PS4 Virtual reality thing...

[A1Sharon]

DS9 really wants this for christmas. It's £350!
Whilst we can afford it, its an awful lot to spend on one gift...but he has been very ill this year, spent a lot of time in hospital and that is swaying me.
Are there likely to be any offers on for it?
Do you need certain games for it, will I have to fork out for those too?!
Is 9 too young, are most of the games violent/aimed at older people? We are pretty strict on the games he is allowed to play already.
Any advice on this would be great.
TIA.

They're not recommended for under 12's. Something to do with eye development?

There are only a few VR games and they're more "VR experiences" than games. Literally about 2 for his age group.

Not recommended for children ATM anyway. I'm sure that will change over time.

The tech is very much in its infancy. As with almost all new gaming releases, the games will be poor and interest in the medium needs to grow - right now, there's promise but still a hefty dose of suspicion and debate about it. Could end up being a bit flash in the pan, especially as the costs will ultimately keep gamers away and possibly investment.

It's not really a 9 year old's toy.

Thanks all, his eyesight has been affected due to his medication so he agrees probably best not to get tho now.
He has suggested as an alternative a rugby kicking tee-which costs £2.80p.