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PlayStation VR will cost R6499 when it launches in SA on January 24

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We’ve been playing with a PlayStation VR unit in the virtual Lazygamer Office for about a week now, and we’re rather impressed with Sony’s VR unit. Many are wondering how much the thing will cost when it hits our shores. Initial retailer listings suggested we’d see the headset retail locally for R6999 – but that won’t be the case.

And no, it won’t be more than that. As we’ve said for ages, the PSVR will launch in SA on January 24th, but we now have official local pricing too.

PlayStation VR will be priced at R6499.99 when it hits local retail channels. That’s the version that comes without the required PlayStation Camera. There will also be a version that does need the camera, and that’ll cost you R7299.99. If you want wand motion control, the PS3 wands will have to be purchased separately. I suggest hitting second hand stores to find them, as they can be picked up for next to nothing. We, in fact, recently picked up a handful of them for R130 each.

“After the unprecedented positive response from consumers who experienced PS VR at rAge and the overwhelmingly successful launch in the US and UK we are very excited to bring a new gaming experience to South African consumers early in the new year, the VR supported by a great line up of content at launch” said Mario Dos Santos, C.E.O  of Ster Kinekor Entertainment.

Games will be released to retail, as well as made available on the PSN store. Pricing on those varies wildly, with some of the smaller games, like the excellent Until Dawn: Rush of Blood coming in at R399, while bigger games like Robinson: The Journey and Eve: Valkyrie sitting on the R899 end of the spectrum. VR Worlds, which I maintain should have been included for free with the unit will retail for R599.

Last Updated: November 14, 2016

33 Comments

  1. Original Heretic

    November 14, 2016 at 09:42

    R6 499? What a coincidence! That’s exactly what my soul is worth. Now to summon a dark lord and make a transaction.

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    • Alien Emperor Trevor

      November 14, 2016 at 09:43

      Hello.

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      • Ottokie

        November 14, 2016 at 09:45

        He said “soul”. Not “overcooked steak”

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        • Alien Emperor Trevor

          November 14, 2016 at 09:45

          PoTAYto PoTAHto

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        • Andre Fourie

          November 14, 2016 at 09:50

          XD

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        • Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0

          November 14, 2016 at 09:57

          LOL!

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    • Lord Chaos

      November 14, 2016 at 09:46

      You rang?

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      • Original Heretic

        November 14, 2016 at 09:50

        pffft, you’re only a “lord”. Gonna need a bigger bad than you. You wouldn’t know a Prince Chaos or a King Chaos, would you?
        If not, I’ll hit a crossroads during lunch.

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        • Lord Chaos

          November 14, 2016 at 09:52

          In my defense, your comment does state you’re looking for a lord,..

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          • Original Heretic

            November 14, 2016 at 09:53

            Crap! You’re right! Gaaaah, now I might be stuck with you.

            Ok, to make it clear, I’m looking for R6 499, not R64.99.

          • Lord Chaos

            November 14, 2016 at 09:54

            How about R6 498.95? excl handling and transport costs.

          • Lord Chaos

            November 14, 2016 at 09:55

            And naturally *Terms and conditions apply. 😛

          • Original Heretic

            November 14, 2016 at 09:56

            If the terms are NOT written in blood on an ancient scroll made from the cured skin of a known murderer, then I will doubt your credentials.

          • Lord Chaos

            November 14, 2016 at 09:58

            Always, I’ll just require your pinkie finger from your dominant hand to craft a quill.

          • Original Heretic

            November 14, 2016 at 09:59

          • Original Heretic

            November 14, 2016 at 09:55

            Nope, not gonna fly.

    • Marc O Polo

      November 14, 2016 at 10:04

      I would sell my soul to Satan but I reckon he will just wait it out as I’m most likely going to hell anyway!

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      • Original Heretic

        November 14, 2016 at 10:07

        Ah, but if you perform the transaction before your death, there’s always the chance of dragging a few extra souls down with you.
        It’s a win-win for evil, so why wouldn’t they go for it!?

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  2. Lord Chaos

    November 14, 2016 at 09:42

    Not a bad price, but still expensive.

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  3. Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0

    November 14, 2016 at 09:43

    Hopefully CNA stocks it
    *Checks Edgar card’s limit

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    • Viper_ZA

      November 14, 2016 at 11:50

      That card sure does come in handy!!!

      Reply

  4. Alien Emperor Trevor

    November 14, 2016 at 09:45

    So R7.5k minimum for the headset, camera & 2 controllers – that’s… a lot.

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    • Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0

      November 14, 2016 at 09:50

      True, but it’s still the cheapest alternative, unless you opt for the Samsung one. Personally I don’t feel like playing Candy Crush in VR

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    • Geoffrey Tim

      November 14, 2016 at 09:50

      • Alien Emperor Trevor

        November 14, 2016 at 09:57

        That doesn’t make PSVR cheap, that just makes HTC Vive even more expensive.

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        • Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0

          November 14, 2016 at 10:00

          Beer goggles, cheapest alternative atm

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      • Marc O Polo

        November 14, 2016 at 10:07

        Don’t forget the $220 to make it wireless…

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  5. Ottokie

    November 14, 2016 at 09:52

    PS4 VR or Very fancy PC monitor… tough choice

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    • HvR

      November 14, 2016 at 10:04

      * or TWO very nice PC monitors

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  6. Andre Fourie

    November 14, 2016 at 09:54

    *Adds Captain Morgan to coffee and wonders WTF is going on.

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  7. Viper_ZA

    November 14, 2016 at 10:39

    Heh, that’s more than the console itself, go figure.

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  8. 40 Insane Frogs

    November 14, 2016 at 11:32

    Sadly, last time I tried to sell Geoff to fund my gaming addiction I was told that the current Geoff model cannot be resold. 🙁 That made me sad….

    Reply

  9. Avithar

    November 14, 2016 at 12:50

    it is worth it, there arent many game to use the VR on

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