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Sony patent could solve the “god ray” problem in PSVR2

Enlarge / The small light-absorbing portions (labeled 12 in this diagram) are key to Sony’s solution to the “god ray” problem. (credit: Sony / USPTO) If you’ve spent any significant amount of time in virtual reality, you’ve probably encountered issues with “god rays,” a specific type of lens flare that looks a bit like a […]

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Sony confirms PlayStation VR2’s specs, first official game

Enlarge / It’s not much to look at, but at least the name is official. (credit: Sony) Sony’s trickle of information about its future in virtual reality continued on Tuesday with the surprise announcement of an unsurprising name: PlayStation VR2. Thankfully, the name comes with a dump of specs that confirm Sony’s aspirations to deliver […]

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New PSVR controllers suggest PS5 headset won’t need external sensors

Can’t wait for the “brass knuckles” adapter that turns these into handheld weapons. One month after officially announcing a new generation of PlayStation VR hardware for the PS5, Sony today revealed additional details of the new handheld controllers designed to work with the upcoming unit. As previously announced, the new controllers integrate some of the […]

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Sony announces new PSVR hardware for PlayStation 5

Enlarge / You probably want to put the PlayStation VR headset on your head, not on top of a new PlayStation 5, for an ideal use case. But, hey, you do you. (credit: Sam Machkovech) A new generation of PlayStation VR hardware, including a new controller designed specifically for VR, will be coming to the […]

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Assessing the VR veil: The Way PlayStation 5 Functions with Sony’s last-gen headset

Expand / / You most probably wish to place the PlayStation VR headset in your mind, not along with a brand new PlayStation 5, to find an perfect use case. But, hey: You would you. (charge: Sam Machkovech) Now’s feature-length overview of this PlayStation 5 covers just a lot of earth, mainly about the way […]