PSVR 2: Sony’s VR headset has a price and a release date

As part of CES 2022 Sony officially announced the Playstation VR 2. In this way, the VR headset is transformed into an MR headset, with which you can display your real world at the touch of a button. The infrared cameras can be activated at any time with the function button on the headset, which then display a black and white image of the real environment. Now the Japanese have revealed the official price. If you want to buy the PSVR 2, you have to invest 600 euros and need a Playstation 5.

Transmission mode could provide funny movies

Using the integrated front cameras and the new PSVR 2 Sense controllers, the play area can be captured and then adjusted. In this way, zones can be explicitly defined that are not part of the detection area. To increase immersion, Sony has built in eye tracking and offers headset feedback. A vibration motor is installed in the PSVR 2, which is intended to simulate the noise of approaching objects.

We have written details about the new controllers in this article. If desired, all non-VR content can be displayed on a virtual cinema screen in Full HD with up to 120 Hz. In VR mode, VR games can be viewed with a resolution of 2000 x 2000 pixels per eye and a frame rate of 90Hz/120Hz.

However, if you want, you can film yourself playing with the PSVR 2, provided you have connected an HD camera for the Playstation 5. So you can look forward to lots of funny movies of players jumping around with VR glasses. The Playstation VR 2 will be released on February 22, 2023. The price of just under 600 euros includes the headset, the Sense controller and stereo headphones. In Germany, the pre-order is from 15.11. initially only possible in the Playstation online store. It will only be possible to order it from Amazon & Co. at a later date.

From now on you can register with Sony, to then receive an invitation to the pre-order phase. If you want, you can buy a bundle with Horizon Call of the Mountain for 650 euros. More than 20 games will be available at launch of PSVR 2, including After the Fall, Cities VR Enhanced Edition, Crossfire Sierra Squad, Cosmonious High, Hello Neighbor Search and Rescue, Jurassic World Aftermath Collection, Pistol Whip VR, Tentacular, The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR, The Light Brigade and Zenith: The Last City. If you want to charge the Sense controller without a cable connection to the console, there is a charging station for 50 euros. Some bundles are already listed at Amazon.de.

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Collection on the price and release date of the Playstation VR 2:

• Sony has revealed the retail price for the Playstation VR 2. The VR headset including the new Sense controller is available for around 600 euros.
• In VR mode, VR games can be viewed with a resolution of 2000 x 2000 pixels per eye and a frame rate of 90Hz/120Hz.
• The Playstation VR2 will be released on February 22, 2023. First of all, the pre-order is from 15.11. only possible in the Playstation online store. Only at a later date will the PSVR 2 also be available from Amazon & Co.
• More than 20 games will be available at the launch of PSVR 2, including Horizon Call of the Mountain.

Source: Sony