The Playstation VR, virtual reality helmet from Sony, is available from the October 13 in-store . Compared to the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive , released earlier this year, this headset is supposed to be an alternative that is more accessible and less costly for the VR.
a place where his two competitors must be coupled with powerful computers, the Playstation VR plugs directly into the PS4, console living room, with 40 million people already equipped.
Immersion bluffing in the game
How a simple OLED screen, 5.7 inch posed in front of the eyes and a pair of headphones can make believe to a new reality ? And yet ! As soon as the headset on the nose, the magic operates. The player is transported into a virtual bubble in 3D, well isolated from its environment. At the top, bottom, behind… The 360-degree view works great.
The small camera hooked to the tv, which detects the movement of the player, it is efficient : no blur or lag time relative to the movements of the head.
quickly You forget the”aliasing” of the image (the definition is not optimal, comparable to that of the games of the PS3) to get overwhelmed by this new experience. Your brain is blown away, and one begins to feel the movement, the flight, the vertigo, to return, naturally, when one sees something out of the corner of the eye. No nausea felt during the test, but some people may be hampered when there are rapid movements.
skill Games, horror, contemplation…
twenty games are currently available, and the figure is expected to reach fifty by the end of the year. Some key titles are already talking about them : “Batman: Arkham”, “Farpoint”, “Until Dawn: a Rush of Blood”, “EVE: Valkyrie”… But the games demo offered free of charge with the helmet, it is already possible to get a good idea of its potential.
If one is in the mood for a contemplative, one can test the “VR World” and descend to the bottom of the ocean to watch the fish :
For a little more action, the best thing is to try the games of pilotage, to which the VR is perfect. In EVE Valkyrie, we pass the controls of a spaceship, in a setting that could be drawn from the last “Star Wars”, with the mission to knock out the enemy ships :
The securities are more horrific are even more addictive (and terrifying) with a helmet on the nose. In addition to the highly anticipated “Resident Evil 7″, where you must survive in a house dark and murky, it is impossible not to jump in the ghost train, “Rush of Blood”, populated by clowns hidden in the darkness :
If one gives up the classic controller to the “PS VR Aim Controller”, an optional accessory in the form of a gun, playing FPS (shooting games) gets really exciting in a virtual reality : just stretch out your arm to aim at his target. This is the case with “Farpoint”, in which one embodies a soldier sent on a hostile alien planet :
with More relaxing, the VR can also be used to distract him with small robots cute Playroom – a game that could be closer to Mario on Nintendo , with adventure games such as Wayward Sky or with puzzle games such as “Tumble,” where you must stack the most cubes possible :
An object that is aesthetic and pleasant to wear
Despite its 610 grams, the helmet does not fall on the nose. Its weight is well distributed and the foam inside makes it comfortable to wear. The level design, Playstation does better than its competitors with a stylish design, almost futuristic, where flashing a few blue LED’s.
No, for fear that it will not fit your head, everything is customizable. Wearers of glasses should, however, be careful of the condensation that can sometimes build up on the lenses.
When it is released for the first time out of the box, the more impressive is the number of cables and adapters that must be connected. Luckily, Playstation has anticipated the panic of players and has added an installation manual to be very clear, with diagrams step by step. But it has to be said, once all these wires are installed, the set’s still a mess.
A helmet to put between all the hands
Put the Playstation VR under the tree at Christmas next, is this ultimately a good idea ? Yes, if you already own a PS4. Otherwise all you will certainly cost more than 700 euros, since one must also count the camera (sold separately, 60 euros) and possibly two PS Move (devices that can replace the controller, sold around 30 euros each).
in addition to these considerations of price, this headset provides an immersive experience bluffing, and even for the less experienced who have never held a game controller. This is just for the big players that the Playstation VR the risk of disappointing if you already saw him replace consoles classic : in its current configuration, the helmet is better suited to games of “thrill seeking”, and especially in short sessions. Beyond an hour, play becomes challenging, especially for those with the eyes to be fragile, and the return to reality is harsh.
In summary, this helmet signed with Sony is very promising, especially for a first version, which will surely be improved in the coming years.
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