All Channels
Popular
310°

Is the PS4 Powerful Enough for Virtual Reality?

Push Square: "Many people often ponder whether the PlayStation 4 is powerful enough to offer a competent virtual reality experience – especially with the recommended specs for the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive being so high. But having gone hands on with PlayStation VR a few times now, we're happy to report that it does genuinely offer a comparable experience."

Read Full Story >>
pushsquare.com
ApocalypseShadow3594d ago

Of course it is. The gamers who lie to themselves that it's not powerful enough are just fooling themselves. If Google cardboard and Samsung gear VR can create a sense of presence with cellphones, then surely PSVR can create a sense of presence in VR.And the guy in the video tells it like it is:

It's not the best VR experience
It's the most inexpensive of the three offerings of VR.

BUT IT WORKS.

It will have issues early on. But I've seen PC VR games that look rough early on. It's the developers that have to step it up and find solutions just like they found solutions in making 2D,3D and motion games. It's a process just like any other game development.

But some early PSVR games look great and should play great. The fact that it works on the base PS4, it's already being demoed at Best buy and GameStop and journalists, developers and gamers who tried it, already say it works. And some aren't even PlayStation fans. They may balk at the initial price which is understandable. but they come away from it impressed. Just type in PSVR impressions on YouTube and you'll see regular people enjoying the demos at the store.

Can't wait to get mine.

darthv723593d ago (Edited 3593d ago )

I tried it at best buy and it was certainly fun. No doubt there will be some pretty creative games that showcase what this tech offers. It is a serious jump from the early days of arcade VR that I experienced.

Like you said apoc... it works and that is what should matter most. It can only get better the more it is experimented with and experienced by individuals.

@apoc, what you just described would be cool if they were to bring home back. Using the psvr in home and walking around and going to the bowling alley just seems natural. I always felt home had allot of missed opportunities and with psvr maybe... just maybe they can bring that back and really experiment.

Cindy-rella3593d ago

Yes it is. From what ive seen and played on psvr i cant wait to get it first day

Master of Unlocking3593d ago (Edited 3534d ago )

Home with VR, interesting...

I'll never understand why Sony shut down Home, they used to make tons of money with that. One would think they would've shut it down on the PS3 only because they were porting it to the PS4, to entice users to move to their next system, but Home is nowhere to be found even on the PS4, so what's up with that? There were dozens of millions of happy Home users like myself and, even though it never really lived up to what I hoped it would be (I was naive with the copyright content side of things), I still had a very good time with it during all these years, even though it always remained in the state of Beta, lol. It was like an internet forum, but in 3D with lots of playable games and a pretty fleshed out party gaming app.

I really don't get it, just bringing it back the way it was on the PS3 on the PS4 with exactly the same visuals would allow them to eliminate any loading time and it certainly would be better than nothing.

Oh well, just file that under "I" for "Incomprehensible Sony decisions", in the same sorter where you have the "shutting down the studio that developped Wipeout HD" case, or "shutting down the beloved devs of the beloved Motorstorm series" case, decisions motivated by reasons even an expert who knows his way around Area51 and what really happened in Roswell in 1947 could never wrap his head around.

..gah, I'm feeling HOMEless again... :(

BrandanT3593d ago

I think VR would be something that the PlayStation wouldn't run optimally unless it cut out all the background applications.

starchild3593d ago

It really just comes down to what exactly you are trying to do in VR. Any modern gaming device could run SOME kind of VR experience, it's just a question of at what level of visual quality we are talking about.

For example, on PC with the Rift you don't actually need a GTX 970 to run many less demanding VR games and apps, but if you want to play the more demanding VR games at full quality you definitely need something like a GTX 970.

Artemidorus3592d ago

Sounds like you know the answers, apply for a Sony job and see how far you get

Kiwi663593d ago (Edited 3593d ago )

In response to the edit at the bottom of your 2nd comment, it could just be that people simply don't share your view about psvr nothing more and how do you know that it isn't a mix from all sides , so if a dev says they aren't interested in psvr what camp would you put them into

Errorist763593d ago Show
IGiveHugs2NakedWomen3593d ago

Anyone who has tried PSVR already knows the PS4 works well with it.

+ Show (2) more repliesLast reply 3592d ago
2pacalypsenow3594d ago

It has to be, I don't think Sony can afford for VR to be unplayable on PS4 after claiming that it does.

Timesplitter143593d ago (Edited 3593d ago )

of course PSVR will work on the regular PS4. VR could technically work on a PS2, and does work on mobile phones right now..

It's just that the non-Neo PS4 VR will be extremely limited in terms of graphics. It can't afford to be limited in performance instead, because it's VR

rainslacker3593d ago (Edited 3593d ago )

From what I"ve seen, the games seem to be about on par with early generation PS3 titles or late gen PS2 titles. Some are a bit better, some are a bit lower, some are rudimentary, some are complex. It really depends on the game, but for the most part, I can say that I haven't seen any that are god awful in appearance, and if they aren't graphically advanced, the graphics seem to at least fit the application and overall presentation.

Performance wasn't really a factor, as Sony has set a minimum standard for what can be on the system, which will affect the graphics depending on the complexity of the game.

But it's certainly playable, and it looks just fine, so long as you aren't going into it expecting something super high end, and aren't so tightly wound over it having to be the most immaculate thing ever.

And all this was on the stock OGPS4. Anyone that says otherwise is willfully ignoring all the evidence and first hand accounts to the contrary, or is placing exceedingly high standards on what is acceptable.

3594d ago Replies(2)
3593d ago Replies(1)
_LarZen_3593d ago

"Is the PS4 Powerful Enough for Virtual Reality?"

Yes.

R6ex3593d ago ShowReplies(1)
Show all comments (53)
80°

Playstation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols

All available May 5.

Read Full Story >>
blog.playstation.com
FPSRUSSIA19d ago

What's Point in commenting your basicly closing down the site.

LiViNgLeGaCY19d ago

I'm surprised it's still the old site. I thought he said starting today?

Eonjay19d ago

Its like the final episode of the Sapranos. You gonna go to make a comment and when you click add th-

Profchaos19d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7219d ago

Insert the Ferris Bueller end scene... "You're still here? It's over.."

LiViNgLeGaCY19d ago

I think the only game here for me is Nine Sols. Was always interested in that game.

TheColbertinator19d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum19d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z19d ago

Good month for me, I wanted that particular footy game and thought it might be due. Anyway who cares, shame about the site I'll miss the comment sections. All the best everyone.

Show all comments (16)
70°

Naughty Dog Was Reportedly Divided On Joel's Controversial Fate During Development Of TLOU Part 2

Naughty Dog was reportedly divided on the controversial fate of Joel in The Last of Us Part 2 during the game's development.

Read Full Story >>
twistedvoxel.com
SimpleDad20d ago

NO, that can't be... No! I can't... Really?/s

Cacabunga20d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot19d ago

Funny considering Bruce left half way through development and now we get told there was an internal conflict with the story direction.

Makes you think…

HectixRose20d ago

I think it was good decision, if he was still alive, he would have been a mascot just like Kratos, drake and many others. These old dudes gotta die for new characters to take center stage with their own storyline. They keep dragging the emotional baggage into many sequels and eventually the story just turns into absolute shit show.

JEECE20d ago

It was ironic because people complained heavily about the story in the Uncharted games not having sufficient stakes because all the key characters always survived, despite the dangerous situations they were always in. Then ND killed a character in a more serious series and everyone lost their minds. Just shows that people don't always really want the thing they say they want.

CantThinkOfAUsername19d ago

I thought the more common complaint about Uncharted franchise was how the main cast are the good guys acting so nonchalantly while killing hundreds in cold blood (aka the dissonance between gameplay and story cutscenes). They just did it again in Part II.

Soy20d ago

Didn't have to kill him. Just have them part ways or Joel can "retire," whatever.

DarXyde19d ago

I don't think he would necessarily need to become a mascot (and besides, technically, I'd say Ellie is... So regardless, someone was going to be).

From a narrative perspective, I do think it has a similar effect to Ricky dying in Boyz N Da Hood: very likeable character, and you're really motivated to see the get back—in this case, it's more intense because it's an interactive experience. Most people hated Abby, but I get what they were after with portraying the cycle of violence and revenge—unfortunately, the game appears to want to take the side of the bad people.

But I will say that if Joel survived, it does become harder to tell an interesting story. What COULD have happened is an exploration into the rift between Joel and Ellie after the trolley dilemma events of the first game. It could have been interesting to see Abby out for revenge at the same time Ellie hated Joel.

Ashunderfire8619d ago

Sorry just had to say this lol! RICKYYYY!

Man Cuba Gooding Jr was miscast in that movie, but that part was cringey it was sad and funny at the same time man.

Ashunderfire8619d ago (Edited 19d ago )

I understand but the way they went about killing Joel, was poorly executed. Even the show of the Last of Us games tried to improved it, but it was just as bad. Well at least Joel got to know the reason why he had to die, before the death happened in the show. That part gave us the full context, but the game just let it happen with no pay off.

Joel death should have been a midway thing through the story, so we at least get to play him a little more with Ellie. Abby didn’t need to be this Hulk looking woman, but more like the show Abby which is a beater idea in my opinion.

+ Show (1) more replyLast reply 19d ago
InUrFoxHole20d ago

The only ND game that was so disappointing to me I couldn't finish it.

pwnmaster300020d ago

Honestly as much as I loved the game, they could have just not killed him off.
I get it creator vision and all but killing a character that made you millions is just wrong imo. At least have him go down fighting.

Show all comments (25)
60°

Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

Read Full Story >>
twistedvoxel.com
-Foxtrot20d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle20d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk7719d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments