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{{Device Infobox
{{Device Infobox
|image={{#ev:youtube|LMq8gQkljMw|350}}
|image =
|VR/AR=[[Virtual Reality]]
|VR/AR = [[Virtual Reality]]
|Type=[[Head-mounted display]]
|Type = [[Head-Mounted Display]]
|Subtype=[[Console-Powered VR]]
|Subtype = [[Console VR]]
|Platform=[[PlayStation VR]]
|Platform = [[PlayStation 4]], [[PlayStation 5]]
|Creator=
|Developer = [[Sony Interactive Entertainment]]
|Developer=[[Sony]]
|Manufacturer = [[Sony]]
|Manufacturer=Sony
|Release Date = October 13, 2016
|Operating System=[[PlayStation 4]], [[PlayStation Vita]]
|Announcement Date = March 2014 (GDC, as Project Morpheus)
|Requires=[[PlayStation 4]]
|Price = $399 USD
|Predecessor=[[Project Morpheus]]
|Website = https://www.playstation.com/
|Successor=[[PlayStation VR 2]]
|Successor = [[PlayStation VR2]]
|Display=5.7 inch OLED
|Display = OLED (5.7")
|Resolution=1920 x 1080, 960 x 1080 per eye
|Resolution = 960x1080 per eye
|Pixel Density=386 PPI
|Combined Resolution = 1920x1080
|Refresh Rate=90 Hz, 120 Hz <ref>VRcompare. PlayStation VR Specs. Retrieved from https://vr-compare.com/headset/playstationvr</ref>
|Refresh Rate = 90/120 Hz
|Persistence=2.5ms
|Field of View = 96°
|Field of View=100°
|Ocularity = Binocular
|Optics=??
|Tracking = 6DoF (PlayStation Camera, external)
|Tracking=6DOF
|Audio = 3D Audio (processor unit)
|Rotational Tracking=[[Accelerometer]], [[Gyroscope]]
|Controllers = DualShock 4 / PlayStation Move / PS VR Aim
|Positional Tracking=[[PlayStation Camera]]
|Update Rate=?
|Tracking Volume=72°H x 45°V (15 feet range estimated)
|Latency=Less than 18ms
|Audio=[[3D audio]]
|Input=[[DualShock 4 Wireless Controller]], [[PlayStation Move Motion Controller]], [[PlayStation VR Aim]]
|Connectivity=HDMI, USB
|Weight=
|Cable Length=??
|Release Date=October 13, 2016
|Price=$399
|Website=
}}
}}
==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 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.
The '''PlayStation VR''' (PSVR, codename: Project Morpheus) is a console [[virtual reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[Sony Interactive Entertainment]], released October 13, 2016 at $399. Sony's first consumer VR headset for PlayStation 4, featuring 5.7-inch OLED display at 1920x1080, 90/120 Hz refresh rate, 96° field of view, PlayStation Camera external tracking, 3D Audio processing unit, and compatibility with PS4 controllers. Forward compatible with PlayStation 5.
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==Advantages and Features==
*Fixed spec platform - PS4
*Established controller interface - DualShock 4 controller and PlayStation Move with PlayStation Camera
*Large PS4 player base - over 20 million
*Established content marketplace and ecosystem
*Popular, intuitive and motion tracked controllers


===Technical Features===
== History and Development ==
*Low [[latency]]
*High [[framerate]] - 120 Hz - renders at 60 Hz, [[reprojection|reprojects]] at 120 Hz
*More pixels on the center of view to match human visual system.
*Unified tracking support for all PS VR and Input devices such as the HMD, [[DualShock 4]], [[Move]] and [[Move Navigation]].
*Multiple devices are tracked in the same coordinate space in any combination.
*VR players and non-VR players playing together.
*[[3D audio]]


{{#ev:youtube|3RNbZpcfAhE|350|right|PSVR presentation}}
Sony revealed Project Morpheus at GDC in March 2014, announcing the final PlayStation VR product in 2015 with October 2016 release. Targeting the console gaming market, PSVR delivered accessible VR without requiring a gaming PC. The external processor unit handles 3D Audio processing and Social Screen mirroring to TV. Over 5 million units sold by January 2020. Succeeded by PlayStation VR2 in February 2023.<ref name="playstation">{{cite web |url=https://www.playstation.com/en-us/ps-vr/tech-specs/ |title=PlayStation VR Tech Specs |publisher=PlayStation |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>


==Bundles==
== Design and Hardware ==
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===
=== Display ===
*Everything in the Core Bundle
*PlayStation Camera
*2 [[PlayStation Move]] controllers
*[[PlayStation VR Worlds]] game


==Hardware==
OLED panel:
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) 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.
* '''960x1080 per eye''' resolution
* '''1920x1080 combined''' (Full HD)
* '''5.7-inch OLED'''
* '''Full RGB''' subpixels
* '''90 Hz / 120 Hz''' refresh rate
* '''96° field of view'''
* Low persistence


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.
=== Tracking ===


PlayStation VR uses the 3D audio technology developed by Sony. Users will not only experience sound from left, right, front and back but also hear sound from above and below.
PlayStation Camera:


===Specifications===
* '''External camera''' (required)
'''HMD''':
* '''9 positional LEDs''' on headset
*Note that these are prototype specs released on 3/18/2014 in GDC 2014.<ref>http://www.sony.com/SCA/company-news/press-releases/sony-computer-entertainment-america-inc/2014/sony-computer-entertainment-announces-project-morp.shtml</ref>
* '''360° head tracking'''
* '''6DoF'''
* Light-based tracking


{| class="wikitable sortable"
=== Processor Unit ===
|-
 
!Part
External box:
!Spec
 
|-
* '''3D Audio''' processing
|Component || Processor unit, head-mounted unit
* '''Social Screen''' output
|-
* Mirror or separate TV display
|Display || 5.7 inch OLED, low persistence (2.5ms)
* Cinematic Mode (non-VR)
|-
 
|Resolution || 1920 x 1080  (960 x 1080 per eye)
=== Audio ===
|-
 
|Frame Rate || 90 Hz, 120 Hz
* '''3D Audio effect'''
|-
* Processed by external unit
|Field of View || 100°
* '''3.5mm headphone jack'''
|-
* Binaural audio
|Tracking || 6 degrees of freedom
|-
|Rotational Tracking || [[Accelerometer]], [[Gyroscope]]
|-
|Positional Tracking || PlayStation Camera and 9 LEDs on the HMD
|-
|Latency || <18ms
|-
|Input || [[DualShock 4 Wireless Controller]]* <br> [[PlayStation Move Motion Controller]]*
|-
|Output|| To both VR headset and TV screen <br> Mirrored and Separate Modes
|-
|Connectivity || HDMI, USB
|-
|Audio || [[3D audio]] with stereo mini jack and mic input
|-
|}
<nowiki>*</nowiki>These items are sold separately, they are not part of PSVR.


'''EPU''':
=== Comfort ===
*Size: 140x140x35mm
*Connectivity: HDMI input and output, USB
*


==Setup Tutorial==
* Halo-style headband
* Adjustable fit
* Glasses-friendly
* Balanced weight


==Input Devices==
== Controllers ==
[[PlayStation Move Motion Controller]]


[[PlayStation VR Aim]]
=== Compatible Controllers ===


[[DualShock 4 Wireless Controller]]
* '''DualShock 4''' (standard)
* '''PlayStation Move''' (motion)
* '''PS VR Aim''' (gun peripheral)


==Games==
== Social Features ==
{{#ev:youtube|peT_qtnatsc|350|right|PSVR games trailer from PlayStation Experience 2015}}
Various games for PlayStation 4 will be compatible with PSVR.


{{see also|PSVR Games}}
=== Social Screen ===
{{:PSVR Games}}


==Developer==
* Mirror headset view to TV
PlayStation VR SDK is under development.
* Separate competitive/co-op display
* Spectator mode
* Asymmetric gameplay


==Tracking volume==
== Platform Compatibility ==
{{see also|Tracking volume}}
[[File:playstation vr tracking volume1.png|400px]]


72°H x 45°V (15 feet range estimate)
=== PlayStation 4 ===


Room size: 15 feet by 15 feet
* Native platform
* Full compatibility
* All PS4 models


==Features==
=== PlayStation 5 ===
===Asynchronous Reprojection===
[[Asynchronous Reprojection]] aka [[Timewarp]] - developers can render their game at 60 fps then use Asynchronous Reprojection to increase the fps to 120.


===Cinematic Mode===
* '''Forward compatible'''
Cinematic Mode allows the user to play all the PS4 games wearing the HMD.
* Adapter required
* PSVR games playable
* Not native PS5 VR


==History==
== Technical Specifications ==
'''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.
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Specification !! Details
|-
| Display || 5.7" OLED
|-
| Resolution || 960x1080 per eye
|-
| Combined || 1920x1080
|-
| Refresh Rate || 90/120 Hz
|-
| FOV || 96°
|-
| Tracking || PlayStation Camera
|-
| LEDs || 9 positional
|-
| Audio || 3D Audio (processor unit)
|-
| Price || $399
|}


'''October 13, 2016''' - PlayStation VR is released for $399 for the core HMD and $499 for the HMD and the camera and controller.
== Reception ==


'''February 19, 2017''' - 915,000 units of PlayStation VR have been sold worldwide.
'''Praise:'''
* $399 accessible price
* Console convenience
* No PC required
* OLED display quality
* 120 Hz capable
* Social Screen feature
* Comfortable design
* Strong launch library
* Over 5 million sold


==Images==
'''Criticism:'''
[[file:project morpheus1.jpg|350px]]
* 960x1080 per eye low
* External camera required
* Tracking limitations
* Move controllers dated
* Setup complexity
* Cable management
* PS4 Pro recommended
* Superseded by PSVR2<ref name="wikipedia">{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_VR |title=PlayStation VR |publisher=Wikipedia |access-date=2025-01-07}}</ref>


Image of Project Morpheus, prototype of PlayStation VR. Notice the lack of positional tracking LEDs
== See Also ==
* [[PlayStation VR2]]
* [[Meta Quest 2]]
* [[Oculus Rift]]
* [[HTC Vive]]


==References==
== References ==
<references />
{{reflist}}


[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:Virtual Reality Devices]]
[[Category:Virtual Reality Devices]]
[[Category:Head-Mounted Displays]]
[[Category:Console VR]]
[[Category:Sony]]
[[Category:PlayStation]]
[[Category:2016 in technology]]

Revision as of 18:27, 7 January 2026

PlayStation VR
Basic Info
VR/AR Virtual Reality
Type Head-Mounted Display
Subtype Console VR
Platform PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
Developer Sony Interactive Entertainment
Manufacturer Sony
Announcement Date March 2014 (GDC, as Project Morpheus)
Release Date October 13, 2016
Price $399 USD
Website https://www.playstation.com/
Successor PlayStation VR2
System
Storage
Display
Display OLED (5.7")
Resolution 960x1080 per eye
Refresh Rate 90/120 Hz
Image
Field of View 96°
Optics
Ocularity Binocular
Tracking
Tracking 6DoF (PlayStation Camera, external)
Audio
Audio 3D Audio (processor unit)
Connectivity
Device


The PlayStation VR (PSVR, codename: Project Morpheus) is a console virtual reality head-mounted display developed by Sony Interactive Entertainment, released October 13, 2016 at $399. Sony's first consumer VR headset for PlayStation 4, featuring 5.7-inch OLED display at 1920x1080, 90/120 Hz refresh rate, 96° field of view, PlayStation Camera external tracking, 3D Audio processing unit, and compatibility with PS4 controllers. Forward compatible with PlayStation 5.

History and Development

Sony revealed Project Morpheus at GDC in March 2014, announcing the final PlayStation VR product in 2015 with October 2016 release. Targeting the console gaming market, PSVR delivered accessible VR without requiring a gaming PC. The external processor unit handles 3D Audio processing and Social Screen mirroring to TV. Over 5 million units sold by January 2020. Succeeded by PlayStation VR2 in February 2023.[1]

Design and Hardware

Display

OLED panel:

  • 960x1080 per eye resolution
  • 1920x1080 combined (Full HD)
  • 5.7-inch OLED
  • Full RGB subpixels
  • 90 Hz / 120 Hz refresh rate
  • 96° field of view
  • Low persistence

Tracking

PlayStation Camera:

  • External camera (required)
  • 9 positional LEDs on headset
  • 360° head tracking
  • 6DoF
  • Light-based tracking

Processor Unit

External box:

  • 3D Audio processing
  • Social Screen output
  • Mirror or separate TV display
  • Cinematic Mode (non-VR)

Audio

  • 3D Audio effect
  • Processed by external unit
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Binaural audio

Comfort

  • Halo-style headband
  • Adjustable fit
  • Glasses-friendly
  • Balanced weight

Controllers

Compatible Controllers

  • DualShock 4 (standard)
  • PlayStation Move (motion)
  • PS VR Aim (gun peripheral)

Social Features

Social Screen

  • Mirror headset view to TV
  • Separate competitive/co-op display
  • Spectator mode
  • Asymmetric gameplay

Platform Compatibility

PlayStation 4

  • Native platform
  • Full compatibility
  • All PS4 models

PlayStation 5

  • Forward compatible
  • Adapter required
  • PSVR games playable
  • Not native PS5 VR

Technical Specifications

Specification Details
Display 5.7" OLED
Resolution 960x1080 per eye
Combined 1920x1080
Refresh Rate 90/120 Hz
FOV 96°
Tracking PlayStation Camera
LEDs 9 positional
Audio 3D Audio (processor unit)
Price $399

Reception

Praise:

  • $399 accessible price
  • Console convenience
  • No PC required
  • OLED display quality
  • 120 Hz capable
  • Social Screen feature
  • Comfortable design
  • Strong launch library
  • Over 5 million sold

Criticism:

  • 960x1080 per eye low
  • External camera required
  • Tracking limitations
  • Move controllers dated
  • Setup complexity
  • Cable management
  • PS4 Pro recommended
  • Superseded by PSVR2[2]

See Also

References

  1. ↑ "PlayStation VR Tech Specs". PlayStation. https://www.playstation.com/en-us/ps-vr/tech-specs/.
  2. ↑ "PlayStation VR". Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_VR.
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