PSVR2: Next-Gen Boogaloo

[hudson]

why do current VR controllers have orb'd or hooped parts to them?

Whoever came up with thread title, was that inspired by Always Sunny?

[Asura]

why do current VR controllers have orb'd or hooped parts to them?

It's the way the tracking works. They're tracked by infra-red cameras, so the hoops contain a string of infra-red LEDs. I don't know exactly how the tracking works (I assume the LEDs flash/dim at different frequencies) but by having a circular shape of LEDs tracked, they can calculate the position/distance of the controller in 3D space relative to the camera, and you have multiple cameras to give a bigger tracking area and increase accuracy where they overlap.

In effect, has to be a hoop, because otherwise it would be easier to cover up when you're moving your arms around.

In effect, the tracking on these cameras works the same way that the PSMove did, just with infra-red, with more light sources, and at a faster rate. It's a better implementation of the same idea.

[Neon Ignition]

why do current VR controllers have orb'd or hooped parts to them?

Whoever came up with thread title, was that inspired by Always Sunny?

I think it was, I know I'd not long since finished watching all the seasons

I don't know if the plastic loops have something to do with tracking or grip or what, they're definitely common place though now. Given this is wired and from the looks of that controller (and if we can still trust that this is a 2022 product at the earliest) then it looks like Sony will end up delivering something akin to a wired Quest in which case £299.99?

[Cassius_Smoke]

Sony have revealed the controllers:

https://blog.playstation.com/2021/03...ew-controller/

Can't believe they've shown these so soon.
Do they have finger tracking; Did I read that right?

[Asura]

Can't believe they've shown these so soon.

I think it makes sense, because it's very likely to get leaked. It's hard to manufacture anything in secret these days.

[hudson]

I think it was, I know I'd not long since finished watching all the seasons

I've watched them all about 4 times now

[QualityChimp]

Sorry if I'm being Captain Obvious, but you know he's referencing this, right?

[Asura]

Sorry if I'm being Captain Obvious, but you know he's referencing this, right?

I kinda thought they were pulling my leg

[hudson]

Sorry if I'm being Captain Obvious, but you know he's referencing this, right?

Yeah but Frank is way cooler!

[QualityChimp]

JCVD is in Breakin'.

[Cassius_Smoke]

I'm pretty pumped for this though. As long as it gets plenty of love from Sony it could be incredible.

[teddymeow]

Pricing is going to be important for this.

I also don't see it launching before there's a steady, free supply of PS5 available.

[Neon Ignition]

Sony... make this one work on PC out the box too

[Asura]

Sony... make this one work on PC out the box too

Yeah, that would be a good move. The PSVR is, but I heard it's a really awkward setup. It'd be great if this one works natively.

[kryss]

Pricing is going to be important for this.

I also don't see it launching before there's a steady, free supply of PS5 available.

If it's cheaper than the digital PS5, I will be happily surprised.