From PC Mag: Go figure, a brand-new promotion from Sony designed to build interest in its PlayStation VR headset has proven to be a bit too popular. According to multiple reports, select PlayStation Plus members were recently emailed about a new Sony program that would allow them to try virtual reality right in their homes—no catch.
The PlayStation 4 "trial bundle" that Sony is shipping to those who signed up for the "Try PlayStation VR" program consists of a PlayStation VR, a PlayStation Camera, PlayStation Move controllers, the PS VR Demo Disc 2.0, and a copy of The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim VR. In other words, Sony is sending gamers "free" PlayStation VR Skyrim bundles.
We put "free" in quotes, as there are a few important details to note with Sony's program—now completely sold out, in case you were hoping to get a home virtual reality trial of your own. The 1,400 lucky participants taking part in the Try PlayStation VR program have 14 calendar days to play with the system. If they don't send it back, they're automatically charged $300 on the credit card they had to submit prior to receiving the trial kit. (And, of course, Sony greatly insists that gamers return the PlayStation VR Trial Bundle in good condition.)
That said, gamers who keep the system will score a $150 discount off the normal price of the PlayStation VR Skyrim Bundle. That's a smart move on Sony's part—giving gamers a free trial that ships right to their doorsteps with a built-in discount if they love the experience and decide to keep the kit.
Sony hasn't indicated whether it has any plans to expand the program at any future point. Its website for the Try PlayStation VR program currently suggests that gamers pay close attention to their emails for future promotions. Given the speed at which this one sold out, that's not bad advice—especially if you're already interested in virtual reality on the PlayStation and have been waiting for a good discount before you pull the trigger.
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