Ideally, every interaction we’d have for PS VR would be in virtual reality but until such a time comes, VR content will be limited. That however doesn’t mean that Sony’s headset is a one trick pony that’s only good for VR tasks. One of the less advertised features of PlayStation VR is its cinematic mode, and as Simon Sayers writes for PSU:
you can use PSVR cinematic mode to play normal (non-VR) PS4 games, watch movies and browse the internet in 2D. The main advantage is that you’re getting an upgraded screen size that is way larger than your standard television set — up to a massive 226 inches. It basically feels like you’re in the cinema.
It’s quite simply mind blowing and at first a bit overwhelming to use PS VR like this — especially if you’re used to a smaller screen. I’m lucky enough to use a projector as my main means of watching with a 120-inch setup and even for me, the whole experience was a bit surreal. It’s as if you have a IMAX screen strapped to your eyeballs and the best part is that it works with anything on your PS4.