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Report: PlayStation VR Launches This Fall

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Eager to try out Sony's PlayStation VR? You'll need to practice your patience, because the virtual reality headset isn't launching for months, according to GameStop CEO Paul Raines.

During an interview with Fox News on Monday, Raines said Sony is planning to release the headset this autumn. "[GameStop] will launch the Sony product this fall," he said.

Sony did not immediately respond to a request for comment, but a representative from the company told VideoGamer.com that the company does not have any info to share at this time. "The launch date [for PS VR] will be announced in due course," the Sony rep reportedly said.

The headset, like other VR products, is placed over a person's face and provides a virtual gaming experience through its goggles. PS VR relies on the PlayStation 4 for content. Fans can look forward to PS VR games like Eagle Flight, The Modern Zombie Taxi Co., 100ft Robot Golf, Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin, Rez Infinite, Ace Combat 7, and Golem—a PlayStation VR exclusive.

Meanwhile, Raines also said that GameStop is currently in discussions with Oculus and HTC about selling their VR devices as well. "Virtual reality is on its way," he said. "We are right now preparing for the launches of the major VR products."

Raines also suggested that VR is poised to be a multibillion-dollar market.

"The market size is really hard to measure right now, but there are a lot of different measurements, all of them start with a b," he said, referencing a recent Goldman Sachs report that said the VR market could reach $80 billion by 2025.

Meanwhile, Raines also talked tax season and its effect on GameStop's business, noting that refund checks typically drive hardware and new video game sales. Check out his full interview in the video below.

This article originally appeared on PCMag.com.

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Angela Moscaritolo

Angela Moscaritolo

Managing Editor, Consumer Electronics

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I'm PCMag's managing editor for consumer electronics, overseeing an experienced team of analysts covering smart home, home entertainment, wearables, fitness and health tech, and various other product categories. I have been with PCMag for more than 10 years, and in that time have written more than 6,000 articles and reviews for the site. I previously served as an analyst focused on smart home and wearable devices, and before that I was a reporter covering consumer tech news. I'm also a yoga instructor, and have been actively teaching group and private classes for nearly a decade. 

Prior to joining PCMag, I was a reporter for SC Magazine, focusing on hackers and computer security. I earned a BS in journalism from West Virginia University, and started my career writing for newspapers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

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My little Florida beach bungalow is brimming with smart home tech. I have a smart speaker or display in every room, allowing me to control other connected devices by voice. The Nest Hub on my bedside table lets me set wake-up alarms, control my smart light bulbs, and set the temperature on my smart thermostat. I use the Amazon Echo Show 8 on my kitchen counter to browse recipes, reorder protein powder, check the weather, and watch the news while I do dishes. 

Because I suffer from allergies, air purifiers are essential. My favorite model is the Dyson Purifier Cool TP07, which doubles as a fan and continuously sends indoor pollution data to its companion mobile app. 

My pitbull Bradley sheds, so a good robot vacuum is a must. I currently use a premium Ecovacs Deebot that can both vacuum and mop, empty its own dustbin, and wash its own mop cloth. 

For fitness, I like to mix up my routine with cycling, indoor rowing, running, and strength training in addition to yoga. I take classes on the Tonal 2 smart strength training machine, I row indoors on an Aviron machine, and track my beach runs with an Apple Watch while listening to music on my Apple AirPods Pro. On the weekends, I love riding e-bikes like the rugged, beach-friendly Aventon Aventure for fun and fitness.

My job involves a lot of virtual meetings, so a quality webcam, microphone, and ring light are important. I use the Jabra PanaCast 20 webcam, the Elgato Wave: 3 microphone, and a Yesker tripod ring light. 

As for my preferred phone platform, I'm an iPhone person, but I've also extensively used Android for product testing.

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