PS VR's literal secret weapon is the Aim Controller

Leon Hurley: "That pale and pipey design however hides its true potential, because this thing is going to make VR.

I'll be more specific: shooty VR, obviously, but using that gun in conjunction with Sony's headset is exactly how I imagined VR as a child. When you pick it up and look at it in your hands (where, in-game, it's a super cool space rifle), then peer around the world you're in, it's holodeck time.

On top of that, it's super precise - letting you aim from the hip perfectly and raise it to your eye to aim down the sights (which feels amazing). Gone are the light-gun style actions of pointing at a flat screen, or the PS3's old Move Sharp Shooter dragging a laggy, twitchy cursor around. This thing exists in the game and as part of it, moving 1:1 and letting you point and shoot with absolute clarity. It also has full FPS motion as well, using two thumbsticks on the front and back grips."

[creeping judas]

Looks quite badass actually!

[Fishy Fingers]

Looks pretty silly to me. But more important than looks, it actually works. Well.

[Gamist2dot0]

Silly in reality. Badass in virtual reality. ;)

[G20WLY]

I mean they could have made it look like a bank robber’s sawn-off shotty, a pirate’s ornate pistola or a space marine’s neon pulse rifle, but what would be the point if you’re a deep sea diver shooting a harpoon?

For me, it’s looks say a lot; it says it’s been designed with comfort and functionality front of mind. By all accounts it works and FEELS right, which can only be a great thing! :^)

[StormSnooper]

this thing is going to change the way we play VR titles. I'm loving that they created a viable solution for FPSs in VR. It's important that FPSs do well in VR.

[S2Killinit]

FarPoint and the Aim Controller are going to release at the same time. This thing is one of the coolest things I've seen.

http://n4g.com/news/1972115...

[UCForce]

This is like new ps move controller of PS4. I hope Sony releases the new move controller like PS VR Aim.

[Gazondaily]

This looks sick actually. 1 to 1 movement and great accuracy. Hmm might just become a must buy for PSVR

[MasterCornholio]

It looks a lot better than the sharpshooter.

[andrewsquall]

At least Sony released controllers for it right out the gate at launch.

[2cents]

What is that supposed to mean?

Who are you trying to take a pot shot at?

[senorfartcushion]

He's looking in the mirror

[2cents]

lol.

Love your username!

[S2Killinit]

I believe he is referring to oculus waiting for a long time before coming out with their motion controls.

[Rhythmattic]

Its a shame the sharpshooter cant be used... As far as the idea that the tech is too old for this sort of game, why when I use move controllers in every PSVR game it has been 1:1 ?
Im sure its all about the 2nd joystick, something a sharpshooter cant employ ....

[yeahright2]

This. I loved the sharpshooter. from the moment psvr was announced I thought of two things, P.T. and using the sharpshooter to play a new resistance. pipe dreams I know, but the sharpshooter seemed like a perfect fit for psvr

From the picture though, that second joystick seems to be for your face buttons, square, O, triangle and X. If that's the case, the sharpshooter can do that.

[Rhythmattic]

As S2Kilingit linked to...
http://n4g.com/news/1972115...

Theres Def a 2nd joystick in the centre ...

[StormSnooper]

It has two joysticks, the O,X,triangle,box buttons are around the joystick in the back. They are separate from the joystick. basically you have all the buttons you get with the Dualshock 4 in a really intuitive design. I really think they did a great job with this "Aim" controller. Can't wait.

[StormSnooper]

I can see why this is much better suited for PSVR than the original sharpshooter though.

[solderman]

The main concern with Farpoint will be motion sickness, pretty much every FPS that allows free movement results in motion sickness. This happened to me and my friends who tried Scavengers Odyssey, World War Toons, Here They Lie, etc. RIGS it still happened but a little less.

[yeahright2]

Strange, I haven't had the slightest bit of motion sickness. guess it varies from person to person.

[ninsigma]

Here they lie and rigs got me too. Hope far point doesn't cause it because I'm really looking forward to that one.

[Venoxn4g]

here they lie got me too (and Driveclub on first play) .. but each time I play it again, I feel less and less sickness.. hopefully you will adopt as well.. plus if you will play here they lie, try to move slowly and dont use analog to do sidesteps, just turn your head to the direction you want to go and move forward..that worked for me

[JEECE]

I think the solution is for people to get over it.

[StormSnooper]

haven't had any issues. Yeah it can get intense at times. but really, its nothing I can't handle.

[Scatpants]

I have no issue with Rigs, but I have been playing Oculus for a few months.

[Kyosuke_Sanada]

There's only one thing left..........a revival of Virtua Cop and House Of the Dead................and maybe Area 51.

[2cents]

That would be pretty sweet!

[Shakengandulf]

And point blank.

[senorfartcushion]

Yeah....if only there was a device that let you aim in a video game (!)

And if only they tried this earlier (!) (Zelda *cough*)

[UCForce]

Nice try,pal.

[senorfartcushion]

Now I've changed the minds of so many thick people, oh wait....they remain thick.

[StormSnooper]

your missing the complexity of making this work in Virtual Reality as opposed to a pointer on a screen. No offense to any Zelda game as Zelda is great; but PSVR is out of this world good and I think we should recognize the work that went into making this device work at such a accessible price.

[senorfartcushion]

Name one game that can't be played with a controller and I'll agree.

[UCForce]

No, you are still idiots to be honest. Farpoint is VR FPS and got a lot of positive feedback.

[senorfartcushion]

I'm not plural. What type of person wouldn't know thw difference...oh...an idiot.

[2cents]

Simple yet effective.

[StormSnooper]

simple "looking" yes, but simple no sir.

[SojournUK]

I'm glad they made it not look like a real gun, Kudos Sony. Pity they're still using the light up clown nose like off the move controllers though. Day 1 purchase for me, anyone know relase date/costing?

[S2Killinit]

Yes it was very smart to keep it minimalistic. This way they avoided weight, and limited restriction of movement. The design allows for better immersion because what youre holding in the real world wont feel different from what you are holding in the virtual world. Its a smart design.

[spicelicka]

This is awesome technology, something every FPS fan has dreamed of. But it really depends on the price, buying this on top of the VR headset, on top of the console itself, and then buy the games for it, just doesn't seem feasible to me at this point.

Plus the games are very limited until the product becomes common and all the motion sickness issues are resolved. Still great to know this is happening, it's the first step! I would love to see this in arcades, wtf happened to arcades anyway?

[StormSnooper]

I looked it up, one youtube video said Sony will bundle this up with a copy of Far-Point for only 79 dollars. That's almost like your getting the game (but slightly more) that way you are really not paying that much for the device. (about 20 bucks which is super cheap)

[spicelicka]

I wouldn't value that game at $60, I mean it looks really cool but it's definitely a budget title. Perhaps I'm wrong, but regardless, $79 is not a bad deal for the bundle.

[OrganicOrange]

Bad thing about this controller is the fact that you're limited to holding one peripheral. With the HTC Vive Dual Controllers, you can simulate reloading clips, pulling grenade pins, and all that.

[G20WLY]

You reload clips into your handgun it London Heist on PSVR, you just pick it up with your left controller and slam it in the underside of your right controller. Then there’s bow and arrows, that Move and Wii have been doing for years. This is a step forward for those controllers, without a doubt.

[S2Killinit]

you can do that with the move controllers. This is for FPS games where you are usually holding an assault weapon.

[StormSnooper]

OrganicOrange
PSVR has the move controller that do exactly what you are talking about though.

[loadstone007]

Tried it in Gamescom - it really wowed me. Felt incredible to hold and use in-game. Day one preorder!

[FreeFallFrenzy]

Being a lefty, I'm probably going to throw my arm out trying to use this thing lol, but it'll be totally worth it. Looks like a great peripheral!

[StormSnooper]

As long as I don't run into stuff I'll live (:

Bro, I can't wait for this thing.

[StormSnooper]

"this thing is going to make VR"
^This