secondary controller in the handle of the SharpShooter was not the greatest idea.

 

[MrS]

Imagine using something like this in Destiny. I like it.

 

[Wollan]

Mentioned in Farpoint thread but this controller is confirmed to come with Haptic Feedback.
Video proof: https://www.instagram.com/p/BGpbD24sBQQ/

 

[TTP]

Someone should capture a still of him with those big glasses frames as he takes the HMD off for replies to the 'Does it fit over glasses?' question.

Farpoint is probably baby steps, but nailing stick locomotion in VR for FPS games without motion sickness will be a game-changer for early adoption of VR IMO.

True but the way they "nailed" it here poses some serious design limitations IMO

 

[FantasticMrSnake]

Yeah, it's a clear evolution of Sharpshooter.

Devolution..
I hope they sell it for parts, so I can use my move in it, and not have to purchase it all over again.

 

[TTP]

Mentioned in Farpoint thread but this controller is confirmed to come with Haptic Feedback.
Video proof: https://www.instagram.com/p/BGpbD24sBQQ/

Great!

That part when it shows the virtual weapon overlay clearly explains why the controller was designed the way it is.

 

[DangerMouse]

Oh nice, it's got feedback, cool, that would have been a huge missed opportunity, Farpoint looked rather promising in the trailer.

I'll probably grab this. Sharpshooter is clunky to have to use when you're also using the move wand for other games.

That's what I was thinking, this seems much more streamlined with less in the way than the at times clunky sharpshooter which is probably good for VR when you can't look at it, probably lighter too.

I think it's not so much movement in general that causes sickness but turning (via stick).

In this case, the stick is used to move back/forward/stafe. For turning, you actually turn the guntroller (love that word Sidewinder!).

Oh cool.
It looked like he was comfortable with it and I hope I am too that looked like a good start for movement.

That footage and how he was playing looked quite promising, the stuff of him playing is further selling me on the game/movement.

 

[SomedayTheFire]

True but the way they "nailed" it here poses some serious design limitations IMO

What?

 

[Dee Dah Dave]

Cool!

New controllers for VR are going to be mega important.

 

[TTP]

What?

You can turn around to shoot behind you in a traditional FPS right?
You can't do that with this system because of occlusion/cord.

EDIT:

The developers tell me the final game will include the option to rotate with the stick for more experienced players, but the game is designed to minimize the need.

http://www.roadtovr.com/farpoint-psvr-aim-controller-playstation-vr-aim-e3-2016-hands-on/

 

[Joohanh]

It is of course about functionality with VR, but jesus christ that is some horrible industrial design. It's just unimaginably ugly. Look at that trigger placement.

It looks like it's welded together from plumbing parts lying around by a 12-year-old.

 

[Sanpei]

It looks like uncomfortable

 

[keuja]

Man, can you guys imagine how badass we're going to look like with this?
Seriously if I buy this thing, I feel like I will need to hide to play games. This is too embarrassing.

 

[Wollan]

They should probably have marketed this with a different color than a fleshy pink.

 

[JimiNutz]

My hypothesis from previous page

Yeah I'm sure there's a reason for it. Maybe it's one of those things that you have to use to appreciate the design. Based on looks alone it's really ugly though - but I suppose that doesn't really matter, especially when you have your headset on anyway.

 

[SomedayTheFire]

You can turn around to shoot behind you in a traditional FPS right?
You can't do that with this system because of occlusion/cord.

EDIT:


http://www.roadtovr.com/farpoint-psvr-aim-controller-playstation-vr-aim-e3-2016-hands-on/

ah right, didn't know what you meant. i assume a 180 view point with an about face turn button would be the easiest.

 

[mrklaw]

It is of course about functionality with VR, but jesus christ that is some horrible industrial design. It's just unimaginably ugly. Look at that trigger placement.

It looks like it's welded together from plumbing parts lying around by a 12-year-old.

.

 

[Cthulhu_Steev]

Anybody want to do this?

I'm supposed to be writing an assignment.

I disagree:

That'll be fine going in, no problems.