PlayStation VR
Developer | Sony |
Manufacturer | Sony |
Requires | PlayStation 4 |
Predecessor | Project Morpheus |
Successor | PlayStation VR 2 |
Operating System | PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita |
Display | 5.7 inch OLED |
Resolution | 1920 x 1080, 960 x 1080 per eye |
Pixel Density | 386 PPI |
Refresh Rate | 90 Hz, 120 Hz [1] |
Persistence | 2.5ms |
Image | |
Field of View | 100° |
Optics | |
Optics | ?? |
Tracking | 6DOF |
Rotational Tracking | Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
Positional Tracking | PlayStation Camera |
Update Rate | ? |
Tracking Volume | 72°H x 45°V (15 feet range estimated) |
Latency | Less than 18ms |
Audio | 3D audio |
Connectivity | HDMI, USB |
Input | DualShock 4 Wireless Controller, PlayStation Move Motion Controller, PlayStation VR Aim |
Cable Length | ?? |
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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 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.
Contents
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
- Low latency
- High framerate - 120 Hz - renders at 60 Hz, 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
Bundles
Core Bundle retails for $399 while the Launch Bundle retails for $499.
Core Bundle
- PSVR HMD
- 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
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 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 LEDs 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 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
HMD:
- Note that these are prototype specs released on 3/18/2014 in GDC 2014.[2]
Part | Spec |
---|---|
Component | Processor unit, head-mounted unit |
Display | 5.7 inch OLED, low persistence (2.5ms) |
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (960 x 1080 per eye) |
Frame Rate | 90 Hz, 120 Hz |
Field of View | 100° |
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* PlayStation Move Motion Controller* |
Output | To both VR headset and TV screen Mirrored and Separate Modes |
Connectivity | HDMI, USB |
Audio | 3D audio with stereo mini jack and mic input |
*These items are sold separately, they are not part of PSVR.
EPU:
- Size: 140x140x35mm
- Connectivity: HDMI input and output, USB
Setup Tutorial
Input Devices
PlayStation Move Motion Controller
DualShock 4 Wireless Controller
Games
Various games for PlayStation 4 will be compatible with PSVR.
- See also: PSVR Games
All PlayStation VR games: Game Name - Company - Release Date
- SuperHyperCube - Polytron Corporation - October 10, 2016
- Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
- Theseus - Forge Reply S.R.L. - July 26, 2017
- Pixel Gear - Oasis Games Limited - October 20, 2016
- Blasters of the Universe
- Dungeon Chess
- Project CARS
- Super Stardust Ultra VR - Sony Interactive Entertainment - October 10, 2016
- World War Toons Beta - Studio Roqovan, Inc. - October 13, 2016
- Ace Combat 7
- Joshua Bell VR Experience - Sony Interactive Entertainment - February 14, 2017
- Radial-G
- Space Rift – Episode 1 - bitComposer Interactive GmbH - November 15, 2016
- GNOG
- Virtual Engagement Confronting Fears
- Monster of the Deep: Final Fantasy XV
- Albino Lullaby
- Jurassic Encounter
- Tiny Trax - FuturLab Limited - July 25, 2017
- The Bellows - Castle Steps LLC - July 11, 2017
- Ark Park
- Headmaster - Frame Interactive Studio LLC - October 13, 2016
- Werewolves Within - Ubisoft Entertainment - December 6, 2016
- Sparc - CCP Games - August 29, 2017
- VirZoom Arcade - VirZoom, Inc - November 22, 2016
- Justice League VR
- Dreamworks: Voltron VR Chronicles - Digital Domain Interactive - September 26, 2017
- PlayStation VR Worlds - Sony Interactive Entertainment - October 10, 2016
- VR Invaders – Complete Edition - My.com B.V. - April 18, 2017
- Fantastic Contraption - Radial Games Corp. - July 11, 2017
- The Rabbit Hole
- ARK: Survival Evolved
- Anamorphine
- CubeWorks
- Apollo 11 VR - Immersive VR Education Ltd. - July 12, 2017
- Thumper - Drool LLC - October 10, 2016
- Rollercoaster Dreams - Bimboosoft - December 20, 2016
- Drunkn Bar Fight
- Lethal VR - Team17 Software Ltd. - December 20, 2016
- The Apollo 11 Experience
- I Expect You To Die - Schell Games LLC - December 13, 2016
- Vanguard V
- Holodance
- HeroCade - Lucid Sight, Inc. - April 18, 2017
- Technolust
- Mortal Blitz - Skonec Entertainment - April 4, 2017
- How We Soar - Penny Black Studios Ltd - November 29, 2016
- Pollen
- Unearthing Mars - Winking Skywalker Entertainment Limited - March 7, 2017
- Dying: Reborn - Oasis Games Limited - February 28, 2017
- The Idolm@ster Cinderella Girls Viewing Revolution - Bandai Namco Games America Inc. - July 18, 2017
- Oasis Games Shooter VR Bundle - Oasis Games Limited - April 25, 2017
- Driveclub VR - Sony Interactive Entertainment - September 21, 2016
- Dick Wilde - PlayStack Limited - May 16, 2017
- Xing: The Land Beyond
- Gunjack - CCP Games - October 13, 2016
- Ace Banana - Oasis Games Limited - October 13, 2016
- Eve: Valkyrie - CCP Games - December 23, 2016
- Eagle Flight - Ubisoft Entertainment - November 8, 2016
- Bloody Zombies - NDreams Ltd - September 13, 2017
- Sculptrvr
- Game Title - Publisher - Release
- Golem
- Soul Dimension - Time of Virtual Reality - August 22, 2017
- Rez Infinite - Enhance Games - October 13, 2016
- Gary the Gull - Limitless Sky Squadron, LLC - November 22, 2016
- Earthlight
- Light Tracer
- Surgeon Simulator: Experience Reality - Bossa Studios Limited - December 3, 2016
- Final Fantasy XV VR
- Flatline: Experience the Other Side
- Star Trek: Bridge Crew - Ubisoft Entertainment - May 30, 2017
- Windlands - Psytec Games Ltd - October 25, 2016
- Volume: Coda - Bithell Games - October 13, 2016
- Volume Coda
- Cold Iron
- VR Apocalypse
- DriveClub
- Pixel Ripped 1989
- Ghost Machine Golf
- Trackmania Turbo - Ubisoft Entertainment - November 11, 2016 (VR Update)
- Sneaky Bears - War Ducks Ltd - August 29, 2017
- Call Of Duty: Infinite Warfare Jackal Assault VR Experience - Activision - November 4, 2016
- Infinite Minigolf - Zen Studios - July 25, 2017
- Radial-G: Racing Revolved
- Modern Zombie Taxi Co.
- Megaton Rainfall
- Knockout League
- 100ft Robot Golf - No Goblin LLC - October 10, 2016
- Nothin’ But Net
- Don’t Knock Twice - Wales Interactive - September 5, 2017
- The Inpatient
- The Playroom VR - Sony Interactive Entertainment - October 10, 2016
- Snow Fortress
- Special Delivery - Meerkat Gaming LLC - June 6, 2017
- Statik Institute of Retention
- Paranormal Activity
- Alvo
- Ghosts in the Toybox
- Sports Bar VR - Cherry Pop Games - October 18, 2016
- Chainman
- Crystal Rift - Psytec Games Ltd - November 29, 2016
- VR Karts - Viewpoint Games Ltd - September 12, 2017
- Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes - Steel Crate Games, Inc. - October 13, 2016
- End Space
- Dragonflight VR
- Air Force Special Ops: Nightfall - Sony Interactive Entertainment - June 20, 2017
- Quiz Night Tonight! - Mardonpol Inc - April 21, 2017
- Serious Soccer
- Dino Frontier - Uber Entertainment - August 1, 2017
- Wayward Sky - Uber Entertainment - October 10, 2016
- Gnog - Ko-Op Mode Inc. - May 2, 2017
- RIGS: Mechanised Combat League
- Statik - Tarsier Studios - April 24, 2017
- Discovery
- Fishing Master
- Here They Lie - Sony Interactive Entertainment - October 13, 2016
- Pixeljunk VR: Dead Hungry
- VirtuGO
- Archangel - Skydance Interactive LLC - July 18, 2017
- Heroes of The Seven Seas - Time of Virtual Reality - July 25, 2017
- NBA 2KVR Experience - 2K - November 22, 2016
- Battlezone - Rebellion - October 13, 2016
- Fated
- Ariel
- Solus - Grip Digital S.R.O. - September 18, 2017
- Everest VR
- Catlateral Damage - Fire Hose Games - October 13, 2016 (VR Update)
- Loading Human: Chapter 1 - Maximum Games - October 13, 2016
- Stifled
- DragonBlast VR
- Godling
- Moto Racer 4 - Anuman Interactive - January 24, 2017
- Tumble VR - Sony Interactive Entertainment - October 10, 2016
- Until Dawn: Rush of Blood - Sony Interactive Entertainment - October 10, 2016
- Psychonauts: In the Rhombus of Ruin
- No Heroes Allowed!
- Superhot VR - Superhot Sp. z o.o. - July 21, 2017
- Faceted Flight
- Carnival Games VR - 2K - October 28, 2016
- Proton Pulse Plus - ZeroTransform LLC - November 22, 2016
- Polybius - Llamasoft Ltd - May 9, 2017
- Waddle Home - Archiact Interactive Ltd - October 13, 2016
- Fated: The Silent Oath - Frima Studio - March 28, 2017
- DWVR
- Omega Agent
- Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration - Square Enix Co. Ltd. - October 11, 2016
- Obduction
- Weeping Doll - Oasis Games Limited - October 27, 2016
- Nebulous - Namazu Studios - August 30, 2016
- Hatsune Miku: Project Diva X - Sega of America Inc. - August 30, 2016
- Race the Sun - Flippfly - June 13, 2017 (VR Update)
- RadianVR
- Hex Tunnel
- Moonshot Galaxy - Big Fish Games - May 9, 2017
- Chernobyl
- Neptune Flux - Zoxide Games - August 8, 2017
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- VEV: Viva Ex Vivo - Truant Pixel, LLC - May 17, 2016
- Dream Angling
- Atom Universe
- Impulse Gear
- Rec Room
- ADR1ft
- Loading Human
- Hopalong: The Badlands
- Penn & Teller VR: Frankly Unfair, Unkind, Unnecessary and Underhanded (including Desert Bus)
- Spider-Man: Homecoming – VR Experience - Sony Pictures Virtual Reality - June 30, 2017
- Bandit Six: Combined Arms - Climax Studios Limited - April 19, 2017
- Smashbox Arena - Archiact Interactive Ltd - July 25, 2017
- Bebylon Battle Royale
- Time Machine VR - Minority Inc. - November 15, 2016
- CoolpaintVR
- Brain Voyagers
- The Assembly - NDreams Ltd - October 13, 2016
- Lucid Trips
- Starship Disco - Solus Games - December 15, 2016
- The Lost Bear - Fabrik Games Ltd - September 5, 2017
- Job Simulator - Owlchemy Labs, Inc. - October 13, 2016
- The Solus Project
- VR Ping Pong - Merge Games Limited - February 7, 2017
- Farpoint - Sony Interactive Entertainment - May 16, 2017
- The American Dream
- Stardrone VR
- Bound - Sony Interactive Entertainment - August 16, 2016
- Honor & Duty
- Doom VFR
- Hatsune Miku: VR Future Live - Sega of America Inc. - October 13, 2016
- StarBlood Arena - Sony Interactive Entertainment - April 11, 2017
- Arizona Sunshine - Vertigo Games B.V - July 5, 2017
- DiRT Rally Plus PlayStation VR Bundle - Codemasters Inc. - February 17, 2017
- Tethered - Secret Sorcery Limited - October 25, 2016
- Ancient Amuletor - Time of Virtual Reality - June 27, 2017
- Paranormal Activity: The Lost Soul - VRWerx, LLC - August 15, 2017
- Chess Ultra - Ripstone LTD - June 20, 2017
- Perfect - NDreams LTD - December 13, 2016
- Harmonix Music VR - Harmonix Music Systems, Inc - October 10, 2016
- O! My Genesis VR - Xpec Entertainment Inc. - November 4, 2016
- Darknet - Archiact Interactive Ltd - March 7, 2017
- Torn
- End of the Beginning
- Whiteday
- Run Dorothy Run
- EVE: Valkyrie - CCP Games - October 10, 2016
- HoloBall - Treefortress Inc. - November 22, 2016
- Until Dawn Rush of Blood
- Shooty Fruitie
- Cavernous Wastes - PouncingKitten Games LLC - June 27, 2017
- Dreams
- Bravo Team
- Hustle Kings VR - Sony Interactive Entertainment - October 10, 2016
- Distance
- Prana
- Manifest 99 - Project Flight School Inc - July 18, 2017
- Pinball FX2 VR - Zen Studios - November 29, 2016
- Eclipse
- Drone Fighters
- Symphony of the Machine - Stirfier Pty Ltd - April 25, 2017
- Fat City - Heavy Iron Studios - December 15, 2016
- CastleStorm VR Edition - Zen Studios - August 1, 2017
- Futuridium VR
- Moss
- Dead Secret
- Gran Turismo Sport
- Leave the Nest - Kaio Interactive LLC - March 14, 2017
- Korix - StellarVR Limited - March 28, 2017
- Dexed - Ninja Theory Limited - January 31, 2017
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR
- Arizona Sunshine Launch Edition - Vertigo Games B.V - June 27, 2017
- Aquarian Evol
- Mervils: A VR Adventure - Vitruvius Technologies Inc. - February 21, 2017
- Super Amazeballs
- Psychonauts In The Rhombus Of Ruin - Double Fine Productions - February 21, 2017
- Fruit Ninja VR - Halfbrick Studios Pty Ltd. - December 20, 2016
- Tekken 7 - Bandai Namco Games America Inc. - June 2, 2017
- Robinson: The Journey - Crytek - November 8, 2016
- The PlayRoom VR
- Dead or Alive Xtreme 3
- Quar Infernal Machines
- RIGS Mechanized Combat League - Sony Interactive Entertainment - October 13, 2016
- Survios
- The Brookhaven Experiment - Phosphor Games - October 13, 2016
- Joysound VR
- Batman: Arkham VR - Warner Bros. Interactive - October 11, 2016
- World War Toons
- Resident Evil 7 biohazard - Capcom U.S.A., Inc. - January 24, 2017
Developer
PlayStation VR SDK is under development.
Tracking volume
- See also: Tracking volume
72°H x 45°V (15 feet range estimate)
Room size: 15 feet by 15 feet
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.
Cinematic Mode
Cinematic Mode allows the user to play all the PS4 games wearing the HMD.
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
Image of Project Morpheus, prototype of PlayStation VR. Notice the lack of positional tracking LEDs
References
- ↑ VRcompare. PlayStation VR Specs. Retrieved from https://vr-compare.com/headset/playstationvr
- ↑ http://www.sony.com/SCA/company-news/press-releases/sony-computer-entertainment-america-inc/2014/sony-computer-entertainment-announces-project-morp.shtml