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the Playstation 5 is ready to take gaming to many new territories. But virtual reality? Not that much. Yes you can play PlayStation VR games on a PS5, but not a reason to upgrade.
Sony’s immersion in VR on PlayStation 4 came at a time in 2016 when VR was making big changes: Oculus Rift, the HTC Vive Y Virtual reality glasses on phones they were everywhere. Even years later, PSVR is still a surprisingly capable platform packed with good games, but Sony’s headphones feel pretty old and clunky compared to more advanced PC and standalone options.
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Sony may have a more advanced version of PlayStation VR that could emerge in a year or two, once the PS5 has had a chance to fend for itself for a while. The PS4 came out in 2013, but the PSVR didn’t appear until three years later.
Dominic Mallinson, Sony’s director of research and development at PlayStation, told me last year that a new PSVR was never available to debut at the same time as the PS5. That headset, whenever it arrives, could come with new drivers, a higher resolution display, built-in tracking, and maybe it could be wireless (or at least require far fewer cables than the current version).
Right now, existing PSVR headsets will work with PS5 and existing PS4 VR games should work. But you will need a lot of other equipment for this to happen.
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BYO PSVR, plus PS4 camera (and adapter)
The included PS5 HD camera, located near the TV, will not work with PlayStation VR. Instead, you will need a PlayStation 4 camera and an adapter to connect to the PS5. That camera is essential, because it’s the one that tracks headphone movement (the PSVR doesn’t have built-in tracking like the Oculus Quest or Valve Index, or most modern VR headsets).
Sony is giving away a free adapter to connect PS4 camera to PS5, which you will definitely need. However, it’s a shame that the PS5’s camera doesn’t work, because wouldn’t that simplify things a lot?
The DualSense controller looks amazing. But PSVR games don’t work with it.
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BYO DualShock 4 and PlayStation Move controllers (because the DualSense won’t work for VR)
Sony’s new subtle vibration DualSense PS5 controller has all kinds of haptic effects and force feedback on the triggers that sound perfect for VR. Unfortunately, you still can’t play PSVR games with it. Instead, you’ll need to use a PlayStation 4 DualShock 4 controller or a couple of the old PlayStation Move wands (which were originally built for the PS3) with illuminated balls on top, which work with certain games for a more complete S control motion. .
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PS5 review: full breakdown of all the new features
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PSVR games can be subtly updated, but don’t expect much just yet
the PlayStation 4 Pro increased the quality and resolution of PSVR graphics, making games look sharper and better on headphones. But with the PS5, you might not see such a big boost. Sony says games will load faster and there could be some graphics improvements in certain games. But it is not yet touted as a key factor in making a difference for PS4-level PSVR games.
I have not yet played virtual reality games on a PS5, but those who have not noticed great advantages. I to have played PSVR games on a PS4 Pro versus a PS4 and there is definitely an improvement on the PS4 Pro. It may be too early to know how VR games will be updated on PS5, but for now it seems that only games of PSVR with faster loading times.
Even stranger, it seems that PS5 games that have been updated with new graphics also lose their virtual reality component. No Man’s Sky and Hitman III have virtual reality modes, but according to Upload VR, the games do not have virtual reality modes in their PS5 updates. Instead, you will need to upload the PS4 versions. Which is rare.
Unreal Engine 5 on PS5 looks incredibly promising and should have VR benefits too.
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The PS5 should, eventually, be a virtual reality powerhouse
The PS5 seems ideal for virtual reality, with 3D spatial audio and support for Unreal Engine 5, which will clearly be used for next-generation virtual reality and augmented reality. However, Unreal Engine 5 doesn’t arrive until the end of next year. And Sony’s plans for a new virtual reality headset remain a mystery.
For now, if you’re interested in VR, it doesn’t seem like a good time to buy a PSVR unless you’re ready to live with a lot of limitations. If you are using a PS4, maybe. But for PS5 owners, VR support can be a lot less exciting than you might have expected. Sony’s VR game library is impressive, but the PS5 isn’t quite ready to take VR to the next level yet.
