Only a few days ago was I supporting the idea that i suspect Sony have one eye on virtual reality with their next generation console. Much in the same way they've introduced 3D two thirds into the PS3's life cycle I suspect we'll be seeing head-tracking virtual reality as a key selling point of the PS4.
During CES of this year Sony showed off a new headset which they along with critics, were highly proud and impressed by. Now according to a develop article http://www.develop-online.net/news/38244/Sony-Were-testing-3D-virtual-reality-games Sony is continuing R&D using head-tracking.
Now considering the biggest problem with Kinect is the difficulty in player navigation, should Sony combine Playstation Eye, Move and Head we cold be seeing a truly revolutionary way of playing games. How long will this take though is the issue. Its 2011 now and we're only just seeing 3D barely take off. However, considering the likelihood of a next Xbox reveal at E3 2012 with a release in 2013, the PS4 is likely to be shown off in 2013 (to take some glitz away from the next Xbox) ready for 2014. So that's 4 years to get this technology ready, that's of they use it at launch, more than enough considering they've already started.
Do people want to wear headsets considering the resistance to 3D glasses, I'm not so sure however the issue with 3D, unlike High definition, is that it' not "better" just different. Virtual reality could technically improve and create new forms of gameplay which players are likely to be more receptive to.
It's a long way off but nice to know the games industry ca continue to evolve and improve.
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