PSVR2 Gran Turismo 7 review: Hitting the track in virtual reality | Driven

Easily one of the most realistic experiences I have ever had in a video game.

[SullysCigar]

It's nice to see the folks out in New Zealand are also loving their new "vyar hidsits".

[Knushwood Butt]

Yep, it's awesome.
For improvements I'd like them to implement pit stops in VR too so that there is no jarring flip into and out of pancake mode during pit stops.

[SmortBoie]

Question for the fine folks enjoying this delectable title in VR2.
Is it worth playing with just a regular controller, or is the steering wheel an absolute must-have only option for this bad boy?
I've been keeping my eye out for a wheel but they aren't exactly cheap, along with the game, and the VR2 was a wallet bomb in itself (just for a few, albeit excellent, titles so far).

[Neonridr]

naturally immersion is sent to another level with a wheel / pedal setup. But you can still enjoy it with a controller.

[mandf]

Steering wheel is insane. The controller works good. Once you use the wheel you won't go back though to the controller. I highly recommend getting a wheel with vr it's so immersive

[EazyC]

It's great without a wheel, I tried it with the motion controls and it's still a blast. I'd use that and then decide if you want to take the plunge into wheel setups. There's a lot to consider there, like space and stability etc.

[tombfan]

I play GT7 with motions controllers long before VR2 came around, and it was an amazing experience then and a total blast now, i do feel like I have somewhat a wheel in my hands and the input is instant, the game detects even the slightest move of your controller.

So... 100% worth it without the steering kit wheel. But i'm sure that with the kit it'd be 1000000% more immersive.

[SullysCigar]

Lots of people love it with the regular controller. The developers have done an amazing job on the feedback through the controller, with so many nice touches - it's awesome.

...But, to echo everyone else, a steering wheel takes it to the next level. if you go that route, buy wise - if you're looking to save some money, you can pick up some great second hand bargains with wheel, seat, frame, the works, where people are trying to reclaim the space.

[SmortBoie]

Thanks for your input champs! Chomping at the bit to try it out. Game and controller first, with an eye kept open for a good wheel down the road. :)

[C-H-E-F]

Controller is fine if that's all you have
Wheel adds immersion and precision
VR + Wheel gives you a 1:1 experience

[S2Killinit]

Anyone who hasn’t done this yet, is missing out big time.

[EazyC]

It goes beyond videogames imo. If you seriously want to race a car around tracks irl it's technically a bargain substitute

[Knushwood Butt]

This. I mean, when are you going to get the chance to even sit in a Porsche 917K in real life? This is easily the next best thing.
Plus, not only is it massively cheaper than track days, it's also safe! Unless you happen to fall off your seat when your mind is blown when trying it for the first time.

RIP Craig Breen.

[EazyC]

It's the best thing I've ever done in a videogame. With a rig it's surreal.

[SullysCigar]

Same. Literally every gaming session starts with GT7 in VR until I've covered the miles to get a reward. Then I often can't peel myself away to play anything else!

[buffig]

Couldn't agree more. With a full rig, it's astonishing. If there was never another PSVR2 game released I wouldn't care, because I play GT7 everyday and couldn't play it any other way now

[Knushwood Butt]

Agree, I just need the energy for it! After a long day at work yesterday I just didn't have the energy to take on the next Super Formula race I'm working on.

I haven't touched my other PSVR2 games for weeks.