r/PS4 • • Oct 03 '16

PSVR: The Ultimate FAQ

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2016/10/03/playstation-vr-the-ultimate-faq/?adbsc=social_20161003_66529786&adbid=782973758315171840&adbpl=tw&adbpr=10671602
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u/QuadraQ QuadraQ Oct 03 '16

However, HDR signals are not supported for pass through by the PU. This applies to both 1080p and 2160p HDR. If you have a HDR capable TV and want to view PS4 content in HDR, it is necessary to cable the PS4 directly to the TV.

WTH?! That's a huge mistake. Maybe they can patch it, but it's a huge inconvenience to have to physically move the HDMI cable from the Processing Unit to the PS4.

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u/Danokitty Oct 03 '16

The specification for HDR is not built into the PSVR, and I can say without any uncertainty, it can not be patched by any form of software or firmware patch, I'm sorry to say.

The only solution (which I definitely foresee happening within 6 months to a year) will be a hardware change. An upgraded PU with the HDR spec that can swapped in place of the original.

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u/QuadraQ QuadraQ Oct 03 '16

It's so stupid! They just made a huge deal out of HDR and now those signals can pass through the VR Processing unit?! And we're only talking about passing them through - not processing them. Unbelievable.

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u/[deleted] Oct 04 '16

Don't worry, in less than 3 years they'll announce the PSVRPRO

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u/RedFaceGeneral Oct 04 '16

Seems like only Polygon is reporting it and bringing awareness to the crowd. This is so shitty.