In addition to the hardware, Sony announced that more than 230 developers are creating virtual reality content for PlayStation VR, including small independent teams and large studios. However Sony announced during its press conference at GDC that it would be releasing its VR alternative, the PlayStation VR, in October with the price tag of $399.
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PS VR is set to come with ear buds and the cables required to use it. However, it will not be bundled with PlayStation Move controllers or the PlayStation Camera.
“PlayStation will be leading the charge…and is best placed to bring virtual reality to the mainstream”. Oculus also requires a high-end gaming PC, which start at around $950. To make sure that we are able to prepare and deliver enough units of PS VR and a wide variety of software titles to consumers worldwide, we have chose to launch PS VR in October 2016. At least 50 of those titles will be available when the system launches in October. The camera is going for around U.S. $45 on Amazon at the moment, so it’s not a major cost though it’s definitely fair to assume that while some users already have the device, it will be an additional cost for most PlayStation owners. The advantage with the PS VR is the fact that it runs on the PlayStation 4. VR at PlayStation has been quite the journey.,”With VR we can offer unprecedented immersion to gamers”. Sony expects pre-orders to go fast, but fans who miss out on the first batch of PlayStation VR launch bundles will have a second chance to pre-order this summer.
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One of the most awaited names in the world of gaming, the PlayStation VR has now been made official. The Playroom VR contains six games that will show off the capabilities of the headset to family and friends.
