Sony’s new VR headset has been very well received by the community so far. (Image: Sony)
The PSVR 2 will be released next Wednesday on February 22nd, 2023 and promises numerous improvements compared to the first model. The first tests are already online and at first glance the headset seems to be very convincing. There are currently deductions, especially in the still somewhat meager game library. However, colleagues agree that the PSVR 2 headset has a lot of potential – at a steep price.
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Setup is simple and uncomplicated
When it comes to setting up the PSVR 2 headset, everyone agrees: it’s easy. While the first PSVR still used multiple devices and cables, praise CNET, The Verge
On first use, the cameras create a 3D scan of the room, with a blue grid spreading across the room. If the headset recognizes some objects incorrectly, you can subsequently readjust the limits of your leeway. Digital Foundry describes the whole process as downright magical.
comfort and finish
The Sony Playstation VR2 headset is said to be extremely comfortable and well made. (Image: Sony)
The comfort of a VR headset is extremely important to even having fun with it. Fortunately, the PSVR 2 can convince most in this category as well. With a button on the temple you can adjust the size and by turning the same button you can lock it.
The cushioning is impressive throughout, and CNET’s Scott Stein even notes that Sony’s new VR headset is the most comfortable glasses-wearing headset he’s ever tried on. Digital Foundry agrees.
The workmanship of the headset is of a high standard, which is to be expected given the price. Above all, the reduced weight compared to the predecessor is praised.
The VR headset does not have built-in speakers, but it does have a 3.5mm jack. The scope of delivery itself includes earbuds, which can be conveniently stowed away in the headset itself. They support 3D audio, but most agree that headphones are good enough, but not great.
Sense Controllers are very good, but not revolutionary either
The new Sense controllers look very similar to those of the other VR headsets, but also bring the haptic features of the Dualsense controller. (Image: Sony)
The Playstation Move controllers are replaced by new Sense controllers that are based on the normal Dualsense. The design is based on the controllers of other popular VR headsets. The Sense controllers also have triggers with haptic feedback, which further increases immersion in games.
However, Techradar notes that they found the implementation in the Dualsense better. She and CNET also agree that the battery life of the controllers is too short. But everyone agrees that the controllers are extremely precise and nobody misses the Playstation Move controllers.
The built-in vibration in the headset was also consistently positive. This in combination with the new Sense controllers ensures a very good level of immersion.
The image quality is consistently above average
In this category, the PSVR 2 headset seems to be able to convince consistently. The new 4K OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate is a notable improvement over the first model. In addition, there is a nice wide field of view of 110 degrees.
In fact, Digital Foundry states that motion clarity is “perfect” in games that offer a frame rate of 90 frames per second or more. The new OLED screen ensures vivid and high-contrast images. If you want, you can also play non-VR content and play it with a huge virtual OLED display at 120 Hz.
Not only does the PSVR 2 support head tracking, but it can also detect where the user is looking, improving performance. The area in focus is rendered sharp and detailed, while everything else is rendered at a lower resolution. In reality, you don’t notice any of this, according to Digital Foundry. In games like Rez Infinite, you can even aim precisely using eye tracking.
The game library is currently a problem
So far there haven’t been many games that showcase the potential of PSVR 2 as well as Horizon Call of the Mountain. (Image: Sony)
The PSVR 2 is unfortunately not backwards compatible, which might be understandable on a technical level, however you will need to repurchase the new versions of existing PSVR games if you want to enjoy them on the new headset. Unfortunately, there is no kind of smart delivery. This is a minus point that everyone agrees on.
In addition, the game selection is still very manageable. IGN However, he is sure that Sony and third parties will soon be releasing more games for PSVR 2. The other testers also see the potential in the headset. So much so that both The Verge and Digital Foundry would love to use the PSVR 2 on a PC.
Currently, the connection does not work either via the Type-C port on the graphics card or via a normal USB port. They hope that modders can bring the functionality to the PC.
The PSVR 2 has been very well received online so far
So far, the first tests and impressions of Sony’s new VR headset are very positive. The testers mostly agree on both the pluses and minuses and there are only a few differences of opinion. You can already say that the Sony PSVR 2 has a lot of potential. It just needs a bigger game library. The price of 600 dollars is quite steep and ranks between the Oculus Quest 2 (450 dollars) and the Valve Index (800 dollars).
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Are you interested in Sony PSVR 2 or do you prefer to wait until the game library is bigger or the price goes down? Or are you perhaps not interested in VR games at all? Which games would you like to see in VR and do you think Microsoft should also release VR glasses? Write us your opinion in the comments!
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