VRFocus - Sony Computer Entertainment’s (SCE) Project Morpheus virtual reality (VR) headset for PlayStation 4 is still in its prototype stages, the company has recently confirmed. We can expect, then, to see a range of updates and additions to the device in the coming months as work on its hardware continues. This week VRFocus has uncovered a new patent from SCE specifically that suggests Project Morpheus could incorporate real world lighting and acoustics into experiences.
VRFocus delivers the latest entry in its 'VR vs.' series, this week looking at the rebranding of Project Morpheus to PlayStation VR.
Yes, we got attached to the name Morpheus. It was a phenomenally better name than what they finalized. Oh well... It's sometimes the name that sells a product better than anything else. I just hope they didn't screw the pooch with this simplistic name change.
Are you serious? How casuals would know what's Morpheus? Playstation VR is perfect. New name tells it all.
VR will primarily be a niche product -- mostly for hardcore gamers, VR enthusiasts, and for viewing movies in privacy.
Very few "casual" consumers will be interested in it.
Doesn't change a thing in what I said. And how do you know it's going to be a niche product? You think that over 20 million PS4 owners aren't waiting for it? I see a million in first month if they deliver on launch content and won't go too high with the price. Bottom line, it's way too soon to judge it like that.
VRFocus reports on the news that Sony's virtual reality (VR) head-mounted display (HMD), Project Morpheus, is now named PlayStation VR
Yes, we got attached to the name Morpheus. It was a phenomenally better name than what they finalized. Oh well... It's sometimes the name that sells a product better than anything else. I just hope they didn't screw the pooch with this simplistic name change.
As the appeal of virtual reality (VR) grows, slowly reaching a wider audience before any of the official head-mounted displays (HMDs) have actually launched, a community of VR enthusiasts want to learn and teach what the technology has to offer. So Crossover Labs has partnered up with Popathon to create Unfold, a introduction to creating VR environments using tech that people already own.
