With an expected launch of October 2016 and a very reasonable (when compared to the other big-hitters) price-point of $549.95 AUD. With Sony aiming to release 50 VR-ready titles for the device by the end of the year (from a stable of 230 developers currently creating PlayStation VR experiences), you can be sure that this is only the beginning of a big push towards Giant Head-Goggles World by Sony. Click through to find out what in the box and some info on what's under the hood. Or, helm.

First off, here's a birds-eye view of what comes in the box.



Which includes.

• 1 x VR Headset
  
• 1 x Processor Unit
  
• 1 x VR Headset Connection Cable
  
• 1 x HDMI Cable
  
• 1 x USB Cable
  
• 1 x Stereo Headphones
  
• 1 x AC Power Cord
  
• 1 x AC Adaptor
  

For those with a keen eye you'll probably notice that the above doesn't include the PlayStation Camera, which is required for head-tracking. Something that will no doubt become a staple part of a lot of VR experiences. The PlayStation Camera will retail separately for $90. But even when you add the two up, plus the cost of a PlaySation 4 console it still ends up cheaper than an Oculus Rift or HTC Vive, even without the requirement of an accompanying super-computer.

As VR requires 120Hz to render correctly, the additional Processor unit that will come packed with PlayStation 4 will take care of all the additional grunt required. It will even power what's been called 'Cinematic Mode' which will let players sit in a virtual room and play any PlayStation 4 game on a giant virtual screen. Kind of like Virtual Virtual Skee-Ball.



As the PS4 is a standard connect-to-a-TV console, with PlayStation VR the additional screen can be utilised to display either a 2D image of what's currently being viewed in the headset or even provide a completely different perspective for multiplayer gaming. In terms of controllers most titles are expected to support both the standard Dual Shock pads plus the motion-sensitive Move controllers.

Playroom VR, a collection of games designed to introduce players to the idea of virtual reality, will be offered as a free download at launch. Check out the "in 2D but with people amazed at the Virtual Reality-ness of the 3D" trailer below.