{"id":115017,"date":"2017-01-31T09:55:29","date_gmt":"2017-01-31T07:55:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=115017"},"modified":"2017-01-31T09:56:16","modified_gmt":"2017-01-31T07:56:16","slug":"playstation-vr-headset-launches-in-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/playstation\/115017-playstation-vr-headset-launches-in-south-africa","title":{"rendered":"PlayStation VR headset launches in South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The PlayStation VR headset has officially launched in South Africa and is available to purchase from retailers.<\/p>\n<p>Takealot confirmed the product is currently in stock in both Johannesburg and Cape Town and is available for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.takealot.com\/playstation-vr-ps-vr\/PLID42900012\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>R6,499<\/strong><\/a> from its online store.<\/p>\n<p>The PlayStation VR product includes the VR headset, processor unit, stereo earbuds, HDMI cable, USB cable, power supply, and PS VR headset connection adapter.<\/p>\n<p>A\u00a0PlayStation 4 Camera is required in order to provide head tracking support for the headset, and the device can be used with either a DualShock 4 controller or PlayStation Move motion controllers.<\/p>\n<p>The PlayStation VR + PS4 Camera bundle is priced at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.takealot.com\/playstation-vr-camera-ps-vr\/PLID43502214\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>R7,299<\/strong><\/a> on Takelot.<\/p>\n<p>A PlayStation 4 Camera is available for <a href=\"https:\/\/raru.co.za\/electronics\/5306524-sony-playstation-camera-v2-ps4-psvr\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>R899<\/strong><\/a> from Raru.<\/p>\n<div class=\"myg_table\">\n<div class=\"table-responsive\"><table class=\"table\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"7\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\">\n<div align=\"center\">PlayStation VR Specifications<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\"><strong>Resolution<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">1,920 x 1,080<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Display<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>OLED 5.7 inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Refresh Rate<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>120Hz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Field of View<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>100 degrees<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Dimensions<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>187 \u00d7 185 \u00d7 277 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Weight<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>610g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Price<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>R6,499<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/PS-VR-1.jpg\" data-slb-active=\"1\" data-slb-asset=\"861430233\" data-slb-internal=\"0\" data-slb-group=\"slb\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-196582 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/PS-VR-1-640x393.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/PS-VR-1-640x393.jpg 640w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/PS-VR-1-600x369.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/PS-VR-1-768x472.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/PS-VR-1-1200x738.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"PS VR\" width=\"640\" height=\"393\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/PS-VR-2.jpg\" data-slb-active=\"1\" data-slb-asset=\"1050750963\" data-slb-internal=\"0\" data-slb-group=\"slb\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-196584 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/PS-VR-2-640x393.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/PS-VR-2-640x393.jpg 640w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/PS-VR-2-600x369.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/PS-VR-2-768x472.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/PS-VR-2-1200x738.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"PS VR\" width=\"640\" height=\"393\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/PS-VR-3.jpg\" data-slb-active=\"1\" data-slb-asset=\"608389756\" data-slb-internal=\"0\" data-slb-group=\"slb\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-196586 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/PS-VR-3-640x393.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/PS-VR-3-640x393.jpg 640w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/PS-VR-3-600x369.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/PS-VR-3-768x472.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/PS-VR-3-1200x738.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"PS VR\" width=\"640\" height=\"393\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/PS-VR.jpg\" data-slb-active=\"1\" data-slb-asset=\"681723336\" data-slb-internal=\"0\" data-slb-group=\"slb\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-196590 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/PS-VR-640x393.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/PS-VR-640x393.jpg 640w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/PS-VR-600x369.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/PS-VR-768x472.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/PS-VR-1200x738.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"PS VR\" width=\"640\" height=\"393\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/PS-VR-4.jpg\" data-slb-active=\"1\" data-slb-asset=\"1129550388\" data-slb-internal=\"0\" data-slb-group=\"slb\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-196588 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/PS-VR-4-640x393.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/PS-VR-4-640x393.jpg 640w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/PS-VR-4-600x369.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/PS-VR-4-768x472.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/PS-VR-4-1200x738.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"PS VR\" width=\"640\" height=\"393\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nCOnu-Majig\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><em>This article first appeared on <a href=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/gaming\/196576-playstation-vr-now-available-in-south-africa.html\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>MyBroadband<\/strong> <\/a>and is republished with permission.<\/em><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Now read:\u00a0<a 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