Bought a switch after launch and although I think its a great console with loads of potential I feel it's still not there yet and there is just not enough games that i like yet, I've been looking into VR for PS4 for the last few weeks now and although VR is also not quite there yet I do feel that it's the way for me to go for the next few years, at least until the switch really starts taking off or turns into a VR/ Augmented reality system as a few have speculated.
So what are your guys thoughts?
Also as I have Zelda DLC and a few digital purchases on my switch. Is it possible to delete my Switch account, but leave the DLC/Digital games active for the buyer ? would be a shame to waste them.
Alright, seeing as I have a Switch, PSVR and a PC VR, I feel like I could really contribute here.
VR
Since you mentioned price range, there's two VR options that would look good to you.
1. PSVR
2. Microsoft Mixed Reality VR
The PSVR headset is $299 for just the headset. You'll also need the PS camera and if you want the most out of it, the two Move controllers. That makes it $399 if you get the whole kit. If you already have the camera or Move controllers, then you can save some money that way. I hope you have a PS4 Pro though as there is noticeable difference in VR between the two. Also, PSVR has a version 2 coming out with better cable management and HDR capability.
The Windows Mixed Reality VR starts at $299 for just the headset but if you want the motion controllers it's another $100 for a total of $399. The Windows Mixed Reality VR does not require a camera, it has cameras on the headset that do the tracking so you can have room scale VR and tracking that's far superior to the PSVR. It does require a gaming PC and Windows 10, but pretty low specs:
Specs said:
Intel Core i5 4590 (4th generation) / AMD Ryzen 5 1400
8GB DDR3
NVIDIA GTX 960 / AMD RX 460
USB 3.0
Bluetooth 4.0
PSVR
Pros: You already have a console it works with, the PS4. Games released for PSVR are backed by big companies and multiplayer VR games will have a greater base to play with and since the PS4 has built-in party and match making it'll be easy to find other VR players to play with.
Cons: It's weaker hardware, the lowest resolution VR out there and the Move controllers were never meant for VR and quite frankly, suck. If they came out with a PSVR2 with real motion controls, I'd reconsider.
Windows Mixed Reality VR
Pros: Requires no camera setup, has full range room scale motion, allows for safety boundary setups (virtual fence to make sure you don't bump into things) and the motion controllers are much better (especially for shooters). Resolution and quality is on-par and sometimes better then the other PC-based VR headsets like Oculus and Vive.
Cons: Requires a gaming PC with the specs I listed above as the minimum and it's game library is fairly small until it gets SteamVR support this holiday season. Will likely get surpassed by newer tech in the next few years.
Switch
Pros: A long line of AAA games in Nintendo's history, it's design allows for easy party and multiplayer gaming. You won't be tethered to a device like the PS4 or PC, hell not even your TV since you can pick it up and play anywhere in the house.
Cons: Poor online infrastructure, last generation hardware for graphics and processing power, and restrictive customizations and no social aspect like gamer scores, trophies, or communities. To be fair, these could potentially be fixed by future software updates, but come on, it's Nintendo. I'm being realistic.
Bottom Line
If you're used to the PS4, are satisfied with the games there, want 4K graphics, like the online party system and sharing and growing your gaming ego with trophies, get the PSVR. You can even opt for a Vita and get remote play for a Switch like experience.
If you have a gaming computer and are mostly interested in the VR aspect, then Windows Mixed Reality VR will have a wider variety of VR software with better immersion and tracking. It even works with high-end laptops, put it in a backpack and have free-roam VR. Look into the nVidia Shield for remote playing of PC games if your gaming PC uses nVidia graphics card.
You can get a Switch later down the line if games for it start to peak your interest more, they won't be going anywhere for a while and may even have a newer revision or a type of Switch Mini by then.