PSVR2: Everything we know so far about Sony's new virtual reality headset for the PS5
Here's all you need to know about the PlayStation VR2 price, release date and features.
Sony has revealed its next gen virtual reality system is called the PlayStation VR2 (PSVR2), and its new VR controller has been officially named the PlayStation VR2 Sense controller. On this page, we're bringing you the latest PSVR 2 news updates including the PSVR2 price, release date and pre-order info.
It goes without saying, this new VR headset will be in high demand and you'll need to be quick if you want to get one on its launch date. So whether you're planning to upgrade your PSVR headset to this latest model or you're buying a VR headset for the first time, here you'll find all you need to know about the PSVR2 release date, price, games, and where to buy it. We've also detailed the PSVR 2 specifications so you can decide if this will be the virtual reality headset for you.
Let's dive in!
- Latest PSVR 2 news
- PSVR 2 release date
- PSVR 2 price
- Where to buy the PSVR2
- PSVR 2 games
- PSVR 2 specifications
- PSVR 2 design
Latest PSVR 2 News
(Last updated: 2nd November 2022)
- Sony announce official PSVR2 release date and price. It will launch on 22nd February 2023 and prices will start from £530/$550/€600.
- Sony reveal PlayStation VR2 user experience features.
- Analyst Ross Young claimed the PlayStation VR2 headset release date might not be until 2023.
- Sony has revealed the PlayStation VR2 headset design and a final design image for the PlayStation VR2 Sense controller.
- Sony confirmed the official name as the PlayStation VR2 during its press conference at CES 2022. The tech giant also revealed the new peripheral will feature a 110-degree field of view, a resolution of 2000×2040 per eye and frame rates of 90/120Hz.
- Horizon Call of the Mountain from Guerrilla and Firesprite was announced as the first VR title for the PSVR 2.
- The PS VR2 will enter mass production with Chinese manufacturer, Goertek in 2022, according to hardware analyst, Brad Lynch.
- According to Bloomberg, the PSVR 2 will be released in late 2022, provided the chip shortage has been remedied.
PSVR2 release date
The PSVR2 will release on 22nd February 2023, debunking previous speculations that Sony is planning an end of year release.
In April 2022, Analyst Ross Young claimed that the PSVR2 would not be entering the wild until 2023. Young wrote on Twitter that VR display shipments were to rise in 2022 despite delays to 2023 at Sony.
PSVR 2 price
The PlayStation VR2 will cost £530 in the UK, $550 in the US and €600 in Europe. This will include a PSVR2 headset and its controllers, plus a pair of stereo headphones.
Sony is also offering a more expensive bundle that will include Horizon Call of the Mountain - a PSVR title that will launch on the same day as the PSVR2. This will set you back £570 in the UK, $600 in the US, or €650 in Europe.
As for additional PSVR2 accessories, the PSVR2 controller charging dock will cost £40 in the UK, $50 in the US, or €50 in the US, offering a more convenient way to charge your controllers and no need to plug them into your PS5 console.
PSVR 2 pre-orders will begin on 15th November 2022
The PlayStation VR 2 is not yet available to purchase or pre-order, but you can register your interest for pre-ordering, starting from 2nd November 2022. Sony will initially start taking pre-orders from 15th November 2022 and solely through Sony's online store. Pre-orders for PSVR2 launch titles and the controller charging dock will also start later this month.
If you wish to wait and purchase a PSVR2 through participating retailers, you can find our list of predicted stockists below.
In the UK:
In the EU:
In the US:
PSVR 2 games
PSVR 2 games that have been revealed so far are included in the list below.
- Horizon Call of the Mountain
- Resident Evil Village
- Resident Evil 4 Remake
- The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners - Chapter 2: Retribution
- Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge Enhanced Edition
- Demeo
- No Man's Sky
PSVR 2 features and specifications
Sony confirmed the names for the new VR headset and controllers during a press conference at CES 2022. The tech giant wrote on their PS Blog:
'PlayStation VR2 takes VR gaming to a whole new level, enabling a greater sense of presence and allowing players to escape into game worlds like never before. With the headset on and controllers in hand, players will feel a heightened range of sensations unlike any other - thanks to the creativity of the game worlds being built by our world class developers, and the latest technology incorporated into the hardware.'
Sony additionally announced the PSVR 2 will feature a 110-degree field of view, a resolution of 2000×2040 per eye and frame rates of 90/120Hz.
In a recent blog post, Sony has revealed the PlayStation VR2 headset design and a final design image for the PlayStation VR2 Sense controller.
Eurogamer's Ian Higton has also shared their first impressions for the PSVR 2, after he got to go hands-on with the Playstation VR2.
In July 2022, a new blog from PlayStation unveiled the user experience features that will be available from launch. For more details, be sure to check out Victoria's coverage about the PSV2 user experience features, or you can check the basics below:
- A see-through view so that you can see your surroundings while using the headset
- A new broadcast feature that will allow you to film yourself while playing
- A customised play area, which uses the PS VR2 Sense controllers and the embedded cameras to scan your room and customise your play area.
- A VR mode and cinematic mode so that players can enjoy VR game content in a 360 view in a virtual environment.
Earlier in the year, Sony revealed the PSVR 2 specifications at CES 2022. Here's a rundown of the PSVR 2 specs below:
| PSVR 2 Specifications: | |
|---|---|
| Display method: | OLED |
| Panel resolution: | 2000 x 2040 per eye |
| Panel refresh rate: | 90Hz, 120Hz |
| Lens separation: | Adjustable |
| Field of View: | Approx. 110 degrees |
| Sensors | Motion Sensor: Six-axis motion sensing system (three-axis gyroscope, three-axis accelerometer) Attachment Sensor: IR Proximity sensor |
| Cameras | 4 cameras for headset and controller tracking and an IR camera for eye tracking per eye |
| Feedback | 4 cameras for headset and controller tracking and an IR camera for eye tracking per eye |
| Communication with PS5 | USB Type-C |
| Audio Input: | Input: Built-in microphone, Output: Stereo headphone jack |
PSVR 2 Sense controller Specifications
| PSVR 2 Sense controller Specifications: | |
|---|---|
| Buttons: | [Right] PS button, Options button, Action buttons (Circle / Cross), R1 button, R2 button, Right Stick / R3 button [Left] PS button, Create button, Action buttons (Triangle / Square), L1 button, L2 button, Left Stick / L3 button |
| Sensing/ Tracking: | Motion Sensor: Six-axis motion sensing system (three-axis gyroscope + three-axis accelerometer) Capacitive Sensor: Finger Touch DetectionIR LED: Position Tracking |
| Feedback: | Trigger Effect (on R2/L2 button), Haptic Feedback (by single actuator per unit) |
| Port: | USB Type-C Port |
| Field of View: | Approx. 110 degrees |
| Communication | Bluetooth® Ver5.1 |
| Battery | Type: Built-in Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery |
PSVR 2 design
Sony revealed the PlayStation VR2 headset design and a final design image for the PlayStation VR2 Sense controller on 22nd February, 2022.
Senior Vice President of Platform Experience, Hideaki Nishino said the 'circular orb shape represents the 360-degree view that players feel when they enter the virtual reality world'. Nishino said the design was also inspired by the PS5 family of products, including its black and white aesthetic and rounded edges of the DualSense Wireless controller and the Pulse 3D Wireless headset.
While its also not too dissimilar to its predecessor's design, Sony has confirmed a new vent design promises better airflow and avoids having the lens fog up during game sessions.
The PS VR2 also offers improved comfort thanks to a slimmer, lighter design and an adjustable lens so you can optimize your view.
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