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|Resolution=1920 x 1080, 960 x 1080 per eye | |Resolution=1920 x 1080, 960 x 1080 per eye | ||
|Pixel Density=386 PPI | |Pixel Density=386 PPI | ||
|Refresh Rate=90 Hz, 120 Hz | |Refresh Rate=90 Hz, 120 Hz <ref>VRcompare. PlayStation VR Specs. Retrieved from https://vr-compare.com/headset/playstationvr</ref> | ||
|Persistence=2.5ms | |||
|Field of View=100° | |Field of View=100° | ||
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|Latency=Less than 18ms | |Latency=Less than 18ms | ||
|Audio=[[3D audio]] | |Audio=[[3D audio]] | ||
|Input=[[DualShock 4 Wireless Controller]], [[PlayStation Move Motion Controller]] | |Input=[[DualShock 4 Wireless Controller]], [[PlayStation Move Motion Controller]], [[PlayStation VR Aim]] | ||
|Connectivity=HDMI, USB | |Connectivity=HDMI, USB | ||
|Weight= | |Weight= | ||
|Cable Length=?? | |Cable Length=?? | ||
|Release Date=October 2016 | |Release Date=October 13, 2016 | ||
|Price=$399 | |Price=$399 | ||
|Website= | |Website= | ||
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==Introduction== | |||
[[PlayStation VR]], formerly known as '''Project Morpheus''', is a [[Virtual Reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[Sony]]. Initially unveiled in GDC 2014, PlayStation VR is designed to be compatible with PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita. PlayStation VR features include a stylish and sleek visor with wide field of view display, 6 degrees of freedom head tracker and a [[3D audio]] output. | [[PlayStation VR]], formerly known as '''Project Morpheus''', is a [[Virtual Reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[Sony]]. Initially unveiled in GDC 2014, PlayStation VR is designed to be compatible with PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita. PlayStation VR features include a stylish and sleek visor with wide field of view display, 6 degrees of freedom head tracker and a [[3D audio]] output. | ||
PlayStation VR | PlayStation VR was released in the October 13, 2016 for $399. [[PlayStation Camera]], which is required, is sold separately. Users can purchase PlayStation VR Launch bundle for $499 that includes not only the [[HMD]], but also the PlayStation Camera, 2 [[PlayStation Move]] controllers and [[PlayStation VR Worlds]] game. | ||
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==Advantages and Features== | ==Advantages and Features== | ||
*Fixed spec platform - PS4 | *Fixed spec platform - PS4 | ||
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{{#ev:youtube|3RNbZpcfAhE|350|right|PSVR presentation}} | {{#ev:youtube|3RNbZpcfAhE|350|right|PSVR presentation}} | ||
==Bundles== | |||
Core Bundle retails for $399 while the Launch Bundle retails for $499. | |||
===Core Bundle=== | |||
*PSVR HMD | |||
*[[PSVR External Processing Unit|Processor unit]] | |||
*HMD connection cable | |||
*HDMI cable | |||
*USB cable | |||
*Stereo headphones | |||
*AC power cord | |||
*AC adaptor | |||
*PlayStation VR Demo game | |||
===Launch Bundle=== | |||
*Everything in the Core Bundle | |||
*PlayStation Camera | |||
*2 [[PlayStation Move]] controllers | |||
*[[PlayStation VR Worlds]] game | |||
==Hardware== | ==Hardware== | ||
PlayStation VR' curved, stylish black visor is worn over your eyes. The black visor features a 1080p HD OLED display with 960 x 1080 resolution for each eye. It's edges consist of LED lights that emit a glowing blue light when the device is in use. A white, headband-like apparatus extrudes from top of the visor. The headband-like apparatus is worn over your head to securely and comfortably attach the visor over your eyes. Additional black strap is worn around your head to further adhere the visor to your face. Because of the sensor placed at the back of your head, you can make 180 degree turns and allow PSVR to accurately detect your line of sight. | PlayStation VR' curved, stylish black visor is worn over your eyes. The black visor features a 1080p HD OLED display with 960 x 1080 resolution for each eye. It's edges consist of LED lights that emit a glowing blue light when the device is in use. A white, headband-like apparatus extrudes from top of the visor. The headband-like apparatus is worn over your head to securely and comfortably attach the visor over your eyes. Additional black strap is worn around your head to further adhere the visor to your face. Because of the sensor placed at the back of your head, you can make 180 degree turns and allow PSVR to accurately detect your line of sight. | ||
PlayStation VR connects to a PlayStation 4 for information processing and streaming. A small, black box called [[PSVR External Processing Unit|External Processing Unit]] (EPU) is required to be connected to the PS4. EPU | PlayStation VR connects to a PlayStation 4 for information processing and streaming. A small, black box called [[PSVR External Processing Unit|External Processing Unit]] (EPU) also called Breakout Box is required to be connected to the PS4. EPU handles the output of HMD view to a monitor, [[3D audio]] processing, and display PS4's software interface in the [[Cinematic mode]]. Note that EPU does NOT provide extra GPU, CPU or help PS to distort the HMD output. | ||
PlayStation VR integrates with various other products in the PlayStation universe such as PlayStation Camera, PS Move and PS4 Controller. PSVR integrates with the PlayStation Camera to accurately track the user's head movements and positions. With help of the 9 [[LED]]s on the HMD, the PS Camera tracks the user up to 1000 times per second. The camera allows more precise tracking when combined with in-helmet sensors. | PlayStation VR integrates with various other products in the PlayStation universe such as PlayStation Camera, PS Move and PS4 Controller. PSVR integrates with the PlayStation Camera to accurately track the user's head movements and positions. With help of the 9 [[LED]]s on the HMD, the PS Camera tracks the user up to 1000 times per second. The camera allows more precise tracking when combined with in-helmet sensors. | ||
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|Component || Processor unit, head-mounted unit | |Component || Processor unit, head-mounted unit | ||
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|Display || 5.7 inch OLED, low persistence | |Display || 5.7 inch OLED, low persistence (2.5ms) | ||
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|Resolution || 1920 x 1080 (960 x 1080 per eye) | |Resolution || 1920 x 1080 (960 x 1080 per eye) | ||
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==Setup Tutorial== | ==Setup Tutorial== | ||
==Input Devices== | |||
[[PlayStation Move Motion Controller]] | |||
[[PlayStation VR Aim]] | |||
[[DualShock 4 Wireless Controller]] | |||
==Games== | ==Games== | ||
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Various games for PlayStation 4 will be compatible with PSVR. | Various games for PlayStation 4 will be compatible with PSVR. | ||
{{see also|PSVR Games}} | |||
{{:PSVR Games}} | |||
==Developer== | ==Developer== | ||
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==Features== | ==Features== | ||
===Asynchronous Reprojection=== | |||
[[Asynchronous Reprojection]] aka [[Timewarp]] - developers can render their game at 60 fps then use Asynchronous Reprojection to increase the fps to 120. | [[Asynchronous Reprojection]] aka [[Timewarp]] - developers can render their game at 60 fps then use Asynchronous Reprojection to increase the fps to 120. | ||
===Cinematic Mode=== | |||
Cinematic Mode allows the user to play all the PS4 games wearing the HMD. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
'''March 22, 2016''' - Pre-orders for PlayStation VR began for various retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy, Target, GameStop, Walmart etc. | |||
'''June 16, 2016''' - Sony announced that PlayStation VR Demos will be available in 30 GameStop and Best Buy in North America starting from June 17 and 18. Starting from June 24, PlayStation VR Demos will be available in 300 locations across U.S. and Canada. | |||
'''October 13, 2016''' - PlayStation VR is released for $399 for the core HMD and $499 for the HMD and the camera and controller. | |||
'''February 19, 2017''' - 915,000 units of PlayStation VR have been sold worldwide. | |||
==Images== | ==Images== | ||