Stereoscope Podcast #12: The Human Within Review - PLUS: Deckard, PSVR2, and BONO!

Sony dropped the PlayStation VR 2 price by $150, now $399, to boost lagging sales. Despite excellent hardware and OLED displays, it struggles against Meta’s VR dominance, with no exclusive titles in nearly a year. Critics compare it to Sony’s PS Vita, another promising but underperforming device.

Meanwhile, Valve’s rumored Deckard headset, expected in late 2025 at $1,200, could revolutionize VR. Featuring eye-tracking and 4K micro-OLED displays, it may function as a “Steam Deck for your face,” supporting an entire Steam library in VR. Leaked controller designs hint at an innovative gaming approach.

On the content front, Apple is expanding its immersive ecosystem with Bono’s feature documentary and Prima, an app promising superior video quality. The Human Within, a $20 interactive VR film blending live-action and Unity, offers branching cyberpunk narratives and 3D gameplay.

The VR industry continues to evolve, balancing hardware innovation and storytelling potential.

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