PS5 thread 2.0

Potential-Monke

Oh I meet the min spec as recommended by them. Just about in the gpu department. I'll probably end up getting this just so I can try Alyx. Is it unusual that HDR isn't supported? I know nothing of VR tech, and I expected the haptics and triggers would be PS exclusives, but also surprised to see the eye tracking isn't included.

jj880

Anyone who hasnt played HL Alyx is in for a treat. Valve created such a masterpiece its still on top 4 years later. Hopefully some day they'll produce another.

jj880

60 euro for the adapter. Christ almighty Sony never miss an opportunity to bog the arm in these days.

johnny_ultimate

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122216336#Comment_122216336

While I would typically balk at such a price for any adaptor, having listened to a few podcasts recently where people were discussing potential pricing of this thing it actually seems quite low relative to expectations. I believe the tech needed for those who’ve been trying to home brew a solution is around the 200 quid mark, so 60 seems not too high presuming it’s doing a fair bit of processing relative to your standard DisplayPort adapter.

That said, have to laugh at them putting Half Life Alyx so prominently in the promo materials here rather than doing everything they possibly can to get a native PSVR2 version out.

jj880

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122216457#Comment_122216457

I believe you. My gripe is that Sony haven't done anywhere near enough to support PSVR2 so far and considering the hefty price of the headset they should be doing everything in their power to reward those who have invested in it. Perhaps 60 euro including a HL Alyx Steam key as a sweetener. Now you're talking. HL Alyx is regularly discounted to 20 euro on Steam these days.

DaveyDave

I think people should be happy they're making this product at all. This isn't a run of the mill USB adaptor and the customer base for this is going to be tiny. I doubt they're making any money off this, manufacturing is expensive when it's small scale.

Dell or Microsoft charge €40-50 for a basic USB C to DisplayPort adaptor, whatever this is has more going on so it's not exactly an outlandish price. I paid €15 just to have PSVR1 Steam drivers. Welcome to the world of niche comparability.

Potential-Monke

Oh I'm fairly happy that for €60 + a displayport cable I get access to the pc vr market. Or the Steam one at least, which includes Alyx and is already wishlisted, along with Boneworks which my mate gushes about. Would love to give Subnautica a go in VR and I believe the Submersed mod makes that possible. Exciting times ahead. My UE learning only pc is soon to become a VR pc me thinks...

jj880

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122217521#Comment_122217521

Boneworks is excellent. I really like the feel of the physics and the soundtrack is awesome. I did get it at a bit of a discount I think. Around the 20 euro mark also. Steam usually have a summer sale around end of June. Boneworks and HL Alyx should be discounted.

Potential-Monke

Noice. Have that and Alyx added, along with Black Mesa as I think I'll give the main series a spin through again before I get to Alyx. I think all main games are playable in VR now…

jj880

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122220045#Comment_122220045

Not sure on a Black Mesa official VR mod. There are definitely some great free VR mods on the Steam store for Half-life 2. Think it drops to nearly free at sale time as I have those mods on my to play list also. Should look great on PSVR2 oled lenses even without HDR.

Zero-Cool

Gowls

https://imgflip.com/i/8srrkx

Potential-Monke

Does it really open up PSVR2 to PC players though? It's probably too early to confirm it just works, but spec wise it's superior to most other similarly priced headsets, with the caveat of a single wire? I presume its competing against the Quest 3 mainly, same price, and a Quest 3 connected to a pc is allegedly a lot better.

jj880

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122220259#Comment_122220259

I have Quest 2 + PC cabled to Fritz!Box AX router. Plays HL Alyx, Boneworks etc. wirelessly smooth no bother.

From the spec of what will be available through the PC adapter it looks like the OLED lenses are the main attraction. Some of the other great PSVR2 features wont be available. So to be honest it's not even an attraction to me (at the moment) nevermind Quest 3 PCVR players with those pancake lenses and high res wireless streams.

Lets say I (a big PS fan in general) had my PS5 + my gaming PC but no VR headset yet and was on the fence about what headset to get. This adapter could definitely tip the scales towards PSVR2.

There's only 1 thing that will tip me towards PSVR2 now though. Some fine day it will happen. I have faith in Sony. They wont let us down.

Jordan 199

I ordered this:

jj880

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122224832#Comment_122224832

Liking that colour. You must have some collection now. I remember (i think) you having at least 5 different dualsense recently.

Jordan 199

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122225519#Comment_122225519

I sold the purple controller so it could make way for the silver controller.

TitianGerm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122224832#Comment_122224832

Jordan happily playing with all his controllers 🤣

Exclamation Marc

I picked up the Starlight Blue controller in the end and love it's vibrancy. I hadn't realised that there was a third generation of the Dualsense so was pleasantly surprised I got a newer model (if your FCC ID on the back of the Dualsense ends with an A it's a second generation, if it ends with B it's third gen).

Potential-Monke

Picked up the camo one yesterday for eventual pc use. Picked that one due to trade in, as per Zero's theory. Also wish I picked up the special edition Hogwarts Legacy one. They going for €500 on fleabay! €140 used in CEX.

jj880

Digital pre-order for new Astro Bot are open.

Physical open also:

https://www.smythstoys.com/ie/en-ie/gaming-and-tech/playstation-gaming/playstation-games/playstation-5-pre-order-games/astro-bot-ps5/p/240866

I always say never pre-order a game before player reviews. I'll be pre-ordering this though. S...S...D!!!

Exclamation Marc

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122231332#Comment_122231332

Physical version has a very cool double sided poster so for me it's a no-brainer

sniper_samurai

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122231375#Comment_122231375

VGP have a NA version bundle with a plush. If you spend another $0.75 you'll get free shipping to here too.

https://twitter.com/VideoGamesPlus_/status/1799119697578705121?t=hj436CURMbBeGAQHddVIeA&s=19

Zero-Cool

70 euro or 60 dollars which is 55 euro, fair difference. Devs deserve every penny either way.

Jordan 199

My new controller:

All my controllers:

Exclamation Marc

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122231900#Comment_122231900

Plush looks great. Would point out though that you'd get hit with customs so worth factoring that in.

sniper_samurai

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122231989#Comment_122231989

Indeed. Should be about €12/13 plus the admin fee. Still a decent price considering the plush. The plush is available separately if you want to grab other games, VGP often do reprints of expensive games themselves even older PS2 games like Persona 3 FES.

Zero-Cool

Apparently there's an update for Astro's Playroom for free dlc, new trophies and a mysterious portal.

https://twitter.com/Wario64/status/1799141618806628376?t=7hgg11V5TNnJ1-bDcsLfjg&s=19

Exclamation Marc

I wonder if we're getting an Astro Dualsense... If you look at the poster, there's a very cool looking version.

Jordan 199

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122232290#Comment_122232290

Mmmm....I suppose I could use another controller 😉😅

Zero-Cool

Threw on Astro and I had forgotten how absolutely brilliant it is. Message said there is a robot hidden in GPU Jungle and I will need to solve a riddle to save it. Off to the jungle and met with the glorious G P UUUUUUUUUU song and now it will be in my head for the night. Only played a few minutes but will get back to it later.