PlayStation VR2 to Arrive Early 2023

Updated November 3, 2022

Even before Playstation VR2 was officially announced by Sony in February ’22 speculation was rife about just what form the device would take, what would power it, and if it would be both a worthy successor to the original PS VR and a tough competitor in the current (and future) VR hardware market. Sony quickly revealed the design of its next-generation VR headset and controllers, adding to the growing hype and building anticipation. Now Sony has given fans some insights into how the Playstation VR2 user experience will shape its contribution to next-generation virtual reality.

Sony Announces Specs

Playstation VR2 was always expected to be a significant improvement over the original unit and the specs announced by Sony have confirmed that to be the case. Visually, PS VR2 will bring its users 4K HD resolution from dual 2000×2040 OLED displays offering up to 120fps. Adjustable Fresnel lenses serve up a 110° FOV, and foveated rendering is made possible by cameras dedicated to tracking a user’s eyeline.

Playstation VR2 also features four embedded cameras to track movement and head position for inside-out tracking as well as haptic headset feedback to bring a “subtle, responsive,” tactile element to gameplay. Sonically, PS VR2 utilizes Tempest 3D audio that dynamically adapts to your stance and movement to allow even further immersion. All of this will run connected by a single USB-C cable to the Playstation 5 console.

Powerful Play: In Your Hands

Adaptive trigger buttons to bring naturalistic tension, similar to Playstation’s highly regarded DualSense controllers, and haptic feedback will provide a more immersive and tactile experience. Finger touch detection provides a natural way for users to make gestures without requiring a button press, while a tracking ring on the bottom of each controller allows them (and a user’s hands) to be tracked by the headset. Familiar to Playstation users, the triangle, square, circle, and cross buttons are returning along with left and right grip and trigger buttons, and Create and Option buttons on the left and right controllers, respectively.

Looking Forward to Satisfaction

The only thing that can top a truly immersive, expertly delivered VR gaming experience is, of course, an excellent VR porn experience. Playstation VR hasn’t historically been the easiest platform to enjoy truly adult experiences, but hopes are high that PS VR2 will deliver the goods to porn lovers and gamers. It’s already shaping up to be a top-tier system pitched at a consumer-friendly price range, so expect many of the features of PS VR2 to enhance your virtual sex experiences once it hits stores. For those asking, “When will that be?” Sony has provided an answer. It’s not the most specific answer, but it is an answer nonetheless.

Coming early 2023. #PSVR2 pic.twitter.com/R3MwWVPyNt

— PlayStation UK (@PlayStationUK) August 22, 2022

Launch Date Announced

Playstation VR2 will launch one year after Sony originally confirmed the device and will hit stores February 22 2023. Priced at $549.99 USD, PS VR2 will launch alongside the Playstation VR Sense controller charging station ($49.99), which Sony has designed specifically for use with the PS VR2 Sense controller. Consumers will have the option to purchase a Horizon: Call of the Mountain bundle, which will add a Playstation Store voucher for that game to the standard package of PS VR2 headset, two PS VR2 Sense controllers, and stereo headphones.

Customers in the US, UK, France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg can currently register at the Playstation online store to be able to pre-order PS VR2 when pre-orders begin on November 15. Participating retailers will sell PS VR2 in other markets with pre-orders beginning on that same date.