It is safe to say that a big part of the gaming future lies in Virtual Reality. There are currently over 30 VR headsets in production including offerings such as Google’s Cardboard one, and one from fashion brand Dior. However general consensus would show that the two main players in the game so to speak are Oculus with the Rift, and HTC with the Vive. All that could be about to change though with the news of the release date for the Sony PlayStation VR.
Now it still has an October release date, which admittedly is a while off, and some time after both of the previously mentioned headsets, but if one company has constantly been at the forefront of all things gaming then it is PlayStation, so great things are expected from the Japanese giant.
From the moment you slip on PlayStation VR, the new Virtual Reality system for PlayStation 4, you’ll experience games in an entirely new way. You’ll be at the centre of the action, living every detail of extraordinary new worlds – and you’ll feel like you’re actually inside the game.
PlayStation has always delivered experiences beyond our imagination, from 3D gaming to augmented reality. That heritage takes a leap forward with PS VR. Now, you can step beyond the screen and climb into the game.
You’ve played games that have made you lose track of time. But what about games that make you forget where you are? That’s what PS VR will do, immersing you in the game with an unparalleled sense of presence.
Just plug in and play. PS VR is powered by PlayStation 4 (so naturally you will need one, as well as a DualShock 4 controller), so you can simply connect the two and step into new experiences in seconds.
Whilst taking about gaming it would be remiss of us to point out a big plus, and that is the fact that once the headset is released there should instantly be a whopping 50 games available for it, which no one else can even come close to.
PS VR will let you play in ways and places you never thought possible thanks to an advanced, custom OLED screen that displays images at a super-smooth 120Hz, 360-degree vision and true 3D audio that lets you pinpoint sounds all around you. So you can lose yourself in games custom-built for PS VR, including RIGS Mechanized Combat League and VR Worlds.
The headset has been designed to be as light and as comfortable as possible - It’s effortless to slip on and off, while its minimal weight (approximately 610g without the cable) is supported by an adjustable headband that’ll fit everyone.
Let others enjoy a game with or against you with PlayStation VR Social Screen. Project what you see in your headset onto a TV screen so others can jump into the action. You can let others join in even as you lose yourself in your own world.
The price is expected to be around £350, and for more information please see the official website here.