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Sales of PS4 Camera & Move controller skyrocket after PS VR announcement
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flyinpiranha
Member
Make sure it's the correct camera. That may be the PS3 one.
bananafactory
Banned
I wanna grab some move controllers but I'm worried there'll be a new revision of them for VR and I want the latest stuff
Yeah, I realized it was the PS3 one right after I posted so I stealth edited. Ah well.
Yeah, I'm waiting for the new one. There has to be an updated version at the very least renaming Start/Select. I'd also expecting some other tweaks and maybe improved quality and ergonomics. Nothing major in order to keep old Move owners happy, but I'll pay the extra to get the latest revision.
Savantcore
Unconfirmed Member
Wow, it didn't even occur to me that Sony might release updated controllers closer to the time. Good shout, just cancelled my order too.
I had hoped that Sony would deliver a better camera and motion controllers. A lot of people have talked about the PSVR headset, but i actually think that the camera and move controllers is what might make PSVR a less good experience. I have tried the Rift and the Vive and it's a huge difference with the motion controllers and stuff like room scale vr compared to a regular controller. I'm not going to be an early adopter, but when i'm going in it's gonna be all in.
I have tried the move controllers and the ps camera and i'm not impressed. It was a worry for me and early hands on reviews seems to notice the same things. It's just not as good as Vive and Rifts motion controllers. I'm also a little worried that it will be a big minus in the future when Sony has to support the camera and move controllers, when the other headsets get features like room scale.
I have lots of time to decide, but right now and in the future it's a worry for me if i'm going with the PSVR.
I think people er underestimating how important the camera and motion controllers are.
I have tried the move controllers and the ps camera and i'm not impressed. It was a worry for me and early hands on reviews seems to notice the same things. It's just not as good as Vive and Rifts motion controllers. I'm also a little worried that it will be a big minus in the future when Sony has to support the camera and move controllers, when the other headsets get features like room scale.
I have lots of time to decide, but right now and in the future it's a worry for me if i'm going with the PSVR.
I think people er underestimating how important the camera and motion controllers are.
Brian_FETO
Banned
Unless there's a major discount on the camera right now there's really no reason to buy it. If you grab it for $50 then you have no VR for the next 7 months.
When it actually comes out there will be a bundle for $499 or less. You're basically just spending the money you would then earlier than you need to
When it actually comes out there will be a bundle for $499 or less. You're basically just spending the money you would then earlier than you need to
ItWillGetBetter
Banned
Navigation controller useful?
Yeah, I'll get the camera now anyway. In the meantime I can still have fun with the Playroom, and i heard that Until Dawn is great when used with the Camera.
TheExecutive
Member
The problem with percentages is that we don't know what the base number is. If they sold one camera a day that's a 1000 cameras! wohoo!
It seems that the only one working for PSVR, is the PS4 camera.
So far, nobody has mentioned nothing but it seems it won't be usefull
I'm going to order the camera on amazon when I preorder the PSVR and just have them ship em at the same time.
Definitely two move controllers based on demos shown so far for vive
Not only just PSVR. The PS3 camera is not compatible with the PS4 itself.
joecanada
Member
no you should be forced to buy more cameras and controllers and sell yours because people in the other thread said the base package needed to include everything lol.
OT - it totally makes sense if you have any interest in VR go out and get those cameras and moves now... you can probably snap up the used ones but I am predicting now every single used one will be gone within a few months. (other than new used offerings of course).
buying a couple accessories for the price of a game makes the 399 VR set an easier hit to take later and most people who are excited for it will probably do this. which is of course the reason the base package is VR only.
great argument. so, if I don't buy it now, I'll have VR?
Brian_FETO
Banned
Definitely, the camera has it's uses at the moment. But just to buy to get a headstart on the VR game seems a bit moot
If I see a camera for like $25 I'll grab one. Sony has already said PSVR isn't being sold at a loss, so I could definitely see them heavily discounting the other stuff at release (they kind of have to, at least for the camera)
I'm less concerned for the remotes but it seems like they were ideal for Rez so I'll end up getting em
Uh...not what I was saying. You're buying a mandatory accessory for VR early to get a head start but actually aren't really saving any money in the long run. (Unless of course, there is a large discount on the current price) Aka $50 spent 7 months before necessary (or maybe even less at that point, as it's 7 months away)
mediapulp_wes
Member
Bought the camera last night from Amazon and two 2nd hand move controllers from CEX, £10 each. Sorted. Anyone know if any games need the PS Move Navigation controller?
thanks. just bought them from amazon
Papacheeks
Banned
WOW!
Thanks for the update.
All this time they had people from sony saying they didn't expect to sell the VR device at profit.
But this is great news.
Nice one, I managed to pick up a PS4 camera with a copy of Bloodborne off a bloke a few months back for £20.
Come October I will blow the dust off the Move and we are in business.
Obviously no numbers yet but it seems like the people really want this device (and just VR in general).
Come October I will blow the dust off the Move and we are in business.
Obviously no numbers yet but it seems like the people really want this device (and just VR in general).
i still need all of that :x
Maintenance
Member
Store that I live nearby just raised the price of the Camera and Move.
Gotta love capitalism.
Gotta love capitalism.
Marty Chinn
Member
I think it's silly that everyone is rushing to get these devices now. You don't even know what the bundle price is going to be yet and there's a confirmed bundle now. For all you know, you're wasting money given a bundle might be $50 more and include a camera, Move, and navigation controller. Unless you can find a killer sale/deal on one now, everyone should just wait until the bundle is announced or a sale/deal does happen. There's no reason to rush right now to buy these things.
You got ripped off. Best Buy had it for $15 in December. =)
You got ripped off. Best Buy had it for $15 in December. =)
ThoughtsOfSpeaking
Banned
This is a pipe dream. I can see a small niche of VR enthusiasts picking up the console, but that is about it.
people expecting a VR fueled Kinect effect are going to be disappointed.
Lol got mine before PS4 launched. Oh yeahhhh baby
3rdamention
Member
They have like 10 Move Controllers, used, in my Gamestop. I am sure you could make out a great deal with one of their coupons for Used Games and Accessories.
They are currently $15 a piece for the Move Controllers used. If you go in store, at least you can pick them out and try to get the best conditioned ones.
They are currently $15 a piece for the Move Controllers used. If you go in store, at least you can pick them out and try to get the best conditioned ones.
PSVR requires PS4 camera [which is much more advanced than PS3 Eye]
The difference between #215 and #20 should be significantly higher than the stated percentage, #20 is usually the slot you'd find the PS4 in, while #215 is Knack or whatever.
Insane Metal
Gold Member
Lol I'm not expecting anything, it would just be insane if that was the case. Heheh
Backfoggen
Banned
Zero use for them outside of VR.
Yes. It's easier to just say, you need:
- PlayStation 4 Camera
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BGAA3S2/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Recommended that you also purchase:
- 2x PlayStation Move Controllers
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002I0J51U/?tag=neogaf0e-20
MatrixMan.EXE
Member
Do know exactly which games require PS Move?
Commanche Raisin Toast
Member
they'll probably go into more detail at E3. since PSVR was revealed it seemed (to me at least) that most experiences were DS4 based, but some of them also used Move controllers. i remember them saying that a lot of software will support both to give the user a choice.
Battlezone uses the DS4, luckily, so there's hope that there won't be too many Move-required games.
I'm mainly trying to clear up camera confusion. Everyone has been calling it the Eye or Eye Toy all over place.
It's sony's iTouch
Nope. PS3 Eye Camera (which will not even work on PS4) is nothing like the PS4 Camera.