PSVR: Can Sony break VR into the gaming mainstream?
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One of Sony's top bosses says virtual reality is a "game changer".
Jim Ryan says that for the last 20 years gaming has basically revolved around somebody holding a controller looking at a screen.
"Virtual Realty is fundamentally different because it puts you right inside the game," he says.
"This is transformational, it's a real step change and it has the potential to be one of the directions for the future of the industry."
He's been speaking to Newsbeat about the new PlayStation Virtual Reality headset.
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VR is nothing new of course but the PlayStation offering is hoping to get console gamers into the technology.
So far competitors like the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive have focused on PCs.
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PlayStation is hoping that by offering a VR headset that is cheaper and more accessible than its competitors more gamers will invest in the technology.
More than 40 million people across the world own a virtual reality-compatible PlayStation 4.
All of them are now potential VR gamers.
In the UK it'll cost them £350 to buy the headset.
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YouTube gaming vlogger Tommy T999 thinks that it will take more than just a cheaper price to entice gamers to get involved though.
"The games themselves at the moment are probably where it's slightly lacking," he says.
"It'll be interesting where they take the game side of it. There's a lot of mini games and a few space battle arenas at the moment, so it's still just for the hardcore I think.
"But you can see, if there's a FIFA or Call of Duty coming around next year then that could make the difference."
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He says that he's not getting ready to make VR content for his channel just yet though.
"Until there is a game out there that launches at a certain level, then there won't be a need to create videos. I don't think it will be too far away though."
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Tommy has tried all the major headsets. He says: "Once you put it on it is a very immersive experience, you're in a totally different world.
"But on a negative point it is just you on your own."
The Oculus Rift and the HTC Vive might cost you more to get set up, anywhere from £800 to £1,500, but many argue they offer a deeper, more immersive experience.
Jim Ryan welcomes the competition, but says their focus has been on making the PS:VR as accessible as possible.
He tells us: "We want to talk to all of the 40 million plus people around the world who own a PS4.
"In virtually all cases they've bought the PS4 because they're gamers. We believe there is something for every gamer with the PS:VR.
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"Initially the main audience will be the core gamer who plays for many hours a week. Gradually we hope that will permeate through different age groups, males and females.
"I think our brand counts for a certain high quality of gaming experience and we're thrilled with the price."
Tommy T999 is not the only person to question the selection of games available initially for the PS:VR and the other devices out there.
Jim however defends their position saying there will be 50 VR experiences available to play on the machine before Christmas.
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He says: "We know from history that first iterations of games on a new platform tend to be interesting but nothing compared to the second and third iteration of games."
But he says he's confident the games will get bigger and better.
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