One Headset To Rule Them All...
Well it seem that the Platinum Wireless Headset now has an official release date of January 10th, 2017. What is great about these is that not only does it have 2 yes that is two mics, but also is 7.1 along with 3D Positional audio. What is that you ask? Well imagine if you will that you are sitting in a sphere and sound is coming at you in all directions. Imagine playing Uncharted 4 for example and someone calling for Drake below and you could hear it below you or gunshots being shot above you...it's not a gimmick or an eq setting. This is the real deal. Add this with PSVR and you will have on truly immersive experience. It just seems odd that this is a Wednesday, but hey I will take it. These will be selling for $159.99 and will be available from Amazon, Best Buy, Gamestop and other retail and online locations. I honestly cannot wait to compare these to the Pulse Elite Headset.
Final Countdown:
Well I have been asked for a countdown of sorts and thought since we are about to hit 2017 and I have some coffee, we should do a countdown of the PSVR titles that I have tried and honestly wanted to share my thoughts. And since a lot of people either just got their PS4 for Christmas and/or PSVR, they may want to know what is good to play. Just remember, each person is going to have their own tastes in what they like and what I may like someone else may not and vice versa. This is all meant to be fun, so without out any more delay, I present the Final Countdown of 2016
I had to :)
Best Display Stand:
Well when we all got our PSVR's or those who just got theirs for Christmas, you may be looking for a stand or display to keep them on. Look no further than the Collective Minds PSVR Charge and Display Stand. Not only will it display your PSVR very nicely, but has a place to charge two move controllers, two ps4 dual shock controllers and even will hold your headset and charge them as well. When the something is being charged, the light is red on that accessory and when it's fully charged it turns blue and only for $34.99.
Keep in mind that at the time of writing this it is out of stock at Amazon, but GameStop might be the better choice as some stores around you may have it in stock.
Best Headset:
Now with the PSVR it uses 3D Audio to help with the immersion. Not all headsets are created equal, but there was one that for what it is, for what it was designed to do and that is create a great sound as well as fit nicely around the PSVR helmet and feel awesome and these feel very light. The sound is good as it has a built in amp and the battery life is great and right now they are normally $79.99, but can be found for $59.99 and well worth that price. The Turtle Beach 350vr headset not only will not break the bank, but matches the color of the PSVR. Keep in mind if you can wait, get the Platinum Wireless Headset from SONY that will take full advantage of the 3D audio as well have positional audio. So if under $100 is all you can spend and it being right after Christmas, then go get these. If you got some gift cards and come January 10th, 2017 want what will be the top of the line PS4 and PSVR headset then wait on the Platinum Wireless Headset.
Apps and Experiences:
If you are looking for a great way to experience PSVR and not wanting to break the bank, then these should help, plus it's a nice way to relax and just have some fun.
Hulu - Yes Hulu we all know this very well, but did you know that the Hulu app that is for PS4 also includes a VR section and it works very well. You can change the setting where you are watching. Nothing like sitting on a beach and enjoying
Jaunt - Download the free Jaunt VR app and watch over 150 premium, cinematic virtual reality experiences across your favorite genres: MUSIC, SPORTS, FILM, and TRAVEL!
MUST-SEE CONTENT:
- Watch the 5-part Invisible series by Doug Liman, Director of The Bourne Identity and Edge of Tomorrow
- Get into college football like never before with ESPN Gameday
- Enjoy VR documentaries Inside Syria and Inside North Korea by ABC News
- Be there with adventure athletes in amazing locations in the Home Turf series
- Be on stage with Paul McCartney and more in the Music World
- Get spooked in the The Game, a Jaunt Original, in the Horror World
MUST-SEE CONTENT:
- Watch the 5-part Invisible series by Doug Liman, Director of The Bourne Identity and Edge of Tomorrow
- Get into college football like never before with ESPN Gameday
- Enjoy VR documentaries Inside Syria and Inside North Korea by ABC News
- Be there with adventure athletes in amazing locations in the Home Turf series
- Be on stage with Paul McCartney and more in the Music World
- Get spooked in the The Game, a Jaunt Original, in the Horror World
Now what probably tops the list in this category is something I bought day 1. Remember looking at your horoscope every day and to see it would come true. Sometimes it did, sometimes it was just a small part of it. For this, there could only be one way to bring all of that to a full immersive experience where you get to have your fortune told in a 1 on 1 gypsy like way. Just make sure you come by everyday to see what the stars and the cards have for you. For only $6.99 this experience is at the top of the list...I present...Kismet
Horror:
Ahhh Horror and PSVR just go together. Bringing you into it's world and making you the victim and sometimes making it like your very own Saw movie.
The Brookhaven Experiment - Wanted to be surrounded outside where you have a limited amount of ammo along with a limited amount of battery for your flash light and creatures coming at you from all angles with sometimes just the sound of your breath will scare you. $19.99
Weeping Doll - Weeping Doll is an excellent game. It's more of investigation that you have to piece together the story of what happened. The more you listen, explore and discover, the more you will be rewarded. Can you find out what happened to the family? Well worth the price of $9.99
Here They Lie - enter an uncanny horror experience where death is not a checkpoint. Delve into an inescapable, surreal world where unsettling encounters and environments come to life. Here They Lie is a mind bending first-person VR descent into madness. This is truly immersive, just remember you are there, so you may need to take a break. For $19.99
Rush Of Blood - If you want a game that adds you on a roller coaster of fear along with shooting the evil away all from the minds of Until Dawn, then Rush of Blood is for you. Only for 19.99 and totally worth it.
So the next one technically does not come out until January 24th, but did release the demo in 2016. If you took Saw, Texas Chainsaw Massacre throw in some sprinkles of Friday the 13th, with some whip cream of dreams of Nightmare on Elm Street, you will have Resident Evil 7. There will be many many of us who will make it completely dark in our homes and play this all the way in full vr only to get to the point where they stop to try to escape only to forget they turned off the lights...for $59.99 for the standard or $89.99 for the deluxe which comes with basically extra 4 short side stories and 2 additional story episodes.
VR Mode Added - These games are great on their own, but when VR is added it takes them to the next level.
100 Ft. Robot Golf - Ever wanted to be a robot playing golf where you can deflect the other players shot to make them miss or how about slamming them into buildings...yes that is 100 Ft. Robot Golf. $19.99
Now normally I would not do a tie, much less a 3 way tie, but these three deserve to be played...
Bound - Bound transports you into a beautiful, fantastical world that exists in the mind of a woman revisiting the memories of her childhood. Use dance moves to traverse vast environments filled with platforming challenges. As the game progresses, the introspective story unfolds through powerful metaphor and imagery, adding emotional depth to the protagonist’s journey. Honestly one of the most beautiful games. $19.99
Thumper -Thumper is rhythm violence: classic rhythm-action, blistering speed, and brutal physicality. You are a space beetle. Brave the hellish void and confront a maniacal giant head from the future. Scream down the endless track and crash through punishing obstacles with simple, airtight controls. Hurtle forward, master new moves, reach overwhelming velocities, and survive adrenalizing boss battles. Every crushing impact is interwoven with a pounding original soundtrack. To reach synesthetic bliss, you must go through rhythm hell. $19.99.
Rez Infimate - Prepare yourself for the ultimate version of Rez, a thrilling journey of sights and sounds and shooting action, remastered and upgraded by members of the original development team exclusively for PS4 and (optional) PlayStation VR. Experience 360 degrees of mind-blowing synesthesia as you blast through waves of enemies and massive transforming bosses, with colors and sounds that sync and blend to the beat of Rez’s legendary techno soundtrack.Whether you’re an old fan of the original Sega classic or never heard of Rez before, whether you’re playing on your TV or your PS VR headset, whether you’re looking for a quick diversion or a deeper game you can lose yourself in for hours at a time -- you owe it to your senses to experience Rez Infinite. $29.99
Shooter - What's VR without a shooting experience? These games each have their special touch and deserve to be experienced.
Pixel Gear - Pixel Gear is a pixel style VR shoot-em-up game with a variety of humorous cartoon monsters and ghosts as enemies.. Use your skills and weapons to defeat them, gain energy and apply your skills wisely to slow down the time and load infinite bullets. Observe the environment carefully. Do not miss the ghosts with stealth abilities as they can supply tons of magical items to help you. Keep on shooting, in the pixel battle field! $10.99
Lethal VR - Lethal VR is an immersive Virtual Reality weapons experience for the PlayStation®VR brought to you from Three Fields Entertainment, creators of Burnout, BLACK and Dangerous Golf. Step into the shoes of an FBI Recruit and be tested in a series of weapons simulation exercises, featuring a variety of small weapons. After each challenge you will be graded on your performance. Do you have what it takes to earn a Lethal rating? Your abilities will be tested in 30 different challenges spread across 5 tiers of weapons simulation. You will need to demonstrate speed, precision, deadly accuracy and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
Good Luck, Recruit!
Key Features:
● Step into the shoes of an action movie superstar.
● Immersive Virtual Reality weapons experience
● Put your skills to the test with a wide variety of exciting Weapons.
● Local leaderboard tracks best players.
● Perfect game to introduce friends and family to exciting new world of VR!
Key Features:
● Step into the shoes of an action movie superstar.
● Immersive Virtual Reality weapons experience
● Put your skills to the test with a wide variety of exciting Weapons.
● Local leaderboard tracks best players.
● Perfect game to introduce friends and family to exciting new world of VR!
$14.99
GunJack - Gunjack is the visually stunning best-selling VR game built from the ground up for virtual reality. Take on the role of a gun turret operator on a mining vessel in the Outer Ring region of known space. As part of the ship’s defense team, it is up to you to protect the rig from pirates, opportunists and anyone else looking to take what rightfully belongs to the company. Jump into your heavy wea
• Intense, full-immersion arcade gameplay that puts you in the gunner's seat.
• Intuitive controls for immediate pick-up-and-play action.
• Multiple missions, bonus levels, and leaderboards for endless replayability.
• A virtual reality gaming experience set in the sprawling EVE universe pons turret, power up your guns, and challenge deadly waves of enemy ships determined to blast you and your crew into oblivion.
• Intense, full-immersion arcade gameplay that puts you in the gunner's seat.
• Intuitive controls for immediate pick-up-and-play action.
• Multiple missions, bonus levels, and leaderboards for endless replayability.
• A virtual reality gaming experience set in the sprawling EVE universe pons turret, power up your guns, and challenge deadly waves of enemy ships determined to blast you and your crew into oblivion.
$9.99
Eve Valkaryie - Experience the thrill of being an elite spaceship pilot in the sprawling sci-fi universe of EVE.
Join the Valkyrie, an outlaw band of galactic pirates, and take up arms to claim what's yours. Trade cannon fire for cash as you chase wealth and notoriety on the edge of space. With a wide variety of ships, customization options, weapon loadouts, and combat styles, EVE: Valkyrie gives you the ultimate freedom to fly. Virtual reality space dogfighting is here. Welcome to the next life. $59.99
Join the Valkyrie, an outlaw band of galactic pirates, and take up arms to claim what's yours. Trade cannon fire for cash as you chase wealth and notoriety on the edge of space. With a wide variety of ships, customization options, weapon loadouts, and combat styles, EVE: Valkyrie gives you the ultimate freedom to fly. Virtual reality space dogfighting is here. Welcome to the next life. $59.99
Battlezone - Strap into the cockpit of the Cobra – the most powerful tank ever built – and experience first-person VR combat across neon-scarred sci-fi landscapes in an explosive campaign for 1-4 players. Load your tank with a wide range of devastating weapons and power-ups, and blast your way to a colossal final showdown.
EPIC VR TANK WARFARE – Built from the ground up for PlayStation® VR, Battlezone offers unrivalled battlefield awareness, a monumental sense of scale and breathless combat intensity.
LIMITLESS SOLO & CO-OP PLAY – Experience a thrilling campaign for 1-4 players where different environments, enemies and missions blend together across a procedurally generated campaign. No two playthroughs will be the same!
DEVASTATING ARSENAL – Unleash destructive weapons and awesome special equipment, from laser-guided missiles and artillery to EMPs and shield boosts.
CUTTING-EDGE UPGRADES – Unlock more powerful tanks, weapons and special equipment and pick from hundreds of deadly combinations!
EPIC VR TANK WARFARE – Built from the ground up for PlayStation® VR, Battlezone offers unrivalled battlefield awareness, a monumental sense of scale and breathless combat intensity.
LIMITLESS SOLO & CO-OP PLAY – Experience a thrilling campaign for 1-4 players where different environments, enemies and missions blend together across a procedurally generated campaign. No two playthroughs will be the same!
DEVASTATING ARSENAL – Unleash destructive weapons and awesome special equipment, from laser-guided missiles and artillery to EMPs and shield boosts.
CUTTING-EDGE UPGRADES – Unlock more powerful tanks, weapons and special equipment and pick from hundreds of deadly combinations!
$59.99
Social - Social games on PSVR are a total blast and are well deserved and welcomed.
Sports Bar VR - Where else can you go and play pool, where funny hats and just have a good time. $19.99
Werewolves Within - Probably one of the best social games out there. Try to figure out who amongst you is the werewolf. This is a total blast. $29.99
Everything Else - Some of these could easily be put into their own category like sports or action or adventure, but some would over lap and I didn't really want to have repeats. I also didn't want to have a top 20 list, but like I have mentioned, each game and app deserve to be experienced. So here you go...
Carnival Games VR - You may not think it, but this actually a fun game to play and works very well in VR.
$19.99
Eagle Flight - Where else can you soar like an Eagle or play a game of capture the flag with others. $29.99
Fruit Ninja VR - We all have played Fruit Ninja, but not like this. The move controllers act as your swords and you will break a sweat. $14.99
Headmaster - Headmaster is a blast. Yes you are hitting soccer balls in the next, but the obstacles and the immersion, truly makes this fun to play. $19.99
How We Soar - This is one experience that you get to ride a phoenix and while you are playing, just le
t your mind go as you are soaring through the clouds that does tell a wonderful story. $19.99
Job Simulator - Ok this has to be the most fun you can have and really is all around you immersive. Set in the future where you learn what it was like to have a job. Feel free to throw anything anywhere you want. $29.99.
Pinball FX2 VR - This just works...pinball + VR. The tables are well though out. Just don't expect normal pinball surroundings. Playing The Walking Dead table, there might be a zombie or two trying to distract you. $14.99 for the main game, $24.99 for Season 1 pack and $5.99 for The Walking Dead Table.
Robinson: The Journey - Dinosaurs + Planet = amazing. If you have the PS4 PRO along with this game, the graphics are really amazing. This is puzzle based, but truly one of those games that should not be missed. If you buy the game on PSN it's $59.99, but if you buy it at Amazon, BestBuy and GameStop it's $39.99.
RIGS Mechanized Combat League - The future of sports is here. 3 vs 3 mech that throws basketball into the mix. Can you bring your online team to victory? $59.99
Superhypercube - Take Tetris and throw it into vr and you have a blast. $29.99
The Assembly - A first-person interactive story for mature audiences, The Assembly is a long-form game designed and tailored for PlayStation VR. Play as two individuals and discover a morally challenging organisation from contrasting perspectives. Face trials, investigate the Assembly’s secret bunker and make tough decisions. Will your actions and their repercussions save lives or lead to catastrophe? Now with move support. $29.99
Wayward Sky - Wayward Sky is a third person single player adventure game that focuses on atmosphere and storytelling through light puzzle solving designed to ease players into VR. $19.99
PlayStation VR Worlds - If you did not get the launch bundle or have been waiting, get this. It includes 5 experiences that really show off the PSVR. $39.99
Batman VR - Nothing else needs to be said. You are Batman totally immersive Batman. $19.99
Now yes I am sure there are some things that I missed and did not include. Like the Star Wars Rouge One VR experience that is free as long as you own BattleFront. There will be more, but all of the ones listed here I did buy, some were on sale and some were full price. So dedicated I am. I just wanted to share with everyone what I have experienced and maybe there is a gem in there that you didn't think about it and may be your new favorite. Feel free to hit me up on Twitter or if you have google plus and want to join a fun community PlayStation Gaming VR
Check out PlayStaton Brah and Miss Molotov as they both love PlayStation as well and if you check out our tweets we just try to have fun...the only thing missing are cheating exchange student dolphins...maybe soon we will have that on PSVR. Now if I can get both of them to get Werewolves Within we can then broadcast the awesome humor that will become. What a year...so to make sure we all continue to share the next one, please have a Safe and Happy New Year!
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