Patents are always fun to see the ideas behind them and today is no different. A new patent filed by Sony shows a really interesting concept that the controller can have different variations. If you look at the variation on the right it almost takes a resemblance to the Move controller formation minus the light ball that we currently have now. Which, if true of being able to have different form factors could lead to new ways of playing in… Read more.
I am sure we have seen now that there was a new patent filed for a controller, but what is interesting is what is built into it. Sure, many PlayStation VR players have been wanting a new controller with some simple things such as a thumbstick, but this patent includes a plurality of sensor units that detect the fingers of the user. Looking at the image above, placing your index finger could allow for a more gripping interaction within Virtual… Read more.
There are many choices when it comes to Virtual Reality headsets. You have PlayStation VR, headsets from Oculus, HTC, Primax just to name a few, but there has been a variety of headsets from makers such as HP, ACER, Asus, Dell, Lenovo, and Samsung that have made Window Mixed Reality (WMR) headsets. Think of them as the more budget as well as premium headsets that primarily worked on Microsoft's platform that allowed inside out tracking as well as requiring lower… Read more.
What a round of news it has been with the recent info on the PlayStation 5 and the not too recent patents, it seems that Sony is always looking ahead and that is great news for everyone. But as we look forward to the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation VR 2, what if there is more than meets the eye of what Sony is working on? A recent Japanese patent seems to show what looks to be a wireless PlayStation AR headset. This… Read more.
Can it be true? Well, it looks like Sony has filed a patent for a new type of Move Controller. Could this be what we are hoping for or for something else entirely? If you notice how there looks to be a thumbstick almost as if take it from the Navigational controller and adding it what many have been wishing for with an updated Move controller. I for one can see this be very good for PlayStation VR and games… Read more.
With the success of PlayStation VR, it should be no surprise on Sony looking at how they can already improve the experience. We have seen patents of possibly new controllers as well as possibly for the headset itself. It seems a new patent has been filed that would possibly not use controllers, but by devices that could be worn on the wrist and transmit infrared light, which the headset would be able to pick up. This would make for some interesting immersion as it would… Read more.
Well, it looks like Sony has a new patent on a PlayStation VR headset, but this is an interesting one. It is true that some people may experience motion sickness in Virtual Reality. About 6 months after the PlayStation VR headset launched, Sony filed a headset to help prevent motion sickness. What is interesting is the illustrations for the patent. So basically with everything in place, the headset would be able to tell when everything is hitting that certain level.… Read more.
When you think about PCVR, the names that may jump out at you is Oculus, HTC, and even Windows Mixed Reality. When you think about consoles, PlayStation VR comes to mind. But is another player, Microsoft, about to enter the game? There have been talks when Project Scorpio was being discussed about the possibility of having some of that Virtual Reality love. Well, as time gained closer to even well after launch it looked like Xbox would not be joining… Read more.
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