Low resolution and refresh rate can break the sense of “presence” that virtual reality strives to attain, and can make you feel ill in some cases.Īlthough you might assume the Oculus Rift is the better looking of the two given it utilizes a higher resolution across its dual-display design, the PSVR actually looks a little clearer. There are so many similarities between the two headsets that it’s hard to pick a winner, but we’re giving the nod to the Rift, given it offers a more refined package and less of a retro-sci-fi look.ĭisplay is paramount to successful immersion in VR. Both (arguably) support larger field of view tracking, but that is not what either was initially designed for, and the available content reflects that type of gaming experience. That’s not a problem for either though, as they’re both designed with forward-facing, seated or standing experiences in mind. While neither option seems work as well as the Vive’s Lighthouse trackers, they offer solid tracking in a more restricted space.

On the outside, the PSVR system uses the PlayStation 4 camera for positional tracking, while the Rift uses the Constellation system. Inside both headsets you’ll find magnetometers, gyrocscopes, and accelerometers, which handle head-tilt tracking. In comparison, the PSVR is entirely plastic and features a circular white band designed to hold the headset in place. Physically, the Oculus Rift is more compact and features a slate grey fabric coating over much of the display portion. PlayStation Move, Dual Shock 4 controllerĪlthough there are some similarities among all virtual reality headsets, there are some fundamental differences between the design of the Oculus Rift and PSVR. Oculus Touch, Xbox One controller (included) Requires HDMI 1.3 output, two USB 3.0 ports (+ extra USB per additional camera) Magnetometer, accelerometer, gyroscope, PlayStation Eye tracking system Fitbit Versa 3ġ920 × RGB × 1080 (960 × RGB × 1080 per eye)Īccelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, external Constellation tracking camera(s)

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