It’s really quite eye opening how many people are buying full wheel set-up’s for GT7 and PSVR2. Not just hardcore sim racers, but the wider VR community.

This game would sell more PSVR2 bundles than Horizon. Make it happen, Sony.

Playing GT7 on PSVR2 is slowly but surely turning me into someone that cares about cars. Never thought that would happen!

Guys, for anybody who does not have a Racing Steering wheel, the DualSense Gyro controls (Rotating the whole controller left and right) is a good alternative.

I absolutely LOVE this game. For the first time in many years I wake up in the morning excited about playing a game... I can't remember the last time this happened. It just makes me happy. I can drift, I can race all sorts of racing series, I can do rally, I can paint cars, I can collect cars.. Tune them.. It's just an overall killer package. I would easily recommend ANY GT or racing fan to get a PSVR2 specifically for this game. For me, it's GT7 made the cost of entry worth it. So worth it in fact that I'm getting a damn 1000 dollar wheel... Almost twice the cost of the VR headset itself. I'm someone who used to race a LOT back in the day, but after VR it all ended because PCVR is just too damn janky to get running right. Now I can plop a PSVR2 on my head and I'm ready to go! That means I've raced more since the launch of PSVR2 than I have combined over the last 8 years or so.. Ease of use can not be overstated as a selling point. It's the difference between letting something sit and collect dust, and actively using it often. My tendons are inflamed from too much driving, and all I'm thinking about is driving more.. But I can't.. So I'm watching other people drive... This is MMORPG levels of obsession for me.

After playing this for a few hours I went out and spent close to $1,300 on equipment. I grabbed the fanatic GT DD Pro 8nm, mid-grade cockpit, and upgrade kit for my pedals. It all hasn't gotten here yet but I can't wait

The game is outstanding in VR. I knew that already having played it for over a week but still watched and loved this video. There's just something special about a BP review that demands my attention.

To add it to the mix, it's wonderful even with only the dualsense with rotation as steering, haptic feedback for running engine/impacts and adaptive triggers for wheels' grip

The rally is so crazy and the showroom actually blows my wife's mind 😂And removing all the HUD it's even better.

GT7 is pretty vast and seeing various channels here on yt shows people play this game in completely different ways. There are some that do livery editing, some only drift in lobbies, photo mode, and of course many that do the single player campaign and collect cars. Then there is a segment that ignores all of these and solely do sport mode. Some the casual racer, some super sweaty that do gtws all the way up to FIA and Olympic certified esports. It's shaping up to be the best in the franchise, I've already racked up 600+ hours since day 1 on this thing.

I was never more blown away by a game than Gran Turismo back in 1997 when it was first released. That is, until I turned on my PSVR2 for the first time and got on track in GT7. GT 1997 got me into sim racing. I hope GT7 in VR does the same for all you gamecats.

I seriously love the new structure you have for the reviews. Great review and a really good rundown of the game Bryan!

Without Parole reviews ❤️ How much I've missed these.. Loving GT7 VR, even with Dual Sense

Oh man I can relate to this video so much. I never cared for racing sims either. A friend of mine kept trying to convince me to get GT7 and when I saw it on sale for $40 plus a $5 coupon I decided to try it. I started playing it with the controller to try to learn the basics and I have to admit I was having a great time. After I felt comfortable with the controls I decided to play it in VR mode and holy crap, instantly became addicted. This game is so fun in VR. Waiting for my racing wheel to be delivered today so I can feel even more immersed.

i love PSVR2 and GT7 this game is enough to buy PSVR2. But I'm looking forward to the upcoming big AAA games👍☺

Nice review Bryan, it’s nice to hear a review from a “gamer” rather than a sim racer, and for gamers to understand, that while turning all the assists off adds to the immersion of “sim racing” that is ok to have the game at a level that remains fun to play For the ultimate experience I would try hud less, if only for a lap or two, it’s a fantastic experience I now have a dedicated rig setup with a second ps5 and a Fanatec steering wheel, after starting with a G29 like yourself attached to a wheel stand pro and a gaming chair, it’s a rabbit hole haha Keep up the great work and hope to see you on track sometime 😻

The big difference in VR is that you feel like it is YOUR BODY in the game world It is TOTALLY different compared to looking at a flat screen TV and using a controller to "tell the car on screen" where to go, in a third person view. THIS is why i love VR so much. I am also not mad about racing games - but for this i had to get the wheel and damn is it so much fun!!

Great review Bryan. I'm glad I was there watching you play when you had that first Holy Sh-t moment on Livestream. It was awesome and our new love for VR was born.

Before setting your area space, lean forward a little bit, and then you won't get the wiry image.

As a casual racing fan myself, this game is a blast especially in VR. Those NPC's give me creepy LinkedIn vibes though haha

Hands down best psvr/psvr2 reviews in the medium. .excellent as always Bryan

great video! liked and subscribed. and it's good that you made sure that all the videos in VR are actually the social screen and not what the player actually sees inside the VR helmet, where the resolution drops severely and the HDR, if present, barely registers at all. Also, there's a light film grain present in every frame, and even with optimal VR settings, some mirror issues, which I think might be unavoidable. Still, I bought the PSVR2 specifically for GT7, and it's transformative. I actually love this game now. It gets frustrating hard after finishing the Café menus, but I'm still at it.

I already had a racing wheel, I'm not the biggest racing sim enthusiast but I got it for racing games as a whole. There's nothing better than a wheel and adding VR to it is the best possible experience. It's also the best experience you can have on PlayStation. I love the VR showroom, being able to sit in a virtual car I could never afford and see the attention to detail is amazing. I love cars, even cars I can't afford.

Excellent review, really showcased your skills as a reviewer with the special twists that you will not find any where else. Informative and entertaining, really enjoyed this review a lot. Great game and I look forward to many more online races with the community for years to come!

This is the best psvr2 game out right now

I was one of your first backer and viewer, but I left for PCVR because of the racing sim. I may return to PSVR 2 because the experience on PCVR is nightmarish (it never works the first time). I am glad you are still doing VR.

90k subscribers!!!!! This is huge! Congrats Bryan

Nice review Bryan👍 best about it, is the vibe of you getting so much joy out of it 😻

Love your reviews, Bryan. Excited for all your PS VR2 game reviews! Perfect after a hectic day.

Great work, as always. What a fun time to be a part of the community you've built.

The reason why people call it the dark souls of racing games is because of the effort needed to get gold times in the tougher license tests and circuit experience.

Great review! I am in exactly the same place with regards to sim racers. I do have a G29 setup but without a dedicated seat but I’m curious to try it out later today! 👍

A great review from the perspective of someone playing it for the first time, who likes learning about racing and car history. Too many people are quick to talk about these parts in a negative way and just want to race online. It's a great learning curve. I love it in VR.

Bryan. Love the late night uploads! Thanks for all you do. Glad to be part of this community.

Thanks for this review Bryan. I've never been a fan of racing games but I was obsessed with Wipeout (hopefully we'll get a PSVR2 upgrade). I will pick this one up as soon as it goes again on sale.

Great Review Bryan! Yeah, playing this with a wheel just adds so much more to the immersion (I'm just using my old Thrustmaster T150 FFB Wheel). The DualSense does a good job as well though for those that can't afford a wheel.....yet. My favorite thing to do in GT7 is a "one make" race with the F1-1500T Formula Race car! Zipping along a track in an open-cockpit Formula 1 race car against other F1 cars is mind-blowingly fun!

The original Gran Turismo series on PS2 legit taught me how to drive a car. I could go out and apply the physics concepts and the car would behave exactly as expected based on my experience from the game. I would find the apex of curves, turn in, and down shift while coming out of the turn to turn up the torque and grip the road. I was a good driver in the game and as a result handled a real car the same way without any accidents. The GT Sim was that realistic.

Good to hear you're enjoying the wheel/rig!👌

Great Review, Bryan, Thank You! I don’t have a PSVR2 or a PS5 wheel, but I have PS5, GT7, and a racing seat waiting for me to to complete the set. Spending is currently on hold for me, but hopefully the wait won’t be too much longer.

I am a VR veteran been in the game since 2012 Dev Kit 1, Rift, Valve Index, Quest 2. And Holy Shit PSVR 2 and this game Blew me away. It's that good. This is VR done right and Prefect.

You said it all! Arcade racer but I love GT7 on VR! I bought it a few months ago, against my better judgment, and literally hated it after just a few short races and put it on the back row of my game shelf ready to collect dust. To my surprise… on VR2 it’s actually fun and much easier! Cannot wait for some fun arcade racers in VR now!😊

Great review as always. One trick I learned is to use large standing camera setting instead of sitting. That gets rid of safty lines popping up

What a review, that was awesome. So well put and cool footage.

I've loved and played GT since it first came out and have been using a wheel ever since late 2001. I upgraded both my wheel and rig from the G29 to a direct drive and a home made rig to one from GT Omega. There aren't many games as immersive as Gran Turismo and PSVR2 has taken it to a whole new level. Your review of the game was one of the simplest yet most inclusive looks at GT7 I've seen. I'm sure your youthful enthusiasm and delight with your experience just made PD and Sony, and maybe a few peripheral companies a great deal of money

Very well done review and I appreciate how you delved into why you weren't really a fan of GT before and why you are now. Thanks for mentioning the internet requirement even for single player because that is a real problem for me. Games really need to stop pulling this crap. I only caught a glimpse of this one seat, I'll have to find the vid again, but the seat was on a gimble and when you hit the brake it would lean you forward and I think it would also lean back when you hit the gas. I'm sure it's stupid expensive, but using that with GTVR has got to be the most immersive at home entertainment experience available.

nice review! Thank you! For me it was nearly the same. I hesitated to buy it, because I am not a racing sim guy at all. But now I am playing nearly every day. I use the gyroscope joypad btw. because I don't have any space for a wheel. And it works fine till now.

You would be surprised how easy shifting becomes with the setup you have (steering wheel/pedals + VR). I would advise you to immediately start with manual (paddles) shifting. I had the same when I started Project Cars 2. I was worried about the shifting, but it became natural quite quickly and actually more enjoyable. Part of the challenge and fun of sim-racing is the shifting. Btw, with your current new setup, I would try Dirt Rally VR and DriveClub VR again. Such a thrill! I also enjoy the thrill of arcade-racing. And I love VR, hence I'm developing an arcade racer in VR. I want to be able to race in ways not possible in real-life.

Great review Bryan I’m getting gt7 from my Mrs for my 45th birthday on Sunday (12th of March) can’t wait to finally get behind the wheel and push the pedal to the metal whoop whoop VR IS THE WAY

Great review. I am also really impressed with this game in VR with a driving rig. The most immersion so far for me. I have a bit of motion sickness in other games like horizon but this one is a lot better as long as you act like you would in a real car and focus on what is ahead. Being able to look in the mirrors naturally and judge the distance to other cars is game changing.

For me it was the same exact thing. Was never into racing sims, but always loved games like Burnout or Destruction Derby. I only bought GT7 because I was collecting games for VR in preparation for the PSVR2 launch and I already had a racing wheel that I mostly used for Forza Horizon 4 & 5. I am very glad I did. I may have already spend more time in GT7 than I have in Burnour Paradise City! Ok, maybe not thát much yet, but getting there ;)

Great review bryan. Liked both the end screen infographic and the psvr2 social screen output notice. Good stuff. Also i really don't want to buy a wheel so kindly stop tempting me.

I'm glad you mentioned the online only aspect of this as a negative. There is no way I'd have bothered with this game at all if the PSVR2 version didn't exist. The game was designed specifically for insidious industry practices also, as the whole collecting cars aspects that I loved about GT growing up has been made redundant in the way the campaign basically railroads you into picking up cars whether you like it or not, and the ticketing system is by no means a lottery the way it pretends to be either. It usually always gives you the lowest prize available, which is no coincidence. Despite these things, the VR implementation for this game literally redeems it. It still doesn't excuse it, but the experience you get is so transformative, that I can't help but give it a bye ball and look at it for one of the most amazing gaming experiences I've ever had. This is more or less what the creator of Gran Turismo had in mind probably since the original game, and it shows. Future games just simply can't be made without VR. It's as simple as that.

Cool review! Love the game and VR2 as well. I bought the VR2 for GT7 though, not the other way around.

CUSTOM RACES, I can't recommend enough. Race against your own cars from you own garage with your tuning in a race with your rules. This alone will keep me entertained until GT8!

Excellent and comprehensive review as ever of a great game. Got to admit I bought a wheel and racing rig shortly after playing this in vr, not essential but adds another layer or realism to an already great vr game.

I switched from my Pulse headset to my Logitech G935 headset which I forgot I had (kinda tough to fit properly around the PSVR2) and had another wow moment. I can not believe the sound I was missing. Like it was so shocking that I am seriously thinking about selling my Pulse on the fb marketplace today because it was that dramatic. I could hear little bumps on the road, the sound of my tires going over one of the edge ramps, cars as I passed them, etc was sooooooo much better. I also am rocking a Logitech G29 wheel, pedals, and shifter and my mount was a 75 dollar one but it works fantastic.

Excellent review Bryan, you definitely are addicted lol, glad you're enjoying the game, Daily workouts and taking your time without over doing it is the way to go, I won't be surprised if you platinum this one, it won't be easy, the skill level required is addiction, determination and dedication, best of luck. if you do platinum it, I guarantee 9.8 will change to 10/10.👍

My highlight is when am driving in the RAIN,,, just love driving with the rain splattering on my cars windows... But am hoping for some heavy storms with heavy rain and thunder... would be fab. But also driving in SNOW... imagine that lol

Great review, happy I also went all in with this one as well with a rig, despite not normally care about racing games at all. Had the same reaction on my first VR race in GT7 and finding myself all of the sudden loving this genre. It was also great fun to see my car Infront of yours and then disappear in the horizon about 4.04 in this video 😉 Did not expect to all of the sudden love this game series. But it's the magic that's called VR. ❤️

That is the biggest PSVR2 launch title for sure.

Yes! Love you brother. I remember playing all those arcade games with you back in the day. I’m jealous you have the wheel and PSVR2. Take care my man.

Once again a brilliant review Bryan. You have even convinced me to get the game now. I'm like you no one for the racing games, but after your review that's all about to change.

Great review from the perspective of a non hard-core sim racer(Soon to Be )? The reason I built a £2000 PC plus £500 headset was because PS VR1 Couldn't provide a good racing sim,Until now .Its so refreshing to not have to constantly mess around with graphics settings and have to pay real money for extra cars and tracks ,GT7 has the best car models I've ever seen compared to Project Cars 2 ,Automobilista 2,Assetto Corsa .For myself this is highly impressive. For a newcomer to VR racing it will be mind blowing.

finally beat gt7 all in VR was incredible. having such a fun time with my psvr2

PSVR2 adds the synergy racing games have always lacked between the gamer and the game.

Spot on review. I love this game! Rather than a full on rig I opted for a GT Omega wheel stand that folds flat for storage and, if you already have a gaming/office chair, GT Omega now sell an attachment that you slot the chair wheels into so it doesn’t move while playing.

Great review. I don't know how you do it, but none of your reviews ever sound like you're reading off a piece of paper. Some of the best reviews around

It’s amazing in VR!

Great review Bry!

I love this game racing with friends has to be the best thing you can do if only I had any😞love your videos as always Brian thanks!!!

man, i was like you GT7 was bundled with my ps5 and didn't touch it for months until i heard about the psvr2, got one and tried it... life changing... months of being broke having to buy my 4th wheel and setup now and still loving in, albeit grinding mainly these days... life changing...

I am loving watching everyone's excitement for Racing, this was me in 2017 with my PSVR 1 when GT Sport was VR compatible, I know it was only arcade, but I played and I played it. GT Sport and Driveclub had me hooked immediately. Looking at cars in Driveclub before you got in. I Went out and bought a Steering wheel and proper stand to feel part of the game. Im so happy they went that extra mile to get players like Bryan into it, by full giving the full game in VR, and showing how stupidly fun and addictive it can be. Gran turismo is a grind, always has being. But it can grab you and It will be so much fun. I have yet to try the PSVR2 and GT7 but I'm seriously looking forward to it.

I felt exactly the same way as you. I could never get into sim racing because I sucked at taking corners correctly and especially using the breaks correctly. and I just generally wasn't into the genre, I have tried to get into VR racing games before on PCVR. I have always played arcade racers that used brake assistance. But this game teaches you how to race. For the first time ever in a racing game I turned off the brake assistance. I feel like I'm actually learning how to race in this game. And VR makes it just that much better. This game is absolutely amazing for beginners and veterans. I t made really start to like the genre more and has become one of my favorite games.

Welp thats it.... finally ordered a PS5 and it was this video that finally made me plunge for it... with the ultimate goal of PSVR2 of course. Credit card debt is a little higher than I would like so going to wait a few months to pay it down before I drop the PSVR2 on it. I think it will all be worth it when I finally sit down and play this... been dreaming of playing a proper racing game (sim or not) in VR since Drive Club VR on PSVR1. I have PCVR via Quest Link for a ton of racing games, but it really seems like GT7 will be the way to go since this headset has really set the bar much higher. Thanks again Brian for another excellent review, especially for us casual gamers that need that honest laid back opinion as not all of us care about being the best, we just want to enjoy the ride.

I'm lovin it with the assists off. Takes a while to get the hang of it, but it's so cool when you start to have a better understanding of the car's behaviour to avoid spinning, suddenly you'll start to use that in your advantage.

Cheers Bryan, awesome review.

I no longer have the desire or inclination to race on a flat screen ever again, VR is the way forward.

First of all once again your reviews are always among the most thought out, and if I didn’t know what gt7 was I’d have a damn good idea of what to expect after watching this. Now that well deserved flattery aside : lmfao @ all the dirty racing 😂

I can't afford a psvr2 but i still be watching without parole❤️

Apparently todays new update fixed the ghosting issues and image quality in GT7!

"The last thing i want from a racing game is realism" ....-looks at his quest 2 about to play Euro truck simulator 2 in VR again- YEAH, i agree!....

I agree. Im not a sim racing fan either. But love gt7 in vr

Seriously, best review of this game on KZfaq period. Going through the different options and progression system was very helpful and really helpful and intuitive. You’re the best and Sony better recognise this in the future. I’m buying this game because of this review.

My singular gripe is, while it's essentially identical design-wise to Gran Turismo Sport (outside of the new "VR replay" mode), they also left out the same missing in-race data exclusive to VR mode in both games. I kinda get it; it's like releasing "Star Wars" on VHS then later releasing it on Blu-Ray with a CG Jabba the Hut scene, but keeping in the bloopers like the storm trooper hitting his head. Still, for now, our little racing league requires at least one person be out of VR mode to collect the missing data for scoring, not to mention there being no effective way to determine when/where other players are including for pit stops, tire choice, et al., & again, identically to GT Sport VR. I oddly miss being able to see cars in showcase mode in a scene with dedicated lighting (they're all "in-world" scenes now, with the default one oddly being underground & next to an escalator) & I *wish* the haptics in VR were for more than just crashes (by nature eventually you'll almost never crash), but I admit, I do sincerely love that GT7 has gotten people to experience GT in VR after most people missed it in the last few years on PSVR1. Also, I loved this review. I got into this channel because of PSVR1 (big time) & getting back into it again for PSVR2 has been a legit joy. Thanks for what you do, sincerely.

For more realistic "immersion" - first thing i recommend is getting rid of things that FLOAT on the road - i.e. those yellow "location" markers at the corners - and the floating indicators over the cars (that indicate what place they are in).... i dont mind the things on the road, brake red, or yellow stripe - as they just look like road paint mostly...!

Great review. Not bring a fan of sim racers, it is quite amazing that I'm so hooked on this. Feels sooo good in VR. You picked out one of the OMG moments for sure... headlights illuminating your cat from behind. Wow. And I'm so surprised how well the dualsense motion controls work for driving. So anyone who can't afford or doesn't have space for a rig, be assured this game feels plenty immersive with just the normal controller if u use tilt instead of the thunbstick

Omg I’ve had Gt7 since launch and played it once and was “meh” and never picked it up again. Just got VR2 and tried it and was blown away. Then my mind said how about we try the G923 wheel and was amazed. Now the rig arrives tomorrow for a full cockpit experience! This is one expensive game but an experience like no other. A wheel makes this a showstopper. Great review.

DAMN IT!!! As gorgeous and fun as this game looks, I was still on the fence because I don't want to play it without a wheel. As I watched this review (I've been waiting for it) I decided to look up the specs and price of the G-29 until you said "persistent online connection". I preordered Starlink almost 2 years ago. Still no availibility in Tennessee. Yes, their are people who live in the middle of nowhere in the US. Even if I had internet service, I'm not diggin' that vibe.😒 Great review thou.👌

Awesome video we got another race driver in the making

Bought and played this for an hour at launch. Wasn’t my thing, but always planned to go back. Finally jumped back in and now I’m hooked. Absolutely love it. Played 6 hours over the last 2 days, and now I’m online looking at rigs 😂 .

Killing it as always - great job Bryan!

Great review for new racers! The more thr merrier!

Exactly Bryan!! Now i have about 892.00 in my gt7 setup and i don’t regret one single dollar!! I will be trying out my rig tonight!! So excited!!

3:38 broke my heart

I came here looking for the best Gran Turismo 7 | PSVR2 REVIEW on youtube and that's exactly what I found.

How do I get the dashboard to look THAT clear on my headset? It’s still blurry and I just can’t seem to get it right.

I went all in bought a psvr2, wheel, shifter, cockpit. Worth every penny

Lol I love Bryan in that coat to start the video. Love the fur. Bryan is strictly business

I'm so excited to try out GT7 with PSVR 2. I just haven't had time yet because I've been busy with Resident Evil 8 and Horizon

Yeah man I played it for 5 hrs today 🎮🤘🏽