Why PSVR2 is the ULTIMATE Racing Tool for Gran Turismo 7…

[@leewprice]

I've said this from the beginning of PSVR2... If I only had Gran Turismo 7, the investment in PSVR2 would be worth it. (I play with my T300 wheel, three pedals and the stick shift). I'm still blown away to this day. It's a game\set up that could last a lifetime. And (!) no worrying about a broken Sense controller halting playtime! The in headset graphics are pretty darn close, too. A lot closer to the flat screen experience than Drive Club VR on the OG PSVR (and Dirt, too, for that matter). Great shout out Jammy!

[@WOojerVest3andQuest3onMe]

I Agree, I have the Thrustmaster T300S GT Edition mounted on a Next Level GT Lite foldable gaming chair with a ButtKicker mounted to add some haptics. It is like owning your own Racing Arcade! I wish they made The Crew Motorfest with a VR mode. I want an open world driving game in VR.

[@minners71]

I have the playseat trophy edition with the TGT2 and shifter plus psvr2 and although I have spent quite a bit of cash for my set up I feel in the long run it will save me money. I no longer look at new games GT7 and Resi 4 are all I need.

[@Mahoosive_]

Agreed, i liked GT7 before but put it down pretty quickly and moved onto other things. Since having PSVR2 i CANNOT put it down. Paired with a wheel as well, im playing it 3-4 times a week minimum. GT7 has gone from a game i didn’t care that much for, to my absolute favourite gaming experience of all time. 10/10 worth every penny

[@WanderFeetChronicles]

@@Mahoosive_ It turned me in to a full time sim racer.

[@rogierkraan]

@@minners71saves me some expensive trips to the actual track “ because I feel the need to race! “

[@d.b.s.6381]

It is the most fun I've ever had playing any video game at both home and at any arcade. 300+ hours in GT7, and I would have stopped 200 hours ago if not for PSVR2 and a wheel/pedal setup.

[@Crook3d_GT]

300 hours is child's play, I've got over 300 hours on my alt account 😂

[@d.b.s.6381]

@InfinityRipper I'm somebody who never finishes a game because I move on to the next thing. I'm not bragging about my 300 hours as though it's an impressive number, merely stating facts about my experience. That has nothing to do with your playtime. And there is always someone out there who has done more than you.

[@Crook3d_GT]

@d.b.s.6381 I know I was just giving you crap haha but sim racers put in 1000+ hours easy, especially if you are an online racer.

[@minners71]

Try turning all the HUD off for extra immersion and just drive like real life, watch the cars in front of you to see when to break, I swear this has made me a faster driver.

[@CorporateZombi]

GT7 also outputs telemetry data, so.... If you did happen to also have a PC and a motion simulator... You can hook the game up to the motion simulator too! ❤

[@snoopy_peanuts_77]

yup I use my base shakers with it....its glorious

[@andrewbateman5382]

Best way to introduce someone to vr even if they're not in to sim racing is to put the headset on them but you do the driving like they're the passenger, me and the Mrs do this and as long as she looks the way I need to drive its good fun lol, we recommend trying this guys.

[@joejoe2658]

what? you might as well put them on a low frame rate rollercoaster and make them drink salt water.

[@andrewbateman5382]

@joejoe2658 but everyone's been a passenger in a car many times in life and can easily identify with that with that experience compared with a roller coaster.

[@jamesmonkey5314]

Love this game In both vr and flat! But so much more immersive in vr. Looks so amazing in the rain especially.

[@OmegaCaldereroid]

funny i spent thousands of $$$ just for GT7... the game that came with my first ps5 bundle that I didn't touch for months until i tried PSVR2... and down the rabbit hole i went... hori RWA wheel and NLR stand lite was first, then to g923 on GT track seat... now i also got TGT2 on wheel stand with sparco 383, sparco handbrake and TH8A with NH8 seat vibration on Xrocker seat with NLR stand 2.0, now i am setting up TSXW build for a FH5 and FMS7 for my xbSx and pc... i spent more than any of my cars 😂... and that is coming from a guy who never played racing games as much and was not into racing sims... I'M NOW ENLIGHTENED THANKS TO PSVR2/PS5/GT7... ❤❤❤ ... Also being a fan of AudiTT, driving 3.2L VR6 Mk2 TT quattro IRL, i enjoyed it more modding all 3 generations of AudiTTs while grinding...

[@williamsaloka9043]

Playing this in V.R. blows me away every time. It's fantastic. Tried a race on flat-screen the other night...just not the same at all.

[@andrewcoveney7918]

It's crazy all the things that you clearly notice on the psvr2 like the marshals waving flags I hardly notice them in flat screen

[@brettharperspodcast]

I don't think most people understand how simply accessible it is to play this Game. Yep, its on a console. Yep, PC hardware is generally higher then consoles. But for the level of polish and commitment to this the developer has had with this franchise alone over the decades, its something in VR that needs to be experienced to be respected. Plug and play at its finest.

[@NinjaNovice]

It's glorious on a rig!

[@HYPH4ZE]

I loved the words you used to explain why you feel a greater sense of speed in VR rather than flat-screen. It's always a challenge to explain this to people who have never experienced VR.

[@Mahoosive_]

It really is an adrenaline rush and feels so close to the real thing

[@CorporateZombi]

If the FOV was even wider the sense of speed would be even more apparent. There is definitely something to be said for those wide fov pimax headsets.

[@DenisBender]

Never played Gran Turismo before and bought the PSVR2 mainly for other games but ended up playing GT7 in a Playseat with G923 and listening to my Spotify playlists while driving for hundreds of houres. Best VR-Experience for me in the last year!

[@mr.chilll5179]

How can you import your Spotify list in gt7?

[@monkeyswift100]

I wish they would bring Wreakfest to PSVR2 coz its already got racing wheel compatibility

[@CSTBFO_jad]

Totally agree. Been playing GT since 1997. Love it. But stopped GT7 after a month. Great game but fov was horrible for my sim rig. Got PSVR2 at launch. Ive been playing gt7 every day since. Massive game changer.

[@WanderFeetChronicles]

I’ve played this solely in VR since its release/update for the platform and I honestly can NOT go back to flat screen racing. It only took me a few days to match my ‘flatscreen times’ to VR2 - and it’s sooooo much better in every aspect. There really is no going back once you’ve VR’d. The only downer is some VGT’s don’t have cockpit views, but even the ‘on the roof’ aspect ratio isn’t bad at all though and is actually beneficial on some tracks.

[@luciomedina77]

I've been trying out both the PSVR2 and the Meta Quest 3 (for PC), and the immersion is mind-blowing. While the graphics can't quite match a top-end 4K flat screen yet, they're still really impressive. But the real star of the show is the feeling of presence. Being in the driver's seat yourself makes a huge difference!

[@andrewbateman5382]

I'll brought a fanatec set up to upgrade from the G29 for gran turismo 7 which was awesome but with the psvr2 it's a hole new experience blown away, everyone should try this just once to show the psvr2's potential

[@YuriPeriotto]

How much easier is it to drive using the fanatec Vs G29?

[@andrewbateman5382]

@LifeOfAWindowCleaner it's all about how much feeling you get back in the wheel, you can tell if the car is spinning up and losing traction so muck more easily and the force feed back is nuts iv got mine set to 70 ffb as 100 ffb kills your arms on endurance races.

[@andrewbateman5382]

@LifeOfAWindowCleaner all in all just a much better experience all round, went back on the g29 after a month with fanatec and it just felt loose and unresponsive really.

[@TheVVumpus]

It’s just amazing. Nothing like racing my real life MX-5 ND2 in VR, after tweaking the setup to have the same handling.

[@AmigaVR]

I agree with all of that, love the game. Makes me wonder how great the next GT will be in VR.

[@KemBroVids]

Excellent explanation of the advantages of PSVR2. Simply the most immersive sim driving experience for me as well. Easily the most played.

[@dannomight1980]

First time playing gt7 on the psvr2 I played almost 2 minutes before becoming clammy, pouring sweat with my stomach turning causing me to stop and lay down for a while. I went and got non drowsy dramamine and it worked like a charm and helped build my vr legs to where I no longer needed it in about 2-3 weeks

[@ShonnDaylee]

This is what I needed to read. I've just ordered the PSVR 2 (mainly for GT7) and I have been worried about it. I can remember being younger, and getting sick on long car journeys/boat rides, so I figure I'm highly susceptible to this issue. I'm going to get some non drowsy Dramamine, just in case. I've also heard having a fan blowing air on you can help (also wouldn't hurt immersion in open cockpit cars....lol), as well as stopping any time you start to feel queasy and take a break before playing again. Eventually I imagine I'll get used to it. It's important dammit. I've been waiting to play a Gran Turismo game with a wheel and cockpit and VR since the first Gran Turismo game arrived on the scene in the late 90's. Now that I'm THIS close, I have to make this work. Some how. Some way.

[@dannomight1980]

@@ShonnDaylee the less drowsy Dramamine worked wonders. I did the fan too and that helped make it even more immersive. I was able to taper it down where I could play without taking it within a month. I cut the pills in half during the 2nd week and went from there. Another good thing is that they work all day and for me I never felt drowsy. Just was sweating while intensely driving. You’re legit in the drivers seat. Looking around to check your mirrors and blind spots like every day driving

[@MeowtualRealityGamecat]

I don’t find it a problem with it being a little different to a fat game in graphics as it’s not that much different and it’s amazing being in the game not looking at the game. Amazing video thank you

[@JELLYMOTONZ]

psvr2 with a wheel and a buttkicker running thru simhub is totally amazing.

[@Top_Gunner_82]

Just got a G923 with a Playseat challenge X (folds away so wife proof 👀) SOOOOO amazing and makes me want to play gt7 100% more often and in psvr2 😎

[@ShonnDaylee]

Next Level Racing GT-Lite and a G923, with PSVR2 in the mail. I'm really looking forward to this.

[@joejoe2658]

really hope they do a pc version and fix vr things like telling how wet the roads are and how mist layers fly up behind cars. minor gripes. amazing sim, great video :)

[@giancarlomartinez5630]

When the ps5 pro comes out, do you think Polyphony digital will add rain to the rear-view mirrors?

[@Jammyhero]

that would definitely be on my PS5 pro wishlist, so i hope they do! similarly to no reprojection etc.

[@vexxlnc430]

Despite all the negativity around PSVR2 I absolutely love it and play it much more than my base PS5

[@garybalaban6129]

I agree the reprojection has improved.

[@caixadepixels]

GT7 is my most played PSVR2 too

[@dintyboy]

Thanks

[@Jammyhero]

thank you Dinty!! Much appreciated 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@dintyboy]

No probs dude

[@bengrey-tv2sn]

Somebody tell me what the car at 7:20 is

[@visionline1972]

It's the F1500T-A and can be found in Brand Central Asia Pacific under the Gran Turismo logo cost is 1 million credits.

[@Hedonistik_Ritual]

In a way i find it less immersive on psvr2 because of a uncanny valley type effect. Something feels a bit off to me and i cant place it. So despite playing mostly vr titles since getting psvr2, and 500 hours on GT7, i still tend to play GT7 flat screen.

[@lunny888]

I understand there was some sort of "breakthrough" regards reprojection, was wondering if anyone knew if polyphany was trying to get the game to run at 90 or 120hz without reprojection???

[@YuriPeriotto]

How do you rev in the vr showroom?

[@Pablozpuebloz]

I'm missing halo bar while driving super formula with PSVR2, it's transparent what I'm doing wrong?

[@Astro_BS-AS]

It really is.... The only downplay being it ruined other racing games on PS5.... You just CAN'T go back to flat. Every car is an experience. Every track is an experience. It's just astonishing.

[@danielgriffiths8725]

Using manual in VR seems so much easier for me, no idea why but I been putting in faster lap times

[@focusflute]

absolutely incredible in VR

[@gamerdad000]

Any issues with motion sickness? I have a good setup and it hit more more than normal VR sessions (for example with Beat Saber). Elevation changes really mess me up.

[@ShonnDaylee]

Having just ordered the PSVR2, this is my main concern...

[@deadringer28]

So many people want more racing games for PSVR2 but I doubt there will be a game released that's nearly as good. We just have to hope that Sony takes this engine and makes other types of racers out of it. Imagine boat racing or motorcycles in these environments.

[@Calakapepe]

Thank you for being the only one talking about GT7 without an expensive racing rig. I dont believe psvr2 fans that rave about this game being in the top 2 games.... But they only use a racing wheel. i believe you more... But not for 40 bucks (sale price at time of this comment/. ill play this when gt7 becomes obsolete lol Ive never been a racing game fan

[@CHROME-COLOSSUS]

To be clear, GT7 in VR isn’t for EVERYONE, so I think that you’re right to wait until it seems worth the exploratory risk. After that it’s easily worth whatever price your budget allows for. I haven’t enjoyed any racing games since PS2 days, and they were the more arcade types, never the more sim type of the GT series. GT in VR changed that for me, because it is hands-down one of the best gaming experiences I’ve ever had in fifty years. It’s like science-fiction. Something to be aware of is that the DualSense Controller can be used like a small, gyro-tracked, virtual wheel. Basically you hold it out in front of you and pantomime with it. It gives you more subtle control than twiddling a thumbstick ever could. The haptics and adaptive triggers also gives you more information about the road surface that you might expect. Finally you can also remap any button so things like windshield wipers and shifters are where makes sense to you, and it all works FAAAAAR better than it should. Incidentally, you will NOT be comparing it to any other racing game you’ve ever played, rather you will instantly compare it to your IRL driving experiences. In this regard you’ll also anticipate - and miss - the accompanying g-forces of real life (especially when you brake hard into a turn). As expensive as the cost of the AAA game might seem to anyone used to smaller studio VR game prices, after playing in VR with the DualSense for a while you just might start saving for a force-feedback wheel. That will also seem extravagant (even a used G29 will probably seem expensive), but it adds to the immersion in a way that cannot be described. I watched for a price cut for months before finding a wheel on discount at $200, but that jumped to $300 when I included a metal stand. Pricy!! I worried it was a monstrous waste of money right up until I started using it… …and then all that sense of foolishness evaporated. The hype surrounding GT7 in VR is based on lived experience and profound love by many for what this thing does when in the headset. I would never *think* to play it on flatscreen, but - as a dyed-in-the-wool VR gamer - I couldn’t imagine *not* playing it on PSVR2. So… FWIW.

[@andreasmoller9798]

Racing game fan or not gt7 is the best psvr2 game out there

[@tatsnneeps341]

I bought the psvr2 to compliment the racing seat and wheel combination for my 7 yr old grandson to play when he stays over.. unfortunately he cant reach the peddles and the headset is way too big for him so i guess i will have to keep it warm for him to grow into 😂😂😂😂😂

[@pugdragon]

I've hated racing games for a long time, finding them boring (probably because I downright suck at them). Tried AC (with PS plus extra subscription) on my PSVR2 with a normal controller, with the screen blown up to simulate a pseudo VR driving experience, and found it quite rich. So I dove in and got GT7 and a G29, and let's just say, it's not a game changer; it's a life changer. I still don't enjoy driving/racing on a flat TV screen; flat screen and VR racing might as well be two different subcategories in racing/driving gaming.

[@Top_Gunner_82]

Not sure whether to get a g923 or just stick to the PS5 controller. Love gt7 but only play it twice a week if that 🤔🤔

[@bengrey-tv2sn]

It’s 100% worth getting a wheel. If you want you can go for the Hori racing wheel which is very cheap, but it shows(no force feedback). And it’s good - but definitely go for the g923 if you can afford it.

[@MeowtualRealityGamecat]

It’s so good with a wheel for sure.

[@Amhoj1]

With a wheel for sure. It changes the experience completely! Twice a week is alot bro 🤣🥳 IT will defo be worrh it

[@Top_Gunner_82]

Got a G923 and playseat challenge x.... They are INCREDIBLE 🎉

[@johndempsey6142]

Like an over excited dumb ass I have bought just about every single psvr and psvr2 games available. Unfortunately I’m not much up for a work out while I game so I barely play any of them and thought I pissed away 600 bucks. Recently got into this game and I now don’t regret a single decision. I’m not loaded but even with the little money I have I’d pay twice the asking price for the system thanks to this game. The problem is that I’ve sort of fallen into the 825000 a half hour la sarthe grind (audiobooks help) and now have hundreds of millions dollars worth of cars that I haven’t gotten to appreciate or drive yet. It’s astonishing what they have done with the details and if this game was given more dlc track on a regular basis or free roam driving track, I would gladly fork over whatever they asked for a monthly subscription. The option to hover over your cars is also amazing. I love being able to sit in the drivers seat of a luxury car. If I stood within five feet of one of these works of art in real life I’d be arrested. My hopes are low given Sony’s lack of support for the software but I’d give anything for more driving or flying vr sims.

[@lindvi0r]

i cannot wait until this is pretty much the standard for racing VR games, its just a matter of time before they all look this good

[@andreasmoller9798]

Best game i ever experinced in vr so immersive,

[@001sander2]

By far the biggest drawback for me is the limited UI in VR which puts you at a disadvantage especially in multiplayer. Very frustrating!

[@CSTBFO_jad]

Best VR experience I've ever had but yes simple changes like UI options when racing are too limited. I mean just putting a leaderboard in the MFC would be a godsend.

[@2cgarvin]

what is the ideal wheel and rig for this? About to drop a kidney on GT7 setup for PSVR2. Should I stick with G920 and G29 logitech?

[@FurBurger151]

Everyone will tell you to get a t300 but honestly A g923 is the next best bang for buck. Just turn the force feedback to 10.

[@2cgarvin]

@@FurBurger151 thanks for the recommendation

[@FurBurger151]

@@2cgarvin No worries dude.

[@TheTechnobear]

Its the best psvr2 title by a few laps ... and justifies psvr2 cost on its own ! the only disappointment, is PD have not updated at all since launch... which is a shame as there are a few minor, but quite important 'issues', most notably the current race details not being available on the MFD. its fine for shorter races, but for endurances races you really have little idea whats going on in the race. (IRL teams have either radios or pit boards to give information to their drivers...) - it seems like a small thing to add, but seems PD have no interest in updating the VR2 implementation :(

[@Muz__27]

Main thing I want them to update is the option to remove the damn virtual grid that pops up if your head moves a little too far to the right left or forward. It's hands down my biggest issue with the game as it is something that irritates me in almost every race. I just always instinctively tilt my head when I'm taking a sharp turn and that stupid grid has messed me up countless times. It's probably there to diminish motion sickness or to prevent you from leaving the playing area but there should be an option to get rid of it if you want to. I remember in Drive Club you could lean out through your door and have your head inches from the ground if you wanted to.

[@twatinahatsmith7428]

​@@Muz__27 I think you are talking about the sony boundary. It is too small, I lean a little bit forward when setting it and that works for me. It is annoying. If you have a 7ft by 7ft space, it is better to set your boundary to that.

[@jaxonarcand9682]

great video

[@RTRT-de8vz]

The question I have is can I justify buying it if I’m only going to use it to play GT7 It looks like it would be amazing. I’m just trying to convince myself to invest in 1

[@mig6168]

you just have to know something that nobody says : It's cool, but it's a massive graphic downgrade for everything outside the cockipt ! The cockpit is very sharp, quiet amazing, but the track & others cars, it''s more like a ps2/ps3 game. So don't expect something "not so far" from your tv, even 1080p, like every reviewers says !

[@RTRT-de8vz]

@@mig6168 Thanks for reply I went ahead and bought it and i have to agree with everything you’ve said . But here’s the thing in terms of gameplay with a wheel and VR its amazing do I regret buying it no but your 100% right we your comments 👍

[@ArturKwaszyn]

I wish more people would say that graphics in VR mode are not as good as in flat. Usually most reviewers/content creators say that it is, but as you've said yourself, it isn't. It's beautiful, but it's not as good as flat, period. If you're a VR user for a long time, you know what to expect out of VR2, more or less. But if you've never had VR experience before, you might have expectations that simply cannot be met by current level of technology.

[@iansantiago6526]

Honestly it's impressive we've even gotten to this point, if you know the mechanics behind how VR works and what makes it tick, the graphics only become more impressive, even when they're objectively worse than flat screen.

[@ArturKwaszyn]

@iansantiago6526 no doubt. Please don't take my comment as criticism. I'm super happy with the level of graphical fidelity in GT7 VR. I just wish more content creators were truthful. When I said about exaggerated expectations, I spoke from experience - VR2 was my first headset and I was kind of disappointed to notice that graphics always differ from social screen captures.

[@iansantiago6526]

@@ArturKwaszyn Oh not at all man! I agree with you! I'm just saying if people understood the technology better, it becomes abundantly clear why modern VR graphics are as impress as they are. And Psvr2 isn't the peak either, it's just the best value for your money. And yes I do believe it is the best value, even better than quest 3. But that's really up to your preferences.

[@iansantiago6526]

@@ArturKwaszyn Ah it's your first headset ever? You got off amazingly bud! One of the best in the industry.

[@TheTechnobear]

I kind of agree, though, I think this point is true of all VR/PSVR2 titles... I remember when I first got the PSVR2 and was disappointed in its clarity. but for sure you get used to it, and then appreciate that whilst the resolution/refresh rates is not that high, on good psvr2 titles, it makes up for it with the colours and depth perception. ( Id also say the other vr disappointment, is the lack of depth of gameplay in so many titles compared to flat... thankfully, GT7/NMS are the exception to this!)

[@DogOfHades]

It's nice, shame about the reprojection though.

[@bieregrillsfaitdesvideos5189]

Bro desactivate the HUD ! ❤

[@BonkersFool]

BEST MONEY I EVER SPEND!!!

[@dysnomia1132]

Vr2 was the most amazing thing in video games, and im 48 year old. But the low Resolution and reprojection kills it for me over time. But i hope for Playstation pro 90 native and no reprojection 😊

[@raysmith5026]

Id love to have the vr2 not got the money. I should start a go fund me 😊

[@kinwingwu6442]

😮wow

[@lauzogmathics9384]

Divebombs incoming

[@USConnexion]

The immersion is there but the graphics are 💩.

[@andreasmoller9798]

The graphics are fine when you set it up it right, its in fact up there with the best looking vr games

[@JustinPoggioArtworks]

GT7 + Wheel setup + PSVR2 = Magic 🤌🏻🤌🏻