An anonymous source has revealed to Eurogamer that Sony is working on a virtual reality headset for the PlayStation 4. The device was originally intended to be introduced at Gamescom, but is now thought to be unveiled at the Tokyo Game Show later this month.
That source claims that the device is seen internally as a rival to the Oculus Rift – and has been demonstrated to staff via the forthcoming PS4 racer DriveClub. In that demonstration, staff are said to have been shown the headset displaying the interior of a car’s cockpit and the view from the windscreen. DriveClub developer Evolution studios has been heavily involved with the push for 3D gaming on the PS3. Sony’s Shuhei Yoshida has previously refused to answer questions on the use of VR headsets in PS4 development.
Sony already has two headsets on the market, the TMZ-T1 and TMZ-T2, both of which are well more than the cost of a PS4. If Sony expects this to be a popular peripheral for the PS 4, a lower price will be a necessity. If true, this will give the PS 4 an interesting unique difference from the Xbox One, something that should keenly interest Sony.
Source: GamesIndustry International
