Sony Knows VR/AR Is The Future, PS5 Will Support It, Says Dev

gameseveryday · 2019-02-22T11:08:18Z

"VR will be very important in PS5," says Tessera Studios' Pablo Lafora.

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crazyCoconuts2639d ago

Thanks Nostradamus

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rpvenom2638d ago

This is exactly the reason why Sony dominated this gen.. they invested early in things they knew would help them be successful in the future.. just like investing in the studios early on for exclusivity for them to build a foundation and bang out amazing games this gen..

investment in vr.. will pay off huge in the future when VR will dominate the gaming space. and they will have again snatched up and built vr studios into god of war levels

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bouzebbal2638d ago

VR2 confirmed!!

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RememberThe3572638d ago

IMO Sony did so well because they stayed in their lane, did what they do best. They let MS trip over themselves all gen, and Nintendo didn't even releases a direct competitor. Sony seems to have made consistency and quality their main focus for PlayStation. Thank God.

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WalkerFTW2638d ago

I logged in just to like this comment.

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ApocalypseShadow2639d ago

Says Dev...says dev... says dev...gamingbolt....says dev...

So much news to discover out there from upcoming PSVR games, Hololens 2, Oculus Quest, upcoming regular games, GDC, what 5G and faster Internet speeds will do for gaming, what streaming needs to be successful without harming regular gaming, the possible needs of storage space for larger next Gen games....

Nope....says dev...says dev...captain obvious. ..says dev...lack of journalism...says dev. ..

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subtenko2638d ago

Yea Its annoying, glad Im not the only one

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sander97022638d ago

I'm putting a Vive on my wish list because I want to be ready for the coming VR explosion. If Sony focuses on VR for PS5 and Valve actually release some games for once it will take off big.
In the beginning VR was trash because it had no games but now there is a pretty good library out there and it's starting to be worth it, especially if it's going to work for 5+ years of more VR games.

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Ricegum2638d ago

I love my Vive, probably prefer it over my PSVR due to the 360 degrees. it's a great time to get into VR buddy, do it. Also, make sure you pick up Contractors VR.

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Scatpants2638d ago

Controllers are leagues better on the Oculus and it's cheaper.

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Sirk7x2638d ago (Edited 2638d ago )

I plan on investing in PSVR next week. I want to help support the platform so we get more games and more money invested into it. Not nearly as impressive or powerful as Vive (my friend has it, pretty mindblowing), but with the full backing of Sony, could still get some astounding games. I am excited for the future of the tech in both recreational and educational purposes. They're already building some insane haptic feedback devices, like suits that have bars that extend to your hands and arms that will provide pull to simulate weight.

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Promachos2638d ago

For some reason I'm more excited about PSVR 2 than PS5. Can't wait...

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Sirk7x2638d ago (Edited 2638d ago )

Well, it's because it's the next leap in gaming, as important as 2D-3D. Games can become completely photorealistic, but it's the same experience unless something changes, like incredible AI and physics improvements, or the immersion that VR brings. There are so many ideas for VR that haven't been tapped into yet.

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ibrake4naps2638d ago

VR support is a requirement for future consoles I buy

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howiewowwee2638d ago (Edited 2638d ago )

so was betamax and MD.

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subtenko2638d ago

So was DVD and Bluray.....oh look what happened, PlayStation always backing the winning horse.

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MasterCornholio2638d ago (Edited 2638d ago )

@Shaggy

I think you mean UMD (Universal Media Disk). To my knowledge no PlayStation ever used minidisk.

Edit: Just in case some people don't know what UMD is it's the disk format that the PlayStation Portable used.

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rainslacker2638d ago

A format is not the same as a principal. VR is a principal, that has many ways to consume it. Just like BetaMax and VHS were two different ways to consume magnetic video tapes. Tapes were the future, just one technology(betamax) wasn't.....although BetaMax did stick around for video production and camcorders because it was the superior format.

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Vetgamer2638d ago

Fingers crossed they can sort the cables and a more compact head unit.

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Sirk7x2638d ago

Give it ten years, it'll be wireless.

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Einhander19712638d ago

Love my PSVR I’m sure Sony are working on newer VR tech for sure.

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ECHOINFINITY2638d ago

I finally got to try a PSVR demo the other day (Moss). I was surprised how great it felt. Definitely picking up PSVR2 with my PS5.

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ILostMyMind2638d ago

When PS5 arrives I will be 40 years old. Playing a regular game is no longer so interesting to me. I'm going to buy a PS5 just for VR.

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spambot08152638d ago

obvious things are obvious... anything else would be like sticking to regular phones when smartphones hit the market...

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froy4022638d ago

That that thatadatathat that thatastic that.

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Thundercat772638d ago (Edited 2638d ago )

With games like RE7, Moss and Astro Bot I turned into a VR believer. VR has higher inmersion but as any new technology, it is still in its first steps.

That's why I am very exited about PSVR 2. I hope Sony can give us the next step in VR.

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Knushwood Butt2638d ago

GT7 with 100% PSVR spport.

There, I'm sold.

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S2Killinit2638d ago

Im super excited for Sony’s PS5. I think they are going in the right direction, and Im really excited to see what they can do in VR when the PS5 comes.

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Sirk7x2638d ago (Edited 2638d ago )

Me as well. I gamed on Xbox most of this generation, before buying a Switch (launch day) and PS4 to compliment, but VR support will most definitely be a deciding factor for me next gen. If it's something that actually sells well, and becomes more affordable to many, it will change the landscape of gaming forever.

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S2Killinit2637d ago (Edited 2637d ago )

Yes I agree. I think VR is something that will really impress people. The problem, as always, is getting people to look at the offerings in its VR form instead of on a tv...

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Scatpants2638d ago

I like that the general consensus on VR is finally starting to turn around. I've had VR since the Rift came out in 2016 and have had some of the best gaming experiences in my life on it. It's going to be crazy once we get numerous AAA studios working on big games.

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Sirk7x2638d ago (Edited 2638d ago )

Need a major MMO on console built from the ground up on VR. That would definitely be something that draws some new lines.

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Thax2638d ago

I hope new PSVR will have major resolution upgrade. That is the only thing I hate in current gen. As Im wearing glasses under the VR goggles, visibility of pixels is annoying.

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Hardiman2638d ago

Now this is a viable "future" for gaming and Sony has been working on this since the 90's.

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KillBill2637d ago

FYI... VR/AR Is NOT The Future. Sure it can be fun when done right but it simply does not have the level of gameplay that non-VR/AR games have. It simply is too confining in control and play to be anything more than what Kinect and PS Eye had with their game offerings.

Since games have really been popular someone has always tried to reinvent the wheel and offer us some kind of immersive interactive experience that is supposed to be the future of gaming. But they all have really been little more than a fad at best.

Sorry but VR/AR is no different than all the other attempts. I have seen little proof of this being changed in the future. All wishful thinking without anything backing up the assumptions.

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Sirk7x2637d ago

All kinds of games have differing levels of game play though. Some people play RTS, or action games, or turned base RPGs, or visual novels. Life sims, shooters, etc. All vastly different and there's a market for them all. VR is a different type of experience, and it's obvious the tech will continue to improve.

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Scatpants2637d ago

You sound like you haven't tried it. It adds so much to shooters and driving games it's ridiculous. New gameplay that wasn't possible before also. You'll find out soon.

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KillBill2637d ago

I own an Oculus Rift... and it really is just a fad item. Just like the Kinect I own and other such items... they are simply not the future of gaming. They don't allow the control of gaming that people expect. Note... I used to have the Power Glove and Virtual Boy too... of which was claimed they too were the future of gaming. Not so much. lol

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Scatpants2633d ago

You're playing the wrong games then.

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