PlayStation VR

PlayStation VR
Basic Info
Type	Virtual Reality
Subtype	Head-mounted Display
Platform	PlayStation VR
Developer	Sony
Manufacturer	Sony
Release Date	Q2 2016
Requires	PlayStation 4
System
Operating System	PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita
Storage
Display
Display	5.7 inch OLED
Resolution	1920 x 1080, 960 x 1080 per eye
Pixel Density	386 PPI
Refresh Rate	90 Hz, 120 Hz
Image
Field of View	100°
Optics
Optics	??
Tracking
Tracking	6DOF
Rotational Tracking	Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Positional Tracking	9 LEDs
Update Rate	?
Latency	Less than 18ms
Audio
Audio	3D audio
Connectivity
Connectivity	HDMI, USB
Device
Input	DualShock 4 Wireless Controller, PlayStation Move Motion Controller

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 stereoscopic 3D audio output.

PlayStation VR is scheduled to be released in the first half of 2016.

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 Morpheus to accurately detect your line of sight.

PlayStation VR connects to a PlayStation 4 for information processing and streaming. A small, black box is required to be connected to the PS4 to handle 3D rendering required by Morpheus. The box can be attached to a monitor to display Morpheus' user's view in an altered form.

PlayStation VR integrates with various other products in the PlayStation universe such as PlayStation Camera, PS Move and PS4 Controller. (Morpheus integrates with the PlayStation Camera to accurately track the user's head movements and positions. When used with PS Camera, the camera tracks the user up to 1000 times per second. The camera allows more precise tracking when combined with in-helmet sensors.) --- still true????

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.

Specifications

• Note that these are prototype specs released on 3/18/2014 in GDC 2014.

Part	Spec
Component	Processor unit, head-mounted unit
Display	5.7 inch OLED, low persistence
Resolution	1920 x 1080 (960 x 1080 per eye)
Frame Rate	90 FPS, 120 FPS
Field of View	100°
Tracking	6 degrees of freedom
Rotational Tracking	Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Positional Tracking	9 LEDs
Latency	<18ms
Input	DualShock 4 Wireless Controller* PlayStation Move Motion Controller*
Connectivity	HDMI, USB
Audio	3D audio with stereo mini jack and mic input

*These items are sold separately, they are not part of Morpheus.

Apps

Various games for PlayStation 4 will be compatible with Morpheus.

Sony has showcased Morpheus demos for games such as Eve Valkyrie, The Deep, Thief, War Thunder, Project CARS, Surgeon Simulator and others.

RIGS: Mechanised Combat League - Competitive FPS game

Robinson: The Journey

Developer

Morpheus SDK is under development.

Features

Asynchronous Reprojection aka Timewarp - developers can render their game at 60 fps then use Asynchronous Reprojection to increase the fps to 120.

Images

Image of Project Morpheus, prototype of PlayStation VR. Notice the lack of positional tracking LEDs