There’s more to the virtual reality headset than just games

Earlier this week we published a full list of all the PlayStation VR games launching in the next few months. However, games aren’t the only software that will be available for your new headset – you’ll also be able to download a number of virtual reality ‘experiences’ and video services. See the list below for the range of titles available soon.

Allumette

Developer : Penrose

: Penrose Release date : Out now

: Out now Compatibility: PS VR required

Journey to a city in the clouds in this VR movie of love and sacrifice, featuring a stirring soundtrack and hand-crafted visuals.

Atomic Ghost Fleet

Developer : Atlantic Productions

: Atlantic Productions Release date : Coming soon

: Coming soon Compatibility: PS VR required

In Alchemy VR’s Atomic Ghost Fleet, descend into the remote tropical waters around the Bikini Atoll and come face to face with an undisturbed marine world of extraordinary shipwrecks.

Cocos Shark Island

Developer : Atlantic Productions

: Atlantic Productions Release date : Coming soon

: Coming soon Compatibility: PS VR required

Travel 240 miles off the coast of Costa Rica in the heart of the Pacific Ocean to the incredible Cocos Island – described by legendary explorer Jacques Cousteau as “the most beautiful island in the world”.

This tropical ecosystem is a mecca for schools of exotic fish – and hungry sharks. Join a team of research scientists as they dive into this underwater paradise at feeding time to observe 360 degrees of this thrilling event produced by the team at Alchemy VR.

David Attenborough’s First Life VR

Developer : Atlantic Productions

: Atlantic Productions Release date : Coming soon

: Coming soon Compatibility: PS VR required

Alchemy VR’S First Life takes you on a journey of discovery to the Cambrian Oceans of 540 million years ago as David Attenborough reveals the dawn of life – and introduces you to the earliest inhabitants of an amazing marine world.

Littlestar VR Cinema

Developer : Little Star Media Ltd

: Little Star Media Ltd Release date : Out now

: Out now Compatibility: PS VR required

Plug into the leading entertainment network dedicated exclusively to virtual reality, 360 degree video and fully immersive experiences, featuring the best content from channels like ABC, Showtime, Discovery, Nat Geo, A+E, Disney and more.

Harmonix Music VR

Developer : Harmonix

: Harmonix Release date : Out now

: Out now Compatibility: PS VR required

Unlock the virtual reality potential of your music collection and see your favourite songs in incredible new ways.

Add your chosen tunes to a USB stick, plug into your PS4 and let Harmonix Music VR conjure a unique visual projection to fit the rhythm – including a transforming alien beach, a psychedelic kaleidoscope, an artistic 3D canvas and an intense VR dance party.

Invasion!

Developer : Baobab

: Baobab Release date : Out now

: Out now Compatibility: PS VR required

Become part of an animated alien invasion movie starring Ethan Hawke that was shown at the Cannes, Tribeca and Toronto film festivals.

Kismet

Developer : PsyOp

: PsyOp Release date : Out now

: Out now Compatibility: PS VR required

Transport yourself to a magical realm using the mystic arts of tarot and astrology, brought to life in a beautiful handmade, Gothic style.

Vrideo

Developer : Vrideo

: Vrideo Release date : Coming soon

: Coming soon Compatibility: PS VR required

Explore a whole host of VR channels and stream video from a diverse range of categories and trending content.

Within

Developer : Within Unlimited Inc

: Within Unlimited Inc Release date : Coming soon

: Coming soon Compatibility: PS VR required

Discover the finest VR storytelling from a range of creators within a single app, from tales of imagination to incisive documentaries.

Syren

Developer : Hammerhead VR

: Hammerhead VR Release date : Coming soon

: Coming soon Compatibility: PS VR required

Use your wits to escape from sinister underwater research facility, where dark experiments have led to horrifying results. You’ll need to balance nerves of steel with level-headed logic to solve a series of puzzles that will allow you to progress to the next room of the lab. But beware – death is everywhere and you are not alone; the Syrens lurk in the shadows, waiting to pounce on careless explorers.

Lens

Developer : Lens Immersive

: Lens Immersive Release date : Coming soon

: Coming soon Compatibility: PS VR required

Stream a huge selection of inspiring, entertaining and visually breath-taking cinema from some of the most creative VR cinema producers.

Philharmonia Orchestra

Developer : Philharmonia Orchestra

: Philharmonia Orchestra Release date : Coming soon

: Coming soon Compatibility: PS VR required

Go behind the scenes with one of the world’s greatest orchestras, the Philharmonia Orchestra of London, and experience the excitement and power of music from the inside. This new VR experience takes you backstage during the build-up to a concert and drops you in the hottest seat of all in the heart of the orchestra. Featuring Sibelius’s lush Symphony No. 5 and led by world-famous conductor, Esa-Pekka Salonen, this is a unique musical experience that allows you to feel what it’s like to play with 100 musicians at the top of their game.