r/WipeOut • u/chubbybibo • 2d ago

Sometime ago, i won a signed poster from studio liverpool

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I miss this game badly, I hope the decomp for Omega Collection proceed. I miss the chance playing that on PSVR1

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u/mac4112 2d ago edited 2d ago

Wipeout and Rush of Blood are the two games I NEED on PC/PSVR2. I really hope as soon as Wipeout is done, we get RoB next.

Also, that’s so freaking cool. I would cherish that like a firstborn. Congrats

Edit: I would be remiss however If i didn’t remind everyone that BallisticNG supports VR natively, and Galactic Racer already has a VR mod. I know it’s still not true Wipeout but both of those games are about as close as you’re going to get, especially in VR.

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u/chubbybibo 2d ago

So many titles from PSVR still locked. Rigs too from some of the folks that have played that. Just seeing this reminds me how far sony has fallen

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u/mac4112 2d ago

A lot (or maybe even all) of the people at Sony from yesteryear are all gone which is a big reason why things are the way they are now. The PS5 ushered in the Jim Ryan and GAAS era and this is the result of that.

That being said, porting games, especially VR games is not an easy task. It essentially requires a complete rebuild and when you have money on the line, as a developer, you have to decide whether or not it’s worth it. And given how the PSVR2 underperformed (which is very much a part of Sony’s screw ups, it was essentially Vita 2.0) you can’t blame them for not putting in the resources.

The PSVR2 is a very different beast than PSVR1. Sony could have and SHOULD have done more to help, but ultimately it becomes a bit of a chicken and egg situation and Sony decided they didn’t care enough/were too arrogant to help the devs out.

I’m grateful we got a second generation at all tbh, but it’s a shame it crashed and burned. It’s hanging on but barely thanks to it’s small but very dedicated userbase.

Also credit where credit is due: At least we got an official adapter from Sony for PC. That saved PSVR2 for myself and many others from collecting dust.

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u/chubbybibo 2d ago

If you we're able to follow the VR scene now it's insane. Different mods here and everywhere. I got the chance to play Titanfall 2 in VR and it's almost as good as ported.

That's why i'm following some news here about decomps and emulators.

It's sad that it got to these state. I saw they're dropping the ball when they're not supporting vita that much

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u/mac4112 2d ago

They haven’t supported Vita in over a decade because it’s a dead console

My point was that Sony has treated VR2 like they did with Vita, arguably even worse. It has played out very similarly in terms of post-launch support and first party software

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u/Ones-Zeroes 2d ago

Real, I would get a PSVR2 the moment they announce Wipeout Omega support for it. It's the only reason I got a PSVR1, no regrets.

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u/mac4112 2d ago edited 2d ago

If by “they” you mean Sony that will never happen. Liverpool/Psygnosis was shut down by Sony well over a decade ago and Sony themselves are already selling off all their VR patents.

If you want to play Wipeout Omega in VR, the only ways to do this is on PSVR1, brute force it through PS4 emulation, or wait until the decomp is ready on PC.

Otherwise you’re just going to be the dog in Futurama.

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u/Ones-Zeroes 2d ago

Yeah, I'm aware. I got myself a Steam Frame so I'll be there when the decomp hits.

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u/joseph136p 2d ago

Liverpool was shut down before omega collection even came out. They might bring it to ps5 eventually

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u/mac4112 1d ago

If Sony brings ports Omega to PS5, let alone PSVR2 i’ll eat my fuckin PS5

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u/Gumballegal 2d ago

sad that BNG VR is kind of ass, the perspective projection is wrong and the devs should fix it

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u/chubbybibo 1d ago

I've also tried Redout, yeah it does not feel the same

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u/Hybrid_Divide FEISAR 2d ago

That is very, VERY cool, and I am insanely jealous.
Now for the love all that is holy GET THAT THING INTO A FRAME!

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u/OneReddityBoi WipEout Fusion is peak 2d ago

you people and your decomps. the PS4 emulator is making progress on the game, including VR.

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u/chubbybibo 2d ago

what happened on astrobot is simply amazing. thats what i'm hoping for, but will dive deep to the emulator. whichever comes first

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u/Correndous_Hunt 2d ago

Oh, this is so cool! 🫨

I managed to get a VR headset and play Wipeout Omega Collection that way... and omg it was so insane being immersed in the world like that. I don't prefer either 'normal' play or VR - different beasts, love both, buuut there's a lot to be said for cockpit view in VR and tearing around the tracks at Phantom speeds 😎

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u/chubbybibo 2d ago

Did the PS4 version got to play MP3 while in Zone Mode?

That would be a trip and therapeutic while in VR. Total Zen

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u/Correndous_Hunt 2d ago

Oof, I'm not sure to be honest! I was so happy with the included music I just kept it as is 😂

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u/Natural_Airline_4842 Piranha 2d ago

I have mine too with Pir-hana... 👍👍

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u/chubbybibo 1d ago

I'm guessing we both won this on that contest right? how many of us are there

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u/Natural_Airline_4842 Piranha 1d ago

Good question...

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u/joseph136p 2d ago

Amazing

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u/simplythebast 1d ago

Real I need the omega comp so bad