PlayStation VR set for October launch

Sony took to the stage today during GDC 2016 in SF to show off the consumer-ready version of its PlayStation VR headset. A good deal was already known about the company’s first foray into console virtual reality, except for a couple of key ones: price and availability.

Well, we now know that the PSVR will be arriving in October 2016 for $399.

This places the barrier of entry for PSVR dramatically lower for gamers looking to take a whack at virtual reality.

With the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive priced at $599 and $799, respectively, while also requiring pretty hefty PC builds, PSVR has a real shot at being the headset to beat in terms of popularity.

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The $399 price tag notably doesn’t look like it includes the PlayStation Camera, which will be required for gameplay.

The camera is going for around $45 on Amazon at the moment so it’s not a major cost though it’s definitely fair to assume that while some users already have the device it will be an additional cost for most PlayStation owners.

Also not included are the glowing orb Move controllers, though PSVR users will definitely be able to use the motion-tracked DualShock controller that’s included with the system.

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