This is a question people in the industry have been arguing for some time, with heated views on both sides.
And nothing like a shiny new kit to revive the debate.
With the release of PlayStation VR2, one of gaming's biggest players says virtual reality will have an important role to play in the industry for years to come.
Some thought Sony might abandon its VR experience after failing to invest in many successful VR games, suggesting a lack of confidence in their first foray in this space.
I found the original PlayStation VR uncomfortable, clunky, and a cable guy's worst nightmare.
Released in 2016, it gave gamers real moments of joy, creating wide smiles when they played Tetris Effect for the first time. Resident Evil 7, experienced through the headset, is by far the scariest and most traumatic gaming experience of my life.
This is a question people in the industry have been arguing for some time, with heated views on both sides.
And nothing like a shiny new kit to revive the debate.
With the release of PlayStation VR2, one of gaming's biggest players says virtual reality will have an important role to play in the industry for years to come.
Some thought Sony might abandon its VR experience after failing to invest in many successful VR games, suggesting a lack of confidence in their first foray in this space.
I found the original PlayStation VR uncomfortable, clunky, and a cable guy's worst nightmare.
Released in 2016, it gave gamers real moments of joy, creating wide smiles when they played Tetris Effect for the first time. Resident Evil 7, experienced through the headset, is by far the scariest and most traumatic gaming experience of my life.
Image source, SonyBy Steffan PowellGames Journalist
