Sony wants users to be well prepared when the PlayStation VR lands on Oct. 13, so it released three video tutorials explaining the setup process in great detail.
The first video shows the unpacking of the box, which includes the Processor unit, PS VR headset, stereo headphones, different cables for the connection and a Quick Start guide.
The second video is dubbed "Getting Connected" and guides you through linking your new PlayStation VR to the existing PS 4.
Check out the step-by-step process in the video below.
In the third and final part, Sony details how to make your first steps into its Virtual Reality environment.
Keep in mind that you will need to make sure you have 6 x 10 feet of space free of any furniture. That will be your play area. Should you exit the play area during gameplay, you will get a popup warning that asks you to return to the specified area.
As you plug in the headset for the first time, a few adjustments will be needed.
Those who want to modify or change the settings altogether in the future must press and hold the PS button on the DualShock 4, thus popping up the Quick Menu. Then, users simply tap the Adjust PlayStation VR option and toy with the settings.
Check out the third video below.
Frequently Asked Questions About PlayStation VR
It should be mentioned that PlayStation VR updated its FAQs, which now contain specific warnings against having mirrors and bright lights in the vicinity of the PS VR, as both could interfere with the headset.
The FAQs answer users who wonder about the room darkness required for a perfect PS VR experience.
Sony claims that ambient lighting does not affect PS VR generally. However, the company cautions against bright light sources that are straight behind the PS VR user, lights coming from the windows, as well as reflected lights that bounce off mirrors. This is because all of these might interfere with the PS Camera and have a chance to block the headset's LED lights tracking.
Sony points out that eliminating the sources of bright lights from behind the PS VR user is almost mandatory.
Would shiny surfaces and mirrors then be a problem when using PS VR?
Yes, because the PS Camera should see only one set of tracking LEDs. As mirrors can multiply the set of visible tracking LEDs, the sensors could get confused.
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