Sony's answer to virtual reality has a slightly lower age limit than its competitors.
Exactly one year lower, to be specific. The detail comes via the PS4 firmware 3.50 update. It specifies "The VR headset is not for use by children under age 12." In comparison, the Oculus Rift and Samsung's Gear VR have suggested age requirements of 13 and up.
According to Engadget the reasoning behind the age limit has to do with children going through "a critical period in visual development," which virtual reality might interfere with. It's not clear if Sony's health and safety findings back up the added leeway, or if the technology powering PlayStation VR is just slightly less intense.
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Exactly one year lower, to be specific. The detail comes via the PS4 firmware 3.50 update. It specifies "The VR headset is not for use by children under age 12." In comparison, the Oculus Rift and Samsung's Gear VR have suggested age requirements of 13 and up.
According to Engadget the reasoning behind the age limit has to do with children going through "a critical period in visual development," which virtual reality might interfere with. It's not clear if Sony's health and safety findings back up the added leeway, or if the technology powering PlayStation VR is just slightly less intense.
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