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Is this a good price for the helmet?

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  • 24-03-2018 6:40pm
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    Registered Users Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭


    Hi,

    I must confess i know nothing about the VR or PS4 etc.
    I saw the VR headset only, for sale on Amazon Warehouse Deals (Condition - Very Good - Like New) for £157.71 and I put it in my basket.
    Then i was browsing and a timer came up so i purchased it. I have a relative in mind, but i guess I will have to see the condition of the packaging before i can give it as a present.
    I can not find any price for just the headset. I see it is still was also available for £179 with two games.
    The packaging may be damaged, but it does not say much else. I am just after realising it may not come with anything else at all (power or cables).

    It seems that the £179 offer which i did not see until after, would have been much better, but is this a good price?
    Where would i get him cables and would it need anything else with it when he opens his presents? Controllers?


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  • Registered Users Posts: 13,740 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Could you post up a link to the entry, or a pic?

    Id say it comes with all cables but you may need to pick up the required camera attachment.

    If he has a PS4, the default DS4 controller can be used in a lot of games, but you can opt to buy a pair of Move controllers to guarantee he can play everything.


  • Registered Users Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    Thanks

    This was the entry page - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00I9WWBCQ/

    It just says this in the purchased order description
    Condition: Used - Like New - Item will come in original packaging. Packaging may be damaged. Accessories may have slight cosmetic damage. All purchases eligible for Amazon customer service and a 30-day return policy
    But I am almost certain it said something specific about only containing the Headset in the box, in the original listing.

    I was looking at the Move controllers. I am almost sure I gave away a pair of those with my PS3 (if they are the same) :\ .

    I am sure he has a slim PS3, can those controllers be used?


  • Registered Users Posts: 13,740 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    Suckit wrote: »
    Thanks

    This was the entry page - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00I9WWBCQ/

    It just says this in the purchased order description

    But I am almost certain it said something specific about only containing the Headset in the box, in the original listing.

    I was looking at the Move controllers. I am almost sure I gave away a pair of those with my PS3 (if they are the same) :\ .

    I am sure he has a slim PS3, can those controllers be used?

    Headset-only means it comes with all cables, but NOT the required camera, so you'll need to pick one of those up as well.

    He'll need a PS4 to play the PSVR, so it comes with a DS4 controller which can be used with PSVR.

    So, at a minimum to get started, you just need to buy the PS4 camera. Should be able to pick one up in Cex, or Amazon obviously.

    I never had a PS3 so not sure if Move controllers are same, I think they might be.


  • Registered Users Posts: 9,017 ✭✭✭Doge


    Yeah the PS3 move controllers are the same.


  • Registered Users Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    Thanks. Still not dispatched, so i think i will cancel it.

    Turns out not such a great price after adding all the extras.
    Ater a bit of looking around, I found a brand new one with camera and Gran Turismo Sport for €220, which is only €40 more than what I paid.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 13,740 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    That's great. Back in the day when I spent around €400 for similar I thought that was a great deal :)

    My money was well spent though!


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,866 ✭✭✭ozmo


    The Amazon descriptions don’t be very descriptive or accurate. It may very well come with everything.

    “Roll it back”



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