PlayStation VR2 will officially launch on February 22, 2023 for $549.99, with pre-orders starting on November 15.
As revealed by the PlayStation.Blog, PlayStation VR2 will include the PS VR2 headset, PS VR2 Sense controllers, and stereo headset. There will also be a PlayStation VR2 Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle that will retail for $599.99 and include everything from the standard edition plus a PlayStation Store voucher code for Horizon Call of the Mountain.
Also launching on February 22nd is the PlayStation VR2 Sense Controller Charging Station, which allows players to charge their controllers “through a simple click design, without having to connect to a PS5 console, freeing up the console USB ports”.
In terms of pre-orders, those living in the US, UK, France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg will only be able to pre-order PlayStation VR2 through the PlayStation Online Store at direct.playstation.com. While pre-orders start on November 15th, those interested can register today to get ready.
Sony also revealed 11 new titles heading to PS VR2 in 2023, and they include 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 and Tentacular.
While we don’t have a full launch line-up yet, Sony confirmed that they “expect over 20 titles at launch.”
In our first hands-on with the PlayStation VR2, we said it “happily feels like a modern entry into the VR landscape, with top-notch visual fidelity and comfortable ergonomics. Its adaptive haptics and triggers, if implemented well, you’ll be welcome. in addition to the immersive experience.”
We also had the chance to try out Horizon Call of the Mountain and Resident Evil Village on PS VR2 and came away impressed. To learn more, see how it compares to other VR headsets on the market, including the original PSVR, the Valve Index, and the Meta Quest 2.
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