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FEBRUARY 13, 2023

So get ready to read some interesting XR news… Top news of the week (Image from Brad Lynch) Meta to launch Quest 3 in 2023, despite the layoffs During the latest earning calls, Mark Zuckerberg confirmed that Meta is going to launch a new device, the Quest 3, in 2023. appeared first on The Ghost Howls.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

More info (Sony MR headset — Road To VR) More info (Sony MR headset — Upload VR) Shiftall reveals MeganeX Superlight Shiftall (remember to read the f before the t) revealed at CES a new headset: the MeganeX Superlight. It features two 120Hz eye-tracking cameras and one 60Hz lower face-tracking camera.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The confirmation of a 2023 release date is hardly a surprise, but it’s nonetheless nice to have it locked down. First Contact also teased some new features in footage released just over a week ago on Twitter, embedded below, showing how players will be able to fine tune aiming with eye tracking when throwing items like grenades.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Last Thursday, global technology giant Sony released a patent for an in-game blockchain infrastructure that supports the trading and selling of digital assets. Sony’s blockchain allows participants to purchase in-game items or characters. Sony’s XR Vision. The sophomore device is due in early 2023.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2024

As someone who didn't truly get into VR until 2019, a strong set of exclusives like WipeOut: Omega Collection , Astro Bot: Rescue Mission and Blood & Truth kept me invested in Sony's original PSVR, balancing this alongside my Rift S. Metro Awakening Sony's other problem is convincing people that PSVR 2 is the better choice over Quest.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Resolution Games’ tabletop dungeon crawler Demeo is rolling its way onto PSVR 2 next year, with cross-platform play and eye tracking support. Sony announced Demeo’s PSVR 2 release during today’s State of Play presentation, alongside the Enhanced Edition of Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge.

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JULY 28, 2022

This Tuesday, Sony, the firm behind the Playstation line-up of console gaming devices, announced new details for its upcoming PlayStation Virtual Reality 2 (PSVR 2) headset. In an official blog post , Sony introduced several new features to improve the PSVR 2 user experience. Four tracking cameras. Four tracking cameras.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The Enhanced Edition will feature headset-based controller tracking, eye tracking, and 3D audio support as well as headset and controller-based haptics. Last month PlayStation confirmed that the PlayStation VR2 will be available in early 2023. Image Credit: Sony PlayStation.

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OCTOBER 1, 2023

Looking for new VR games in October 2023? Dungeons of Eternity and Hellsweeper , published our Gamescom 2023 impressions and also previewed Inverse , Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord , Resident Evil 4 Remake's VR Mode , Project Wingman - Frontline 59 , Soul Covenant and more. September was a busy month for VR.

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JANUARY 9, 2023

Last week, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023 kicked off its yearly event by bringing leading firms and representatives together to discuss emerging technology trends and innovations. CES 2023 occurred between January 5 – 8 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES 2023: Fresh AR/VR Hardware. Hand tracking. Eye tracking.

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MARCH 14, 2023

Sony believes there’s a “good chance” PSVR 2 can outsell its predecessor, according to its Chief Financial Officer. Following a high-profile launch late last month, Sony hasn’t released PSVR 2 sales figures yet but it’s already talking up favorable comparisons to the original headset.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

During today’s State of Play presentation, Sony revealed Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge is coming to PSVR 2 in 2023. ” The Enhanced Edition will also include “headset-based controller tracking and eye tracking ensuring that your movements and direction you look are reflected as you play.”

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JUNE 13, 2023

"We've taken full advantage of the hardware, utilizing eye tracking, haptics in both the controllers and headset, trigger resistance," he confirms, outlining Ultra's core mechanics. However, this trailer didn't include any new gameplay footage and Marm didn't provide a specific release window beyond 2023.

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AUGUST 25, 2022

Earlier this week, Sony confirmed PSVR 2 is scheduled for release in early 2023 and this announcement from Capcom indicates Sony is starting to get comfortable showing off the next generation PS5-powered VR headset. The show runs from September 15 to 18th.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2023

PSVR 2 is 7% lighter than the original PSVR, despite utilizing new headset technology like haptic feedback and eye-tracking. With just over two weeks until PSVR 2 launches, Sony released a new FAQ today that seeks to address any outstanding questions about the upcoming VR headset.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Original PSVR games aren’t playable on Playstation VR2, Sony confirms. On Sony’s Official PlayStation Podcast Hideaki Nishino, SVP of Platform Experience, was asked whether original PlayStation VR games could be played on PlayStation VR2. That launch is slated for early 2023.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2023

We’ve got a full list of all the PlayStation VR2 launch window games with Journey To Foundation and Synapse beginning to showcase Sony’s PSVR 2 post-launch lineup. One of VR’s most experienced development studios, nDreams, revealed its upcoming shooter Synapse for PSVR 2.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

PSVR 2 Hero view of PSVR 2 (Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment) I had big hopes for PSVR 2. I’m pretty sure that Sony is waiting the next few months to make some moves, there’s still the Black Friday and the Christmas Holiday that have to happen, but at the moment I do not see this device as disruptive to our ecosystem.

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APRIL 13, 2023

First Contact says the game uses Sony’s eye-tracking to tell whether your eyes are closed, so if you’re careful you can keep yourself from being temporarily blinded by the searing light beam of a bright flashlight cutting across a dark room. You can also hold up your hands to shield your eyes from the bright lights.

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JULY 19, 2023

Firewall Ultra, Sony's anticipated tactical FPS sequel, arrives on PSVR 2 this August. Developed by First Contact Entertainment, Firewall Ultra is a 4v4 tactical shooter and, currently, the only revealed upcoming PSVR 2 game published by Sony. Firewall Ultra arrives on August 24, 2023.

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MAY 4, 2023

Options like the AR All-in-one glasses provide access to 6DoF tracking, RGB cameras and proximity sensors, and an open acoustic design for audio. Goertek is even working with Sony on the development of new PlayStation headsets. Vuzix won numerous awards at CES 2023 this year. Check out the latest Lumus news here.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Sony’s long awaited PSVR 2 isn’t here just yet but after an extensive hands-on with the headset it’s clear it’ll be worth the wait. Last week I visited Sony’s PlayStation headquarters in San Mateo, CA to see PlayStation VR 2 in person for the first time. Sony declined to comment on the matter for now.

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DECEMBER 27, 2022

Somnium Space is ready to reveal its first headset at CES 2023. Ultraleap hand tracking. Custom made eye tracking. More info (Somnium VR1 photos and specifications) More info (Somnium VR1 to be revealed at CES 2023). First of all, he confirms that Quest 3 is coming in 2023. Top news of the week.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Options like the AR All-in-one glasses provide access to 6DoF tracking, RGB cameras and proximity sensors, and an open acoustic design for audio. Goertek is even working with Sony on the development of new PlayStation headsets. The company recently won an award during the CES 2023 show for its lightweight smart glasses.

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JUNE 26, 2023

Meta has even improved the accuracy of eye tracking on Quest Pro , and some people are speculating that it may be to battle the eye-tracking capabilities of the Vision Pro. According to the creators of Hubris, Sony is working on solving the issue , but he said nothing about when this update will be released.

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OCTOBER 7, 2022

Fans want Half-Life: Alyx on PSVR 2 — will Valve and Sony find a way to make it happen? A rumor this week claims Sony bought the rights to have it published in 2023 but not at the headset’s launch. Both features ignite imaginations with how they could be implemented on Sony’s hardware.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Developed by Sector D2, we went hands-on with a preview build during Gamescom 2023. Adjusting to this approach took some time and it soon felt natural and I really enjoyed switching between enemy targets using PSVR 2 eye tracking. Read on for our full impressions.

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AUGUST 23, 2022

Sony this week confirmed the official launch window of its highly-anticipated PS VR 2 headset via social media. The company posted an image on Twitter and Facebook yesterday morning teasing an ‘early 2023’ release date for the next-gen console VR headset. Credit: Sony. IR camera for eye tracking per eye Feedback?

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MARCH 13, 2023

Released two weeks ago as a PSVR 2 launch game , The Light Brigade previously ran at 60fps with reprojection lifting its refresh rate to 120Hz on Sony’s new headset. Text legibility, render quality, sound effects and controller tracking were also improved, alongside fixes for trophies that wouldn’t unlock.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Revealed during CES 2023, Gran Turismo 7 arrives later this month as a PSVR 2 launch game , and we’re slowly learning more about the racing sim’s upcoming VR update. Gran Turismo 7 arrives on PSVR 2 on February 22, 2023 as a free update for existing PS5 owners. It’s kind of a textbook application of that feature.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Sony Japanese electronic leaders Sony purchased the Beyond Sports brand in 2022, to assist in taking their sports gaming experiences to the next level. The partnership builds on OKX’s decision to sponsor Manchester City as an official training kit partner for the 2022-2023 season. 3.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 18, 2023

So here you are a collection of the best news in immersive realities from the CES 2023, with many links to go deeper! Well, now we know the price of this special device: $1700, with an expected shipping date of around April 2023. Shipping should happen in August of this year (2023). Could I make an exception for this year?

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MAY 4, 2023

Options like the AR All-in-one glasses provide access to 6DoF tracking, RGB cameras and proximity sensors, and an open acoustic design for audio. Goertek is even working with Sony on the development of new PlayStation headsets. Vuzix won numerous awards at CES 2023 this year.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2023

More than six years after its VR debut, Sony is ready to bring next-gen VR to PS5 with PSVR 2. With PSVR 2, Sony is not just improving on the prior headset, it’s also raising some bars for consumer headsets overall as the first device in its class to bring eye-tracking, HDR, and new haptic capabilities to the market.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2023

PSVR 2 is finally here and for those of you lucky enough to get your hands on Sony’s newest VR headset, here’s some essential tips and tricks you’ll want to know. Having the best fit will also increase the accuracy of the headset’s eye-tracking function. PSVR 2 has a neat ‘self-tightening’ wrist strap.

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MAY 30, 2023

There is no face or eye tracking. More info (PSVR 2 sales — Road To VR) More info (PSVR 2 sales — Upload VR) Sony announces many new pieces of content at its Gaming Showcase A few days ago, Sony held its Gaming Showcase event, where it announced some cool pieces of content arriving for PSVR 2. There is IPD adjustment.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Alongside Sony’s big reveal of the long-awaited price and release date for PSVR 2 today, the company also dropped some new info on 11 games coming to the headset in 2023. Firstly, four newly revealed games, then seven ports which are making their way to PSVR 2. Newly Announced Games. Crossfire: Sierra Squad.

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