PS4 Pro or PSVR? - Blu-ray Forum

Kurri · 09-17-2016, 02:20 PM

I thought it would be interesting to see what (if anything) people will be purchasing when this comes out and why?

Derb · 09-17-2016, 02:28 PM

Getting Pro day 1.

4K TR for the win.

varmintx · 09-17-2016, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Derb

Getting Pro day 1.

4K TR for the win.

Did you accidentally vote VR though?

2-1 for VR and I voted Pro.

Anyway, the proper vote should have been "Undecided" since I have to try VR before I ever think about buying it. Just haven't had the opportunity to do so yet. But, there's about a 95% chance I'm buying the Pro, so I went ahead and voted for that.

Derb · 09-17-2016, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by varmintx

Did you accidentally vote VR though?

2-1 for VR and I voted Pro.

Nah, can't vote on iPad.

detective392 · 09-17-2016, 03:15 PM

I'll be getting both. Most likely PSVR first and than a 4K TV with HDR and than the pro.

The PSVR was awesome on the regular PS4 so I'm in nos rush to get a Pro for PSVR.

dirkblack · 09-17-2016, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Derb

Nah, can't vote on iPad.

No. nor me, but PSVR all the way.

Talal86 · 09-17-2016, 07:50 PM

I'll pick up the pro sooner or later, but I'm not interested in VR. so Pro

Lukesablade · 09-17-2016, 03:38 PM

I recently bought a 4K tv with HDR, so pro is a must after seeing HZD in 4K, plus TLOU in 4K with HDR will look spectacular.

jsteinhauer · 09-17-2016, 04:41 PM

I have a 4K HDR display coming next week to replace my XBR2. Everyday gaming is always going to push the limits of graphics and performance, with PC always being the gold standard, even if UHD remains niche in the home cinema department. I expect VR to remain a niche product in gaming, and it's not something I'm highly interested in, even it goes mainstream. Pro is preordered.

The Apocalypse · 09-17-2016, 05:13 PM

VR is not for me, I'd far rather get the Pro despite some of its drawbacks, so that's my future purchase.

Zivouhr · 09-17-2016, 07:19 PM

VR needs open world games to get me interested in it, moving beyond many of the novelty VR games I've seen listed.

I need to see the differences side by side at a store to see what the PS4 Pro is offering. If the difference is subtle for most games, I'll pass. If the difference is like comparing a PS3 to a PS4, then I'd buy it.

detective392 · 09-17-2016, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Zivouhr

VR needs open world games to get me interested in it, moving beyond many of the novelty VR games I've seen listed.

I need to see the differences side by side at a store to see what the PS4 Pro is offering. If the difference is subtle for most games, I'll pass. If the difference is like comparing a PS3 to a PS4, then I'd buy it.

Right now it seem subtle but I'm guessing games released at the end of 2017 will start to really look amazing. Besides the few AAA games coming out soon like HZD and FFXV.

Ace_BB6 · 09-18-2016, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jsteinhauer

I have a 4K HDR display coming next week to replace my XBR2. Everyday gaming is always going to push the limits of graphics and performance, with PC always being the gold standard, even if UHD remains niche in the home cinema department. I expect VR to remain a niche product in gaming, and it's not something I'm highly interested in, even it goes mainstream. Pro is preordered.

You..I like you.

Mavrick · 09-18-2016, 10:29 AM

I don't know about watching movies on PSVR, it'll look worse than watching one on the TV, yes it'll be like looking at a 100"+ screen but with much lower picture quality. I'm just not sure that's going to be much more than a one time try just to say you've done it. I couldn't see it becoming the go to way to watch any films.

I'm undecided on both to be honest. I'm most likely going to get Pro before I get PSVR, if I get that at all.

I'm in the fortunate position of having a friend who has already paid for the VR so I'll be going around his place on the 13th to play it. But since I have a 4K HDR TV it would be stupid not to get the Pro.

Naiera · 09-18-2016, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Mavrick

I don't know about watching movies on PSVR, it'll look worse than watching one on the TV, yes it'll be like looking at a 100"+ screen but with much lower picture quality. I'm just not sure that's going to be much more than a one time try just to say you've done it. I couldn't see it becoming the go to way to watch any films.

Yup. It'll never really catch on.

Mavrick · 09-18-2016, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jsteinhauer

I have a 4K HDR display coming next week to replace my XBR2. Everyday gaming is always going to push the limits of graphics and performance, with PC always being the gold standard, even if UHD remains niche in the home cinema department. I expect VR to remain a niche product in gaming, and it's not something I'm highly interested in, even it goes mainstream. Pro is preordered.

What did you spring for after? Here are some good sources for some demo material to try out on it when it arrives.

jsteinhauer · 09-18-2016, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Mavrick

What did you spring for after? Here are some good sources for some demo material to try out on it when it arrives.

I went with the Sony. I'm pretty sure I'm paying too much, but I have no kids to leave my money to, so I'm okay with it. At the time I ordered, I still found not reports of input lag, but I have no short term plans for competitive gaming, so it should not be a big deal.

Naiera · 09-17-2016, 08:01 PM

Pro.

I am absolutely not interested in VR at all.

Porco Azzurro · 09-17-2016, 08:08 PM

Neither for now.

Maybe a Pro down the line when it's cheaper. Would have pre-ordered it if it had UHD disc playback though.

Not sure I'm interested in PSVR. One day I'm sure VR will be great, once it's more similar to wearing contact lenses than to wearing a TV on your head.

Anthony P · 09-18-2016, 08:09 PM

Voted "Not getting either of them" It does not mean that there is no chance of me getting either. But just my attitude now

In my experience expensive add-on accessories don't do well and so I need to see that
1) it adds a lot to game play
2) that it will really be supported by the studios (a lot of games with native support using it to the max).

I just don't feel like spending 400 USD+ for something that might only be interesting on one mediocre title in a mediocre way.

As for the pro, if my PS4 brakes then for sure, but from what they said it won't play UHD-BDs so useless for films since I am not interested in streaming/DL and so no better then the PS4 I have now. As for games it will upscale (but my TV does that now) but it might do that better with patches to games. But until such patches come out it is questionable if it adds anything and even if it does we need to know how well it will be supported by the game developers in order to know if it adds anything.

View Poll Results: Which are you purchasing?
PS4 Pro	26	30.59%
PSVR	7	8.24%
Both	10	11.76%
Not getting either of them	32	37.65%
Undecided	10	11.76%
Voters: 85. You may not vote on this poll

09-17-2016, 02:20 PM	#1
Kurri Special Member Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Los Angeles Digital collection:8 iTunes collection:582 Trading Score:117	PS4 Pro or PSVR? I thought it would be interesting to see what (if anything) people will be purchasing when this comes out and why?

09-17-2016, 04:41 PM	#9
jsteinhauer Gaming Moderator Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray reviews:120 Trading Score:66	I have a 4K HDR display coming next week to replace my XBR2. Everyday gaming is always going to push the limits of graphics and performance, with PC always being the gold standard, even if UHD remains niche in the home cinema department. I expect VR to remain a niche product in gaming, and it's not something I'm highly interested in, even it goes mainstream. Pro is preordered. Last edited by jsteinhauer; 09-17-2016 at 10:14 PM.

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09-17-2016, 02:28 PM	#2
Derb Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Vancouver, B.C. Home Theater Gallery:11 4K collection:46 Blu-ray collection:3278 DVD collection:4 MA collection:3 Digital collection:7 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:51	Getting Pro day 1. 4K TR for the win.

09-17-2016, 03:15 PM	#5
detective392 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Champlin, MN Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:439 DVD collection:293 Blu-ray reviews:21	I'll be getting both. Most likely PSVR first and than a 4K TV with HDR and than the pro. The PSVR was awesome on the regular PS4 so I'm in nos rush to get a Pro for PSVR.

09-17-2016, 07:50 PM	#7
Talal86 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 4K collection:227 Blu-ray collection:374 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:74	I'll pick up the pro sooner or later, but I'm not interested in VR. so Pro

09-17-2016, 03:38 PM	#8
Lukesablade Senior Member Member since:Aug 2010 Location:Sheffield,England. Blu-ray collection:528 Trading Score:1	I recently bought a 4K tv with HDR, so pro is a must after seeing HZD in 4K, plus TLOU in 4K with HDR will look spectacular.

09-17-2016, 05:13 PM	#10
The Apocalypse Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:238 DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews: 33	VR is not for me, I'd far rather get the Pro despite some of its drawbacks, so that's my future purchase.

09-17-2016, 07:19 PM	#11
Zivouhr Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Dec 2011 Location:USA 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:127	VR needs open world games to get me interested in it, moving beyond many of the novelty VR games I've seen listed. I need to see the differences side by side at a store to see what the PS4 Pro is offering. If the difference is subtle for most games, I'll pass. If the difference is like comparing a PS3 to a PS4, then I'd buy it.

09-18-2016, 10:29 AM	#14
Mavrick Gaming Moderator Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Wales Home Theater Gallery:121 4K collection:62 Blu-ray collection:813 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:1	I don't know about watching movies on PSVR, it'll look worse than watching one on the TV, yes it'll be like looking at a 100"+ screen but with much lower picture quality. I'm just not sure that's going to be much more than a one time try just to say you've done it. I couldn't see it becoming the go to way to watch any films. I'm undecided on both to be honest. I'm most likely going to get Pro before I get PSVR, if I get that at all. I'm in the fortunate position of having a friend who has already paid for the VR so I'll be going around his place on the 13th to play it. But since I have a 4K HDR TV it would be stupid not to get the Pro.

09-17-2016, 08:01 PM	#18
Naiera Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Denmark Home Theater Gallery:2 Trading Score:25	Pro. I am absolutely not interested in VR at all.

09-17-2016, 08:08 PM	#19
Porco Azzurro Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2009 Location:UK 4K collection:541 Blu-ray collection:2717	Neither for now. Maybe a Pro down the line when it's cheaper. Would have pre-ordered it if it had UHD disc playback though. Not sure I'm interested in PSVR. One day I'm sure VR will be great, once it's more similar to wearing contact lenses than to wearing a TV on your head.

09-18-2016, 08:09 PM	#20
Anthony P Blu-ray Count Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Montreal, Canada	Voted "Not getting either of them" It does not mean that there is no chance of me getting either. But just my attitude now In my experience expensive add-on accessories don't do well and so I need to see that 1) it adds a lot to game play 2) that it will really be supported by the studios (a lot of games with native support using it to the max). I just don't feel like spending 400 USD+ for something that might only be interesting on one mediocre title in a mediocre way. As for the pro, if my PS4 brakes then for sure, but from what they said it won't play UHD-BDs so useless for films since I am not interested in streaming/DL and so no better then the PS4 I have now. As for games it will upscale (but my TV does that now) but it might do that better with patches to games. But until such patches come out it is questionable if it adds anything and even if it does we need to know how well it will be supported by the game developers in order to know if it adds anything.

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