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Gran Turismo 7 PS VR2 Impressions - An Essential Purchase to Show Off the Headset

The power of the PlayStation VR2 headset is finally proven with the addition of support for every race and event in Gran Turismo 7.

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Knushwood Butt463d ago

Yes, it's excellent.

I spent about 15 minutes today just looking at my Porsche 917K in the VR showroom, in that ancient building location. Just superb.

Also found the the VR replay mode where it puts you at the side of the circuit as if you were a spectator. Again, amazing being stood on the track at la Sarthe, have me blast past myself in the same 917, then turning my head over my shoulders to follow it into the distance.

Neonridr463d ago

my headset arrives today, can't wait to try this game out with my T300 RS!

SullysCigar463d ago

I have the same wheel. Pretty pleased with it! It has a huge amount of rotation compared to others I've tried, which makes it perfect for rally games, or - please God - Motorstorm VR!

Neonridr463d ago

@SullysCigar - my headset was just delivered. I put the controllers on the charging station and made sure GT7, RE8 were updated and then redeemed my Horizon code and purchased Pavlov. Can't wait to try this out later today!

darthv72463d ago

when i was at best buy last night, i tried out this logitech g923. it was pretty slick, and at $400... I have to put it on my wish list. unless there are ones similar for much less??

Neonridr463d ago

@darthv72 - the G923 is the newer one that replaces the G29. You might be able to find a deal on a G29 and it be perfectly suitable for you. More expensive wheels might have more features, but honestly, if it's something you are only going to use once in a while, I wouldn't spend too much there. People sometimes think they need the top of the line wheel to be able to enjoy a game and then it ends up collecting dust.

RauLeCreuset463d ago

@darth

I assume that includes peddles? Amazon has it for $339.

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MrNinosan463d ago

Wait what?
VR Replay is something I've missed.
I spent over 2 hours in the showroom with some of my cars, then another 2 hours driving, but had no idea bout the VR Replay 😳

Knushwood Butt462d ago

Yes, after ending my time trial session I went to the replay section of the menu (before leaving the circuit) and VR Replay was there. Maybe second or third option in the pop up list.

Abnor_Mal463d ago

Going to set up my wheel today and try this game out on PSVR2.

Dfooster463d ago

It's good but you kind of notice the limitations in the physics engine more in VR with GT7 than you probably do on a TV. I really hope they bring out VR support for assetto corsa competizioni

SullysCigar463d ago (Edited 463d ago )

I dunno about that. Some tw@ spun me out at high speed last night and let me tell you, it wasn't only the road that was left with skid marks!

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Evercade Alpha Reveals Affordable Mini-Arcade

This looks fun and affordable for fans of Retro Cabinet games.
Introducing Evercade Alpha, the first Evercade-compatible arcade machine. This bartop-sized arcade gives you everything you want in a home arcade machine with one big feature - full compatibility with the Evercade cartridge ecosystem.

darthv721d 13h ago

I like the Mega Man one more as it has a better variety of games. Strider, Carrier Airwing, Final fight... The other is all SF. Plus i like that i can pop in any of my evercade carts to play as well.

Garethvk1d 13h ago

As long as it is durable; it's a deal.

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Sony Says The PS5 Is Its “Most Profitable Generation To-Date"

During Sony’s recent business segment meeting and investor presentation regarding its game and network services, the PlayStation company revealed that PlayStation 5 is the company’s “most profitable generation to-date.”

It’s the top slide of the presentation, showing that in its first four years, the PS5 generation has already hit $106 billion in sales, having almost caught up to the PS4’s total $107 billion generated.

Operating income for the PS5 generation has also already surpassed that of the PS4, having now reached $10 billion.

ApocalypseShadow2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

I wouldn't doubt it. They released a high quality system. A lot of high quality games from themselves and their support of 3rd party developers and indies. They released many high quality remakes and remasters. They released a high quality GaaS game going against the naysayers thinking Sony would abandon single player games. And they most likely are profiting a lot more than PS1, PS2 PS4 and the loss leading PS3 that drained all their profits.

Now, I'll wait to see what's cooking tomorrow. But can you use some of those profits to better support your high quality VR headset? Because, by supporting it, you can sell more games and more systems and make more profits?

jznrpg2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

I want RPGs for PSVR2! Good ones of course

shinoff21832d ago

If it had some rpgs I would buy right fking now. It looks dope and alot of fun, but it's biggest game resident evil 4(maybe) I've got no interest in. I'm not a fan of racing games, even with that metro game coming i was never much into that series. Rpgs would be fantastic.

MrNinosan1d 23h ago

Lemme know if ya wanna play some Zenith 🙌
Bought it at release, but haven't played it more than 1-2 hours but for sure on my "todo list".

Cacabunga1d 23h ago

Normal when they released mostly cross gen games so far. That’s a lot of money saved..
We haven’t seen what PS5 can do yet. 4years in and PS4 games still look great to me. The gen leap isn’t quite there yet.

--Onilink--2d ago

The interesting metric for me is the $106billion in operating income/profit (not sales as mentioned in the article) reaching the same as the PS4 did with only half the consoles sold.

In particular because they all are supposed to be making the most per hardware sold after a few years when manufacturing costs are down.

So even putting inflation aside(and the higher console price), it is interesting that they could reach PS4 $ with just half the consoles sold.

Maybe there is more to the metric thats whats seen at face value, but they have clearly been making a lot more money than before on the software side (with also less games released I suppose, given its only been half the generation so far)

VersusDMC2d ago

The bulk of the money has to be coming from the 30% cut on all games and microtransactions. Especially on all the free to play juggernauts like genshin, apex, fortnight, etc.

--Onilink--1d 22h ago (Edited 1d 22h ago )

@Versus

They are definitely making a lot on that for sure (which the $70 price increase factors into as well), but its not like many of those games werent around for the PS4 too.

They might be counting the gen as a whole and not just PS5 itself (so extra profit from PC sales, whatever that may be)

PS+ price increase and different tiers probably amount to part of that too.

But in general, its still quite a surprising metric. Half the time, half the consoles sold, less first party games released so far and still already making more of a profit than last gen is quite something, and as mentioned, there is probably more to it that we dont know, after all, since we are talking about operating income, all the expenses they have also factor into it, so it is also possible that they have found ways to significantly reduce that + all the means of increased revenue that appear to be factoring into the equation

All in all, just an interesting situation from a business perspective

porkChop1d 20h ago

It's for the whole generation, so it would likely be including PC. They also make much more profit on digital sales vs retail, and digital is far more prominent these days. The generation also started at the height of COVID when everyone was home, spending far more money on gaming/hobbies. It makes a lot of sense for this gen to be more profitable.

Abnor_Mal2d ago

This will surely shut up all the new trolling accounts trying to spread lies and non facts in other articles comment sections before this article is posted.

Hofstaderman2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

Obscurely, those trolls or troll will not show in these articles as the truth is contradictory to his or their orchard-sized daily dose of copium and hopium.

Tacoboto2d ago

Or... They're intentionally trolling you guys specifically. Because they know it upsets you so easily.

Name-dropping Orchard, after this many months? How long has it been and he's still in your thoughts?

Elda2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

I'm quite sure the individual is reading these positive comments downvoting & seething at the same time. Edit: It just downvoted my comment...lol!!

Hofstaderman2d ago

No I'm entertained by this individual. I love unhinged people, they are so interesting lol.

repsahj2d ago

Wow! I am super impressed that in just 4 years, ps5 already caught up to the PS4's. Congratulations.

JackBNimble1d 7h ago

That happens when half of your games are cross platform. I'm still waiting to see what the ps5 is capable of, because they sure haven't pushed any limits.

And where are all these ps5 exclusive games?

sagapo2d ago

Not really surprised as Sony barely has any competition at the moment.

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Zotac To Reveal Their Portable Gaming PC At COMPUTEX 2024

This sounds like a very interesting mobile gaming PC. ZOTAC returns to COMPUTEX 2024 to showcase its biggest push yet into brand-new product categories from Handheld Gaming.

smashman982d ago

My last 2 gpus have both been zotac. No issues. I'm interested.

Garethvk2d ago

It will be interesting to see what they have to offer