I Played PlayStation VR for Over an Hour and Didn't Chunder

Push Square: "Until this week, my time with PlayStation VR had been very limited. The longest I'd probably spent strapped in to the headset in one session was maybe 15 minutes, so I hadn't really had an opportunity to test how it feels to play virtual reality in extended sittings. Luckily, I was invited up to Rebellion on Wednesday, where I spent over an hour playing Battlezone co-op in one go."

[MilkMan]

Good for you, you have great stamina and resistance to motion sickness and spacial disorientation.

[kneon]

I think you'll find most gamers can do just as well. Certainly if you're used to FPS games then you will adapt quickly. Even most non-gamers get used to it pretty quickly.

[uptownsoul]

I know...I love how the OG comment ("Good for you, you have great stamina and resistance to motion sickness and spacial disorientation.") was to suggest that anybody who can play PSVR for an hour some how has the super human ability of composure. I tried PSVR at my local Best Buy uninterrupted for 30mins (trying all the available demos) & had no problems.

I even brought my wife back & she tried it for 20 or so mins uninterrupted as well. And aside from her being scared by the shark in that one demo & being startled every time she got shot at in EVE Valkyrie, she was perfectly fine too

[rainslacker]

@uptown

You and your wife must be Gods among men.

:)

For me, I got a bit lightheaded when first using VR at work, kind of like when you stand up too quickly. Never felt sick or anything. Worked my way through it in a couple days approaching it with some care and restraint. Most people there didn't have a problem, and no one said they were getting sick from it.

[IcarusOne]

I think it depends on the game. I have a Vive and play for hours, but the other day I started Adrift and within five minutes I was feeling queesy.

[Kingthrash360]

I remember the arguments back in the early ps360 days where there was a concern for seizures from flashing lights in games.....it turned out to be a major minority of people...hell we don't even hear about it anymore...
Not saying this is going to be the same.....but I think it's just overblown.

[k2d]

What is with the anti VR fanboys?

[Fatal-Aim]

@ K2d

Microsoft doesn't have one because they didn't see VR coming and so those users are trying to downplay the experience due to that. Its also obvious that the people bashing it has never tried a VR headset of this magnitude if one at all.

[Errorist76]

It's generally no problem with normal, seated, cockpit based games with fixed optical reference points...It's just a problem if those are missing.

[nitus10]

At least people are reporting on existing early release equipment rather than equipment which does not exist yet and has about a year to go before potential release. The full commercial release of the PSVR won't be until October 13, 2016 which is less than two weeks away.

[CrimsonWing69]

Y'know I liken this mentality to people and roller coasters. Just because some people toss their cookies after being on a roller coaster doesn't mean everyone will. Because there are reports of people puking after a ride does not mean roller coasters are going to be a flop. It's the same for PSVR, sure some people have motion sickness, but I'm pretty sure their R&D department has put it through testing and have a pretty good ratio on who can and can't handle it.

[rainslacker]

Yeah well, you know the media will blow it out of proportion if it becomes popular. They'll latch their claws and be negative about anything which draws attention, and pander to the people who don't like new and popular things with all sorts of tabloidesque nonsense. Pokemon go being a recent example of how isolated cases of idiocy can be made into epic travesties....although a bit different in terms of what's going to happen for VR.

I doubt it will actually hamper sales though, as it will just draw more attention to it.. It'll get the word out, and quite honestly, there are a lot of people who could be attracted to the idea of overcoming something that would make them sick and may not be the best thing for them, or gives them a thrill in some way....kind of like roller coasters.

[IamTylerDurden1]

Most ppl don't get sick when using PSVR, if they did then it wouldn't be a consumer product. It wouldn't be allowed on the market. I get bad motion sickness on boats, planes, and cars, but after playing Battlezone, VR Worlds, Eve Valkyrie, Headmaster, and Rigs i didn't feel an ounce of discomfort. It's so well designed, getting sick while using it is an aberration and it happens to a very small percentage of ppl.

Here They Lie is a PSVR launch title from Sony Santa Monica and it's a beautiful 1st person survival horror game ala P.T and Silent Hill.

[ger2396]

Yea, that must be it.

[ILostMyMind]

Like almost everyone.

[XanderZane]

Yeah, I get motion sickness if I read in a moving car. I'm fine on planes and trains though. Certain FPS games will make me motion sickness and it's the same with certain VR games. It'll happen to a small % of gamers and only with certain games. Not really a big deal.

[IamTylerDurden1]

How is PSVR any different when it comes to motion sickness than Oculus? Oculus seems to be doing fine in that department.

[Fatal-Aim]

It has a higher fps for one. 120fps along with reprojection vs Rift capping out at 90fps. The PS4 Pro is also suppose to double this already high fps. So you're looking at a significantly higher frame rate to anything on the market.

[peewee11016]

Here sitting dwn. Jealous of all the review people getting them early. marking the days away. I cant wait.

[uth11]

Now drink lots of booze, play another hour and report back

[Errorist76]

Who needs booze if you have virtual reality?!

[UltraNova]

Dude you always need booze, period.

[EverydayGuy]

Lucky for me, herbs will do.

[DragonDDark]

;]

[RememberThe357]

*cough*

[zeuanimals]

I've used Gear VR while high and now I don't have a face because my Note 7 blew up.

VR. Not even once.

[IamTylerDurden1]

Wednesday, October 12th, 11:59 pm i will be picking up my paid for PSVR preorder. I'm so hyped. Already preordered Rigs, Batman, Drivecub VR, Loading Human, and Battlezone physical. VR Worlds comes with.

Incredible launch lineup.

Rigs - AAA fps (Guerrilla)

Arkham VR - be the Batman (Rocksteady)

VR Worlds - the Wii Sports of VR (Sony London)

Drivecub VR - a new DC game in VR with new tracks, modes, trophies ect.

Battlezone - better than Eve Valkyrie (Rebellion)

Loading Human - 1st person sci fi adventure with AAA values

Eve Valkyrie - perhaps the biggest game to hit VR

Here They Lie - 1st person survival horror, similar to P.T./Silent Hill (Sony Santa Monica)

Eagle Flight - Ubisoft
Rez Infinite
Fated - Vikings meets Firewatch meets Brothers
Bound - Sony Santa Monica
Super Stardust - Housemarque
Thumper - Amplitude meets wipeout
Until Dawn RoB
Hatsune Miku

There are more, but these stood out. Headmaster was actually great in the demo, it's a launch title. Superhypercube, Tethered, Job Simulator, Wayward Sky (point n click), World War Toons (f2p fps), Gunjack, Harmonix Music VR, Playroom ect, Roller Coaster Dreams.

[SonyWarrior]

I didnt know drive club vr was launch i thought it was november, now im excited under 2 weeks away

[Taero]

Just fyi, loading human is $40 / game (4 hour experience) so it's going to be $160-$200 to play it all. Confirmed in tweet by devs. Totally bummed about it :(

[Thefreeman012]

I do okay while drinking and playing VR pool for a while

[WeAreLegion]

My friends drink and Vive at my house all the time. The only problem is that they sometimes run into the wall and risk breaking the headset/controllers. It's a lot of fun.

[lastking95]

A whole hour? Wow that's got to be a record!

[Errorist76]

sad tries.

[MasterCornholio]

I believe it depends on the game and the gamer most of all.

I personally don't believe that Sony would release a device that would make everybody sick. If something like that happens they will face a huge lawsuit.

[Sharky231]

I think being able to adjust the headset to fit your head will help a lot of people. From the early reports I read the people testing the headset said they weren't able to fit it to there head properly. Mainly because there was a line of people waiting behind them to try it.

[zeuanimals]

They likely won't get sued even if people get sick or have an epileptic attack since they'll likely have a warning about it. Well, they might get sued if everybody gets sick but if it's just a few, then they'll be fine.

[MasterCornholio]

Just like with the 3DS some people will get sick. But like you said not enough to warrant a law suit.

It's kind of like how some people get sick with 30FPS but others don't.

[NeoGamer232]

There are disclaimers and warnings on all VR accessories. Just like there are disclaimers and warnings on video games for epileptic seizures and such.

Personally, I find some FPS games with lower frame rates give me motion sickness so I can see some people having problems with VR.

I do think the tech is perfectly fine. And there will be people that can use it for hours, some that can't use it as much, and then others that just find they can't use it at all. I think the media is making too big a deal about this as well. It is important to let people know that VR isn't something everyone can handle well, but it goes beyond public service announcements when it is constantly in the media over a period of the last year and a half.

[tulholdren]

very nice me and kids tried it and loved it. My only problem I'm going to have to set up times.

[masterfox]

people that are used to play games at 60 fps won't have an issue, the issue here is the people that get dizziness by just playing 60 fps games, believe me I know a lot of friends who has this sickness.

[Errorist76]

Working at a mental hospital?!

[kneon]

This is a real issue for some people, and not just in video games. The high frame rate version of the hobbit had similar effects on some viewers.

[Phill-Spencer]

I had this issue with the last of us remaster. after playing in 60 fps for 10 mins i felt dizzy and like i'm going to throw up if i would play any longer. I tried it a couple of times but always experienced the same. At 30 fps i had no sickness at all and could play for hours.

[andibandit]

Simply not true, been playing FPS most of my life. One day a co wroker brought his Dk2 to work and asked if I wanted to try it. I spent 5 minutes on it, but afterwards had a throbbing pain that felt like it originated from behind the left eye. Luckily it went away after an hour.

[tee_bag242]

Lol... kidding right. Dizzy from a high frame rate? oh dear you fanboys seriously need to educate yourself. Did you just make that up because you thought it sounded right? or because you think everyone here is too stupid to call your BS out?

Here's a hint. 'input lag' and 'frame metering'. Go on now. Stop spewing nonsense and go read up some.

[masterfox]

Ignorance at its finest , ughhh..

[ps5fanboy]

I don't give a fork what the side effects are ,so long as the main intentional affect is fun..fork it.....

[S2Killinit]

best thing about it is that "you forget you are wearing it". Its super light. Sony clearly knows how to make hardware.

[ooquis]

Amen.

[PGRfox]

I cant wait for this VR fad to be over

[FunAndGun]

HA! I can't wait until it starts in 12 more days!!

[amiga-man]

PGRfox 16h ago
I cant wait for this VR fad to be over

You are going to be in for a long wait my friend, VR is here to stay.

[attilayavuzer]

Chunder?

[ps5fanboy]

Manc/Australian termolgy for vomiting profusely

[PurpHerbison]

If visuals are clean and frame rate is extremely high and solid, I won't get sick. If it chugs along, I'm puking.

[zb1ftw777]

PSVR on the PS4 isnt very impessive after having tried it. I hope things improve with Pro.

[S2Killinit]

that's funny because I've had the opposite impression.

[Juiceid]

Some people get drunk from one drink. Some people can't handle roller coasters or cruise ships. Jesus, not everyone is the same, nor is that sonys fault.

[S2Killinit]

One major advantage of PSVR over other headsets is that its super lightweight and it does't heat up. I've only heard about this, can anyone confirm?

[IamTylerDurden1]

Battlezone looks great.

[welly300]

When I've not been near console, for a few weeks playing a fps makes me feel sick but after a few days of playing I'm fine. So it might be something you have to get used to.

[Gamist2dot0]

From my experience, I tried London Heist, Eve Valkarie, Ocean decent, and Battlezone. Unfortunately, Battlezone got me nauseous towards the end of the demo. Wonder if it's from moving sideways when my brain isn't familiar with what's happening. i spend about more than an hr driving every day so maybe that's what my brain isn't used to the blunt sideway movement.

[IamTylerDurden1]

I didn't get sick at all.

[SynestheticRoar]

Okay. Next time jump a around, and throw water in your face. Then start running. How you feel now? lol.jk.

[mogwaii]

The only vr experience ive had is with gear vr and although i didnt get motion sickness straight off the bat i did with certain games/experiences but i found the more times i used it the more my brain adjusted and i no longer felt sick.

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[neutralgamer1992]

most will enjoy it

some will simply hate it after trying it

some will legit not be able to use it due to motion sickness

many will simply never try it,buy it or won't even buy a ps4 yet give you expert opinion on why psvr sucks

[DialgaMarine]

The whole "it'll make you sick!" argument really just sounds like some last minute negative news that click bait basement dweller-run "gaming" sites are trying to get in before the device releases. Really seems like all these losers are trying to spin anything PS4 related in a negative way, for no real reason. Probably just the classic hipster "it's popular, so I have to hate it!" mentality doing it's work.

[mike32UK]

I got to play Robinson at EGX last month. I usually have a very pathetic stomach (car sick, boat sick, fairground ride sick ,flight sick etc. haha) but I was totally fine during my 30 minute playthrough. I did have a little eye strain afterwards but i put that down to not having my contact lenses in and I completely forgot my glasses. I think it will be entirely dependant on the individual, all in all though i thought it was an amazing experience. It's ridiculously immersive i just kept finding myself smiling at everything i saw because it was so believable.

[corroios]

Of course he didnt. we all know where those news are coming and whats the gold, but it will failed big time.

[Mexxan]

If you know you suffer from motion sickness I'd recommend taking travel sickness pills for the first few days to ease in. I did this with my Vive and it definitely helped me a lot.

I'm one of those that has to sit in the front and reading in the car while moving will make me spew.