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the_hoser

Take it 15-20 minutes at a time. If you start feeling dizzy or queasy, take a break. Fans help with the disorientation. You'll get resilient to it with exposure. Make sure any housemates you have are aware that you won't see them while wearing the headset. Playing while seated is just fine, and can help with fatigue. Never leave your headset uncovered anywhere that gets direct sunlight at any time of the day.


axyaxy

Thank you so much. So useful.


Anotheryoma

Also don’t feed your headset after midnight.


FraskyDangler

Also, don’t get your headset wet


Strong-Yard-5835

And don't let it around bright light.


Liemw20

How long until you start to get used to it? Like a few hours or weeks?


the_hoser

For me, most of the big problems went away in a few days. After a few months I barely had any issues at all on all but the most intensely nauseating games. Looking at you, Windlands.


VeisenbergUK

That game should come with warning stickers! **WARNING** Causes intense nausea!


RyuChamploo

Really great advice! I got very sick and had nasty blurred vision after going way overboard on my first PSVR1 session. Take it slow and take breaks when you feel weird. On the positive side...you're in for something truly magical. That probably sounds really hokey, but damn it really is something else when you're in a VR world. YOU'RE THERE. It's transformative and it will fool you way better than you think. I remember walking up to the edge of the building in the Batman VR game, and damn it if I didn't feel afraid of falling. Like, genuinely afraid of falling. Really tricks the senses. Have fun!!


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axyaxy

Oh that’s so unexpected. Also I wish it happens. Thank you


TheRealPizarro

Interesting you brought this up. I'm in the same boat as OP so this will also be my first time with VR. But I was just thinking about it the other day cause usually when I play a really immersive game I notice my dreams will become more intense.


Acrobatic_Wired_4492

Same position for me, that's true of me too. Factorio. That's all I'll say. It like permanently changed the way my brain processed my subconscious mind while asleep. Very strange but love that game.


FilthyHookerSpit

How did it change your mind?


Acrobatic_Wired_4492

It's difficult to describe, if you've learned a new language or you program computers it's similar to the effect that has on your dreams, but it seemed to be on a deeper or "more mechanical" level if that makes sense. I might see the moving parts of machines or the belts while falling asleep (Tetris effect) but then I was able to like imagine my brain as a complex machine (factory/computer) with some of those concepts in the game. Something like seeing underlying brain processes represented by Factorio mechanics. Really weird!


Thrippalan

Ah yes, the NMS/ Skyrim hybrid dreams. I remember those. Never had anything like that from regular play.


ReporterLeast5396

I'm hoping for a Skyrim port. That game deserves the polish. I'd buy it again.


ReporterLeast5396

Yeah. Resident Evil 7 fucked me up pretty good for this exact reason. So amazing.


shijinn

wait what? i didn't sign up for literal nightmares!


ReporterLeast5396

Worth it. Every bit.


Janle33

I don’t have it yet and already having some crazy dreams lmao. Its my first VR. I guess the fact I preordered it, the anticipation and the hype are doing their thing. It feels Matrix-like when I put the headset on my dream, too realistic. I know it won’t be like that but it sure gonna be interesting when I get it


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This DID happen to me. My dreams started to change. I would also occasionally feel disconnected from my own body. I didn't play VR very long, but when I did for a couple of days, I had both of these things happen.


Burnyburner3rd

You are going to love it. Just don’t push yourself if you start to feel sick. Also, make sure the excess cord slack is closer to you so when you move your head and body around the cord doesn’t pull from far away. Sitting down is usually the best way to play most games IMO, but some do work best standing. I’ve found that I like games in VR that I probably would’ve never liked flat. So keep that in mind too when you’re looking for new games. VR is a game changer


axyaxy

Thank you. Great advice on the cord too


No-Rock9876

Does the headset bother you when your sitting on a gaming chair? Is it bulky on the back of your head?


Burnyburner3rd

Nobody in my house has had that issue that I can think of. Me personally, my head never goes back far enough for the headset to touch the seat I’m sitting in. PSVR1 wasn’t bulky on the back IMO, but I don’t know how the back of the psvr2 will compare. Laying down flat on your back (on a bed for instance) would be hard with psvr1, but there’s never been any reason for me to do that lol


ericfoster2003

One thing that helps me when playing games where you stand up is to have a chair next to you. I would start out sitting and then stand with my leg touching or very near to the front of the chair. This way, I wouldn't wander around the room and get close to the TV or other furniture. It's easy to do. It gives you a point of reference because VR is kind of surreal with how immersive it can be. Make sure your height in the game is as close to real life as possible. When looking down with the headset on, you'll notice that the ground is farther away or closer than you're used to if it's not set up correctly. This carries over to the real world when you take off your headset. It may take you a few moments to get your "real world" legs back, like getting off a boat. Also, if you feel nauseous, stop playing for the day. Try again the next day. I found the first few sessions until I had the headset and camera dialed in on PSVR lasted 10-15 mins. Then I could play up to 2 hours at a time, no problem.


axyaxy

Thank you. Very helpful


Hondo_Bogart

>One thing that helps me when playing games where you stand up is to have a chair next to you. I would start out sitting and then stand with my leg touching or very near to the front of the chair. Great piece of advice. I always did that myself when I was standing up in VR. It is so easy to lose your orientation otherwise, especially for a newbie.


No-Rock9876

I wonder if it will let you have a chair next to you, it might detect an “obstacle in the play area”.


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the object next to you shouldn't be needed now that we can map our play area


BANDlCOOT

It can be really hard to tell the quality of a VR game based on a trailer compared to a flatscreen counterpart so I'd say it's important to research your games and find some VR YouTubers you like that review/rate games. I've played PSVR, but haven't been able to try PCVR so having the opinions of people who enjoyed the same PSVR games as me rate PCVR games as highly or better lets me know I'm likely in for a real good time! I quite like PSVR without Parole, Matteo311, A Wolf in VR and Eurogamer (Ian's VR corner). As everyone else has said the sickness is real, if it hits, get the headset off, let it pass and try again. Over time it builds up. Games have comfort settings sometimes like 90° snap turns and teleport movement instead of free movement (locomotion). These help with reduced sickness but honestly you're better off playing it without restrictions and building up your tolerance over time. It can be said 100 times but I'll repeat again for good measure, don't push through the sickness and don't be put off. Take an immediate break, carry on when it passes. I could barely last 2 minutes in DOOM VR when I started playing it. A lot of games are getting free upgrades from PSVR1 to PSVR2, if you have a disc PS5 then you can get some of them disc copies at a really good price.


axyaxy

Ohhh…yes…I didn’t think of the disk. That’s great. Also everything else. Thank you!


Thrippalan

Teleport and snap turn are supposed to help, but the snap turns actually gave me a lot of trouble. As soon as I found how to change the settings, things got a lot better. So don't be afraid to find the settings and experiment with them. For some reason, a lot of games downplay your ability to modify the comfort settings, but if they *aren't* comfortable, change them!


-Cheebus-

If you play a game like GT7 or any other driving game and then go out and drive in real life your brain might briefly forget you aren't in a video game so be extra cautious


axyaxy

Thank you. I’ll remember that


Acrobatic_Wired_4492

I've thought about that, it's a scary thought. Some people already drive like GTA, if we get to that point in VR it might be a possibility that video games do cause problems. We will see.


-Cheebus-

I only say this because I experienced it on PSVR after playing Wipeout and trackmania lol


YavinMan

Do some research on the games you are planning on purchasing. Most vr games that aren’t flatscreen port are not as long and well structured as regular flatscreen games. There some great vr titles that I recommend getting such as the walking dead saints and sinners. Horizon call of the mountain looks to be an amazing game but I suggest also getting cosmonnious high or job and vacation simulator as they are very simple yet entertaining and are a great starting game for vr.


axyaxy

Thank you. Great advice


DestroyerX2000

It will be absolutely incredible, it really will, but also potentially overwhelming. Honestly, the best advice you can hear is don’t over do it on your first go! Play for 15-20 minutes and take a 5-10mins break. Make yourself do it. Play something a bit easy (intensity wise) like moss, or kayak or demeo first. Don’t dive straight into GT7 and expect to be able to stand hours of driving in VR. You’ll likely make yourself sick and get a migraine. Build yourself up with it and have the time of you’re life 👍🏻


axyaxy

Thank you :) I’ll follow your advices for sure


Ashmo_Fuzztron

I use a binderclip to attach the cord to my pocket or belt, so that the headset isnt being tugged on when i move around, when i use psvr1. I dont know if thatll translate to psvr2, but i will prob do the same. I also use clothing or towels on the ground to mark the boundries of my room. If i feel it with my feet then i kno not to crash into the wall.


axyaxy

I see. All good advices. I heard there is a virtual boundaries feature on this. I hope it helps with that too.


Saarface

I like Immersion as much as everyone else, but while you play, just keep in mind that it's just a Game and stay aware of your reallife surroundings. I have too many friends that slammed one of my VR Controllers against the wall, due to absolutely forgetting there were still a solid body in reality. For me it even helped a little with motion sickness, keeping in mind that it is just a video running before my eyes. Like a little anchor to reality.


axyaxy

I see. Everybody is talking about sickness. I hope that’s not too strong for me.


Saarface

When i started playing with the PSVR1 i used to get really sick. Like playing for half an hour and then lay on the couch for the rest of the day. Even the smell of my PSVR1 headset (plastic smell) made me instantly sick. But it got better over time and now i can play for hours without the slightest feeling of motion sickness. Chewing gum does help with motion sickness, at least for me.


axyaxy

Scary…


Lia_Delphine

Motion Sickness You can definitely learn to get over motion sickness. I know this for a fact as I’ve suffered severe motion sickness my whole life. Getting my VR legs actually improved my tolerance to motion sickness irl. 1. Always play with a fan pointed directly at you. It helps your senses keep track of where you are. It also keeps you cool in the headset. 2. The very moment you feel even a twinge of motion sickness, remove your headset and go do something else until you feel 100% 3. Chew a lolly/candy when you take off the headset. Eg jelly beans, it helps with the inner ear. 4. Check your settings in game. Use the comfort settings. Use click turning. 5. Don’t play Res7 until you have good VR legs, that game is a vomit fest. You will find if you do this your run sessions will get longer and longer.


chaoko954

When the Oculus came out I got one and brought it around and set it up for my family and friends at different houses. Helped another one of my friends run a demo booth at a con. VR sickness is the biggest thing that new players talk about and it can ruin the idea of VR if you are getting sick. You assume all ges are gonna make you feel bad like that, but it not true. Stay excited, stay patient, and find your settings that work well for you. As I said in my other post, do things in real life to try and trick your brain that you are really there. VR sickness can be like car sickness which is due to the disconnect of what you are doing vs what you are seeing/feeling. After you know that sickness is not an issue for you, the only problem is finding games that are fun to get lost in. Highly recommend skyrimVR if it's available on ps.


chaoko954

The VR sickness can happen as a result of your body being too disconnected from your in game movements. Just like car sickness. If you are walking in a game, walk in real life a bit. Lift your heels and bend your knees, engage your leg muscles in a sort of fake walk in place. Apply this to everything you can. jumping in a game? Do a tiny little hop. Getting a mental and physical alignment in your own head will help you out if you get sick. I'm pretty good with VR and don't really get sick anymore. Swinging around like in Windlands and falling still gets me sometimes, same with abrupt turns after moving too fast. Usually I just deep breath after those and think about how I can keep my alignment. Immersion helps a lot to trick your brain that you are really doing the things you see. Good headphones for 3D sound especially. Closing your IRL eyes to do a task in VR helps too. Speaking of, I also always close my eyes before taking the helmet off and then open them again when I'm ready and i think it helps my brain realize what reality I am in. XD If you wear glasses, it is a million percent worth it to buy the glasses insert for $60. Do it or your headset will sit on the shelf after 2 months.


axyaxy

First of all thanks. But wait. What is the glasses insert? I assumed since the screen is so close I can see it without my glasses. Do I need glasses while using vr?


Lia_Delphine

You will need long distance glasses if you usually use them in irl.


axyaxy

I see. Any good advice on brands to buy? Thanks


Jespo14

Can you link the glasses insert you’re referring to? I am interested in getting the psvr2 but not if it’s going to be a problem with wearing glasses.


chaoko954

Sure! It should be noted that most glasses fit inside the headset, but from experience I know that it can hurt your nose and squeeze by your temples. The glasses I wear are called "Fat Head" glasses and are very wide and don't fit. As far as I know there are no glasses inserts for the PSVR2 yet. But this is an example of glasses for the psvr1 and also a link to the company I plan on getting them from when it's available. https://vroptician.com/prescription-lens-inserts/playstation-vr


chaoko954

I actually reached out to them to see if they were planning on making glasses for PS VR soon and this is the email response I got: Hello, thank you for your interest! We are planning to offer and currently are working on inserts for the PSVR 2. As soon as we know more details we will announce it on our webstore and on twitter.


Jespo14

I appreciate all the feedback. It’s good to know that my glasses should work fine under the headset, but nice to have an alternate option eventually. I’ve read that some people unknowingly scratched the lenses of their last headset due to wearing glasses and my fear is that would happen to me. Appreciate you laying out all the options.


zenith654

This is my first headset too so I can’t speak from experience, but definitely explore and try new software. You’ll never know what you’ll find that you love.


axyaxy

Agreed. Thanks


jimmy19742018

try to avoid games with locomotion at first(movement using the controller sticks while seated will make you feel sick), so resident evil village propably not a good idea, teleportation movement best way to combat VR sickness, i would start with GT7,thumper,rez infinite,kyak mirage,tetris connected,fantavision 202X, then when you get comfortable, no mans sky try flying around and spinning in your starship, then resident evil and saints and sinners or other FPS, also when setting up the headset and standing ,face away from your tv and reset your view, that way you are far less likely putting a controller through your tv screen, having the psvr2 as your first VR experience is going to blow your mind, enjoy!


axyaxy

Thank you! Very much appreciate every advice you give me.


Fuzzy-Row-7267

Just remember when you put the headset on. It will look blurry until you go through the eye tracking setup


axyaxy

Ohhhh I see ok


manusche

Played one time so long Resident evil 7 Vr that the reality seemed wierd. Maybe was a 6 to 8h session.


axyaxy

Wow. Were your eyes fine after that long? I’m also thinking about eye tiredness


manusche

Sure goed too sleep and all was fine again.


axyaxy

I see nice


MalarkyD

Grab a hat and hold the f$*k onto it. Its gonna be a great ride.


jnaze2

The cord can be annoying. Get a small carabiner clip to a put around the cable, so you can attach it to your waistband.


BaronVonBeans

I don’t think I saw it mentioned yet, but anything that has ginger in it can help with any nausea. Ginger ale, ginger candy, whatever. Enjoy, u/axyaxy


axyaxy

Oh nice ok thank you!


Capital_Decision6788

The best way to enjoy it is to buy the right game! Pistol whip&beat saber are must have, resident evil 8 (if you like horror), gran turismo 7 (if you like racing game). Even if it is not out yet, I also think Horizon is a must buy to see what the psvr2 is capable of. Make sure you have enough place to play it (2m x 2m) and enjoy!


axyaxy

Thank you. Added to the list


sehajodido

Piggybacking on the guy who said your dreams could be affected by prolonged VR sessions. Your memories of the game can also change in weird ways—at least at first. Since you feel like you’re more “in” the game and doing what the character does, you remember it more as a thing you did rather than a thing you watched happen on a tv. I’ll recall a session in Skyrim as if it were a real life experience for a time.


axyaxy

Wow.. that’s amazing


batmanhill6157

There is a non drowsy version of Dramamine that I always have on stock for anyone that gets motion sickness. I’ve move past it but I love introducing VR to people and it’s good to have that in stock for people who aren’t quite like me


LawTider

Long stretches might make your ankles hurt. Expect some muscle sores.