If it's not selling well it's because there's not any stock. Can't get one anywhere in the UK until at least March.

I feel sorry for those who fell for the hype. They can tell themselves and others how awesome VR is but eventually they will have to admit it just isn't worth it, especially with Move controllers. I listen to a lot of podcasts on various topics and none of the gamer focused ones have mentioned VR in weeks, if not longer. I know one person who bought VR for PC and nobody who got it for PS4. It's dead.

Maybe, it feels like Sony is already starting to pull the plug on it.

Mine has been collecting dust. But that will change next week with Resident Evil 7. But where are all the games and experiences Sony was talking about?

Something need to happen soon to not lose momentum.

The hardware was released barely 3 months ago and Sony is going to drop support now? Sony chose not to make a song-and-dance about PSVR just because it is selling all it can manufacture, and with pre-orders selling out, what is the point of marketing when supplies are limited?

Sony had sold about 750,000 units when we last heard anything about numbers a few weeks ago, more than both Oculus Rift and the Vive put together. In fact, both these companies have been quite recently as well but we don't see articles about how the Rift or Vive are doomed and both have been out a lot longer than the PSVR and both have not sold as much.

The article reeks of wishful thinking and Forbes appears to be on a mission here considering how often they seem to worry about the PSVR.

Yes it is. I don't think it's gonna be very profitable I mean Guerrilla Cambridge got closed quick cause RIGS didn't do so well. Sony won't continue putting money into something that won't profit. I hate for a Sony product to fail but it happens.

It is not easy for some to buy everything...I had to make a choice this year...A pro or a PSVR....I took the Pro...And will get the PSVR next year....

Needs more games really. Resident Evil 7, new GT, new Ace Combat, Farpoint, etc. all look great. Hopefully it picks back up then because if games like that can't sell the VR gaming experience I don't know what will.

forbes needs to get 6itched slapped.

It is doomed only without new compelling software and experiences.

Keep the good games coming and people will keep buying. Simple.

Man these "PSVR is doomed" articles really attract the stupid.

It was always going to be a niche product. Just like the PS4 Pro.

Sony's E3 presentation will show us how serious (or not) they are about supporting the PSVR.

Yup, just as I predicted and got slammed for on here.

"It's an overpriced fad that only appeals to the faithful hardcore" - PS fans in every Switch thread.

Uhm... Forbes... well, i don't really know how VR is going and for not i'm not interested in it. PSVR is a very nice tool, but it costs too much for me, for now. I think there are a lot of people in my situation: "Dmn, i really like it, but now i can't spend a fortune for an addon".
I'm not saying it's not worth it. If you ask me, i prefer keeping the money to get all the great games that come out (and even in that case i have to forget about some of them). And i have a "normal" financial situation, not rich but not poor :P
I just have to make wise choices about what to buy, i have a family too. And what if, a day, i buy PSVR and then it flops? Another reason i'm not getting one yet is because i want to see how it goes in the next years.
But it's just come out, how can they say it's already doomed?

I think PSVR will be successful. Just give it time.

VR just isn't what people expected. At first I was thinking we would be able to have the option to play games like GTA, Final Fantasy, Titan Fall etc. In VR and not just some demo add-ons or mini games which have been the case. I think most people were expecting an accessory that would add to the experience, but instead PSVR is a full investment to something that's entirely different. I was very excited for PSVR when at first, but now I'm happy I waited. Until they can get it to the point where it's more Mobile, meaning cordless and have more accessibility I don't think it's worth it. Obviously if you're already invested your not trying to hear any of this, but it's not like nobody tried to warn you beforehand. That's just what you get for being a fanboy.

I'm a PS4 owner and I'm just about fed up with Sony!they are terrible at supporting peripherals and PlayStation network has been absolute garbage. I'm really thinking about picking up the Scorpio this year and heading back to Xbox if Sony can't shape up!

Its sold out almost everywhere but its doomed. They need more stock. My boy tried to get when in GameStop in Ohio and couldn't.

Yes

Its not doomed. As long as people keep buying it, the games will come. Its a $500 Peripheral for a console that isn't required..... and it has sold almost a million units already. In addition, It's first year lineup is better than the Nintendo Switch's......

1) Batman: Arkham VR
2) EVE: Valkyrie
3) Until Dawn: Rush of Blood
4) Rez Infinite
5) Rigs
6) Thumper
7) Resident Evil 7
8) Gran Turismo Sport
9) DiRT Rally
10) Farpoint
11) Ace Combat 7

Give it a year or so & we'll see if Sony support remains. We'll see what Sony has to say about VR at E3 this year.

I have heard NOTHING since it's launch.

I see no ads on TV. Or anywhere for that matter. I am on my PS4 every damn day/night and I have yet to be all "Holy shit I need that to play that game so bad!"

It's not happening for me.

Nah, it was already doomed in 2016. This is just the fallout now.

The writing's on the wall, for those who can read anyways. Judging by the likes and dislikes ratio in the comments, it appears we have many blind believers. Not that it bothers me in the least. Everyone comes down to reality eventually. Sell it while it's still worth something.

I tried my PSVR once and put it back in box and haven't used it since. I knew going in I wasn't going to like it but me being the type of gamer I am I bought it anyway. VR is just a gimmick like motion controls. Gamers will ALWAYS prefer a couch keyboard/controller TV/monitor over VR.

Yes, yes itt is.

Psvr has been a big disappointment for me and I was one of its biggest cheerleaders. The library is weak with no sign of any meaningful titles coming. The hardware is more affordable but not as good as the other non mobile hmds and I'm sorry but the base PS4 is just not powerful enough. The PS4 pro should be the minimum required and even then it's still not going to give you what a pc can give you (still better than the base PS4 tho). The biggest thing for me tho is the library of mostly crap, bite size pieces of throw away games. Cool for a few goes and then never touched again. Not worth it.

Well back to the drawing board or they can asimalate someone else idea's as their while claiming it to be better or just scrap the whole thing . either way should be fun thing to follow an see how they go about correcting their mess..

Guess some companies not rushing in to invest in the concept are looking real smart now . lol

Let's continue to rip on switch, something no one has played. And praise Sony and PSVR which was DOA. And yes, I own ps vr.

Funny how a peripheral for Sony has more exclusives than an actual console for another company and it gets doomed articles.

Sony would be smart to just drop this gimmick and focus on the PS4. It's already dead anyway.

without even looking, this article has to be the sony hating forbes right?
I'll look now.......

yup. lol

Why do y'all get so defensive about PSVR? Sony is not one to hold back when their products are selling well. If its flying off the shelves, they'll let the public know that. Their silence is quite loud, to be honest.

Literally no one cared about VR before Sony hopped in the ring and now all of a sudden VR is hot shit? If PSVR is failing, who cares? Sony is still destroying its competition. VR could drop off of the face of the earth tomorrow and it wouldn't mean anything.

How do you expect to sell anything without solid marketing and the games to back it up?

The thing is VR is for people already with a PS4 the average family can not afford buying a $300 PS4 & on top of that VR & on top of that a proper TV if they get PS4 Pro. VR is gonna get left out in the dust it was bad timing releasing so close to a mid gen system followed by people also having to upgrade TVs for the best experience

My main concern isn't with how the platform is selling, shortage and number.
It's Sony lack of commitment regarding AAA first party game for the PSVR.

Like I said in another post, Nintendo as yet to sell 1 Switch Unit but already they announced: Zelda, Mario, Splatton2, Fire Emblem Echoes, Xenoblade 2 plus remasters and new IP.

On the other hand, aside from Gt Sport, Sony has yet to announce one big AAA game for the device and are instead banking on 3rd parties like Capcom, Namco and others to sell us the PSVR.

Well that didn't take long for teh doom article to come out. lol

It's not doomed but the hype is dying down and slowly less and less support.

Think like KINCET, but will be more popular

all i know is my psvr has plenty of games and we play it multiple times a week. its been out for 3 months and has outsold all the major competition.. calm down.

I said this would follow in the footsteps of Move and fail,yet I recieved nothing but disagrees and claims that I was a troll. Looks like I am right and therefore people need to start refering to me as the supreme prophet of N4G,showing me some respect

Was doomed from the start

I don't regret my purchase..It been a great companion to my ps4 pro...With resident evil and farpoint on the horizon...We will see what the psvr is made of...Hopefully Sony backs this product well..Which as much as I love Sony...Has been known to abondon their products...We will see

Whatever floats your boat. You know who else never announces anything? Microsoft. Guess Microsoft is gonna fold up shop too.

It's sold out dumbasses.

Have you heard of RE7 Biohazard or Far Point? Just the tip of the iceberg as far as games and high profile ones at that. This is just the beginning.

Haaaaa it's doomed??? It already has more exclusives then Xbox one... and is selling more then oculus and vibe combined. Get outta here

LMAO, doomed? It's not doomed at all. It's just the beginning. Trust me. It's only a few months old. Honestly, VR is not replaceing gaming. It's just another way to have fun and play games. Resident Evil 7 will be so much fun in VR.

These stupid doom articles come up for EVERYTHING. Every single person (even the trolls) knows that on N4G. Relax. PSVR is fine. Geez.

the technology is there and has always been there for a longtime but mainly for watching movies on the go
as for gaming it will never work out.
if this was going to take off we would had seen a very large amount of games released
but there is nothing and never will be.

this is a flop

Ok, I gotta say this. I have been a member on this site for 8 years, it's always been a pro-Sony community. I have accepted that. I also have had all three Xboxes and Every Nintendo system since NES, and even most of the Sega systems (minus The Master System and Dreamcast).

Before you jump the gun, I have owned (and LOVED) every Sony Console (usually at launch) PS1, 2, 3, 4, PSP and Vita.

But the amount of outright hatred I see for everything NON-Sony is terrible.

Now, I know the Nintendo Switches reveal presentation left a lot to be desired and I'm not happy with many of Nintendo's decisions, but whenever a Switch story comes up, it gets CONSISTENTLY bashed.

With that being said, here's my OPINION on PSVR:

PSVR is a great concept and does a great job of offering VR to non-pc, console owners. With that said, I think the writings on the wall for this, it's not looking so good, and I'll say that because VR is a niche, the industry has tried it before and we all know where that went. It sucks for the consumer who wants to believe in it, and as a Pro-Video game person, I'm sad that it's not looking good. Hopefully I'm wrong.

Cant stand when forbes tries to cover this industry.

Is it that time of the month for Negativity 4 Gamers to be pessimists already?

As with any game system/accessory its success depends on the quality and quantity of software.....PSVR will succeed with quality gaming experiences that make you want to have one, that your friends see and try and want it. Great word of mouth is the best advertising. Tech demos, short add on bits, little bite size games are not going to cut it. Sure, X-wing VR mission was sweet, but its 20 min long. I understand it was free ( or part of a DLC ) but when that is one of the most talked about parts of your launch line up, you need to re evaluate your games strategy. To make PSVR a must have, Sony need to announce games that gamers HAVE to Have for it and it will sell and be viable. I really like my PSVR, I needed to get over the initial motion sickness early on but Driveclub VR, Gunjack, Until Dawn RoB, and the aforementioned Star Wars X-wing are fun.....there does need to be more though....

I have yet to see a psvr anywhere in retail. Maybe that's the issue? Where tf are they hiding?

Sony laid everything out on the line in terms of hardware last quarter. PS4 SLIM, PSVR, and PS4 Pro. Customers had a wide range of choice this holiday. But now that the hardware is out Sony can focus on the software to include VR software. Software in general will sell the hardware if consumers are interested in VR at all.

Fuck this

I thought it said doom is comming to vr at first glance

PSVR is so doomed that there is a supply problem.

Hits anyone.

What the hell is wrong with Forbes? EACH and EVERY time I see a Forbes article on N4G it's trying to find out if there wouldn't be by any chance something negative to say about Sony and the Playstation, I swear, every time! And on a side note, for some reason, whenever I wanna click the link to try and make sense of all that FUD they're constantly spewing, the article is missing... Go figure. Anyone else having the same problem? That said, it's probably better this way, as I've given up clicking the link, so they don't get any clicks from me anymore.
Anyway, on topic, Sony released the PS VR in October of last year, put like this it may sound like a long time ago if you're coming from another planet, but the fact is that it's been only a little over 3 months since its inception! Who publishes sales data this early? What makes Forbes think Sony should go out of their way, or any corporate business's way for that matter, to give THEM of all publications a detailed account of what they sold?