PlayStation VR is selling briskly at GameStop
Executives want to make sure their stores are ready to meet the holiday rush.
In a press release, GameStop announced that Sony's PlayStation VR headset is proving more popular than anticipated (via GameSpot).
"PS VR is off to a great start at GameStop, having already exceeded our early expectations," per senior VP of merchandising Bob Puzon. "Due to the popularity of the system with our customers, we have received additional units for holiday."
This past summer, GameStop hedged its bets by ordering a limited quantity of PSVR bundles. Part of the headset's appeal might have to do with the demo kiosks available for use at many of its brick-and-mortal locations.
Shacknews editor-in-chief reviewed PlayStation VR earlier this month. While he came away impressed by Sony's tech, he advised casual players to wait for the hardware's library to grow before pulling the trigger.
"The headset is nicely designed and easy to use, despite its sheer mass of wires," he wrote. "What's holding it back right now is the launch library, which is middling-to-fair. It certainly has engaging experiences, but none stand out as a must-play that should convince players to drop hundreds of dollars. Hopefully we see more incoming, thus boosting adoption rates and helping lead to more development."
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replyDavid Craddock posted a new article, PlayStation VR is selling briskly at GameStop
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I've tried both, but the answer should always come down to games. I'm really looking forward to Resident Evil 7, and it's exclusive to PSVR--at least for a while--so I'll probably end up getting that headset eventually.
In this case, your computer is another factor. VR headsets require high-end PC to run at steady frame rates so you don't get sick. That said, I'm thinking PSVR will have a wider selection of games if it continues to sell well. There's a lower barrier of entry since all you need is a PS4 and a PSVR. -
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PSVR has the launch lineup, Vive has the freaky deaky shit
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PSVR is the most comfortable HMD and is supposed to get stuff from Sony. Vive is higher tech and has roomscale.
Sony's support is a big wildcard for me, it could either be great or it could be like their terrible support for the Vive, EyeToy, anything that isn't the core console. We'll see. -
Rift.
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Neither, get a rift
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Rift has the better controller coming out. Also I think it'll likely win in the end. Especially given its likely Oculus will be supported on the upcoming Xbox Scorpio. So being able to have one that works on both PC and a console is gonna be good.
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More exclusive titles, plus everybody is very positive about the upcoming touch controls
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Plus it's lighter
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If you can't get them all, get the Rift. The Touch is fantastic and there is less hassle with cables than on the Vive and the camera is easier to set up. Room-scale is not a must these days as everything is based around teleporting and most experiences are still 180 degrees instead of 360. Depends on the space you have, as well.
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note the Vive has sold > 140k units and Oculus is probably in that ballpark. Pretty decent numbers for $600-800 peripherals that require high end PCs.
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But are they continuing to sell in good numbers?
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The PSVR probably already sold more on pre-orders alone than Vive and Rift since their respective releases so far.
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The Shooting Gallery is really fun. I really want more Heist and more guns akimbo.
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Non-sense. Scavenger is fine due to the cockpit.
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Are people getting sick in Scavenger able to play Battlezone? That's the one that gets me despite the cockpit and I think it's the strafing movement.
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I really want them to make a 3d platformer like the one you play for a short while in the Playroom VR digital game.
https://youtu.be/v-BqA7rkQh8?t=4m47s
Once I started playing I was like holy shit! I want a Crash Bandicoot VR or Jack n Daxter VR game
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Yeah it's one of the best games in the launch lineup for sure.
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Even just an empty neighborhood with no action or point but being able to walk and look around and pick things up would be amazing. Just let me experience a world and give me a controller so I don't have to teleport around like a genie.
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Same here. Man that would be a blast.
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After having a great time with various PSVR games, I tried Rigs last night. It was great, having lots of fun. After about 30 minutes, I noticed that I was getting a cold sweat on my brow and a little while after that I was getting sick to my stomach. I stopped shortly afterwards because I had to do something else but I realized after it kept getting worse that this was the first time I've had motion sickness in my life. I've driven fast cars, been on boats tons of times, and play video games for a majority of my life. Sadface.
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