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DriveClub VR Review: “Runs like a greyhound; looks like a pug” | finder.com.au

Sony’s launch racer DriveClub VR stays on track, but does not set a blistering pace.

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SlappingOysters2788d ago

Why isn't Project CARS on PSVR? Anyone know?

Yohshida2788d ago

Probably cant handle the game

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Utalkin2me2788d ago

What obvious that some kids on here fail to realize. These games was not created with PSVR in mind. They are just updating them to get them to work with PSVR.

Red_Renegade2787d ago

i guess i was wrong. apparently people trolling all the time are not sad.

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OB1Biker2788d ago (Edited 2788d ago )

It's supposed to be. Was announced a long time ago as the first game supporting PSVR
Edit. They said it won't support it at launch but I don't see any reason why not later on.

SniperControl2788d ago

They pulled the plug on it a while ago, i even bought Project CARS in anticipation, but i got it for £12 pre owned so not a massive loss.

I have it on PC as well and use my DK2 with it, pretty amazing game in VR.

Aenea2788d ago

They decided to not support it after all.

Am sure it would've meant way more work than they anticipated, Project Cars is a great game, but doesn't have a steady 60fps frame rate, they would need to change a lot of the visuals to hit 60fps...

They could probably easily do it for the Pro but that's a no-no for Sony. Shame really since I kinda bought Project Cars a while back 'cos it would get PSVR support, sigh, ah well....

ONESHOTV22788d ago (Edited 2788d ago )

It definitely can't handle it. If the main platform can't even run the game at max settings with a stable 30 frames how in God's name can a psvr that needs twice the power run project cars. You blind consumers need a serious lesson in technology from GPU to CPU and RAM ex

fr0sty2788d ago

Driveclub was a more impressive looking title in every way, and PSVR pulled it off. Sacrifices have to be made, no doubt, but the point is they made it happen. Having played Driveclub VR, it's quite impressive what they have been able to accomplish.

ONESHOTV22788d ago

fr0sty-- dont play the console version of project cars and tell me that it looks worst than a racer built on that console dude the ps4 wasnt running project cars at maxed settings so what the hell are you telling me driveclub looks better tan it when you have not seen how the game truly looks like at it's maxed settings just like the witcher 3

DEAD-DEVIL-DISCO2787d ago (Edited 2787d ago )

It was developed with psvr in mind and actually used with some pro driver testing the psvr alongside the rift. The developer recently stated they dropped it and are currently working on pc2 with the psvr. Ground up to get it as perfect as possible. Slightly mad said theyre very excited. I read it on n4g a few months ago. Wont be a long wait im sure :)

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ninsigma2788d ago

Looks like a pug xD
It's a shame they had to turn off a load of stuff for it to run in vr but I do hear that the core of the game is the same and that's the main thing!

SniperControl2788d ago (Edited 2788d ago )

I think PS4Pro will be the standard going forward for PSVR, dont get me wrong, it's bloody admirable the PS4 can do VR at all, truly a testament to the engineers at Sony.

But anyway, being a fan of DC, i'll be playing DCVR today on my bog stantard PS4, hopefully in Jan when i get the Pro, there might me a patch to update DC with Pro features.

ninsigma2788d ago

No doubt pro is gonna be a massive help for vr and will be the best place to play psvr. However I am impressed that they made it work for og ps4. They're damn good at what they do.

I only played drive club for a bit. I have the season pass so I can upgrade for 20 euro if I wish. Gonna try it out on the demo disk first before parting with my cash though!

Off to go get my psvr now. Whoop whoop! :D

conanlifts2788d ago

If they could do current ps4 graphics in vr on the pro that would be fantastic.

ninsigma2788d ago

Yeah ok, drive club vr is not for me! Made me feel sick when playing but the others didn't. Couldn't finish the race.

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conanlifts2787d ago (Edited 2787d ago )

Just interested in your comment about driveclub making you sick. Do any other titles do this? Have you ever had motion sickness in any games before?
Only asking as vr interests me, but i used to get motion sickness in shooters like wolfenstein etc. Also i only played an oculus once on a low end pc and got really bad motion sickness. Hoping it improves to enable vr as an an option for me. Curious on impressions from early adopters.

ninsigma2787d ago

I feel a slight disorientation on rush of blood but that's just because my brain thinks it's moving on the coaster but I don't feel sick from it. Other than that I don't feel anything. Motion sickness (in games or in real life) is not something I suffer from so when it comes to vr you're not guaranteed to be immune if you don't normally get it. I recommend trying a few things out first if you can. It is really cool though. I enjoyed everything else I tried!

Bolts2788d ago

Figures. This is why the Pro exist. Also this might be the fundamental difference between console VR and PC VR. PC VR doesn't have downgrades. For example Project Cars with VR is simply that, the normal game with its standard graphics and textures but now in VR.

Lamboomington2788d ago

Hopefully devs make full use of it. They can really push the graphical features and increase Image quality as well

SniperControl2788d ago

I have Project CARS on PC and use my DK2 with it, there are some small sacrifices that are made to get it to run in VR, but nothing on the scale as DCVR.

freshslicepizza2788d ago

thats because on the pc you have options out there. vr will also be demanding on the pc but at least you can improve your hardware when you want to.

so many hyped this game for psvr and i told them serious concessions would take place to get it to run but they didnt agree.

Chaos_Order2788d ago

Dirt Rally on VR would be terrifying!

sadsatan2788d ago

i just soiled my pants thinking about that. imagine a night race, on ice haaaaaaaa.....

conanlifts2787d ago (Edited 2787d ago )

With a full racing wheel and seat setup as well

IamTylerDurden12787d ago

The game plays beautifully, and It's funny how grfx didn't matter before, but now they are all important. The game is flawless.

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SlappingOysters2787d ago

Flawless?? The guys doesn't have a go at the visuals being old much as the visuals impacting gameplay as you can't see upcoming corners quick enough

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Evercade Alpha Reveals Affordable Mini-Arcade

This looks fun and affordable for fans of Retro Cabinet games.
Introducing Evercade Alpha, the first Evercade-compatible arcade machine. This bartop-sized arcade gives you everything you want in a home arcade machine with one big feature - full compatibility with the Evercade cartridge ecosystem.

darthv721d 21h ago

I like the Mega Man one more as it has a better variety of games. Strider, Carrier Airwing, Final fight... The other is all SF. Plus i like that i can pop in any of my evercade carts to play as well.

Garethvk1d 20h ago

As long as it is durable; it's a deal.

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Sony Says The PS5 Is Its “Most Profitable Generation To-Date"

During Sony’s recent business segment meeting and investor presentation regarding its game and network services, the PlayStation company revealed that PlayStation 5 is the company’s “most profitable generation to-date.”

It’s the top slide of the presentation, showing that in its first four years, the PS5 generation has already hit $106 billion in sales, having almost caught up to the PS4’s total $107 billion generated.

Operating income for the PS5 generation has also already surpassed that of the PS4, having now reached $10 billion.

ApocalypseShadow2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

I wouldn't doubt it. They released a high quality system. A lot of high quality games from themselves and their support of 3rd party developers and indies. They released many high quality remakes and remasters. They released a high quality GaaS game going against the naysayers thinking Sony would abandon single player games. And they most likely are profiting a lot more than PS1, PS2 PS4 and the loss leading PS3 that drained all their profits.

Now, I'll wait to see what's cooking tomorrow. But can you use some of those profits to better support your high quality VR headset? Because, by supporting it, you can sell more games and more systems and make more profits?

jznrpg2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

I want RPGs for PSVR2! Good ones of course

shinoff21832d ago

If it had some rpgs I would buy right fking now. It looks dope and alot of fun, but it's biggest game resident evil 4(maybe) I've got no interest in. I'm not a fan of racing games, even with that metro game coming i was never much into that series. Rpgs would be fantastic.

MrNinosan2d ago

Lemme know if ya wanna play some Zenith 🙌
Bought it at release, but haven't played it more than 1-2 hours but for sure on my "todo list".

Cacabunga2d ago

Normal when they released mostly cross gen games so far. That’s a lot of money saved..
We haven’t seen what PS5 can do yet. 4years in and PS4 games still look great to me. The gen leap isn’t quite there yet.

--Onilink--2d ago

The interesting metric for me is the $106billion in operating income/profit (not sales as mentioned in the article) reaching the same as the PS4 did with only half the consoles sold.

In particular because they all are supposed to be making the most per hardware sold after a few years when manufacturing costs are down.

So even putting inflation aside(and the higher console price), it is interesting that they could reach PS4 $ with just half the consoles sold.

Maybe there is more to the metric thats whats seen at face value, but they have clearly been making a lot more money than before on the software side (with also less games released I suppose, given its only been half the generation so far)

VersusDMC2d ago

The bulk of the money has to be coming from the 30% cut on all games and microtransactions. Especially on all the free to play juggernauts like genshin, apex, fortnight, etc.

--Onilink--2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

@Versus

They are definitely making a lot on that for sure (which the $70 price increase factors into as well), but its not like many of those games werent around for the PS4 too.

They might be counting the gen as a whole and not just PS5 itself (so extra profit from PC sales, whatever that may be)

PS+ price increase and different tiers probably amount to part of that too.

But in general, its still quite a surprising metric. Half the time, half the consoles sold, less first party games released so far and still already making more of a profit than last gen is quite something, and as mentioned, there is probably more to it that we dont know, after all, since we are talking about operating income, all the expenses they have also factor into it, so it is also possible that they have found ways to significantly reduce that + all the means of increased revenue that appear to be factoring into the equation

All in all, just an interesting situation from a business perspective

porkChop2d ago

It's for the whole generation, so it would likely be including PC. They also make much more profit on digital sales vs retail, and digital is far more prominent these days. The generation also started at the height of COVID when everyone was home, spending far more money on gaming/hobbies. It makes a lot of sense for this gen to be more profitable.

Abnor_Mal2d ago

This will surely shut up all the new trolling accounts trying to spread lies and non facts in other articles comment sections before this article is posted.

Hofstaderman2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

Obscurely, those trolls or troll will not show in these articles as the truth is contradictory to his or their orchard-sized daily dose of copium and hopium.

Tacoboto2d ago

Or... They're intentionally trolling you guys specifically. Because they know it upsets you so easily.

Name-dropping Orchard, after this many months? How long has it been and he's still in your thoughts?

Elda2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

I'm quite sure the individual is reading these positive comments downvoting & seething at the same time. Edit: It just downvoted my comment...lol!!

Hofstaderman2d ago

No I'm entertained by this individual. I love unhinged people, they are so interesting lol.

repsahj2d ago

Wow! I am super impressed that in just 4 years, ps5 already caught up to the PS4's. Congratulations.

JackBNimble1d 14h ago

That happens when half of your games are cross platform. I'm still waiting to see what the ps5 is capable of, because they sure haven't pushed any limits.

And where are all these ps5 exclusive games?

sagapo2d ago

Not really surprised as Sony barely has any competition at the moment.

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Zotac To Reveal Their Portable Gaming PC At COMPUTEX 2024

This sounds like a very interesting mobile gaming PC. ZOTAC returns to COMPUTEX 2024 to showcase its biggest push yet into brand-new product categories from Handheld Gaming.

smashman982d ago

My last 2 gpus have both been zotac. No issues. I'm interested.

Garethvk2d ago

It will be interesting to see what they have to offer