PlayStation VR2 Launches in Early 2023

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    PlayStation VR2 Launches in Early 2023

    The PlayStation VR2 will debut in early 2023, PlayStation said on Instagram last night. There has been a six-year hiatus between the 2016 debut of the first PS VR. The VR2 will only function with PlayStation 5 consoles and uses a single USB connection, unlike the previous VR set, which was only compatible with PS4 and PS5 consoles and required an adapter.

    We first got a glimpse at the virtual reality set in February after the VR2 was revealed in January. Users were given their first glimpse at a headset that resembles the earlier model but also has some new features, such as a lens adjustment dial and redesigned vent design, which should enhance airflow and keep the headset cool. Additionally, the headset is thinner than the prior design.

    In a blog post from July, PlayStation Senior Vice President Hideaki Nishino stated, “Our goal is to create a headset that will not only become an attractive part of your living room decor, but that will also keep you immersed in your game world, to the point where you almost forget you are using a headset or controller.”

    In July, we also got a peek at the VR2 user interface. In this version, a see-through function was made available via the headset’s cameras. The VR2 may also be programmed to create a “customised play area,” in which case it will scan your room and draw play area borders to prevent you from tripping over your sofa (via a notification). The update also mentions a broadcast capability so you may record yourself while playing games for the streamers out there.

    The VR2 boasts OLED panels, a 2000 x 2040 resolution per eye, and choices for 90/120Hz refresh rates in an effort to make you “forget you are wearing a headset or controller,” as VP Nishimo said.