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PlayStation VR2 cinematic mode review

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In addition to playing virtual reality games, you can use the PlayStation VR2 as an extra screen via its cinematic mode. So, is the headset worth getting just for its flat screen display capabilities? You can find out in this review article from Seeking Tech.

Clarity

In cinematic mode, the resolution output is limited to 1080p. With that said, the actual image quality is blurrier than what you see if you are viewing a 1080p content on a television set.

This is the biggest issue we have with the PS VR2 cinematic mode as there is a noticeable drop in clarity, especially on the edge of the virtual screen, when compared to viewing the same content on a regular TV or monitor.

OLED

The PlayStation VR2 uses OLED technology. As a result, you will get deeper colors, especially when it comes to the black color output.

While it doesn’t compare to OLED televisions, it should still look great against LCD and LED screens when it comes to displaying HDR games and videos.

120 Hz Refresh Rate

One of the better features of the cinematic mode is its ability to display content at up to 120 frames per second. Up until the past few years, most television sets are only limited to 60 fps.

Games running at 120 fps will look even smoother with less input lag. Therefore, this feature is great for competitive gamers.

To see how you can enable the 120 Hz refresh rate support when viewing flat screen content with this virtual reality headset, you can check out this tutorial.

No VRR Support

On the flip side, the PlayStation VR2 doesn’t support Variable Refresh Rate. This helpful feature helps a game look smoother as long as it can maintain a frame rate of at least 48 fps.

As a result, the frame rate dips will be more noticeable when using the virtual reality headset as opposed to a flat screen that supports VRR.

Immersion

In the cinematic mode of the PS VR2, you will see a black void surrounding the screen. If you decide to use earphones or headphones, then you should easily be able to block out any visual and audio distractions from the real world.

You will end up being fully immersed in the video you are viewing or game you are playing. As its name suggest, the mode feels like you are playing a game or watching a video on a big movie screen at a theater.

Recap

The biggest benefits of using the PlayStation VR2 cinematic mode is its OLED display, 120 refresh rate and immersion.

On the other hand, you should not expect a sharp image quality as it can only display content at 1080p. Not to mention that the video output may even look blurrier when compared to viewing 1080p content on a TV or monitor. This mode also does not support VRR.

Overall, we found that the cinematic mode to be a neat extra benefit, especially if you don’t have an OLED television that has a 120 refresh rate. If you want to be fully immersed yourself in a flat screen game or movie, and don’t mind the drop in image clarity, then you may want to try out this mode once in a while.

With that said, you shouldn’t expect this cinematic to replace your 4K TV or monitor if you care about resolution.

How to prevent the PS VR2 from slipping or sliding down your face

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The PlayStation VR2 may slip or slide down your face, especially if you have to move around a lot in certain games. This can be somewhat annoying as the virtual reality headset has a small sweet spot in terms of sharpness. So, if that spot gets slightly off-centered, then the graphics will become blurrier.

To see how you can prevent the PS VR2 from slipping or sliding, you can check out this guide from Seeking Tech.

1. For the first step, you should make sure that the head band is securely enough. To tighten it, rotate the headband adjustment dial located at the back clockwise.

Be careful not to tighten it too much. If it feels like the virtual reality headset is squeezing your head, then press the headband release button to loosen it and then tighten it again until you reach an equilibrium in terms of comfort and stability.

2. Furthermore, you can try pulling the scope inner towards your face as well.

To do so, press and hold the scope adjustment button located on the top right side and then push the scope inwards.

3. You can also try wearing a sweat band as it will absorb any sweat from your forehead. As a result, the PlayStation VR2 won’t lose its grip due to a slippery skin.

To find out more about how you can prevent sweat from getting inside the PS VR2, you can take a look at our previous post.

4. If you don’t have a headband available, then you can try wearing a baseball cap backwards. The bill of the back should provide additional support on the backside of the VR headset.

5. You can also try using headphones instead of ear buds or earphones. The bigger ear cups should prevent the PS VR2 from slipping or sliding as it should make the sides of the VR headset more stable.

What to do if you don’t get an image on screen when using PS VR2

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If you don’t see an image when using the PlayStation VR2, then you can take a look at this troubleshooting guide from Seeking Tech to see how you can resolve this issue.

1. For the first step, you should make sure that you press the power button located at the bottom of the scope. The power indicator located at the front of the scope should turn solid white.

2. If you aren’t seeing anything while wearing the headset while the headset is powered on, then you should try re-connecting the accessory by doing the following:

  • Completely turn off your PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 5 Digital Edition.
  • Unplug the PlayStation VR2 from the USB C port of your console.
  • Re-plug the virtual reality headset back into the USB C port on the PS5.
  • Turn your PS5 back on.
  • Turn on the PS VR2.

3. There is an attachment sensor located inside of the headset. You should make sure that the sensor is clean; otherwise, it may not be able to detect whether or not you are currently wearing the PlayStation VR2.

To clean the sensor, use a dry, lint-free cloth.

4. Hair and head accessories may also make the attachment sensor to be inaccurate. Therefore, you should make sure that only your bare face is inside the light shield.

Keep in mind that the PlayStation VR2 supports glasses. So, you should be fine if you need to wear glasses with this product.

5. Make sure that the USB cable is securely connected on both ends.

On the PlayStation VR2, the proprietary USB port is located in between the scope and light shield. You will need to pull the scope outwards to find it.

6. If possible, try to plug another accessory in to the USB C port of your PlayStation 5.

If the other accessory isn’t working as well, then you may need to send your console in for repair due to a faulty USB C port.

7. You can also try using your PlayStation VR2 headset on another PS5 if possible.

If the virtual reality headset isn’t showing an image when used on another console, then you may need to send the accessory in for repair.

What to do if PlayStation VR2 keeps turning off

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When playing with the PlayStation VR2, the headset may keep turning off. To see how you can potentially fix this power problem, you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

1. The first step you can take is to inspect the USB connection between the PS VR2 and PS5. You should make sure that this connecting is securely plugged in on both ends.

To find the USB connection on the virtual reality headset, you need to move the scope outwards. You should then see the PlayStation symbols on the plug located in between the scope and light shield.

2. Using an extension cable may cause the headset to shut off at random times.

Therefore, we recommend that you avoid using any extensions and, instead, simply connect your PlayStation VR2 headset directly to the PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 5 Digital Edition console.

3. There is also a possibility that the virtual reality headset may be overheating.

To see how you can prevent the temperatures from rising too high while you are using the PS VR2, you can check out our previous guide.

4. If you haven’t done so already, you should check to see if you have the latest system software update installed on your PS5.

To manually check, you can go to the Settings of the gaming system and then select System > System Software > System Software Update and Settings > Update System Software > Update Using Internet.

A new update may fix the power issue of your PS VR2.

5. If possible, you can try plugging in a different USB C device into your PS5 to see if the other device can function without any issues.

If you are also having problems with other USB C accessories, then the USB C port of your console may be faulty. In this case, you will need to get it repaired.

6. You can also try testing the PlayStation VR2 on a different PS5 if possible.

If the headset is also shutting off randomly on another console, then there may be a hardware issue with the VR headset. In this scenario, you will need to get the PlayStation VR2 repaired.

AEW Fight Forever ladder and weapon controls

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Using ladders and weapons in AEW Fight Forever can be somewhat confusing if you aren’t familiar with the controls. You can check out this guide at Seeking Tech to find the appropriate button layout.

How to pick up a ladder or weapon

In order to pick up a ladder or weapon, you have to press the outer right shoulder button.

If you are playing with a PlayStation controller, then you have to use R2. On an Xbox controller, you have to use the RT button. If you are using a Switch controller, then you need to use the ZR button.

How to grab a ladder or weapon from under the ring

To get a weapon that has been hidden from under the ring you have to press the outer right trigger button (R2, RT or ZR) and then use the left analog stick.

How to attack with a weapon or ladder

In order to attack with the weapon or ladder you are holding, you need to use the high strike or kick button.

On a PlayStation pad, you have to press Square or Triangle. For an Xbox or Nintendo Switch pad, you need to press X or Y.

How to throw a weapon

If a weapon can be thrown, then you can do so by pressing the R2, RT or ZR button while using the left analog stick to aim at your target.

How to set up a table or ladder

If you want to set up a table or ladder when you are holding these types of weapons, then you have to press R2, RT or ZR.

How to ignite a table with fire

In order to set a table on fire, you need to have a finisher store up. Once you do, you can use the right analog stick to light the table om fire.

How to do a ladder spin attack

To perform a ladder spin attack, make sure you are holding a ladder with a finisher stored up. You can then use the right analog stick for this special move.

How to climb a ladder

In order to climb a ladder, make sure it is set up. Afterwards, you can press the L2, LT or ZL button while facing one of its sides to climb up the rungs.

How to grab object at the top of the ladder

If you want to grab the object hanging above the ladder, then you have to press the R2, RT or ZR.

How to push the ladder down

If you want to push down a ladder that has been set up, you need to use a combination of the left analog stick to go along with the R2, RT or ZR button.

AEW Fight Forever controls when your opponent is laying down

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The controls in AEW Fight Forever can be confusing if you have your opponent laying down on the floor or wrestling ring. You can check out this guide at Seeking Tech to see what the proper controller layout is for this scenario.

How to pin

While your opponent is laying down in this game, you are able to pin them if you get close enough and then press the inner left shoulder button on the controller.

On the DualShock 4 or DualSense, you need to press L1 if you are using the default button layout. If you are using an Xbox One or Xbox Series controller, then you have to press the LB button. For the Nintendo Switch controller, you have to press the L button.

How to cancel a pin

To cancel a pin attempt, you have to press the inner right shoulder button.

On the PlayStation pad, you need to press R1 during the pinning sequence. For the Xbox pad, you have to press RB. Last but not least, you need to press the R button if you are using a Switch pad.

How to lift a downed opponent

If you want to pull up an opponent who is currently laying down, then you have to press the inner shoulder button.

Thus, you have to press R1 on PlayStation, RB on Xbox or R on Switch while close to a downed opponent to lift them upwards.

How to turn an opponent over

If your opponent is laying face down or face up and you want to turn them over, then you have to use the outer right shoulder button.

If you are playing with a PlayStation gamepad, you van to press the R2 button while close by the downed opponent without moving the left analog stick. On the Xbox, you have to press the RT button instead. For the Switch, you have to press ZR.

How to drag a downed opponent

If your opponent is laying on the floor or mat and you would like to drag them to a different location, then you first need to get close to them.

Afterwards, press and hold the outer right shoulder button (R2 on PlayStation, RT on Xbox or ZR on Switch) and then use the left analog to indicate the directions where you want to drag your opponent.

How to chain wrestle in AEW Fight Forever

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You are able to pull off a chain wrestling sequence in AEW Fight Forever. To find out how you can properly trigger this action, you can take a look at this guide from Seeking Tech.

Method #1

One of the ways you can initiate chain wrestling is by pressing the grapple button at the same exact time as your opponent.

For this to trigger, you need to turn off the Easy Countering setting. You can do so by going to the Options menu in the game and then switch over to the Controller tab. By disabling this feature, you can no longer counter with the High Strike, Kick and Grapple buttons, which opens them up to be used to initiate chain wrestling.

In order to grapple, you need to press the X button if you are playing with a PlayStation controller or A button with an Xbox or Nintendo Switch controller.

Method #2

You can also pull off this sequence when the opponent has you in a grapple.

Once you turn off Easy Countering, wait until your opponent has you in a grapple. Afterwards, try to guess his next action when it comes to High Strike, Kick or Grapple. If you guessed correctly and press the button at the same time as your opponent, then you should start a chain wrestling sequence.

Keep in mind that you might not be able to chain wrestler if your momentum meter is too low.

On PlayStation, you use Square for High Strikes, Triangle for Kicks and X for Grapples.

For the Xbox controller, you press X to perform a high strike, Triangle to perform a kick and A to perform a grapple.

If you are using a Nintendo Switch controller, then you have to use the Y button for High Strikers, X button for Kicks in addition to A button for Grapples.

How to add a player indicator in AEW Fight Forever

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In chaotic matches, especially when playing in local multiplayer, you may have a hard time finding your character. To make your wrestler easier to see, as well as which enemy they are currently targeting, you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

1. For the first step, you need to open up the Options menu in this wrestling game.

To do so from within the Title screen, you have to press the Triangle button if you are using the DualShock 4 or DualSense controller. If you are using an Xbox One or Xbox Series controller, then you can to press the Y button. If you are playing via a Nintendo Switch controller, then you have to press the X button instead.

After doing so, you should be able to select Options in the new screen underneath the Game Settings section.

2. Inside of Options, you need to change tabs until you get to Match, which is represented with a wrestling ring icon.

You are able to change tabs by pressing the L1 and R1 shoulder buttons on PlayStation, RB and LB shoulder buttons on Xbox or the L and R buttons on Switch.

3. From the Match tab in the Options menu, move the cursor down to Player Indicator. It should show the following description:

  • “Displays an indicator at the feet of the player-controlled wrestlers.”

4. Make sure that the Player Indicator is set to On.

5. Exit the Options menu.

6. The next time you start up a match in AEW Fight Forever, you should see a player indicator appear on the wrestler you are currently controlling. You should also notice an arrow on the circle, which indicates who your character is targeting at the moment.

How to make countering easier in AEW Fight Forever

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A big part in the AEW Fight Forever videogame is being able to counter moves. If you have a hard time pull off this action, then you can take a look at this guide from Seeking Tech to see how you can make reversing easier.

In order to normally counter moves in AEW Fight Forever, you can the two shoulder buttons. On PlayStation, you have to press L1 for countering grapples and R1 for countering strikes.

If you are playing with an Xbox controller, the you have to use LB for reversing grapples and RB for reversing strikes.

For the Nintendo Switch controller, you need to use the L to counter grapples and R to counter strikes.

1. To make reversals easier, you can try enabling the Easy Countering setting by doing the following:

  • Open the Options menu in the Fight Forever videogame.
  • From the Options menu, head over to the Controller tab.
  • Make sure that the Easy Countering setting is turned on.

By enabling this feature, you counter by using the High Strike, Kick or Grapple attack buttons. This can be very helpful as you don’t have to rely on the shoulder buttons.

For the uninformed, you can use the Square, Triangle or X buttons to counter on PlayStation with Easy Countering enabled.

For the Xbox controller, you should be able to use the X, Y and A buttons.

If you are using a Nintendo Switch controller, then you can use the Y, X and A buttons to counter.

2. You can also try switching the difficulty setting to Easy. By doing so, you will have a bigger timing window when it comes to pulling off reversals.

You can change difficulty from the Match tab in the Options menu.

3. If you are still having a hard time pulling off counters, then we recommend that you simply keep practicing until you get the timing just right.

When practicing, try to keep the difficulty level the same. If you end up changing the difficulty mode, then it may throw off your timing when it comes to reversals.

How to change the referee in AEW Fight Forever

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You are able to change the person who is refereeing your match in the AEW Fight Forever videogame. To see how you are able to swap out one referee for another, you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

1. To start off, head over to the Options menu in the wrestling title.

You can do so from the title screen by first pressing the Triangle button on PlayStation, Y button on Xbox or X button on Switch. Next, you have to select Options on the new screen to proceed.

2. Inside of Settings, you need to first navigate over to the Match tab, which has the wrestling ring icon.

For the uninformed, you are able to change tabs by using the L1 and R1 buttons on a PlayStation controller, LB and RB buttons on an Xbox controller or L and R buttons on the Nintendo Switch.

3. From the Match tab, you should move the menu cursor down to Referee, which will show the following description:

  • “Sets the match referee.”

4. At launch, you will be able to change this character to either Aubrey Edwards or Rick Knox.

5. After changing the ref, you can exit the Options menu.

The next time you start up a match in AEW Fight Forever, the referee should be changed to your preferred choice.