VRScout

JUNE 14, 2016

When we first broke the news that PlayStation VR would be coming this Fall , we still had no idea what date or even what the price of Sony’s VR headset would end up at. Now, announced at a press conference during E3 2016, the long-awaited PlayStation VR release date was revealed for North America: October 13, 2016.

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MARCH 12, 2024

Legendary Tales and ForeVR Bowl took #1 across North America and Europe respectively in February's PSVR 2 charts. In the latest PlayStation Store charts , Sony confirmed February 2024's top downloads on PS4, PS5, PSVR and PSVR 2. Otherwise, there aren't many surprises this time.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Déraciné, an upcoming VR story adventure from Dark Souls and Bloodborne developer FromSoftware and Sony Japan Studio, is coming exclusively to PSVR in November. Revealed at the pre-Tokyo Game Show ‘PS Lineup Tour’, Déraciné is slated to arrive November 6th in North America and Europe, and in Japan on November 8th, 2018.

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DECEMBER 9, 2024

Sony released its latest PlayStation VR2 download charts for November, with Metro Awakening taking the #1 spot in both North America and the EU. This morning, Sony revealed the latest monthly PlayStation Store sales charts , which showcase the top-selling titles on every active PlayStation platform.

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JANUARY 15, 2024

Revealed through the PlayStation Blog , Sony's last monthly round-up for 2023 confirmed PlayStation Store's top 10 downloads for each active platform - PS4, PS5, PSVR and PSVR 2. 1 across both Europe and North America in November , it's completely absent in December's rankings.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 20, 2019

It’s been a long, long road for Golem , the upcoming PSVR exclusive title that’s been in development since even before Sony’s VR headset launched in 2016. Perp Games will release physical copy of the game in Europe and North America. After several major delays, Golem is finally due to launch this Fall.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Jim Malcolm, the General Manager for North America at HumanEyes , was previously involved with both the launching of one of the world’s first digital cameras as well as one of the first 360-degree cameras on the market. The Vuze XR Dual Camera from HumanEyes Technology shipped out to its first customers in late November.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The PlayStation Awards took place in Tokyo last night, Sony’s annual award show that rewards PlayStation format titles based on sales in Asia. Whatever the case may be, here’s the top three titles Sony says played a crucial role in selling PlayStation VR headsets this past year in Asia: No Heroes Allowed!

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Sony released its latest PlayStation VR2 download charts for August, and there are two games in #1. While July's #1 Stilt is nowhere to be found after receiving a hefty 90% discount, Beat Saber is back on top in North America and #2 in Europe. Securing #3 across both regions are Among Us VR and Pavlov.

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AUGUST 27, 2024

Sony Interactive Entertainment is raising the prices of the PS5 console, PlayStation VR2 headset, and various accessories in Japan on September 2, 2024. "We PlayStation VR2 is getting a $100 price hike in Japan due to recent global economy changes and "challenging" external influences.

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MAY 2, 2017

A collaboration between Sony and The Chainsmokers, the free Paris.VR Virtual Reality Music experience is currently only available in North America and getting some good reviews on Reddit with user feedback being one Reddit user saying, “Whether you’re a fan of EDM or not, I highly recommend checking this thing out!”

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

North America will be the fastest growing market as it reach $403M this year. Dedicated VR headsets such as the HTC Vive, Oculus Rift and Sony’s PlayStation VR deliver significantly more premium experiences compared with their mobile VR device counterparts, but sales have been shy of expectations according CCS Insight.

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JANUARY 5, 2023

Revealed during Sony’s CES 2023 keynote, Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan confirmed the news alongside Gran Turismo 7’s free PSVR 2 update. Despite Meta acquiring Beat Games several years ago, it’s little surprise that Beat Saber’s heading to Sony’s new headset.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

More info (Quest 3 to feature color passthrough AR) More info (Quest 3 will not feature face tracking) Sony may be disappointed by PSVR 2 preorders A report by Bloomberg affirms that Sony is disappointed by the current preorders of the PSVR 2 and now plans to ship only 1.5M But Sony has refuted the report, claiming it is not true.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 26, 2023

PS Remember that there is an ongoing giveaway of physical copies of the Sam&Max game for PSVR for all people in North America! Sony’s owned Insomniac Studios has zero VR-native games planned in the roadmap for this decade. But before, let me list the most important XR news of the past week. (PS

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GizModo VR

MARCH 17, 2022

Sony Pictures has teamed up with Merlin Entertainments to develop Jumanji theme park attractions in Europe, the United Kingdom, and North America. With its blend of fantasy, adventure, and gaming , Jumanji is a name brand that’s begging for its very own theme park. And now, it just might happen. Read more.

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AUGUST 15, 2024

0:00 / 1:09 1× Continuing its monthly PlayStation Store charts , Sony confirmed July 2024's top downloads for Europe and North America. Stilt, a colorful VR platforming adventure, is the surprise winner in July's PlayStation VR2 download charts.

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AUGUST 9, 2023

Sony's monthly round-up was announced on the PlayStation Blog ranking the PlayStation Store's top 10 downloads for each active platform. 1 across Europe and North America, followed closely by Pavlov , Job Simulator and Hubris. Unusually, July's top 6 results for PSVR 2 are identical between Europe and North America.

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JULY 5, 2023

Developed by Cosmo Machia, Fantavision 202x is a reboot of Sony's PS2 puzzle game where you catch fireworks of the same color. In North America, a standard edition is being sold for $39.99 Fantavision 202x will receive a physical release later this year, but copies are limited. CAD ($30) at Video Games Plus.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Sony is finally accepting preorders for the PSVR 2 headset. People who expressed interest ahead of time via Sony’s official website received emails with pre-order windows, and many have already placed their pre-orders. As usual, take this rumor with a grain of salt. PSVR 2 preorders are now open.

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JULY 10, 2018

Animal Force , an official selection for the Sony Interactive (Shanghai) China Hero Project (as “The X Animal”), is co-presented by Sony Interactive Entertainment Japan Asia, ISVR and published by Oasis Games in North America. and has been rated “E for Everyone” by the ESRB.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Lets split the international LBE VR sector into three core areas (North America, Europe/UAE, and Asia). To be frank I look forward to seeing how the Quest 2 deals in a Standalone market that will have competition next year from the new Sony PSVR2, along with Pico, Panasonic, and Samsung Standalone systems without walled gardens.

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JUNE 14, 2024

Continuing the monthly PlayStation Store charts , Sony announced May 2024's top downloads across Europe and North America. Star Wars: Tales From The Galaxy's Edge topped the PlayStation VR2 download charts for the second month running.

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OCTOBER 18, 2016

Perilous Orbit and Cherry Pop Games released today their VR-enabled collection of pub games, SportsBar VR , for Sony's Playstation®VR in North America. This may actually be the best title for those who work for a VR but need a break from the office but it's like 2 in the afternoon.

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MARCH 3, 2017

Cyber Danganronpa the Class Trial VR is coming to Sony’s headset next week, according to DualShockers. And that apparently means a western release; the game was already released in Japan and Asia and hits North America on March 7th and Europe on March 10th. Not only that, but the game will be free for PS Plus members.

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Mashable VR

MARCH 14, 2022

Reggie Fils-Aimé retired from his role at Nintendo of America in 2019 after a 16-year stint with the company. He's often credited with reviving Nintendo's stature in the gaming industry in North America after it lost ground to Sony and Microsoft as the premiere console company with the Gamecube.

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Peter Graham

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Earlier this week VRFocus reported on Sony Pictures Virtual Reality (SPVR) and The VOID revealing Jumanji: Reverse the Curse to coincide with the theatrical release of Jumanji: The Next Level. It’s movie tie-in time again.

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Mashable VR

JUNE 8, 2022

You can also scoop up this multicolored 5-pack or, for an over-the-ear option, the Sony ZX Series. This top-rated gadget from Native Union comes with power adapters for North America, EU, and UK outlets, has two USB ports (USB-A and USB-C), and its lone USB-C port features high-speed charging technology. Smartwatch.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 22, 2023

They feature next-gen Sony Micro OLED displays that can effectively create a “virtual screen” up to 201 inches wide, with a 1080p resolution. The RayNeo Air 2 glasses aren’t standalone like the Apple Vision Pro or Meta Quest 3. They require a USB-C connection to any device you want to use, such as your iPhone or MacBook.

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TechCrunch VR

MAY 13, 2021

TiMi operates a branch in Los Angeles and said in January 2020 that it planned to “triple” its headcount in North America, adding that building high-budget, high-quality AAA mobile games was core to its global strategy. Sony’s Playstation 5 just hit the shelves in China in late April.

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AUGUST 7, 2019

In North America, the launch will take place on 13th September. I dare anyone to play this game and not have a blast,” said Jake Zim, SVP, Virtual Reality, Sony Pictures Entertainment. Developer XR Games teamed up with Perp Games to make the physical copy a reality, with European locations seeing a release on 6th September.

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Peter Graham

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Next week will be the third anniversary of PlayStation VR’s launch and Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) wasn’t going to let that pass by without some sort of celebration. As for the top ten PlayStation VR experiences from each region, they are: North America. The Playroom VR. The Playroom VR. Driveclub VR.

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Anand Tech

APRIL 14, 2023

The primary shooter is a 50-megapixel camera that leverages Sony's IMX766 sensor with an f/1.9 Meanwhile, the phone is slated to make its way to North America and other markets a bit later, with a looser-defined Q2 launch date. The tiny display allows consumers to display different animations to add flair to the smartphone.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 25, 2022

A pair of “Sony type NP-BX1” compatible Li-Ion batteries and a USB charging cradle cost less than £20. Main Markets Domestic Market , North America. These are a common “Sony type” called BXP-01 used in many digital cameras. Company Name: Pimax Technology (Shanghai) Co., Trade & Market. Factory Information*.

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DECEMBER 4, 2016

Voltolina: We started selling the Ozo in February of this year, in North America. We started with one region, North America, to see if the product would be well-received, and then if we could scale manufacturing. VB: The Sony Pictures deal is hopefully going to create more fresh content. That happened in August.

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GizModo VR

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Yep, that didn’t take long. After a massive opening weekend and continually earning money over the week, many predicted that Spider-Man: No Way Home would cross a billion dollars by the end of Christmas weekend, and they were proven right. Read more.

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XR for Business Podcast

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

We have about 40 million under management and we invest in primarily in North America, but also in Asia and Europe, too. So they have a platform on their own app and Sony PlayStation’s, as well. And Sony has been a great partner for the company. That’s basically in LA. They are just doing fine.

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