Gran Turismo 7 and PSVR 2 Review: Gimmick or Game Changer? 

I put my 75yo dad behind the wheel of the 63 Vette he once owned and he was floored. It was like all these memories came back. He went on and on about what every knob and button did, how you get into reverse, the materials, etc. He tried reaching out of touch a couple things 😂. It was an incredible moment with him that I'll never forget and worth every penny I spent on this thing. And btw, this review was the most pleasant and sober presentation of gt's vr mode there is. Cheers and thank you for a fantastic review!

I can’t go back to flat. No motion sickness and a sense of speed and awareness you just can’t replicate without VR. I hope everyone gets to try it and see for themselves.

GT7 Vr is so realistic. All your real life driving instincts kick in. You have to use your head to look in the mirrors and use real spatial awareness when overtaking as everything is in full 3d at life size scale. It's a stunning experience and far more like real life driving than sitting on a sofa playing a game. If you love racing you need to try this.

Words do not suffice to describe how much lighting and HDR add to the experience. I can literally feel the heat of the sun on my skin.

Simply the best experience I've ever had on a console in 20+ years. PSVR2 & Sophy ai are truly next gen features.

PSVR2 for GT7 has brought new life to the game for me. I “was” a bit bored with repetitive weekly races, etc. But this makes every week a new and fun challenge.

anyone who played GT7 for 50+ hours just needs to get VR, you will love this game even more :)

I never played vr before psvr2 it has changed my whole view on gaming. You can not describe its amazingniss on show.

Thanks It is wild how your mind plays tricks on you in vr, it actually does feel real inside these cars, so much so I find myself occasionally attempting to move an arm or a leg to get a better view of something And a how each wheel in vr feels like the wheel I am using irl, no matter the size differences

I have spent my teenage and young adult years streetracing in Portugal. We have the Vasco da Gama bridge, a 17km straight with 3 lanes. PSVR2 + RouteX + any normal car ... My GOD, all the memories coming back. If only this was available back then, I would never risk my life

I have to say, PSVR2 has me wanting to play Gran Turismo like I did when I was a kid. Next step is getting the wheel and pedals!

Wow I totally forgot about rally going to try that today in PSVR2 and yes this is definitely a game changer ive been playing GT since 97’ too nice review

Once you get used to VR there is no going back, which isn't a good or bad thing, just something to be aware of.

Not a gimmick. Its Revolutionary!

I can only describe the experience as the same as going to a real race track and driving real cars. It's incredible. It's the most bonkers thing I've ever experienced in a video game in a lifetime of playing. I'm now in my fifties and playing since ever. I will agree it can take it's toll because it's so intense. I would not recommend playing for more than an hour a day and if you're tired don't play at all.

I love GT7 VR. It's my most played VR game and after playing it in VR it's really hard to go back to the flat screen version. I hope they release GT8 for the PSVR2, too.

If you want to get impressed, do a VR Race in the Dark or Dawn. Damn, that's impressive - and the sun is bright, as is the lights of other cars.

I must agreed, I can’t play gt7 in flat screen anymore😅

Also the audio changes the feel of each car. Every car sounds so different and so realistic. I never noticed this while playing on a flat screen.

I notice the difference In the cars so much more in VR. The difference between the Oversteery Honda NSX compared to the more understeer experience of the BRZ is massive and very noticeable in VR.

GT7 is the only game I play on PS5 and found both my rig and psvr2 worthwhile to realize the very true race experience.

Love the psvr2 more everyday🎉

Loved your preview all those weeks ago, it was your level of excitement that reassured me - I knew it was gonna be special. Thanks so much. LOVE IT.

Love the immersion of no HUD whatsoever. But a simple on\off button configuration you can switch on the fly would be great, especially when only online and need to take a peak at tire wear or fuel level. Or what lap your on for that matter. Also yt chat text when streaming seems necessary.

For anyone that isn't a nerd about this stuff and just wants a great driving experience, I have zero doubt the PSVR 2 version is a complete and utter game-changer from playing on a flat screen with everything in a fixed window. It's not conveyed especially well in footage, but in VR you get full stereoscopic 3D visuals at 1:1 real-world scale, wrapped all around you with a 110 degree actual field of view but the ability to also freely and naturally look around at will, running at 120 fps (actually 60 fps reprojected to 120 fps), full 3D positional audio, and the advanced rumble and haptics in both the headset and controllers. Racing on some 50" 2D TV screen or whatever isn't even in the same paradigm.

It did change my GT7. I playing with VR2 every time and don't want to play with my monitor anymore 👍

Most accurate review I've seen yet. 👏 Just got my psvr2 yesterday and I feel it's a completely different game. Every car is a new experience and it makes you appreciate your car collection so much more.

Thanks Jordan! It's hands down the best and most complete review about this VR update so far 👍 Like most gtplanet players on the dedicated thread, there's no way I play this game on TV ever again, it's as important as my wheel setup now!

The first time I put the headset on I was blown away it’s beyond amazing

I’m upgrading to the Fanatec universe from g29 after getting PSVR, can’t wait!

Another top-notch GTP review. Sony and PD sure knocked it out of the park with this one. In one update, I became a real life race car driver

Absolutely loving this in VR!

Awesome review. Summed it up perfectly.👏

Great review!! I usually don’t like the grind in gt games but i found myself loving the grind in psvr2. An amazing experience!!

Psvr2 x bullying sophy = excellent

VR feels like the cost effective solution to building a full cockpit for sim racing.

I've played GT7 with PSVR2 and the most amazing thing I found is while playing night and a car behind you lights on your neck. That feeling, that lighting, is almost perfect. I thought I was being lighted for real! it's just amazing how you feel like you are actually driving a car.

About the camera "lock to horizon" feature, it would be great if they put a toggle to switch to "lock to car" for those of us that prefer that instead.

Great review. One point I do disagree with is the sensation of speed is much greater for me in VR. I think this, more so than added depth perception, is why braking is more consistent and easier.

Best review of this godly combo! Good job 😄💪

There's also something to be said about people ( like myself ) that never would have bought/ played GT7 if it wasnt playable in VR. Just like Dirt Rally for PSVR1, I'm in love with this game now. Incredible stuff. Great review!

Superb video and presentation. Very even-handed and pragmatic conclusion. And - thank you for highlighting the lack of a leaderboard and the Daytona banking gyroscope setting. WT players have been submitting bug reports like crazy and we hope PD will have more for us in the future. I'm never going back to 2D in GT, except for photo mode, and even that feels like it will be in VR soon, too.

Your review is the best PSVR2 + GT7 video i have watched so far. Thanks for a detailed and informative opinion. I have a better understanding of what i need to know to consider buying one.

After just couple hours in vr and wheel i can say it can make you respond to car better. Lap times i get pretty similar to flat screen, but i always had problem recovering from slipping, in vr i can "feel" the slip like in real car and countersteer instantly to avoid crashing.

The true cure for motion sickness is regular play , not extended play as long as you take it off and take a break when it starts and get back In when recovered , I can garentee over the days play sessions will get longer until your taking it off when you want too not when you feel sick 👍 the length of time to adapt is different for everyone me personally took about 3weeks to a month before I could play games for 5 hours + , but before that It was an hour tops for the first few days literally needing to lay in bed for 20 mins recovering by second week I was lasting 2-3 hours by fourth week I was more taking it off cause I was done than because I was feeling sick

I had also varying experiences with different cars and tracks. One Track that I didn't like too much, that kinda made me sick was Deep Forest Raceway. But Le Mans 24h course and Sardegna Raceway were fine.

For me. It's both actually. It's a gimmick that is also a game changer too. It's not a must have for everyone, but whoever got hands-on with this thing, it's an absolute experience to have. Plus having a sim rig, marvelous...

Great review & I agree with you after owing one for 2 weeks now

First played gt on the ps1 back in 96/97, never imagined playing it on a DD sim rig w VR 25 years later!

Thanks for this review! I really like how you pointed out the perspective difference that comes with realistic depth perception. I don't drive on tracks in real life, but I've done a fair bit of skiing/cycling and I know that cameras are not able to capture the real scale and perceived steepness of slopes. I knew the corkscrew was famous for this, but didn't even realize that hill on the 'Ring is actually so imposing. Also curious about Eau Rouge in VR. Really tempted to splurge on PSVR2. My favourite part of GT games is just driving the different cars around the tracks in time trial mode so VR should be a huge improvement.

Thank you for creating such an honest and respective review of what the PSVR2 means for the Gran Turismo community! I just recently upgraded to the Fanatec ecosystem after a year and a half with a Logitech G23. This is what I’ll be looking for next! 😁👍

Awesome Review , this is my top goto game on the vr2 👌👌👌

Very thorough and informative, thank you!

Great Review: Been playing video games since my Dad brought home “Pong” when I was 7. Putting on the PSVR2 Headset and playing this game absolutely blew me away. I’m so glad we all get to enjoy this and much more to come. Everyone who had this enjoy and anyone on the fence…. Buy this ASAP.

Thanks for highlighting the horizon camera lock. I hope they introduce an option to disable it. I'd prefer the seat of the car to match the position of the seat in sitting in IRL.

This game now needs a general ‘pick a car and drive around this road filled location’ to experience them off the tracks. 🚗

You really would be hard pressed to find such a great review anywhere online, not only is the game in VR more tempting than ever so is subscribing to this awesome channel, well done a fab upload, I’m off to order a psvr2 to try myself as never had VR, probably closest was an HTC Evo 3d phone years back.

Please PD... just put the leader board with splits in the MFD. Up and down can scroll, it just seems simple to me.

I have the PS4 version of GT7 though I will be buying the PS5 version soon to try out on my PS VR2. My experience with PS VR 2 has been great with Resident Evil village and Horizon Call of the mountain which have been impressive showpieces. Playstation VR2 enhances my PS5 gaming experience but I couldn't play it everyday though I am getting used to it.

Ghosting effect is due to 120fps being enabled on the devive, but the VR/game only throwing 60fps at you. To remove that both need to be on a unified setting Essentially its the polar opposite of screen tear when the screen is 120hz for example, but console is throwing less fps.

fyi - if you need to re-centre your view just hold down the option button for a few seconds while keeping your head still and looking forward.

I honestly feel the sense of speed is faster, not slower, in VR. It was also the first thing my son said when he tried it, "Wow! It feels so much faster!"

This is a really great in-depth review.

Full VR support for GT7 is a huge milestone for VR and the racing genre, and I'm so happy so see it being so well-received.

I own a high-end 4090 PC/HP Reverb and although the PSVR2 powered by the PS5(mid-range PC) can not touch the clarity and detail that provides it comes pretty close for the money spent. This is a must buy for those with a modest budget who wants to get the full VR experience. If Sony somehow comes out with a pc-version of their headset it will be the best in class and would justify an $700-$800 price tag in my book. Assuming it has foveated rendering built-in for the PC games.

Great review. I appreciate all of the details.

The first time you get in. Hard to describe, it truly feels like next gen gaming. Ive fallen aslpeep with my VR headset on now twice due to being exhausted from work but simply could not but it down. Also. A racing wheel with force feedback is a MUST

Great review probably the best gt7 review I’ve seen yet and I’ve watched like 10 lol

Superb review...👍🏻

Great Review. On the topic of VR Replay. That is one of my Favorite VR Features. It's not for sitting down though. You have to stand up and walk around. It's great to get out on Track and kneel down. the cars race right over you.. Or Pause the replay and walk around the cars. Sure, you can watch it while Sitting, but the sitting experience does not compare to getting up put on Track. What I do miss, and I hope it can be added in an Update, is Watching the Full Replay from Within the Cockpit of the car in VR, Just like you have when Driving. Then you could switch from Car to Car and get the experience of sitting / racing in that car. VR replay from within the cockpit. That is a Needed update ! Oh, in the VR show room, the R3 and L3 buttons allow you to adjust your Height. ( joystick buttons ) Get down to ground level and check out the Suspension and Wheels. or get your face at Headlamp level, you can see all the little details. The custom paints come alive when you can see the individual flakes.

Ive always 'liked' Gran Turismo but sometimes felt it was a bit bland and staid at times but in VR its a whole new experience. I've thought the same, the detail they pour into each car really pays off when you're sat in the drivers seat and you can hear the engine.

The best thing about VR is now you have to drive properly using the cockpit view

'in VR you won't feel like you're going quite as fast...' I think you're in the minority with that opinion. Most reviewers perception, and my own, is completely the opposite - so much so, that I'm not missing the possibility to change the camera viewpoint to the very front of the car (which is my preferred view when playing flatscreen and made a huge difference to the feeling of speed in Driveclub VR)

Great video. Maybe one day I'll be able to spring for one. Looks cool.

Man this game in VR 🔥♥️🔥♥️ also loving the rally stages too

A great review and you certainly nailed some problem issues thank you pay attention developers.

This is THE definitive vr review I was looking for! Thank you

Perhaps the best review I have seen so far...totally agree with you, ex-muhle in real life is just shocking, if VR2 is able to bring that notion in a more realistic way, I am more than sold for buying this 🙌🏽

Many thanks , that was a balanced and fair review and I can agree coming from PC VR racing underrated Samsung Odyssey Plus OLED headset for many years but I must say PD have done such an excellent improvement from GT sport and PSVR 1. Motion sickness can be an issue that's why I'm saying to everybody who can invest in one, get yourself a motion rig it will change your life in sim racing! gone is the disconnect between what your eyes are seeing and and your body not moving in response With the pitch, heave, sway, roll, and traction loss if you get a 3 degrees of motion rig, especially important for you sensing when you're about to lose control with oversteering while drifting fun. I am biased because I have had one for many yes but the entry into motion riggs is not expensive when compared to foreign holidays prices [lol] and if you get yourself a DOF Reality rig it's quite reasonable compared to other rigs and you can upgrade as you see fit and financially expedient. just as importantly I have now regrets with sim racing studios software support which now by the way as of February extends to GT7 so happy days with reduced motion sickness. I'm not affiliated with DOF reality but I hope to be soon but in the mean time Get the most out of GT7 with a motion rig which you can use on the PC 10s of racing racing and fly titles and your Xbox please and PlayStation consoles with reduced or no motion sickness for even more immersive fun!

Awesome review!!!

Four months on and I'm still in love with my VR2. I got it day one, and yet did only single player until last week. Still, the racing against even the AI, or starting a new account just to experience things like the licenses and track experience, was worth it. The racing against REAL people, in multiplayer, was just gobsmackingly immersive.

Agree with this review, VR2 is a game-changer that will be hard to turn away from. I have never been this immersed. One of the other glaring omissions on the HUD, besides the standings, is throttle and break input, which is useful in a virtual environment, weather in VR or flat screen.

Never I felt so intriguing when playing even the simplest mission such as music rally. The interior of classic cars are just quirky, including my all time favorite of Toyota 2000GT. It's mindblowing !!

I'm running faster laps, so it's hard to call it a gimmick.

I get more excited to buy a PS5 seeing this video. I have always wanted a good driving rig with seat, steering wheel and a big screen but my space has been limited for this. But seeing VR seem to be and work really great nowadays the space issue is not an issue anymore. Only need to get a playseat and a steering wheel which can be stowed away when not used and don't use too much space when used either. This video was exactly what I needed, thanks! 😃

I wouldn't be able to do any driving if I had this! I'd be too impressed at the damn graphics and just standing by the cars! I'd be in the showrooms for days IRL just looking at every car! I don't have this game or a PS5, but gosh would I have a blast in single player or on Tsukuba Circuit drifting an R8!

I want a PS5, so I can get a PSVR2, so I can get GT7 ;-)

Didn't even watch the video yet, and I can confirm that psvr2/gt7/wheel setup is an absolute must have!!!! Oh, and upgrading the psvr2 ear buds to something like the 3d pulse headphones is a huge boost to audio! It enhances the game play greatly

The showroom could be better. I think it would be great if it supported the motion controllers so you could actually interact with elements of the car. You could turn the key to start cars, wind the windows down etc. Combine this with either your pedals or the triggers to rev the car whilst sitting in it. They would need to program in some virtual hands and make use of all the buttons on the controllers, but it would be great.

It’s amazing. Simple as that.

How do you get to drive the raptor trucks on snow? Is this something that has to earned over time or can I just switch it on?

Thanks for being informative and to the point and not wasting our time. It's getting rare these days without obnoxious youtubers that's blasts annoying Rap or trap music and advertising raid shadow legends or manscape

I totally agree with your comments, it's a gamechanger for me, but can anyone tell me what was the blue car he was using with the shifter above the wheel and rear view mirror on the middle of the dash?

I love it, But you are correct i can play std gt7 for hours , but im exhausted after a few races in vr. its draining but in a great way . i cant imagine what it must be like with a force feedback wheel.

when I first played this game in VR I wasn't so sure about this game but after playing it a lot more in VR I can say that It's pretty fun and cool in VR

Can you turn off VR hands??? Also have they updated it so the in game wheel rotates the same amount as the steering wheel controller? ( big game breaker for me) I noticed in past footage the in game wheel animation is only 360 degrees when my steering wheel controller turns 1080 degrees edit: can you set it so that vr is locked to the car not the horizon???? That makes it so I will not play it.

VERY GOOD STUFF AMAZING VIDEO.

15:26 I thought those reflections on the classic car were a graphics glitch at first. Really impressive lighting effects on this game.

I just tried the psvr2 today. I'm getting one tomorrow. The sense of speed and the overall quality is just incredible.

Can you interact with the interior things such as headlights signals etc?