The reason we recommend PS VR.The compatibility with PS5 is not good, but the software is abundant

PlayStation VR (PS VR) released by Sony.The heyday may have been over ...

Until now, PlayStation 4 (PS4) has already been PlayStation 4 (PS4) as a way to easily experience VR (virtual reality) without adding additional expensive headsets and game PCs such as Oculus Rift and HTC Vive.For those who have it, we have recommended PS VR.It was easy to set up, a wide variety of games, and a high -quality virtual experience, and the cost performance was outstanding.

However, since the launch of PlayStation 5 (PS5) in the latter half of 2020, the PS VR upgrade has not been caught up, and it has gradually been pulled out from other devices.For example, Oculus Quest 2 (Ocuras Quest 2), which we use mainly.

PS5 and PS VR are not compatible.Although we are responding, it is necessary to purchase an adapter (free) separately and connect it to the PS4 camera, and the title that can be played is PS4 specification.In other words, the new device matches the old version.

Moreover, in 2020, I feel that PS VR -compatible games were released.There are only a few representative items such as Marvel's Iron Man VR, Walking Dead, his Saints & Sinns, and Star Wars: Scoldlon.Moreover, the latest PS5 -compatible games have happened even a strange development that it does not support PS VR.

Meanwhile, in February this year, Sony announced that the next generation of PS VR is being developed.It seems that one cable can connect to the PS5 body, and the controller seems to be new.The release date has not been revealed yet.

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In the PS VR, in addition to PS VR limited games such as "Farpoint", "Biohazard 7 Resident Evil", "Iron Man VR" and "Hitman 3", "SUPERHOT", "Arizona Sanshine", "The Ladder Scrolls VR", etc.Can be played.The tracking when walking around is inferior to Oculus and HTC, but the camera and controller are included with the PS4, so it is worth trying PS4 users.

What is PS VR?

To briefly explain the PS VR headset, you will experience the virtual world through a screen fixed to the face.When you walk, move your head and hands up, down, left and right, the headset and the tracking system on the controller and the sensor installed outside will be detected to grasp the location.

This makes it possible to go to refugee camps, to prevent zombies, and draw pictures and sculptures in 3D.If you are still early to buy a VR, you can try a demonstration at a nearby electric shop.

PS VR is basically made up of four headset, controller, camera that captures movement, PS4 or PS4PRO itself.The headset has a strap that surrounds the head, pressing the button to adjust the length.It feels like it's supported behind your head.

It depends on the shape of the head and face, but if you use it for a few hours, you will be able to keep wearing it without discomfort.Rather, you may get tired of the eyes that take the screen directly with the light of the screen.VR is not made for the purpose of using it all day.

Some games can be played with wireless controller DualShock4, but if you want to experience VR with the best state, a PlayStation Move Move Motion Controller is indispensable.

Pressing with your index finger, a large button to be pressed with your thumb, and a stick -shaped controller with a large ball first so that the camera is easy to track, it becomes closer to the actual hand movement, and you can immerse yourself in the VR world.I can do it.The operation of hitting the gun is quite close to the real thing, and you can also press the button to punch the zombies.You will be able to play more intuitively than using a game pad.

PlayStation Camera is not as high as Oculus or HTC products, but it will be enough because it captures a few steps.The PlayStation Camera and PlayStation Move Move Motion Controllers have been on sale for several years, but if you don't want to buy an expensive headset like Oculus Rift or HTC Vive, you don't want to buy expensive headsets.Please save here.

The latest version of the PS VR headset was released in 2017, but there is no dramatic change according to the reliable information source (such as Ars Technica).If you do not have a headset, we recommend purchasing the latest version, but if you have an original version, you don't need to buy a new one.

However, for the main unit, PS4PRO seems to be better than PS4.It will be about 10,000 yen, but the high resolution is worth it because the quality of VR considerably increases.However, this is only for people who do not have the main body yet, not enough to buy PS4.

Good points of PS VR

The best is the price.Even if you purchase PS4 or PS4 Pro and PS VR set, it will be cheaper than one high -performance gaming PC compatible with VR.

The important image quality in VR is very high, and Oculus Rift and HTC VIVE are completely absent.In fact, I had some people tried PS VR, Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, and no one could tell the difference.

Oculus Rift and HTC Vive have two screens to the eyes, while PS VR has only one small screen.That's why PS VR keeps a high refresh rate.Specifically, Rift, Vive, and Vive Pro is 90Hz, and PS VR has a good image quality.

The PS VR has a thick strap like Oculus Rift or HTC Vive, so it looks like a hat, so it's comfortable to wear.If the headset is loose, it can be adjusted with a plastic strap, and the goggle is a mechanism that stops in front of you until the button below is pressed, so you can adjust it until it is attached exactly.The design seems to be trendy, and the design is similar in Vive Pro and Microsoft's Windows Mixed Reality.

When I actually tried it, the two who experienced VR for the first time answered that the comfort of PS VR is the best.The PS VR has a structure that stops in front of you, so it has a better breathability than THE RIFT and VIVE, so it seems that it does not get hot.

Also, although it can be done more than Oculus and HTC controllers, it is one of the points that I want to cover the ease of use of the PlayStation Move motion controller.The motion controller has begun in 2010 by Sony in 2010 against Nintendo Wii and Microsoft Kinect.The details are explained in the next chapter, but the PlayStation Move motion controller is not perfect, but you can experience VR cheaply.

It is also attractive that there are many interesting games in PS VR."Biohazard 7 Resident Evil", "SUPERHOT", "Skyrim VR", "Batman: Arkham VR", "Batman: Arkham VR", "Job Simulator" and "Keep" and "Keep" and "KEEP" and "KEEP".TALKING and NOBODY EXPLODES is also recommended.

The recommended area to play the game is about 3 meters x 2 meters square, but most games are for playing while sitting, so you do not need a large space.

It may be unsatisfactory for those who want to enjoy VR with full room (HTC headset is the best), but there is no problem if you enjoy VR in the living room.There are some furniture movement, but most games can be enjoyed in the room as they are.

PS VR not good place

Unfortunately, it's been a while since the release and not the PS4 platform.Other companies have greatly improved VR comfort and performance in the four years since the launch of PS VR.

There is no big release, and it seems that PS4 support will move forward in 2022.Sony has decided not to play PS5 compatible games on PS VR.I'm not sure what the intention is, but I feel that the excitement of PS VR has become a past.

Setup is relatively easy, but it takes longer than Oculus Rift and HTC Vive because of the large number of code.First of all, the headset is connected to a breakout box connected to the main unit, and the camera is installed on a TV and connected to PlayStation.

And the most irritating of using PS VR is the poor performance of the camera.Even when you are in front of you, you can't accurately follow your hand movements.Needless to say, far away.Also, if you turn your back, your hands will be blurred and tracking will be close to you.

Cnet Jeff Bakalar says, "If the camera does not follow the movement of the hand, the floor in the VR will start to shake.

The motion controller is also easy to use, but the performance is inferior to Oculus Rift and HTC Vive.Oculus Rift's touch controllers are the best among the three brands, as the actions such as pointing, moving, pushing, and triggering can be done with the same feeling as their own hands.

In comparison, the PlayStation Move motion controller is more like a conventional game controller.The tracking function is not good.There are one button when triggering behind with a stick, and some large buttons are placed on the front.

In addition, the earphones of the headset are one of the negative points.Because it is not a built -in headphones, it often comes off if you move your head.Thanks to the stereo jack behind, it is salvation that it can be replaced with headphones.

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In this way, PS VR is not the best in terms of performance, but it is more than the price considering the price.There are both good and unfortunate points, but I was able to enjoy the VR well, and everyone should feel the same.

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