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@JoeBlogs I do and it does. I've always had a soft spot for Nintendo stuff from my younger days. If you've ever got a spare £200-£300 lying around they're fairly easy to get from eBay

I'll have to check that episode out!

@JoeBlogs I do, kind of, which is where I had a fiddle with the Rift. Sod it. You only live once. Even if it ends up being a disaster it'll probably be a collectors item in 20 years like my Virtual Boy is now!

It's weird, because the reviews I'm seeing for both the games and the hardware seem to be predominantly positive, however there are some websites (kotaku for instance) who feel the PSVR is essentially broken. They referred to it as an "island for Sony's misfit toys."

I'm really excited for the launch next week, but it is unusual to see numerous writers giving it high praise, and a minority of others stating it's a waste of money and time. Normally I would just form my own opinion, but the admission price to do that in this instance is quite high.

@aric201812 goddamnit... that's the only thing I haven't considered. Best start saving...

@get2sammyb I know, and you're right. I'm just being pedantic/anal. To quote The Simpsons "You're doing a grand job, Mitch!"

Does 5-6 cables really constitute tons? Given the claims I was honestly expecting in excess of 50 cables!

@aric201812 yeah, I gave it a shake. To be fair to Oculus they provide a plethora of lens caps and other gubbins that you can pop in the headset, to help accommodate the visually challenged like myself. Unfortunately my eyes are a bit odd (an astigmatism in one eye plus short sightedness, and long sighted in the other), so wearing the headset without my glasses or even with the wonder-lenses that Oculus provide still proved a no go as everything was too blurry. This is why I've thought ahead and will give contacts a try.

It's not uncomfortable to wear a headset with glasses, it's just irritating when my lenses keep steaming up. Saying that I've also considered using motorcycle visor wipes on my specs for VR sessions, which are purposefully designed to prevent steaming in the materials. The point is, I'm prepared

You don't wear specs do you, @get2sammyb? Mine keep steaming up whenever I wear a Rift, and it's my only vague concern about my impending PSVR delivery. Luckily I've managed to get a months free trial of contacts, so I'll have an alternative if needs be!

I'm excited. Sammy's gushing, hyperbolic ranting swayed me and my pre-order is logged and paid for. Roll on launch day!

@Pinkman yeah, I was initially looking at these 4K Hisense sets as they were affordable and apparently good value for money. That was only £450. I noticed just before completing the purchase though that HDR was missing from it, so I dodged a bullet there!

I've been meaning to get a new TV for years now. Panasonic have got a swish 4K UHD set of 50 odd inches for about 600. I might treat myself to that and a Pro next bonus pay day in March 2017. I get that this product is quite niché, but I don't have many other hobbies so why shouldn't I indulge?

Is this getting a physical release in the UK or only digital? I can't find preorders anywhere asides from the iam8bit pack in the US.

@kyleforrester87 yeah, agreed on all points. I'll give it a shake and see how it goes. The only thing I've been vaguely concerned about was an eyes-on impression a few months ago, and apparently the game was totally naseua inducing. I'm sure they'll iron that out, but it'd suck for something as trivial as that to ruin the VR experience.

@kyleforrester87 is it really shoehorning it though? I love me some classic RE, but the newly adopted first person perspective fits VR perfectly, and takes "brown trousers time" to an entirely new level. I get that it could probably have been marketed as a new IP, but I remember similar arguments when 4 was revealed which was a dramatic change as well. You never know, when we play it it could feel very like it's predecessors in terms of aesthetic. Either that or it'll be Codemned 3 and you can tell me to bugger off

That's a good thing for me. October 28th had Titanfall 2, Skyrim and The Last Guardian all releasing simultaneously!

@Neolit I'm still undecided on whether you're a glass half full, or half empty kind of guy.

@Neolit I'm with you. Since the warranty having expired I dismantle mine once a month and blow all the crap out that collects in there. It stays whisper quiet and takes about 5 mins to do.

@get2sammyb I know, right?! Amidst all the negativity, does any of it really matter? They've got a huge number of consoles out there already, and now they're poised to release an upper and a lower tier product to cater for more. It's not even like the Pro is THAT expensive that it'll become a niche product.

Yeah, it sucks that it's missing some aspects, but I still think Sony is going to walk away with this given the lead it already has. It's just reassuring that someone has similar sentiments given the overwhelming backlash!

I'm in, if anything for the upgrade in VR performance. Well excited.

@dryrain yeah, I've had it in pc for years, but I had zero clue that it was being ported to consoles. Excited!

Star Trek Online?! When the hell did this happen?!

I'll be honest, I had to read that headline three times before my brain saw it correctly.

I'm massively excited. But then again I've played with VR and have an idea what I'm getting into. The prospect of what developers could do with this tech is fantastic.

@Boerewors I'm pretty excited too, have been sInce the Type-0 demo. I just REALLY want it to be good... considering the foundations and the development time it'd be tragic if it was terrible. Have you seen Kingsglaive as of yet?

@Boerewors "I'm so excited for this, there's nothing that's gonna ruin this for me".

Your exploding colon might, after 68 cans of Red Bull...

@dryrain I'm not sure I entirely agree with you here. I live on the top of a Welsh mountain lined by two valleys. The only things surrounding me are sheep, trees, and the occasional incestuous cannibal. Saying that, I still get speeds of 30MB-50MB and PS Now works like a dream. Maybe I'm just lucky

@fybyfyby @get2sammyb thanks for the info, chaps. I think this and Battlezone will keep me entertained on day one. I'm pretty excited now for the launch! September will be a slog with all the overtime but it'll hopefully all be worth it!

My only concern with this game is that it'll be a nausea-fest. I've got pretty good VR guts now, but this does look a bit frantic.

@rjejr +2 points for the reference. We'll just pretend that only we know what a steely dan is.... if anything to avoid offending people.

I got it. To any UK customers, the PS4 discounts for SFV and Megaman Legacy Collection don't work in our country

Edit... now that I've come back and read the full article I realised pushsquare already said this, and totally had my back... damn you excitement. Damn you to hell.

I got in, woo!

Well, considering the guy on Gumtree is flogging it for £259, I'm presuming the retail price will be around there if not far lower. Normally leaked nuggets like these tend to turn a pretty penny, so I was pretty surprised it was going for as low as it is.

@Dan_ozzzy189 I'm not a fan of COD games in the slightest, but the mechs in this game really make it fun. Give it a shake.

I can talk or leave a lot of realistic racers. I've got driveclub for instance but have barely it's surface... that however, looked INCREDIBLE.

So is this a completely standalone release, or can existing DC owners upgrade or something?

Since your hyperbolic claims young Mr Barker, this has shot to the top of my VR most wanted list!

I tried the beta and like the idea of it, but it was a bit confusing for my tired and unreceptive brain. I'll probably just wait for it to go F2P now.

Every time I see 7 ways to die, I just think of Megadeth's 99 ways to die. Except a rubbisher version.

I signed up for the beta and usually get in, but nothing from Sony as of yet. I actually hope to get in on this one, some of these changes look great.

Out of interest, do we know when this will be out for the public?

@BodyW-outOrgans I'm with you.

Sold. Even if it is a glorified tech demo on rails or whatever I'd happily stump up for something like that. If anything because I'd be a dream come true for my middle daughter 😆

Christ, that was quick. I haven't even finished the xbox version yet.

What's the performance like? I played the XB1 version at beta level and it was janky as hell.

I like the idea of these games, then I play them, get incredibly irritated by the controls and mechanics and lose interest. The constant countdown thing puts me off as well; I'm a "comber" who likes to take his time, Capcom!

Christ, the overwhelming majority of digital games recently have been pretty substandard. I like a AAA title as much as the next game buff, but I also appreciate the bite size nature and pick up and play nature of a lot of digi titles. Disappointed.

I bought 2 Move controllers from CEX the other day for £20. It's hardly a ridiculous expense. I get that some people won't want to shell out any more than necessary, but still, as a working man that's a minor expense for me.

When they announced Scorpio at e3 (for 18 MONTHS in the bloody future!!), I personally interpreted it as desperate willy waving. I think ps4 is too much in the lead for MS, Scorpio or not, to catch up. With the PSVR and Neo (supposedly) also launching shortly and VR being a hot trend, I think that those two things alone will catapult them well into the lead by holiday 2017. By the time Scorpio comes out it'll all be moot.

So... what do you do?

@special_donky ...wut?

@gbanas92 same as me, I blew off that thick layer of dust and fired it up. It's great, but I think I prefer Limbo. The vague plot narrative of that game and overall aesthetic just appeals to the general weirdo in me.

Amazing! One of my all time top 10 films, and the game is awesome as well!!