Sony Project Morpheus news, release date, and specs: Sony’s entry to the 3D gaming market will be more than just a gaming accessory, launch still unknown

By Kara Michelle Oct 11, 2014 12:34 AM EDT

Sony Project Morpheus news, release date, and specs: Sony's entry to the 3D gaming market will be more than just a gaming accessory, launch still unknown

Sony Project Morpheus updates: There's still no word as to when Sony Computer Entertainment's virtual reality (VR) headset will be completed , as it is still in its prototype stages.

"Yes. That we can say comfortably because we are still making changes to the hardware," said confirmed by Shuhei Yoshida, President, Sony Worldwide Studios.

A 2014 release date is thus unlikely.

The team is still fine tuning the Sony Project Morpheus specs, as they want users to have an immersive gaming experience - it's as if they're right there on the scene.

Moreover, the Sony team aims to make Sony Project Morpheus more than just a gaming accessory;it will have a social component as users can interact with each other, and see what the other person sees on the screen.

Sony Project Morpheus will be compatible with Sony PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita. Its features include a high field of view, 6 Degrees of Freedom head-tracking, stereoscopic 3D, and an unwarped TV output.

Sony Project Morpheus price is pegged at below US$1,000 to make it more accessible to more consumers.

With 60-degree interactive environments and human-like avatars,VR headsets such as Sony Project Morpheus are predicted to revolutionize the 3D experience. It will change the way people work, enjoy entertainment, shop, and socialize with one another.