Sony - PlayStation VR Launch Bundle

I was the first in Chicago to buy a PSVR headset bundle. It is truly an amazing experience that I have waited over 25 years to experience. Get it now!

I was able to get a hands-on with the headset in the end of June and was very impressed. I tried two games, Eve Valkyrie and Headmaster, a soccer game and both were amazing. I'll let you look up the videos on each, but the device was able to handle everything without any issues. I thought about doing an in depth review, but really, other people have already done that. Basically, the device works great. I wear two different glasses, one minimal and the other larger and I had no issues with either. I was also able to correct the focus to work with my glasses. I like that you wear your own headphones or earbuds. The controller felt natural, the cable was out of the way and didn't bug me. The headset didn't feel to heavy. The only real negative was there was a tiny bit of light that crept through pulling you out of the experience and since the device is running on a 3+ year old system, it can only handle 720p per eye, meaning you can see the pixels and they act as a screen door effect. All in all, it worked amazingly well, especially for the price. I know that the Vive and Rift are better, but this system all in is only $800 and a computer VR system will run you at least $1,500. If you can afford them, get them, but the price of this is well worth it.

This is the first time that I do a review on best buy because PlayStation Vr deserve. WOW I can not believe that PlayStation VR were to see as well. it's like being in the middle of a 3D movie with 360' awesom view. play station thanks for making one of my dreams come true. being inside of a video game and be part of it.

I was blown away at how good this was. I was skeptical due to the horsepower of the PS4 not matching top notch gaming pcs that can run the likes of oculus and vive. I had tried a HTC vive and it was great. Again I didn't know if Sony could pull it off. I'm happy to say they did. The level of immersion and detail in the graphics is fantastic. It'll be an experience you won't soon forget. Setup is easy and there is a great demo disc so you can dip your toes Into just about all the launch games to see what you want to play. There are also a number of free games/apps on the PSN. There are multiple VR video apps that let you sit in the middle of a herd of lions or ride a roller coaster at top speed. As for the motion sickness. It's really not bad. If you're a seasoned gamer it won't affect you as much. It didn't affect me as much. You can tell it's there on certain experiences. It wears off the more your mind and body get used to the experience. I recommend this headset and think it stands toe to toe with the more expensive pc vr headsets. Enjoy and game on.

So far i have put two hours of play after receiving my bundle this morning. Breaks are definitely needed to avoid any discomfort on your eyes just like any VR. The Playstation VR runs great on this ps4 and can't wait to see the improvements on ps4 pro. There is so much comfort wearing the headset with easy adjustment while already on. I have not tried the Oculus or Vive but will in the near future but for now this VR is the most affordable and well worth it. The instruction booklet is large and easy to read, looks like a childs book haha. Others can watch and listen through the tv as you play. The VR worlds game is wonderful, so far The Heist is the best in my opinion. This is definitely worth the purchase if you cannot afford the others or if you do not have a pc or xbox.

I've been gaming for over 30 years and have never experienced anything quite like this before. I played over 4 hours last night. I couldn't take it off. I was astonished. The experience is Amazing!!!! Right off the bat I played the Shark Encounter gam in the VR World game (more like a demo). It felt so real I literally had to pause it at times to convince myself it was just a game. I have also purchased Until Dawn but am to scared to play at the moment. I am a 36 year old man lol. Thats how real this experience feels. If you are a gamer, you must buy this, even if you don't own a PS4. The $800 for both the PS4 and PS4 is worth every penny!

If you have a PS4 and have any interest in VR, you need to get the PSVR. Admittedly, I never once used Vive, Oculus or Samsung VR prior to purchasing PSVR. While I'm a Sony fan, the reason for not buying one of these VR systems was because I didn't have a Samsung phone or VR ready computer. Since I had a PS4, this was my opportunity to enjoy a new videogame experience. First, the set up. While the plethora of cables seem confusing, the set up process is pretty straightforward and simple. The instructions are easy to follow. But there's a big caveat to the setup!!! You are limited by the cables. Not everyone will experience the problems I have, as it depends on your entertainment setup, but I have a TV above a fireplace and have my receiver/PS4/router/modem, etc. on a stand to the side. I ran my wires through the wall, into my crawl space and back up to where the entertainment system is. Because of the short PS4 Camera cable, which should be under or above your TV, I had to physically move my PS4 and processing unit away and plug it straight into my TV. This wasn't a big deal on day one, as I was excited to play PSVR. But it wasn't a long term solution. I ultimately bought a PS4 camera extension cable and place the camera under my TV whenever I want to play PSVR. My other issue regarding setup, which is specific to me, but something to consider, is the requirement for an extra power plug. I literally have an Apple TV, modem, router, Logitech Harmony base, receiver, subwoofer, Xbox One, PS4 and Wii U plugged into my power strip. I had to unplug the Wii U, which is used the least, in order to plug in the processor. Again, you may not have this issue, but given that the PS4 processing unit needs to be in close proximity to your PS4, which needs to be in close proximity to the TV (because of PS4 camera cord shortness) it is something you need to plan for. The other thing to keep in mind is to take your time in setting it up and going through the menu options to optimize the PSVR settings, it will pay off in the end. I jumped right into playing after hooking the cables up and had difficulties with the tracking system. I also had difficulties setting up the PS Move joysticks. It was the first time I've ever used them and I had to figure out how to set them up too. Not difficult, just takes time. Second, experience. I was truly blown away the first time I put the headset on and was immersed in a virtual world. This portion of my review is short because no words can sum up that feeling of true audio and video immersion. You really, truly, have to see it to believe it. It's not perfect, maybe one will argue the Vive or Oculus does it better, but I don't care. It is a fantastic experience, even playing the demos. The only thing I worry about is shortage of games. There's plenty of keep me busy for the time being, but I don't knwo what's coming down the pipeline. All in all, a must have accessory for any videogame enthusiast.

I have used most of the major VR headsets and I couldn't decide which one to get. Before using the PSVR, I had a few weeks experience with the HTC Vive, and about an hour use of the Oculus. Both of those headsets are very high quality, and Vive has amazing room scale and accurate motion controls. I decided to purchase the PSVR based on the price and the upcoming software. I had read many reviews about a great screen, and how fun the games are. All of that is true and this holds up very well to the Vive and the Oculus on those facts alone. The Vive and the Oculus may handle a few things a bit better, but I believe that the PSVR offers and overall experience with VR that can be better than those two options as well, at a much lower price (factoring in the cost of a capable PC to run VR vs. buying a PS4 and PSVR). The PSVR is also much more comfortable to use. There is a slight amount of light leakage from the headset, but while in-game it disappears for me. I was very close to getting the Vive, but after playing the PSVR for a few weeks I've decided this is my best option for VR.