Sony Interactive Entertainment America (SIEA) today launched PlayStation\u00aeVR (PS VR), a virtual reality system for the PlayStation\u00ae4 (PS4\u2122) system that takes gaming to the next level of immersion and transports players into the virtual worlds of their games. \u00a0Concurrent with the global launch, PS VR is now available in\u00a0the United States\u00a0and\u00a0Canada\u00a0at a suggested retail price of USD\u00a0$399\u00a0and CAD\u00a0$549\u00a0respectively. \u00a0PS VR, which is compatible with the more than 40 million PS4 systems already inside consumers’ homes, arrives with a lineup of 30 games, including exclusive titles such as\u00a0 Rez Infinite\u00a0(Monstars & Enhance Games), Batman\u2122: Arkham VR\u00a0(RockSteady and Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment), DRIVECLUB VR\u00a0 and\u00a0 RIGS Mechanized Combat League\u00a0(SIE Worldwide Studios). \u00a0In total, PS VR will have a library of approximately 50 games by the end of the year.*1<\/p>\n
“I am beyond excited that today we are finally able to bring PlayStation VR and the brand new gaming experiences enabled by this new medium into the homes of PS4 fans,” said\u00a0Shawn Layden, President of SIEA and Chairman of SIE Worldwide Studios. \u00a0“We believe PS VR has the power to make VR gaming a reality for the mainstream, and the impact that PS VR will have on the future of both games and entertainment will be transformative. \u00a0I cannot wait for gamers to experience it for themselves.”<\/p>\n
PS VR delivers a sense of presence, where players feel as though they are physically inside the virtual world of a game.\u00a0 PS VR leverages state-of-the-art technologies, such as 360 degree head tracking, wide field of view, high refresh rates, and SIE’s own binaural 3D audio technology, to heighten the emotions gamers experience as they play and make them believe they’ve been transported to another world.\u00a0 By using peripherals such as PlayStation\u00aeMove Motion Controller, DUALSHOCK\u00ae4 Wireless Controller and the upcoming PS VR Aim Controller, players can explore virtual environments and intuitively interact with characters as if they are actually present in the world of a game.<\/p>\n
PS VR integrates a “Social Screen” feature that allows users who are not wearing the VR headset to see on the TV what the PS VR player is seeing in the headset, or to play alongside the VR player in supporting games.\u00a0 Games such as\u00a0 THE PLAYROOM VR\u00a0(SIE WWS), which will be available as a free download to all PS VR owners, take advantage of this feature and demonstrate how PS VR can create unique multiplayer experiences when shared with friends and family.<\/p>\n
PS VR will launch with a large and diverse lineup of first- and third-party games including\u00a0 EVE: Valkyrie\u00a0(CCP Games),\u00a0 Thumper\u00a0(Drool),\u00a0 100ft Robot Golf\u00a0(No Goblin), Job Simulator\u00a0(Owlchemy Games),\u00a0 Superhypercube\u00a0(Polytron),\u00a0 Battlezone\u00a0(Rebellion),\u00a0 Eagle Flight\u00a0(Ubisoft),\u00a0 Here They Lie\u2122, PlayStation\u00aeVR WORLDS\u00a0 and\u00a0 Until Dawn\u2122: Rush of Blood\u00a0(SIE WWS).<\/p>\n
With more than 230 developers and publishers*2\u00a0working on PS VR titles, the system’s games portfolio will continue to expand after launch with highly anticipated games including\u00a0 RESIDENT EVIL\u00ae 7 biohazard\u00a0(Capcom Co., Ltd), \u00a0ROBINSON: THE JOURNEY\u2122\u00a0(Crytek),\u00a0 Star Wars\u2122 Battlefront\u2122 Rogue One: X-wing VR Mission(Electronic Arts Inc.)*3, \u00a0Star Trek: Bridge Crew\u00a0(Ubisoft)\u00a0and \u00a0Farpoint\u00a0(SIE WWS).<\/p>\n
In addition to a best-in-class gaming lineup, there will be a variety of VR experiences and media applications coming to PS VR, including Hulu, Allumette (Penrose), Invasion! (Baobab), Kismet (PsyOp), Within, LittlStar, and Vrideo.*4<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Sony Interactive Entertainment America (SIEA) today launched PlayStation\u00aeVR (PS VR), a virtual reality system for the PlayStation\u00ae4 (PS4\u2122) system that takes gaming to the next level of immersion and transports players into the virtual worlds of their games. \u00a0Concurrent with the global launch, PS VR is now available in\u00a0the United States\u00a0and\u00a0Canada\u00a0at a suggested retail price … <\/p>\n