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by monk_e_boy 3706 days ago
Well, Sony have two things in the pipeline, VR and PS4K so I assume that they are linked. The PS4 never felt like it was powerful enough to drive VR in an interesting way. Sure it just about works, but can you build interesting games with just the power of PS4?
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There are games and experiences that people seems to think are interesting enough to play on the GearVR. The PS4 will be more powerful than the phones powering that. Obviously you have to adjust your expectations compared to the Rift but it seems like there can be value for VR platforms that are not as fast as the Rift/Vive minimum specifications.
That's a bit of an exaggeration regarding the GearVR. There are interesting games, sure. Just not interesting enough to hold your attention for more than 10 minutes or justify spending so much money on VR. If PSVR offers the same level or experience, then I think this will be the last generation of VR.
And it's important to recall that VR works best with >=90fps which requires more horse power.
You do realize the PSVR is 120fps, the PS4 as-is will drive that if the game allows, otherwise is drops back to 90.
My comment was in reference to GearVR.
What do you mean? VR can't be a cinematic experience?
> Sure it just about works

It does a lot more than 'just about works'. For example, what is regarded as one of the most visually impressive driving games on current gen consoles - DriveClub, works in VR

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNvpT4hsBXI