I think VR definitely has a place in the videogame industry, preferably at arcades & theme parks. Personally I don't want to sit at home wearing one of those cumbersome contraptions. Also, I typically play games with others, story & multiplayer, so the shared big screen experience is a must.

Nowadays on the rare occasions I do play games alone I'd prefer to feel comfortable than more immersed, nothing wrong with people embracing VR but it's just not for me.

Fair enough.

I really would prefer that VR at home becomes big, more so than in arcades and theme parks though. I would love to see a future where you can buy a VR system for $5,000 that has cutting edge tech, the most percise motion tracking, and industry leading screen tech. I would totally be in the market for that kind of stuf.

Back at the O.P.

I find it funny that people are asking whether Sony is serious or not about VR, when they renamed the PlayStation division Sony Interactive Entertainment. If that doesn't point to a future of VR and Advanced Motion Controls/Motion Tracking then I don't know what does.

As others have said. PSVR is definitly a building block. An early entry into a market that is going to explode in the future. Sony being involved now is a great thing. They messed up in portable devices by not going to digital music fast enough, They messed up in TV's by not supporting LCD fast enough, and they messed up in Mobile by not turning the PSP/PS Vita into a mobile platform. This time they are at the forefront of the new emerging tech, and are in a position to have Samsung/Apple like success in the VR space. That is good for Sony, that is good for consoles, and more and most importantly, that is good for the future of gamers. 

I'm sorry but vr is borderline offensive

most people who have ever used it have reported mild headaches and eye sore. I'm not a masochist so i'll stick to playing with a controller.

i love when people admit they have never tried vr, it confirms that you have literally no idea what you're talking about

why would i even bother owning a vr if the people i know are in pain because of such a blasted thing? you are right, i have never owned a vr, but everyone who has, including the likes of boogie2988 stress all the time to take breaks every 15 minutes otherwise you'd get migraines and possible short of breath.

yeah, no thanks

15 minutes? I know everyone is different, and VR does take some getting used to, but I've dropped people brand new to VR into 60-90 minute experiences without issue. My sister gets sick in the back seat of cars and has spent 45 minutes in VR no problem.

Having had PSVR since launch, I can spend as much time in VR as I want and not feel any discomfort.

lol this post is dumb as fuck, i own a psvr and have played many different games on it and experience no pain, headaches, nausea or anything of the sorts so from my perspective your post is total horseshit. by the way, why don't you try it out, you'll be blown away

look, its good you enjoy vr but calling my post dumb is pretty much confirming your disregard for human health.

its amazing how you and a few people can play vr for as long as you want without any pain (and i salute you), but don't be ignorant to the fact that you are in the minority.

the truth is, vr has caused more pain than enjoyment for the majority.

Note sure if others spotted this pun - but I for one applaud you sir.