PSVR launch important for Nintendo and Microsoft gamers.

[Cloudman]

KBG29 said:

Cloudman said:
I do have to give props to Sony for pursuing VR. It is new technology with potential to bring new ways not just to play, but to experience new worlds, and other various usages. Microsoft is already following behind, and Ninten may jump in as well, when they find a unique and interesting way to enjoy VR.

However, in its current form, I am not so interested in it myself. It looks awkward and rather unenjoyable. I don't agree that this will immerse me into this virtual world. The need for a controller in my hand wouldn't pull me in, but take me out of it, as I am playing a game in a fake world with a TV screen, but all around me. Also, being unable to move in this world free, would also break that immersion. I probably wouldn't really enjoy it myself. I can immerse myself into a game without this form of VR.

This could become mainstream. Only time will tell, but personally, I wouldn't be interested in it.

I am going to guess you have yet to try OR or PSVR. I have had some very sceptical/cynical friends, that changed their mind completely once they actually tried one or the other. 

VR takes games using DS4 to the next level. VR with motion controllers is a whole new experience, that is beyond films or games. We are talking about a new form of entertainment, a new form of productivity in the virtual space, a whole new world to explore that offers possabilities we have not even thought of yet. VR takes the shackles off creativity, and virtually anything becomes possible.

I have not tried PSVR specifically. I did try something similar once with a smartphone device and a headset. I may have tried Occulus once at TGS...? I don't recall. Even if I wanted to, Sony has made it too difficult to sample PSVR, allowing only a very limited number of people to try it, which drove me wild. I would have liked to sample it, but never got the chance.

What VR device I did try, I didn't think much of it, other than it was neat technology. Unfortunately, I don't share the same opionion as you. I don't think VR as it is is not much different than playing on a TV. I say this a lot, but I feel VR will get there you are fully able to play and move in a virtual space without the need of a controller, like Sword Art Onlibe, haha....