Sony has made it clear that in the short term, video games is the mechanism in which they feel most comfortable using to bring VR to the world. To that end, the only device from Sony to provide VR is PlayStation VR which is tied directly to PS4 and PS4 Pro. At its launch in early October, Sony and 3rd party studios will be releasing dozens of VR games with over 100 titles in development.

Games however won’t be the only form of VR that will make its way to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation VR. Sony Interactive Entertainment Japan Asia President Atsushi Morita seems poised to bring all different kinds of entertainment options in the near future.

 One of the VR experiences promised is a music video that’s a collaboration between the “Biohazard” horror game, called “Resident Evil” in the U.S., from Japanese game maker Capcom, and L’Arc-en-Ciel, a Japanese rock band, that takes advantage of VR technology’s illusion of 3-D and 360-degree surround imagery. 

And that’s not all.

 

Another VR shown at Tokyo-based Sony’s event was the “Anywhere VR,” which delivers to headset wearers a relaxing scene, such as a beach or a star-studded sky, even in their living rooms, while they take care of smartphone chores in VR.

Morita said the PlayStation VR will also be used to show live-theater performances, tours of historical sites and karaoke video.

 

While games make a thrilling way to kick off VR, I’m almost more curious about all the additional applications that can be brought to VR like exploring the world. Hopefully beyond games, Sony allows developers to release almost app like content for PS VR so we that we can have access to a wide variety of virtual reality content. I for one would not mind the ability to traverse The Grid and ride a Light Cycle.

Discuss:

Which types of content would you like to see come to PS VR?

[Via Yahoo]