PS4 VR Stuff

londonblue · Jan 3, 2023

My son wants to buy himself the PS4 VR headset etc, so I have been doing some research. It seems that you can buy a package that includes the camera, some leads and headphones. The problem is that we already have the camera, and (from what I have worked out) the headphones aren't really necessary since you can use whatever you have at home (although apparently the ones in the package fit better).

So I have a question for you all. Is the package worth it or should I just buy the headset? I'm not sure if it is possible to buy the headset by itself, but if it is, would that be sensible?

The other option, I suppose, it to buy the package and then sell the camera we've got to at least get some money back.

Any advice will be welcome.

hlane17 · Jan 6, 2023

I'd say get the bundle anyway and anything you do not need, someone would likely buy from you on eBay or the like

londonblue · Jan 6, 2023

hlane17 said:
I'd say get the bundle anyway and anything you do not need, someone would likely buy from you on eBay or the like

That's kind of where I was going.

Another question though, what about the handheld things with the coloured ball on the end? Do you need those? The reason I ask is that they're not included in the bundle and are about £150, and my wife has just sold a set on eBay for £85!

:Cry:

hlane17 · Jan 6, 2023

londonblue said:
That's kind of where I was going.

Another question though, what about the handheld things with the coloured ball on the end? Do you need those? The reason I ask is that they're not included in the bundle and are about £150, and my wife has just sold a set on eBay for £85!

I think those are the controllers for hand movement. If you're playing a game that requires hand movement tracking then I think you'll need those!

This video will tell you all you need to know

TrueBlue · Jan 21, 2023

londonblue said:
My son wants to buy himself the PS4 VR headset etc, so I have been doing some research. It seems that you can buy a package that includes the camera, some leads and headphones. The problem is that we already have the camera, and (from what I have worked out) the headphones aren't really necessary since you can use whatever you have at home (although apparently the ones in the package fit better).

So I have a question for you all. Is the package worth it or should I just buy the headset? I'm not sure if it is possible to buy the headset by itself, but if it is, would that be sensible?

The other option, I suppose, it to buy the package and then sell the camera we've got to at least get some money back.

Any advice will be welcome.

I have a total of 5 different VR sets from oculus/PlayStation and others, Play Ststion (Sony) have just announced a new headset to be released so you maybe better waiting? Especially if your lad is going to get a PS5

TrueBlue · Jan 21, 2023

londonblue said:
That's kind of where I was going.

Another question though, what about the handheld things with the coloured ball on the end? Do you need those? The reason I ask is that they're not included in the bundle and are about £150, and my wife has just sold a set on eBay for £85!

Not essential for all games but they do help with the immersion. I would seriously look up the new PSVR version/upgrade though I’m not sure on the release date