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PlayStation VR Users Encounter Image Drift, Other Headset Issues

A number of PSVR users have reported that the view of a game shifts to the left while playing.Other users have reported various other issues, including a titled screen view within the headset, games telling players they are unable to detect their headsets, and more.

Aloy-Boyfriend3502d ago (Edited 3502d ago )

I will get a VR by the end of trh year because I feared it may have some day 1 issues. This should all be patched out by the time I get it. It's okay! Can't have a device without some day 1 issues these days

SniperControl3502d ago (Edited 3501d ago )

I'am getting the drift issue, bit of a pain in the butt when playing in cockpit games as the centre is slightly off to the left or right, holding the options button does nothing as well.

Edit: Spoke to Sony today, they did a few tests with me, the lady had me turn off the PS4 completely and then remove the extension cable and plug the PSVR straight into the breakout box, power back on and start a game, it seemed to fix the problem, she is now going to send out a new extension cable and see if that helps.

@everydayguy

Yeah, did all that, lining those lights up is a so finicky. Lol

@Ucforce

It works perfectly in the PS4 menus when you press the options button it resets to centre but not in-game, but funny thing is, you can actully see it slowly turn to the left, lol.
I personally think it's a software glitch somewhere which Sony should fix soon with a "stability" update(lol sorry) , the Sony rep said they had received quite a few calls already about drifting.

Death3502d ago

lol, I thought it was just me. Some games start on the right for me, but fix the issue when the game starts. The drifting/shaking in game is an issue I'm not happy with. It's not every game though, so I'm not sure if it's a hardware issue or software issue. After being spoiled by 1080p and looking at 4k sets, I'm not sure if I can be happy with the grainy effect PSVR has. It's nothing like the pronounced screen door effects early Rift units had, but it's very similar to watching a 480 signal on a 1080p screen. The 3d effect is killer though and Rush of Blood is perfect for VR.

UCForce3502d ago (Edited 3502d ago )

@Death I think you need to look at RIGS, Thumper, Rez and BattleZone are getting good reviews. Also, the upcoming Farpoint is also getting positive feedback. We don't know the game releases but I'm sure it will come.

Edit : Well, I think Sony need to fix it.

FriedGoat3502d ago

Unplug the camera, plug back in again. TURN OFF ps4 do not put into rest mode and try again. Let me know if that fixed it.

EverydayGuy3502d ago

Have you tried calibrating in the system menu under VR?

UCForce3501d ago

Are you sure everything is working normally ?

captainexplosion3501d ago

I appreciate your help, but can you be more specific? What is the extension cable and what do you mean plug VR straight into breakout box? Which cord and aren't they all directly from PS4 to breakout box???

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UCForce3502d ago (Edited 3501d ago )

I'm sorry to disagree with you, but it need to be fixed right away. Look, I know you like Sony but there is time you need to criticize them at the same time.

Edit : @BRubble Things is never easy.

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Aloy-Boyfriend3501d ago

Did I say it didn't need to be fixed? I said it should be fixed "by the time I get one." I'm not sorry for anything.

I can't criticice because I don't have one

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IamTylerDurden13501d ago

Haven't had any problems, every now n then i have to press start, which automatically recalibrates.

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UCForce3502d ago

Hmm, the issue is still there. Hopefully Sony can fix this.

piroh3502d ago

This issues are there for maybe 0.1% users. If you want VR go get the PSVR, its the best rated VR headset with the best rated exclusives out there

UCForce3502d ago

Are you sure ? This is Reddit we are talking about.

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Hroach6163501d ago

Sounds like a higher number than that. I have that issue and by the time I went online to check if there was anything about it there were already articles on the issue. I'm curious how many PSVR units will have sold this weekend.

PistolsAtDawn3501d ago (Edited 3501d ago )

It actually seems to be affecting quite a few people. It is also not the best rated VR device, nor does it have the best exclusives, you just flat out made that up. It IS the cheapest and most easily accesible one for now, but past that, it is not the "best" at any perspective of VR gaming. Each person has their own opinion...and that's fine...but my current opinion stands at pass on PSVR, wait a year and grab Vive or Rift (potentially a 1st or 2nd gen device) when they work with Scorpio...by then it'll cost about the same as PSVR, but be much better quality devices with a better library of games...usable on a more powerful console with tech that may even be suplemented by Project Iridies.

LordMaim3501d ago

@Hrach616: There were 1.3 million PSVRSs sold on launch day. And don't turn your head when the game is loading and you'll be fine. Holding the options button will reset the view to the direction you're looking if you get off center

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IGiveHugs2NakedWomen3501d ago

I'm still wondering what this topic is about. When you move your head when the loading screen is up, the images on screen will be off center when it's finished loading. I haven't noticed any drifting at all while playing several different games. However, I have noticed some frames "skipping." That's it.

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ccgr3502d ago

Does the nose flap make anyone else's nose itch??

nitrogav3502d ago

It`s really only happened with DriveclubVR with me to be honest . That game is unplayable after only a short while . Shame because when it`s working ok it`s fantastic .

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