Have you ever wondered what it’s like to play a virtual reality game? Or do you want to play exhilarating games on the PlayStation 5 and learn tips to make the most of the console from an expert from Sony? Join us from August 18th to September 24th at one of our PS VR2 and PS5 in-store demos and experience cutting-edge technology firsthand. Book your slot today so you don’t miss out on this incredible experience.
Embrace the future of play with PS VR 2 and PS5
Take your gaming experience to the next level and get transported to new dimensions with the latest gaming technology. At our in-store demos, you’ll have the opportunity to play Gran Turismo 7, Horizon Call of the Mountain, or Beat Saber on the PS VR2 and the PS5 so you can experience state-of-the-art technology for yourself. Do you have any questions about the consoles? A Sony expert will be there to assist you and guide you so you can use the tech to its fullest potential to beat your opponents.
How to participate
Multiple stores across Canada will be holding demos from August 18th to September 24th Friday through Sunday. Take a look at the list of participating stores below, select a store near you, and sign up for a demo slot at the time that works best for you! The demo will last 20 minutes per customer. Make sure to also check out the frequently asked questions below to prepare for the event.
Participating stores
| PROVINCE | CITY | LOCATION | Sign up link |
| AB | Calgary | Deerfoot Meadows | Register |
| Sunridge Mall | Register | ||
| Edmonton | West Point Centre | Register | |
| BC | Langley | 200th St. & 66th Ave. | Register |
| Richmond | Landsdowne Centre | Register | |
| West Vancouver | Park Royal | Register | |
| ON | Brampton | Bramalea City Centre | Register |
| Burlington | 1200 Brant St | Register | |
| Etobicoke | Sherway | Register | |
| Oakville | Winston Park | Register | |
| Ottawa | Coventry Road | Register | |
| Nepean | Register | ||
| Toronto | Bay and Dundas | Register | |
| Leaside East York | Register | ||
| Qc | Laval | Centre Laval | Register |
Demo schedule
As mentioned above, each demo will take approximately 20 minutes. To participate you must register on the website using the appropriate link above. These are the times when the in-store PlayStation demos sessions will be scheduled between August 18th to September 24th.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
- When can I demo the PS VR2? Reserve your demo experience by selecting a store location, date and time that works for you between August 18th and September 24th on Friday through Sunday.
- Are the PlayStation VR2 demos free? Yes, PlayStation VR2 demos are free and only available for a short period of time. Try one at select Best Buy stores now!
- How many people can sign up for a single time slot? Only 1 person can register and experience the demo per 20-minute time slot.
- What if I am late or cannot make my reservation? Each demo is allotted 20 minutes; there is a 5-minute grace period for late arrivals to your scheduled demo. Anyone arriving later than 5 minutes will forfeit their reservation.
- Can I participate in a demo without a reservation? Subject to availability, walk-ins will be permitted if there is a vacant timeslot. Please see the PlayStation Rep in-store for more information.
- Can I reserve for the event while in-store? Yes, a reservation can be made while in-store by visiting the Eventbrite website. Should you require assistance creating a reservation, please visit the PlayStation representative while in-store.
- How long are the demos? The demo will last 20 minutes which includes check-in and setup.
- What games are available to demo? Games available for the demo are Gran Turismo 7, Horizon Call of the Mountain & Beat Saber.
- Do you have to be a certain age to participate in the demo? Yes, the participants must be 12 years or older to demo.
- What are the health and safety guidelines? If you are susceptible to motion sickness, please advise the attendant before participating. If you experience any motion sickness, nausea, disorientation, blurred vision, or other discomfort during the demo, stop playing immediately, raise your hand and close your eyes to alert the attendant.
- Who should not participate in the PS VR2 demo experience? Anyone under the age of 12, anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and anyone who is feeling unwell or has an impaired sense of balance.
Are you planning to attend one of the PlayStation demos at a Best Buy store near you? Tell us in the comments below what you are hoping to learn or get out of this amazing experience?
Are there any tips on how to minimize or avoid motion sickness when using PS VR2?
Since I like to visit my local Best Buy box store, my question is “ can I perhaps sign up for the event while I’m already in the store?”
The answer is “Yes “
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Corbin’s VR studio here, my dad owns a Oculus Quest two. Are there any cross platform games available? I’d love to play the new PlayStation VR and my dad play with me on the Oculus.
Would love to see how this works with my glasses on. I can barely see through binoculars or a telescope with them on. Just a weird feeling. Either way; I would love a PSVR2
How does using VR2 impact eye strain and what are usage time limit guidelines?
I would ask if a safety stand enclosing player be purchased so my son does not walk down the stairs by accident. Or into anything in harms way. Or does it have a safety zone barrier built in that advises him if he walks out of allotted safety zone.
Can it make you dizzy?
My question would be how long could you pause the game for. or save the game?
I wear glasses, any issues using the headset?
I Wear Glasses. Is it The Same Effect. Can I Use This Wearing My Reading or Ever Day Glasses?
Can you adjust the room’s width and length in VR to match what you only have in your home?
Can those who suffer from claustrofobia have the same effect when playing this?
do you get dizzy
First question I would ask will be if you need your glasses on to play.
Is there any radiation coming from the headset?
My question is why many of the PSVR1 games don’t work with the PSVR2? Or so I’ve heard? Is that a correct comment or do some of the games still work?
Are there any tips on helping prevent motion sickness?
what performs better, wired or wireless and which one would you recommend
What older games are being ported to this set
If I were able to attend one of these demo sessions, I would ask: “What is the roadmap for the future of VR gaming?”
I’d ask: do you get dizzy or sick using these?
I would ask how to work around it with a person who wears glasses.
How does it compare to other VR head sets?
How to prevent motion sickness?
I wear glasses, can I use the system with and / or without them?
I love legacy games
what older games will be available to be ported into VR
Wired VR s versus wireless?
I’d love to ask about the screen door affect we’ve seen in all the previous VR models. My old PS VR had not bad but not great screen door and I would like to know how Sony found a way to reduce this and how much better is the screen door from PS VR2 compared to the original PS VR?
My question would be how long could you pause the game for. or save the game?
which older games are being attempted to be ported and made into VR?
How does this set compares and betters other VR Oculus head sets?
I would like to know about porting older games to VR2.
What’s the minimum bandwidth I can use and can I easily travel with it
The first question I’d ask is about wired vs. wireless, advantages and disadvantages.
Is the headset only compatible with PS5 or would other PS models be okay. How about other protocol compatibility
Are there on line demos for people who can’t attend?
Can you play older games from previous PS.
How well does the VR2 headset work with prescription glasses?
Are wired VR sets better than wireless?
What are some of the games that will be released in the future?
Are all older games being ported to the VR2?
What are the recommended limits for playing with the new PS VR2? How often should you take a break and how long should those breaks be?
Will the VR2 be compatible with other platforms?
Are you able to connect a gaming wheel on the PS VR2? 😉
I’d ask what the battery life is
The question I would ask if I were able to attend one of the demo sessions is: what is the average length of time a person plays a game on the PlayStation VR?
If the person working the demo session worked for PlayStation, I’d ask/suggest about PC compatibility. If not, I’d ask which game other people seemed to enjoy most.
I would ask can you use the PS VR2 with a computer instead of with a PS5
what types of games are in the works and have the most benefit for physical exercise
My question would be how long could you pause the game for. or save the game?
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