![]() When it comes to input options, PlayStation VR offers both controller support (DUALSHOCK 4 on PS4 and DualSense on PS5) as well as PlayStation Move. A forerunner to the PlayStation 5’s 3D audio tech, its appearance here does exactly what you’d expect – it allows players to track the sound of enemies, listen out for secrets, and plenty more when in-game. They help the PlayStation Camera track your head position – whether you’re headbutting enemies in Astro Bot or peeking around a corner in a first-person shooter.Īs for audio, while the integrated earphones aren’t mandatory, they certainly add a new layer of immersion. Those LEDs around the headset aren’t just there for show, either. We found that the feeling soon dissipates once you’re out of a game’s menus and focused more on what’s going on in motion. While playing in VR, there’s a definite 'screen door' effect in play thanks to the comparatively lower resolution screen compared to what you’d find on high-end VR headsets. The same also works for photos and video content, too, so expect to dig into YouTube’s VR content for some free experiences. ![]() Once that’s done, though, you’re off to the races – each console’s dashboard can run entirely in VR, and even non-VR titles can be played as if you’re looking at them on a sizeable, cinema-style screen. If you’re the type of person that prefers not to have a series of cables laid out, then you may want to look elsewhere, and with a specific (free) PS5 adapter, that’s one more connection if you have Sony’s latest system. It’s not difficult, thanks to handy markings on each port that line up, but you’ll still need to plug the headset into a breakout box that splits off to a power adapter, your console, your TV, and the included PlayStation Camera. While this hardware revision is undoubtedly easier to install than the original 2016 model, there’s still plenty to plug in. Controller choices allow for traditional or motion-sensor options.Performance is tied to your console of choice.Setup remains cumbersome despite streamlining.(Image credit: Future) PlayStation VR review: Setup and Performance Some games, like Astro Bot Rescue Mission, utilize this for new gameplay possibilities, but it’s primarily ideal for party chat when playing online. The small earbuds that hang down add 3D audio (more on that later), but since you can just as easily play with audio coming through your standard TV output, they can be easily stowed in the small indents within the headband to avoid them swinging freely.įinally, while you can’t see it, there’s a built-in microphone. Glasses wearers will also find it’s particularly simple to wear the headset over their existing eyewear. That’s in part to an impressively adjustable headband, with plenty of padding. Weight is evenly distributed throughout, and while you’ll certainly need to take it off after a few hours, the large front-facing eyepiece never feels too unwieldy. Controllers: DUALSHOCK 4, DualSense, PlayStation Move
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