Road to VR

MAY 6, 2017

Right now, Amazon and Best Buy are running a promotional bundle which includes the core PSVR package with a PlayStation Camera thrown in for free, saving you a respectable $59. The PlayStation Camera | Image Courtesy Sony.

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ARPost

JUNE 23, 2020

Like many clothing manufacturers and retailers, Bollé has had an online presence for a while but they’re doubling down this year. Between closed storefronts, financial difficulty, and economic uncertainty, retail is struggling. In the new normal of retail, Bollé recognizes that safety is now the most important thing.

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VRScout

MAY 29, 2019

Oculus’ whirlwind Kickstarter success led many to believe that established entertainment companies such as Sony, Microsoft, or even tech giant Google might look to buy the company, but Facebook’s decisive choice wasn’t something anyone could have predicted. Image Credit: Benjamin Formaker-Olivas.

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Road to VR

MAY 29, 2019

Sony is getting ready to host their annual ‘Days of Play’ sale again, and there’s a few deals this time around on newly released hardware bundles that should have you excited. Image courtesy Sony. DualShock 4 wireless controller (all colors) – starting at $40. PlayStation Hits games – starting at $10.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

While the the headset alone with no controllers and camera can come in as low as $285, the best savings invariably come to you via Sony’s new bundles. We call Amazon the best deal based on the $50 savings you’ll ger if you sign up for an Amazon Rewards Visa Signature Card , knocking the price down to $300.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Image courtesy Sony. This deal is the cheapest that PSVR has ever been, and it’s eligible for fast & free shipping with Amazon Prime. Check for the bundle from these retailers: Target [free shipping]. Astro Bot Rescue Mission (2018) [digital or physical] – $20 at Amazon (50% discount). Out of stock? Game Stop.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 26, 2023

In the beginning, we thought it was an early leak, but actually, it is not: the retail store has already published the official page about the headset. Thanks to Hexa, Amazon can so show the 3D model of the items it is selling , and also provide virtual try-on features.

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Road to VR

JULY 9, 2016

Sony have released example artwork for PlayStation VR launch titles that gives us a look at how the company intends to let consumers know they’ll need a $399 set of additional hardware before they buy the games. That means of course boxes on shelves that customers pick up, pay for and take home (I know, quaint huh?).

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 15, 2023

The console is now available for purchase at the most popular online and offline retailers. According to Upload VR, for instance, “in UK, it’s now available at GAME , Amazon UK , ShopTo , Currys , Argos and more. Some people sustained that sales have not been great because the console wasn’t available from retailers, yet.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

With the PlayStation VR launch just around the corner—October 13th to be exact—major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy and GameStop have started to stock a few accessories that are sure to keep you charged-up at moment’s notice and travel-ready for those VR evangelist missions to the people who still haven’t tried out virtual reality.

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VRScout

MAY 24, 2016

We have been regularly contacting the two top camera retailers, B&H and Adorama, to get a better idea of what to expect. If you need a Gear 360 right now, you can buy an international version for $499 on Amazon. So why would this Sony facility have any impact on manufacturing of the Gear 360? Is The Gear 360 Delayed?

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GizModo VR

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

With retailers royally jumping the gun on PlayStation 5 pre-orders, count yourself lucky if you managed to snag one before they sold out everywhere. Unless you got yours on Amazon. In which case, you might still be screwed. Read more.

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Upload VR

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

As someone who didn't truly get into VR until 2019, a strong set of exclusives like WipeOut: Omega Collection , Astro Bot: Rescue Mission and Blood & Truth kept me invested in Sony's original PSVR, balancing this alongside my Rift S. Metro Awakening Sony's other problem is convincing people that PSVR 2 is the better choice over Quest.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 2, 2019

HTC’s most recent addition to their Vive lineup, the HTC Vive Cosmos, is also receiving some love with a $100 discount available through Amazon and Walmart. Amazon is currently selling the Oculus Rift S headset for $350 –that’s $50 off its normal retail price. Image Credit: Amazon. Image Credit: Oculus, Facebook.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 15, 2016

Sony is setting high near term sales figure expectations for PlayStation VR’s rollout. Speaking with CNBC earlier this week , Jim Ryan, President of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, spoke to the company’s confidence in early traction of the PSVR headset. SEE ALSO PlayStation VR Accessories Hit Major Online Retailers.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

OCTOBER 14, 2016

We’re going to be playing guessing games when it comes to VR headset sales for a long time yet, but Sony has at least given us a ballpark to play with when it comes to PlayStation VR. PS VR is currently sold out at many retailers, with Amazon UK not expecting to be caught up with orders until December.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 2, 2016

Several PSVR accessories have officially become available for pre-order on several major online retailers. Heavy-hitters such as Amazon, Gamestop and Best Buy are providing PSVR owners with a handful of neat little devices to hold, charge and transport their precious, precious headsets. Purchase Links: Gamestop , Amazon.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JANUARY 2, 2017

Homido isn’t a household name around the world like Facebook, Google, Sony, or Samsung, but it has carved out a niche in the mobile HMD market over the past two years. It is however still available from some third party retailers. million headsets in 2016 compared to 450,000 Google Daydream Views. Have you tried a Homido headset?

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AllThingsVR

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Sony: PlayStation VR Sales In The “many hundreds of thousands” Speaking to CNBC at the headset’s launch yesterday, Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe President and Chief Executive, Jim Ryan, reportedly said that launch sales for the device will be in the “many hundreds of thousands”. If true that’s encouraging data.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The news is that the device may be called Vive Ultimate Tracker and retail at $200 per unit. More info (Bigscreen Beyond review — Road To VR) More info (Bigscreen Beyond review — Upload VR) Amazon announces new Echo Frames Amazon has announced the new model of its Echo Frames glasses, which are smartglasses that connect you to Alexa.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 26, 2016

GameStop held its 2016 second quarter fiscal year conference call this week, and Sony’s forthcoming PlayStation VR, due for launch on October 13, featured quite prominently it seems. Elsewhere the firm was quoted as saying Sony has virtual reality as a “very seriously, as a very meaningful driver.” Which is indeed encouraging.

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Road to VR

JUNE 13, 2016

Sony has announced the U.S. At Sony’s E3 2016 press conference the company gave the final U.S. At GDC 2016 earlier this year, Sony announced that PSVR would cost $399 as the ‘Core Headset’ package which doesn’t include the PlayStation VR camera of PlayStation Move controllers. The post PlayStation VR U.S.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Since the holidays, many major electronics retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Best Buy have been spotted frequently hoisting the ‘Out of Stock’ sign for those looking to buy a new PSVR headset or launch bundle. This bundle will be exclusively available at games retailers GameStop and EB Games later this month.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JANUARY 11, 2017

VR headsets are tricky things to store seeing as they’re only designed to sit on your head, but Sony now has its own solution for how you can maintain your PlayStation VR unit. It was sitting on Amazon via a third-party retailer named Yellow Bulldog, though. They have it on their official site too.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Also the price is getting closer to that plan, with the device now expected to retail for $1300. More info Jim Ryan hints at a possible PlayStation metaverse The court documents related to the FTC vs Microsoft trial related to the acquisition of Activision contain a very interesting piece of information related to what Sony may be working on.

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Hypergrid Business

JULY 11, 2017

Amazon is going all out today with deals on virtual reality products, running the whole gamut of headset options, computers, and accessories. For extra bang for your buck, make your purchase through the Amazon Smile program for OSgrid , and half a percent will be donated to OpenSim’s biggest non-profit grid and testing ground.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 25, 2022

Because of ongoing Covid lockdowns in China, Pimax were unsure if the controllers would ship with batteries (held at another warehouse location), so advised me to purchase them on Amazon and provided a link. A pair of “Sony type NP-BX1” compatible Li-Ion batteries and a USB charging cradle cost less than £20. dimensions (mm): W29.9

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 2, 2022

cable extender of the same style from Amazon for £10, it was easy to use the USB extension cables to place two Vive Tracker dongles right into my playspace, by passing under the door alongside the headset tether. The AIM controller was a very cool peripheral built for Sony’s PSVR system. After purchasing another active USB 2.0

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Mashable VR

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

BUNDLE AND SAVE: The Xbox Series S Fortnite and Rocket League Bundle was in stock at Amazon , Best Buy , and the Microsoft Store as of Feb. All three retailers have it listed for $299.99, which is the same price as the console itself. But good luck finding those, too: Most major retailers aren't selling them, as The Verge reported.)

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Peter Graham

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

It’s the annual sales extravaganza again, Black Friday, where retailers hope customers spend big while everyone is hunting for a decent bargain. Oculus Rift S – £349 GBP/$349 USD – Saving £50/$50 – Oculus Store , Amazon , Walmart. Was £699, Now £599 – Vive.com, Amazon. Deal ends 31st January 2020.

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Mashable VR

MAY 19, 2022

As if Walmart+ Weekend couldn't get any better, the retail giant has announced that in addition to the major discounts we'll see during the shopping event, we'll get yet another restock of the elusive PlayStation 5. SEE ALSO: Everything we know about Amazon Prime Day so far. You can sign up for that here.).

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

It can be even more difficult when you realize there are incredibly simple, and low-quality, VR headsets available at most retailers. You’ll find dozens of Cardboard-like headsets on Amazon, for example, some you need to hold to your face with your hands and others with straps on the back.

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ARVR

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Apple and Sony have brilliant scientists talking and working with open-minded product and designer teams. Example for end-user focus : Sony is using 2 classes of haptics actuators in their dual sense controller. Market suggestions : Amazon is using haptics in their app when converting from the search list to the checkout.

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Peter Graham

DECEMBER 4, 2019

2019 has seen PC VR rivals upgrade their hardware with inside-out tracking, new controllers and more, yet Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is still happy with the PlayStation VR design , with no apparent urge to update the headset just yet – although patents have indicated possible plans.

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AR Insider

OCTOBER 31, 2019

AR is being applied in training and education, healthcare, heads-up wayfinding and navigation, tourism, retail, field service, real estate sales, design and architecture. Location-based games are already popular, with over a billion downloads of Pokemon Go in the three years since it launched, and over 20B kilometers walked playing the game.

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Digital Trends

DECEMBER 6, 2021

A few of the largest retailers today are offering great deals on tech that makes for great gifting this holiday season, including the Apple Watch Series 7.

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GizModo VR

MARCH 27, 2021

A sale on Tacklife auto products and nourishing skin and hair masks lead Saturday’s best deals. Read more.

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