A Combo Of Things

I hope everyone is doing awesome in the world of PlayStation Nation. So who scored a PS4 PRO? Who has used it the PSVR? I can say this...very impressive. Just last night I tried out Robinson: The Journey. Everything was so clear, so smooth that I was actually stopping and just enjoying the details the of the plants and my new adopted pet dino while trying to play a game of Hide and Seek. In case you don't know what Robinson: The Journey is, check out the trailer.

Do you need the PRO?

Many have asked if you need the PRO or does it make the difference everyone is talking about? Well if you are happy with your original PS4 and don't have a 4k TV then you will be fine. But, if you do want a more clearer PSVR experience, then Yes the PS4 PRO might be for you. Now even if you don't have a 4K TV, the PS4 PRO will help out even on 1080p screens. But if you happen to have a 4K TV that has HDR such as the Samsung KS8000 or the Sony XBR65x850D and just playing games and you don't have a PS4 already then yes it is worth it. Now if you have a PSVR and a 4k TV with HDR and you already have a PS4 should you? Is it worth the upgrade? Yes it is. Places like GameStop will take in trades and so the difference will be far less than paying out the $399. And I will also say this, even though the PS4 PRO comes with a 1tb hard drive, if you decide to put in a 2tb, the whole process including the installation of the hard drive and os took like less than 5 min.

The Granddaddy of display stands?

So how many of you when the PSVR came out which was a month ago today, many of us were looking for a stand to display our PSVR. Some went with what was available right then which is the one from Power A which is nice, but at the cost of a full blown out game, I wanted to wait and I am glad I did.

I at the towards the end of September pre ordered the Collective Minds that charges two ds4 controllers, two move controllers, holds the PSVR helmet, but also has a place to hang your headphones and can even charge those. The thing looks like a tank and with the blue lights, gets that sort of Tronified look to it. And if something is being charged, the light goes from blue to red. So even though it was delayed a week and a half, it was worth the wait. And what is sad is that some of the reviews on Amazon is giving it 1 star ratings only because some did not want to wait.

So in a week and a half we will have Thanksgiving. And while some of us will be eating, some of us will be planning for an event that requires planning, strategies and possibly help from family members you normally would not talk to. I am talking about Black Friday. The one day/night/weekend were the shopping frenzy starts and the deals can be good, but yet the tv or big item you may try to get will be limited. Over the years I have seen where Black Friday starts at like 7:00 am and has gotten earlier through out and now starting at 5:00 pm on Thanksgiving depending on the store. There are a few apps that will have the ads on your phone, but here is the link for Black Friday ads. So with that said, be safe, have fun and score those awesome deals. 

There Is A PRO In All Of Us

Sorry about not updating like I normally do, but I had a birthday and then Halloween.

But I should be back and updating now. Plus sometimes it is good to have that mental break and just play. In case you did not notice, I updated the name of the blog to add PRO for the upcoming PS4 PRO. Why you might ask? Well not only do I love being on VR on the PSVR, but with the PS4 PRO coming out, not only will it allow developers to add to the PSVR experience, but playing enhanced games on the PS4 PRO on a 4K TV is truly going to be amazing. First and foremost this blog is about PSVR, but adding what the PRO will bring will allow a new kingdom of sorts to become one.

Delays

If you have been looking for a charge and display stand for your PSVR, you really only had one choice with the POWER A charge and display unit. Yes it does look nice, but at $49.99 I wanted something more.

So I preordered the Collective Minds one which allows you to charge two ps4 dual shock controllers, but both move controllers and a place to hang your headset which you can then plug in your headset on the back to charge it all for $34.99 and was supposed to release on October 28th...but noooooo it got pushed back. Per GameStop has a date of November 18th and hopefully Amazon will be the same. 

Another delay is the PlayStation Platinum Wireless Headset. These were supposed to release shortly after the PS4 PRO, but now Sony has pushed them back until January of 2017. I say this, if the delay is only going to perfect what these should be, I am ok with that.

But if you are looking for a headset to tide you over, I would honestly suggest the Turtle Beach 350vr. Not only are these so light (honestly you may forget that they are on your head), but they do have an awesome sound with a built in amp. They do look a little cheap, but don't let that fool you one bit. Plus they match the colors of PSVR and only for $79.99.

The Pro Awaits

Coming out on November 10th the PS4 PRO makes it's long awaited debut. Retailing for $399. Comparing physical size, the PS4 Pro is 11.6 inches wide, 2.1 inches deep and 12.87 inches long, compared to the 10.4 inches wide, 1.53 inches deep and 11.33 inches long PS4 Slim. The original PS4 was 10.8 inches wide, 2.08 inches deep and 12 inches long. PS4 Pro weighs 7.26 lbs, PS4 Slim weighs 4.63 lbs and the OG PS4 weighs 6.17 pounds.

Oddly enough, when it comes to the PlayStation 4 Pro versus the PlayStation 4 Slim, only the Pro has an optical digital output terminal. Furthermore, the Pro uses more power at 310W maximum, compared to the Slim at up to 165W. PS4 Pro has three USB 3 ports; Slim has two.

PS4 Pro

Game Worlds Come Alive*

PS4 Pro gets you closer to your game. Heighten your experiences. Enrich your adventures. Let the super-charged PS4 Pro lead the way.*
Spectacular graphics - Explore vivid game worlds with rich visuals heightened by PS4 Pro.*
Enhanced gameplay - Support for faster frame rates delivers super-sharp action for select PS4 games.*
One unified gaming community - Compatible with every PS4 game. Play online with other PS4 players with PlayStation® Plus.**
Extraordinary entertainment - With up to 4K streaming and 4K auto-upscaling for video content.***
GREATNESS AWAITS

PS4 Pro plays all PS4 format games. You can check PlayStation® Store for games that take advantage of PS4 Pro specific features, or look for the PS4 Pro Enhanced' icon on software packaging. Features vary from title to title. Select features depend on the type of display connected to PS4 Pro. Vertical stand sold separately.

*Look for the PS4 Pro Enhanced' icon on software packaging. PS4 Pro Enhanced' features vary by game. Select titles may have enhanced visuals, frame rate, HDR 10 support, or increases in resolution.
**PS Plus membership sold separately.
***Compatible 4K display required as well as subscription to 4K-compatible content streaming service. PS4 Pro does not support 4K Blu-ray Discs. PS4 Pro provides auto-upscaling for standard Blu-ray Discs.

PS4 Pro plays all PS4 format games. You can check PlayStation® Store for games that take advantage of PS4 Pro specific features, or look for the PS4 Pro Enhanced' icon on software packaging. Features vary from title to title. Select features depend on the type of display connected to PS4 Pro. Vertical stand sold separately.

*Look for the PS4 Pro Enhanced' icon on software packaging. PS4 Pro Enhanced' features vary by game. Select titles may have enhanced visuals, frame rate, HDR 10 support, or increases in resolution.
**PS Plus membership sold separately.
***Compatible 4K display required as well as subscription to 4K-compatible content streaming service. PS4 Pro does not support 4K Blu-ray Discs. PS4 Pro provides auto-upscaling for standard Blu-ray Discs.


So the question is does one upgrade from their current PS4 or if you recently bought a PS4 Slim? If you just bought a PS4 Slim and it was within the last 30 days from a retailer that has a return window, I would if you are sure there will be one available and have a 4k TV. Yes it's true you don't need a 4k TV, but it sure does look pretty.

But what games will have support for the PS4 PRO?

Battlefield 1

Bound

Call Of Duty: Black Ops 3

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

Driveclub VR

EA Sports FIFA 17

Firewatch

Helldivers

Hitman

Hustle Kings

inFAMOUS First Light

inFAMOUS Second Son

Knack

Mafia III

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

NBA 2K17

Paragon

PlayStation VR Worlds

Ratchet & Clank

Rez Infinite

RIGS Mechanized Combat League

Rise Of The Tomb Raider

Robinson: The Journey

Smite

Super Stardust Ultra

The Elders Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited

Skyrim Special Edition

The Last Of Us Remastered

The Last Of Us: Left Behind

The Playroom VR

Titanfall 2

Tumble

Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End

Until Dawn: Rush of Blood

Viking Squad

World Of Tanks

XCOM 2

Also, more than 45 games will be optimised for the PS4 PRO by the end of the year.

A Free...Journey

Well what seems like forever and probably one of the titles mentioned that got me excited for PSVR is coming out on Tuesday is Robinson: The Journey. Something about crash landing, having a robot and opening the door to the Land Of The Lost. But per a tweet from the developer stating that the suggested retail price would be $59.99, but if you bought from Best Buy or Amazon they have it for $39.99 and if your a prime member, take another 20% off and get it for $31.99. Great thing about this is this is coming out 2 days before the PS4 PRO and will take advantage with better visuals.

It also seems that there was a small title released named Call Of Duty Infimate Warfare. And at first when the trailer was released I wasn't really excited. I mean it is cool they are adding a VR mission and they are adding MW4 remastered which honestly that was a good Call Of Duty game. Well the VR mission is called Jackal Assault and it's now free to everyone. 

Well until next time, I hope your enjoying your stay at PSVR CITY and remember there is a PRO in all of us.