Sony confirmed that the PlayStation VR2 (PS VR2) headset will be available for purchase on February 22, 2023 at a price of $549.99 each. It will also be offered in Europe for €599.99 ($593), in the UK for £529.99 ($608), and in Japan for ¥74,980 ($510).

The Sense controllers and stereo headphones will be included with the VR headset itself. However, a charging station for the Sense controllers will be sold separately for a price of $49.99 (€49.99 / £39.99 / ¥5,480).

Beginning on Nov. 15, pre-orders for the PS VR2 will be exclusively available via the PlayStation online shop in numerous regions, including the US, the UK, France, Germany, and Belgium, among others. You can also pre-order your pre-order by registering through the provided website starting Wednesday, Nov. 2.

Later this month, customers will also be able to pre-order video games such as Horizon: Call of the Mountain and other titles, The Verge reported.

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PS VR2 Specs

Based on the blog post released by PlayStation, the PS VR2 Sense Technology contains characteristics that allow unique gaming experiences for users. These features include adaptive triggers and haptic feedback from the controllers, as well as input from the headset itself, eye tracking, and three-dimensional audio.

In addition, gamers will be able to enjoy a genuine next-generation gaming experience thanks to PS VR2's improved headset-based controller tracking and high-fidelity images rendered in HDR video format at 4000 x 2040 resolution (2000 x 2040 for each eye).

PlayStation's newest headset has an OLED display, a field of vision that extends out to 110 degrees, and the ability to handle 4K content with high dynamic range.

It also allows for frame rates and gameplay of up to 120 frames per second. No need to set up additional cameras to track your motions. Thanks to the four cameras included in the VR headset's display panel.

Compared to the company's previous headset, the PS VR2 has a thinner and lighter design. There is a vent for increased airflow, as well as a dial for adjusting the lens.

Compatibility With Old Games

In September, Sony officially stated that old titles would not be allowed to play on a PS VR2 headset as it intends to change the experience that it provides for players. An exec also confirmed that new games and features would be unveiled instead.

Upcoming Video Game Titles

PlayStation also announced that it is anticipating more than 20 games to be available at launch in February. According to IGN, some of the upcoming titles are:

• The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR
• Crossfire: Sierra Squad
• The Light Brigade
• Cities VR - Enhanced Edition
• Cosmonious High
• Hello Neighbor: Search and Rescue
• Jurassic World Aftermath Collection
• Pistol Whip VR
• Zenith: The Last City
• After the Fall
• Tentacular

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Written by Trisha Kae Andrada