'Gran Turismo 7' is fully compatible with PlayStation VR2, so a review of driving it, the experience of driving the car of your dreams is overwhelmingly realistic
Sony's VR headset 'PlayStation VR2 (PSVR2)' that connects to PlayStation 5 (PS5) was released on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. In line with this, the free update version 1.29 of Sony Interactive Entertainment's (SIE) driving simulation game '
Fully compatible with PlayStation®VR2 with free update. Almost every gameplay experience is overwhelmingly immersive. - NEWS - gran-turismo.com
https://www.gran-turismo.com/jp/news/00_1516268.html
PS5™ “Gran Turismo 7” will be compatible with PS VR2 from February 22nd with a free update! – PlayStation.Blog Japanese
https://blog.ja.playstation.com/2023/02/03/20230203-gt7/
You can understand what kind of device PlayStation VR2 is by reading the article below.
'PlayStation VR2' opening ceremony, what does the next generation VR device realized by PS5 look like? -GIGAZINE
So, I installed PSVR2.
When playing Gran Turismo 7 on PSVR2, use the PS5 standard DualSense wireless controller or a compatible steering wheel controller instead of the PSVR2 Sense controller. This time I'll be using the standard DualSense wireless controller.
When you play Gran Turismo 7 on PSVR2, the world map and each menu screen will be displayed like a ``large display that stretches out in front of you.''
However, once the race begins, the perspective switches to VR.
The following movie actually shows Toyota's Sprinter Trueno 1600GT APEX (S.Shigeno Version) running on the Tokyo Expressway in VR mode.
This is what it looks like when you run the Tokyo Expressway in VR with 'Gran Turismo 7' compatible with PSVR2 - YouTube
In the previous version of Gran Turismo 7, it was possible to drive from the driver's perspective, but the only difference was that the steering wheel and meters were reflected in the subjective view. However, with VR, it becomes a real driver's perspective. Also, you can run in VR mode in almost everything except for two-player matches.
If you look down, you can see the steering wheel, instruments, shift lever, foot pedals, etc.
I looked back.
This is what it looks like when you turn to the right. The scenery seen by PSVR2's OLED 4K HDR display with a resolution of 2000 x 2040 pixels per eye is very high quality and bright, and the refresh rate of PSVR2 is 90Hz/120Hz, so the flowing scenery is displayed very smoothly, so you can accelerate When I stepped on the button, I felt like my whole body was under a slight G force, even though I wasn't actually accelerating.
The rearview mirror and side mirrors naturally come into view, giving you the same feeling as actually driving. In addition, it is possible to move the viewpoint in a way that cannot be done unless you are actually driving the car, such as ``looking at what is ahead of the curve rather than in front of you when turning a curve,'' and compared to traditional play, VR improves the driving experience. The realism is on a whole new level. Also, when you collide with a wall, you can feel the vibration not only from the controller but also from the PSVR2 headset, making the impact more realistic.
This time I tried participating in a race. In the race, not only you but other cars are running, and the scenes of overtaking and colliding with each other are much more powerful, and the feeling of driving in a live-action movie is unique to Real Driving Simulator. I felt that it was on a completely different level from the big-screen arcade racing games at game centers or the car driving simulators you can experience at driver's license driving schools.
The following movie shows the Honda Integra Type-R (DC2) '98 driving around the Tsukuba Circuit.
I rode the Honda Integra Type-R (DC2) '98 around Tsukuba Circuit with PlayStation VR2 & 'Gran Turismo 7' - YouTube
In Gran Turismo 7, not only the performance but also the interior differ greatly depending on the car. Until now, the interior parts could only be seen from the driver's perspective, but with VR, the differences can now be seen more clearly.
Also, if you switch the steering wheel operation to the motion of the DualSense wireless controller instead of the left stick, you can operate the steering wheel by tilting the DualSense, giving you a more realistic feeling of driving.
Of course, if you use a steering wheel controller, you might get closer to the feeling of driving a real car. However, you can still enjoy a realistic driving experience with the DualSense wireless controller. It's so complete that if you're a car lover, you'll want to experience it, and I felt like I was reminded of the overwhelming evolution of the Gran Turismo series, which has spent over 25 years pursuing a 'realistic driving simulator.'
This free update also includes a 'VR showroom' where you can not only drive but also take a close look at your favorite car in the garage. You can see the VR showroom in the movie below.
You can get up close and take a close look at your favorite parts of your car.
In addition to being fully compatible with PSVR2, this free update also includes a feature for a limited time that allows you to play against the AI ``Gran Turismo Sophie'' developed by Sony. Gran Turismo Sophie is an AI that boasts the skill to overwhelm the world champion of Gran Turismo 7, and you can see the development history and actual race pattern in the article below.
At the time of writing, you can compete against Gran Turismo Sophie on four courses: Tsukuba Circuit, Alsace Village, Trial Mountain Circuit, and Suzuka Circuit.
The price of PlayStation VR2 is 74,980 yen including tax.
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