PlayStation VR headsets are being sent to the press as we type, and that means that unboxings are beginning to appear on YouTube. And one thing that's been catching a lot of attention is the difference between the demo disc in North America and Europe. Now before getting your panties in a twist it's worth mentioning that you'll be able to download all of the demos from the US PlayStation Store if you so choose, so technically you're not missing out on much – but there's no question that America's 18 demos is much better than Europe's eight demos.
But that's not the only difference between the two: the New World gets a nice Blu-ray case for all of the demos, while Europe is forced to make do with a rather sad looking cardboard sleeve. Don't believe us? Here's pictorial proof:
It's a bit of a lazy effort from Sony Europe, and while we're sure that ratings issues are the reason behind the missing demos, it could have at least put them in a Blu-ray case, no?
US PlayStation VR Demo Disc Contents
- Allumette (Penrose)
- Battlezone (Rebellion)
- DriveClub VR (SIE WWS)
- Eve: Valkyrie (CCP Games)
- Gnog (KO_OP)
- Harmonix Music VR (Harmonix Music Systems)
- Headmaster (Frame Interactive)
- Here They Lie (SIE WWS)
- Job Simulator (Owlchemy Labs)
- PlayStation VR Worlds (SIE WWS)
- Resident Evil 7 biohazard — Kitchen Teaser (Capcom CO., LTD.)
- Rez Infinite (Enhance Games)
- RIGS Mechanized Combat League (SIE WWS)
- Thumper (Drool)
- Tumble VR (SIE WWS)
- Until Dawn: Rush of Blood (SIE WWS)
- Wayward Sky (Uber Entertainment)
- Within (Within)
EU PlayStation VR Demo Disc Contents
- Battlezone (Rebellion)
- DriveClub VR (SIE WWS)
- EVE: Valkyrie (CCP Games)
- PlayStation VR Worlds (SIE WWS)
- RIGS Mechanized Combat League (SIE WWS)
- Tumble VR (SIE WWS)
- Wayward Sky (Uber Entertainment)
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Why!? I mean, to not even put it in a blu ray box? And to have fewer than half the demos? I can't fathom why there would be a difference at all, let alone one as big as this!
Has anyone explained why there is such a difference. I don't mind too much. It's not a proper demo disc if it's not in a cardboard sleeve anyway
So I need to create US account to be able to download the missing demos?
@bimobazinga Yes, that's correct.
I cant believe that people are getting their panties up in a twist about the EU demo being in a card case rather than a plastic one. I mean.. really?!?
@get2sammyb is that even legal though? I heard it goes against Ts&Cs and can get your UK account frozen. How would you go about getting a U.S. account and linking it to your UK one? Sorry if a bit off topic!
We all know the Japanese are Eco friendly and so is Europe
Make a new user account when it comes to Nationality choose U.S.A.
have access to the internet because you are going to need an American address and zip code.
@CountFunkula78 If Sony banned people with multiple PSN accounts, they'd have to ban a huge chunk of their users. All you need to do is create a US account, and if it's set primary on the same PSN account as your UK one (or whatever), you'll be able to play the games you download from your US account on your UK one.
I thought it had something to do with the ratings board? Don't even think I'll touch the demo disc. I'm sorted with launch games.
Theres already explanation from sony, because difference in count of demos on disc isnt anything new. Its because:
"Due to several considerations specific to our region, for example, age rating and localisation requirements, there is a difference in content between the US and European VR demo discs," said a PlayStation spokesperson
Just had a look at Sony V.R. gubbins essentially its a pair of glasses with a plastic mini hat with tons of wires and you need to be wired in to use it......
How much do Sony want for one of these contraptions?
That's pretty ridiculous. Dropping that much money for this technology and all they give you is a cardboard sleeve to put your disc in?
@get2sammyb US is the New world, Europe is the old world. How could you possibly mess that up? Columbus discovered the New world. lease (blame it on the man flu)
Are the EU demos not on the EU PSN? How does that make any? I'd be much more upset at that over site than a disc. How are you even going to find the disc to put in while you have the headset on?
@Bhattiboy cheaper than everyone else
@rjejr Whoops! Fixed.
@bimobazinga Not really, chances are many of these demos will available on the store anyway.
I see some people are sceptical of this (and making "hilarious" comments about the cost), but the fact is this technology is the future of gaming, and Sony are in from the off, leaving Microsoft to catch up later (which they'll inevitably do just by buying up some small VR company and plunging money into it until it's profitable). I say good luck to them all - competition is good, and I can't wait for my pre-order to arrive in a couple of weeks time
None have a demo for Diva X, therefore both discs suck.
Thanks @get2sammyb and @Neolit
Got it set up and seems to be working. I'm almost definitely getting psvr a little after release, but not getting all the software would have been annoying!
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