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PlayStation VR2 will be released on February 22nd, we’ve already extensively tested Sony’s new virtual reality headset. But although it was able to convince us technically – apart from a few weaknesses and a bug that will hopefully be fixed quickly – there is currently still no good reason to buy PSVR 2. Especially since the headset costs 600 dollars – or 650 dollars in a bundle with Horizon: Call of the Mountain.
Micha discusses what is still missing in the podcast with Dennis, der tested PSVR 2 for GameProand with our former VR enthusiast Daniel Feith, who has become more skeptical about VR gaming in recent years – despite outstanding VR highlights such as Half-Life: Alyx (for the GameStar test) and Asgard’s Wrath (for the GameStar Test).
Our conversation is threefold: first we talk about the technical capabilities of PSVR 2, then we talk about the games that we have already been able to test. And finally, Dennis and Daniel draw their personal conclusions.
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There is little to complain about in terms of technology – the image quality of the new OLED displays in particular is good to very good, the fly screen pattern that was so concise on previous VR headsets has given way to a much finer honeycomb structure, and in our experience the eye tracking works well – it should Thanks to foveated rendering, the game performance benefits in particular.
Dilemmas are as with the new controllers, which while several light years better than the old PlayStation Move “ice cream cones,” are less intuitive compared to the Valve Index controllers.
We also cover how easy it is to set up PSVR 2 (very easy), how comfortable the headset sits on the head (somehow), and how annoying the cable is – unlike the Meta Quest, Sony’s headset is still wired .
When it comes to games, Dennis and Daniel’s impression is far less positive. The launch title Horizon: Call of the Mountain, the Dennis also tested for GamePro, looks great, but in terms of gameplay… let’s say there are much better VR games out there. Much better.
Oh, the other PSVR 2 titles we’ve been able to play have been nice, but not outstanding. Whether PlayStation VR 2 becomes a milestone therefore depends on the future and the support – especially if it comes to a real partnership with Oculus or Meta.
Because there the VR gold would be lying on the street.
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