PlayStation VR2 will be more expensive than PlayStation 5
Sony's second generation VR headset will be available in February 2023 and cost $550 / €600 / £530, making it significantly more expensive than the console required to power it. The first generation of Sony's VR headset for PlayStation 4 cost $400 / €400 (without controllers). The PS5 version will cost up to 50% more. Sony says that it provides a much better VR gaming experience due to new sensors, new controllers, haptic feedback, and other improvements. - "Today, I’m very pleased to announce that PlayStation VR2 is officially launching on February 22, 2023. PlayStation VR2 Sense controller charging station, designed specifically for the PS VR2 Sense controller, will also launch the same day," said Isabelle Tomatis, VP of Brand, Hardware and Peripherals, SIE.It will also be available as a Horizon Call of Mountain bundle:
PlayStation VR2 and Sense – specifications
| - Visual Fidelity: For a high-fidelity visual experience, PS VR2 offers 4K HDR, 110-degree field of view, and foveated rendering. With an OLED display, players can expect a display resolution of 2000×2040 per eye and smooth frame rates of 90/120Hz. - Headset-based Controller Tracking: With inside-out tracking, PS VR2 tracks you and your controller through integrated cameras embedded in the VR headset. Your movements and the direction you look at are reflected in-game without the need for an external camera. - New Sensory Features: PS VR2 Sense Technology combines eye tracking, headset feedback, 3D Audio, and the innovative PS VR2 Sense controller to create an incredibly deep feeling of immersion. Headset feedback is a new sensory feature that amplifies the sensations of in-game actions from the player. It’s created by a single built-in motor with vibrations that add an intelligent tactile element, bringing players closer to the gameplay experience. For example, gamers can feel a character’s elevated pulse during tense moments, the rush of objects passing close to the character’s head, or the thrust of a vehicle as the character speeds forward. Additionally, PS5’s Tempest 3D AudioTech makes sounds in the player’s surroundings come alive, adding to this new level of immersion. - Eye Tracking: With eye tracking, PS VR2 detects the motion of your eyes, so a simple look in a specific direction can create an additional input for the game character. This allows players to interact more intuitively in new and lifelike ways, allowing for a heightened emotional response and enhanced expression that provide a new level of realism in gaming. PlayStation VR2: 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:IR camera for eye tracking per eye Feedback: Vibration on headset Communication with PS5: USB Type-C Audio: Input: Built-in microphone:Output: Stereo headphone jack PlayStation VR2 Sense Controllers: 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 Detection. IR LED: Position Tracking Feedback: Trigger Effect (on R2/L2 button), Haptic Feedback (by single actuator per unit) Port: USB Type-C Port Communication: Bluetooth Ver5.1 Battery: Type: Built-in Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery |
