PlayStation VR available now

Sony Interactive Entertainment America today launched PlayStation VR, the virtual reality system for the PlayStation 4.

Concurrent with the global launch, PS VR is now available in the United States and Canada. PS VR promises top-end tech, such as 360 degree head tracking, wide field of view, high refresh rates, and SIE's own binaural 3D audio technology. By using peripherals such as PlayStation Move Motion Controller, DUALSHOCK 4 Controller and the upcoming PS VR Aim Controller, players can explore and interact with virtual environments in a 3D space.

PS VR, which is compatible with the more than 40 million existing PS4 systems, arrives with a lineup of 30 games, including exclusive titles such as Rez Infinite, Batman: Arkham VR, DRIVECLUB VR and RIGS Mechanized Combat League. In total, PS VR will have a library of approximately 50 games by the end of the year.

There are also over 200 developers and publishers working on PS VR titles, and the system's games portfolio should continue to expand after launch with titles such as Resident Evil 7, Robinson: The Journey, Star Wars Battlefront Rogue One: X-wing VR Mission, Star Trek: Bridge Crew, Farpoint and more.

Beyond the games, there will be a variety of VR experiences and media applications coming to PS VR, including Hulu, Allumette, Invasion!, Kismet (PsyOp), Within, LittlStar, and Vrideo.

PlayStation VR is available now for USD $399 and CAD $549 respectively, for the basic package. There's also a Launch Bundle is priced at USD $499.99 USD / CAD $699.99 that includes a set of PS Move controllers and PS Camera.

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