PSVR Support
Sony is currently in a unique position among its console producing peers. There are three premium VR headsets on the market right now, and one of them is the PSVR, Sony’s own console-compatible headset. Even better is that it’s seeing major success and has been outselling the competition. That can be a big reason why Sony takes 2017 and adds this year to the company’s hot streak this generation. But, it will require a lot of support.
Like with the PS4 Pro, the company is going to have to really push the headset if they want to see massive success. It shouldn’t be treated as a peripheral, coaxing prospective players to pick up the console then trying to convince them to get the PSVR. Instead, they have to really sell the experience. Show everyone why they not only should want this new technology, but need it. Yes, eventually the fact that you need a PS4 to play one will come up, but even then it’s still cheaper than the competition, particularly if the shopper doesn’t already have an impressive PC rig at home.
Developers are getting the hang of placing fans into games, and as time goes on, the games will get bigger and better. Getting in on the ground floor with something that actually works pretty well was a great move in 2016, but it can mean so much more in 2017 with just the right push. While Microsoft and Nintendo are figuring out their strategies for the new market, Sony can sit back and open up a faucet of games as their sales number rise.
