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What did you think about Sony's Pre-TGS Conference?

It was nice 10 11.90%
 
Nothing that really caught my attention tbh 25 29.76%
 
It was awesome! 8 9.52%
 
Not Bad 7 8.33%
 
I didn't like it 11 13.10%
 
It was okay 10 11.90%
 
Needed more LoD! 4 4.76%
 
Decent 2 2.38%
 
Other 7 8.33%
 
Total:84
ReimTime on 22 February 2016
BraLoD said:
ReimTime said:
So I am kind of in the dark here; haven't followed Morpheus too closely.
Seeing as you are able to plug most gaming peripherals into a PC and download drivers for them to ensure they work, what would stop people from doing the same with the PSVR? Is there a device that comes with the PSVR that you would need PC software to take the place of? Are there things that the Rift and Vive come with that the PSVR does not? What is stopping people from developing drivers and software that allow them to use the cheapest headset on their PC?

Well, it can eventually be hacked and used on PC, but if Sony doesn't allow an official, legal route to play that on PC, games will most likely not be coded to run or it, or the processing unit it has may also always depends on the PS4 coding as well, which will make using a PSVR on PC impossible for quite some time.
It depends on how it's supposed to work, but I see no point on discussing that matter as basically anything will eventually work on a PC on an unofficial, ilegal matter.

If it comes with a processing unit it could be tougher to prep for use on a PC than a DS4. I think you're right in that the coding could be a hurdle aspect to jump. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I though Rift uses two separate images (?) while PSVR uses one running at 90fps (?); although whether or not that could be a hindrance is beyond me at this moment.

I see a point in discussing it though... Imagine people buying PSVRs instead of Rifts or Vives to have VR on their PC; plausible seeing as it could be the cheapest option. I don't think it's illegal but it is certainly unofficial.



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ReimTime on 22 February 2016
BraLoD said:
ReimTime said:

If it comes with a processing unit it could be tougher to prep for use on a PC than a DS4. I think you're right in that the coding could be a hurdle aspect to jump. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I though Rift uses two separate images (?) while PSVR uses one running at 90fps (?); although whether or not that could be a hindrance is beyond me at this moment.

I see a point in discussing it though... Imagine people buying PSVRs instead of Rifts or Vives to have VR on their PC; plausible seeing as it could be the cheapest option. I don't think it's illegal but it is certainly unofficial.

1. PSVR runs at 120fps, and yes, one image opposed to Rift one per eye.
2. It comes with a processing unit, it was already showcased, it looks like a cute mini-PS4.
3. It would be pointless, it would take at least several months or years to break it to fully play on PC, by that time other VR devices will already be brand burnt on people's minds as PC quality VR devices and also it'll have to be bought by people willing to search for the right drivers and whatever on an illegal fashion to play as well, the average Joe that would want to pay less won't even know it runs on a PC or have problems to make it do.

True dat, and I suppose there won't be many average joe's buying PC VR anyway.



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GamechaserBE on 22 February 2016

Maybe a little bit to early but March looks interesting and is certainly not the 'calm month before the April storm'

Heavy Rain/Beyond Souls collection
Witch of and hundred knight Revival edition
(Probably that stupid) Broforce game.
Kholat (that survival horror game).
Senran Kagura
Republique
The show 16
Nights of Azure

And this is without multiplatform games like Trackmania/Division/Hitman/UF2/Sebastian Loeb.



ReimTime on 22 February 2016

This is probably the only VR I can afford



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GamechaserBE on 22 February 2016
BraLoD said:
GamechaserBE said:
Maybe a little bit to early but March looks interesting and is certainly not the 'calm month before the April storm'

Heavy Rain/Beyond Souls collection
Witch of and hundred knight Revival edition
(Probably that stupid) Broforce game.
Kholat (that survival horror game).
Senran Kagura
Republique
The show 16
Nights of Azure

And this is without multiplatform games like Trackmania/Division/Hitman/UF2/Sebastian Loeb.

What about Dark Souls III? Don't forget the best game, geez

Sorry but Dark souls is just an overhyped franchise and that's why I didn't add it to the list......

Seriously you must have missed it is delayed in the West, only in Japan it will relase in March =p.



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mornelithe on 22 February 2016
BraLoD said:
mornelithe said:

Disagree, considering I have a Ps4 and gaming PC, PC support would increase the odds of early adoption for me.  And every little bit helps.

Sony has to aim their product making it becomes a point to people buying more of their products.
Aiming PSVR on a PC would just means it's another VR system, making it exclusive to the PS4 means you have a different experience with it, it's another point to want a PS4 or to spend more with it. Also, exclusive games like Gran Turismo Sport with support for PSVR will be of no access to people owning the system if they have not a PS4, because Sony will not release those games on PC, which may frustrate customers, because if you see an ad like "Gran Turismo Sport, with PSVR support" and you have a PSVR and still can't play it, it'll just increase those ridiculous and pointless porting chants that'll never happen and just make people sad/mad.

PSVR will very likely be PS4 exclusive.

Oh, I know it probably will be exclusive, but the chances of me getting it early skyrocket if it has PC support since both my PC and PS4 are connected to the same display.  But, that's just me, I realize not everyone has a PC/PS4...though, I don't think you'll be seeing a ton of PC people going out and getting a PS4, because of PSVR.  My opinion, sure, but I just don't see it myself.



mornelithe on 22 February 2016
BraLoD said:
ReimTime said:

If it comes with a processing unit it could be tougher to prep for use on a PC than a DS4. I think you're right in that the coding could be a hurdle aspect to jump. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I though Rift uses two separate images (?) while PSVR uses one running at 90fps (?); although whether or not that could be a hindrance is beyond me at this moment.

I see a point in discussing it though... Imagine people buying PSVRs instead of Rifts or Vives to have VR on their PC; plausible seeing as it could be the cheapest option. I don't think it's illegal but it is certainly unofficial.

1. PSVR runs at 120fps, and yes, one image opposed to Rift one per eye.
2. It comes with a processing unit, it was already showcased, it looks like a cute mini-PS4.
3. It would be pointless, it would take at least several months or years to break it to fully play on PC, by that time other VR devices will already be brand burnt on people's minds as PC quality VR devices and also it'll have to be bought by people willing to search for the right drivers and whatever on an illegal fashion to play as well, the average Joe that would want to pay less won't even know it runs on a PC or have problems to make it do.

Tbh, I have no doubt someone will make 3rd party drivers for PSVR, like they did with the EyeCam.  It's use will likely be a very small amount of people though.  However, I'll download it just for movies and such.  And if they can make it compatible with WoW, I'll be happier than a pig in shit.



Jaxyfoo on 22 February 2016

If PSVR was PC compatible It would solve all my VR needs. No doubt Microsoft would make sure it was not windows 10 compatible in anyway though. They must curse that besides Fable legends and a few crossbuy titles, in many ways the most shared eco system is between PS4 and PC games wise.



Zoombael on 23 February 2016
ReimTime said:
So I am kind of in the dark here; haven't followed Morpheus too closely.
Seeing as you are able to plug most gaming peripherals into a PC and download drivers for them to ensure they work, what would stop people from doing the same with the PSVR? Is there a device that comes with the PSVR that you would need PC software to take the place of? Are there things that the Rift and Vive come with that the PSVR does not? What is stopping people from developing drivers and software that allow them to use the cheapest headset on their PC?

 

as it seems even VR HMDs made to run specifically on PC hardware wont support games exclusive to the competitor VR solution. you wont be able to play 'edge of nowhere' or that 3D jump n run that comes with the rift on HTC vive.

 

so how big do you think are the chances for PSVR to be altered in a way that it you can play PC games with it?



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ReimTime on 23 February 2016
Zoombael said:
ReimTime said:
So I am kind of in the dark here; haven't followed Morpheus too closely.
Seeing as you are able to plug most gaming peripherals into a PC and download drivers for them to ensure they work, what would stop people from doing the same with the PSVR? Is there a device that comes with the PSVR that you would need PC software to take the place of? Are there things that the Rift and Vive come with that the PSVR does not? What is stopping people from developing drivers and software that allow them to use the cheapest headset on their PC?

 

as it seems even VR HMDs made to run specifically on PC hardware wont support games exclusive to the competitor VR solution. you wont be able to play 'edge of nowhere' or that 3D jump n run that comes with the rift on HTC vive.

 

so how big do you think are the chances for PSVR to be altered in a way that it you can play PC games with it?

100% definite sometime in the future. How soon and how widespread it becomes is  little unclear, but I doubt it will be super popular to use it on PC.

the-pi-guy said:
ReimTime said:
So I am kind of in the dark here; haven't followed Morpheus too closely.
Seeing as you are able to plug most gaming peripherals into a PC and download drivers for them to ensure they work, what would stop people from doing the same with the PSVR? Is there a device that comes with the PSVR that you would need PC software to take the place of? Are there things that the Rift and Vive come with that the PSVR does not? What is stopping people from developing drivers and software that allow them to use the cheapest headset on their PC?

Drivers have to be offered by the company.  They don't just magically come out of nowhere. 

The biggest thing will be the tracking I think.  I believe the headset itself is all standard inputs.  Need to have a camera of sufficient quality, and some sort of software to keep track of the headset.  

You're probably right



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