Playstation VR 2 is a bargain despite its high price

Playstation VR 2 could fulfill the expectations that PC VR has disappointed in recent years at a comparatively fair price.

[Neonridr]

at the end of the day the headset + controllers is $50 more than what the PSVR headset + move controllers + camera bundle costed at launch. It's hard to go bananas over that little of a price difference considering how much more tech is packed into this thing.

[SullysCigar]

Exactly - and that's without factoring in inflation from 2016 to today's bonkers levels.

It's not expensive for what you get. That's indisputable when you compare it to other headsets. I can understand if people think it's more than they're able/willing to spend, but it's still straight up good value.

[Vx_]

I’ll wait to see how it runs on PC, if I wanna truly enjoy VR gaming I don’t wanna be limited to just the ps5 Games

[Neonridr]

it would be amazing if they added PC support, but I highly doubt they wil

[S2Killinit]

I dont think its coming to PC. Also, dont think You can find a headset that plays everything.

[Charlieboy333]

The guy who developed the original PSVR compatable drivers for PC already said the chance of getting PSVR2 to work properly with PC is basically 0. So...don't hold your breath.

[Babadook7]

The PC took a loooong time to catch up with the software on psvr. So I disagree with your premise. If the coming gen is the same, I would hate to be limited to just the pc games.

Also I fail to see how it benefits Sony to pay for pricy hardware and then support pc only stores like Zuckerbergs meta.

[S2Killinit]

Exactly correct.

PSVR2 level of performance competes with the highest end headsets costing at least $1000-1500 or more, some of which are not even considered gaming headsets. Then there is the cost of a PC capable of running these types of headsets.

Plus, PSVR2 has cutting edge tech that doesnt exist even in those high end headsets.

For 50$ more than what we paid for PSVR1. Forgetting inflation.

[deleted]

Well worth the price no doubt. I'm going to have to wait, but I will have one by the end of the year!

*edit - very good point @Neonridr. WIth the necessary Move controllers, PSVR1 was almost the same price. PSVR2 is a beast. I hope it ushers in an era of more hardcore focused VR gaming, bc even on PC, there are too many minigame type experiences, and not enough full fledged games. (don't get me wrong, I'll play some of the mini games too, but I'm ready for some more fleshed out games!)

[SullysCigar]

Quest kept the VR industry afloat, but at the same time, it stagnated it. Overall, I think Quest has played an important roll, as PSVR did, but PSVR2 will enable developers to spread their wings and this is awesome news for PC VR gamers too.

This is a big generational leap. We're in for a treat, looking at the games already announced.

[deleted]

Yea, I will continue to play Steam VR w my Q2 for a few things that will probably never come to PSVR2 like MS Flight Simulator, American & Euro Truck Simulator (a couple hidden gems for me! You'd think truck driving in a realistic world would be boring, but pretty amazing in VR.).... I appreciate what Quest 2 did to help the industry afloat, but it'll always be just a low cost Steam VR headset for me. I'm not crazy about the native Q2 games, except a few that don't need a lot of graphical power.

It's time to move the VR industry forward! Even if it encourages more developers to produce games for both PC VR and PSVR2 together, that is a huge win for VR gamers everywhere, because not enough games were being made. VR is still relatively niche, so we need to applaud when any full fledged titles are made, regardless of PC or PSVR2. I expect huge things from Sony though in bringing their beloved franchises to PSVR2. I may actually shed a tear if they ever announce Killzone VR! haha

Man, as far as last gen Blood & Truth was sooo good as far as story driven VR games go. Even if it was sort of on-rails, it kept the pacing of the game flowing perfectly, making you feel like a real badass. The acting and story telling was top notch!

It's an absolute shame it didn't get much attention, but I'm hoping a Remaster (soon) on PSVR2 will help give it the success it always deserved. Aaand a sequel..... if you finished it, you KNOW it's perfectly set up for a sequel!

I want to see more risks taken like this w PSVR2! Could you imagine an Uncharted game in the Style of Blood and Truth? It could truly be epic w the power of the PS5.

[Garethvk]

I ordered ours. There was sticker shock at first but then I saw how comparable units were 700-1K and it was a good deal. They need to support it with good games as PSVR games for me got old fast and I often had gaps of time where I did not play it.

[Eonjay]

Well Horizon and GT7 are a great start. I'm not worried about Sony. I'm more anxious to see if other companies (besides Capcom) provide additional AAA support. PCVR gamers are banking on PSVR 2 becoming a success to drive the demand for high quality VR experiences.
Sony seems to think that the best way to do this is by making dedicated VR games and hybrid games. I think this is a smart strategy because it lowers the risk to developers overall. We will get our first induction in March when Resident Evil 4 lands.

[Garethvk]

I am not a racing fan nor big on Horizon so hoping the new stuff delivers.

[CBaoth]

that's amusing to me Eonjay because it's the level of commitment from Sony that I'm worried about. 3rd party publishers? Don't worry amigo . They flock to where the money is. If Sony pushes this with stout marketing, perhaps releases it for PC, and most importantly has ND, Santa Monica, Insomniac, Guerilla, and Sucker Punch support it with quality titles, 3rd parties will rush to fill the gaps that Indies can't. VR1 didn't get Sony's full support; almost like they were hedging their bets in case it didn't perform. Firesprite, as good as Call of the Mountain looks, can't be Sony's only major developer making VR

[Eonjay]

@CBaoth

Actually Sony did support PSVR with some of the best titles on the system including Wipeout, Blood and Truth and Astrobot. But PSVR had a lot of limitations that made true AAA game development very difficult as is evidenced by the likes of GT Sports limited VR mode.

Secondly, your expectations that now every studio would be VR experts is troubling and doesn't reflect reality. Even now as you said of Horizon, it is being developed by FireSprite. An actual experienced VR studio.

Next, I'm sure the other studios will begin releasing VR modes for their games like Polyphony but this isn't gonna happen all at once. Nor would you expect that. Nor will every game be fit for a VR translation.

All that being said we have two actually AAA VR games coming from SIE. These two titles by themselves will best anything they did on PSVR 1 save Astrobot.

They have given us reason to be hopeful at this point. I think they are gonna blow us away this gen with VR.

[343_Guilty_Spark]

The Oculus Quest 2 is a bargain. The PSVR2 is a higher quality headset with a premium price.

[KyRo]

The Oculus Quest 2 was a bargain. It went up by £100 in the UK and at least in the retailer I work in, it's sales have tanked because of it

[Eonjay]

I feel like Meta should have held off the price increase until Quest 3.

[ModsDoBetter]

Oculus Quest 2 was great up until they forced Facebook integration, but I’m sure they eventually back-pedalled on that decision. Then they jacked the price up.

[Eonjay]

PSVR 2 isn't premium priced. It hundreds cheaper than comparable headsets.

[Eidolon]

It is/was at $299 for 128gb when I bought it at the beginning of 2022.

[S2Killinit]

PSVR2 does what headsets at $1000 to $2000 price range do, and it has tech that even these headsets dont have.

Price wise, can’t beat PSVR2 if you want high end VR.

[preciousdeath]

I'm getting one a bit after launch. I can't wait. I admit that I was pissed about the price at first, but after comparing it to other sets, it's very reasonable. Still have to save up for it though.

Really hoping Sony invests more 1st party studios into making games. They could really dominate if the likes of Naughty Dog, Insomniac, Sucker Punch, Santa Monica used their talents on VR. Please Sony, don't pull a Vita and neglect to throw lots of dev support on this venture!

[Aloymetal]

I think it's the right price for what it has to offer. Day 1!

[Rimeskeem]

A lot of it for me is the games. If the games are good and get stellar reviews across the board I think I will take a dive. The previews of the headset have already been amazing.

[SullysCigar]

Just seen they've announced another 13 games for launch, bringing the total to 37. Some of them are awesome!

Also, they've announced GT7 is the full game, 450 cars, online, the works!

[Destiny1080]

if your familiar with VR pricing, this is an absolute bargain

i don't think sony will be replacing it any time soon, and it should be good for next-gen too

[darkrider]

The fact that it comes with the gamepads make it not that expensive. I would like to try them. They seem very cool.

[Icey7]

I don't think the price is unreasonable for what's offered.
However, VR is already a niche product and the PSVR2 price although fair, I think is too high.

If it was a standalone headset the price would be a bargain but as it stands if you don't already own a PS5 your looking at $1000 to get into PSVR2.

VR has some truly amazing experiences and the more people who buy headsets will help to drive the market but the hardware needs to be at an almost impulse buy price point - something Quest 2 definitely achieved before the price hike.

[S2Killinit]

Well yeah you need PS5 first just like you need a PC first, unless you are going standalone headset which is fine, but its not on the same level of performance.

[thesoftware730]

The headset looks great, and while I want the more robust nature that can come from PSVR2 games, I really want to be able to use it with my PC, and PC games. If Sony implements that at some point, I will have to jump in.

I like some of the smaller experiences on the Q2 like RE:4 VR and the SW Darth Vader trilogy, I mostly use it for PC games and applications....still amazed at Half-Life: Alex.

[Thundercat77]

I know I know. It is worth the price and I'm seeing a strong software support and very positive hands on.

I'm sold.

[Phoenix76]

Nothing wrong with the pricing really. Way to look at it is, if your a casual and want cheap vr just by a quest2 alone. Or,if you want better visuals and better offering title selection, get a ps5 with vr or get a top end pc with vr.
All depends on what you want and how much your willing to spend.

[thesoftware730]

One of the biggest hurdles for VR imo is that you can't show someone how awesome it really is on a T.V or ads, they have to actually try it. I saw a Q2 commercial the other day with the iron man game and in no way would I have been sold unless I tried VR before.

Before my brother got to try my Q2 last year, he kept telling me that he wasn't really interested because he played VR on his phone with one of the cheap VR phone headset where you insert your phone. I took my Q2 to his house on a visit and he was blown away, he bought one the same month.

Overall it will be hard to attract casuals in mass, without them trying it, and the Metaverse getting trashed by the media is not helping.

[hotnickles]

I already bought one because I wanted one but I was never under any impression that I got a good deal or a bargain on it. VR is expensive all around and it’s still a shot in the dark as far as support goes. This just sounds like someone trying to justify their purchase tbh lol

[TheColbertinator]

Jim Ryan must have written this.

[Einhander1971]

Bad luck PC master race, looks like you'll have to buy a PS5 to experience quality.

[Tzuno]

Those saying isn't expensive, maybe you live in a country where 500$ is nothing to you
Think of other countries where 500$ is quite a lot, that's why is considered expensive

[MrNinosan]

In Sweden it's 750$, where salary is lower than US, but still it's a bargain.
PS5 is 700$.
A PC capable of High End VR is 2000$, a high end pc headset is 1500$.

So even if you are in a country where 500$ is a lot, it's still a bargain for what it is.

It's not food, it's not an apartment.
It is a porduct you buy to have fun, if you can afford it, just like anything else.

For some it's a lot of money, but that doesn't make it expensive.

[gold_drake]

in the end, its a luxury item that you either want or dont. its a great liece of tech regardless.
i for one cant wait for mine xD

[senorfartcushion]

?

[plmkoh]

It's top shelf hardware that you cannot experience anywhere else. The only thing that lets it down is the lack of backwards catalog and it not being open to PC VR utility.

I really enjoyed PSVR 1 so I will buy this eventually.

[rlow1]

Compared to a decent PC rig, yes it is a bargain. But still ain’t cheap especially if you need to buy a PS5 and VR together. I’m really curious to see how it does the first year. With a recession starting and people losing their jobs, especially in the tech industry. If the first year will be choppy or smooth? But regardless, it’s a killer VR headset with some great games out of the gate.

[Chriswheeler22]

I own a quest 2, rift, and psvr 1. I'm excited to see how this one compares. What I loved about the psvr1 is how I plug it in and it works. Will be a nice change from dicking around with my pcvr.

[kindi_boy]

ofcourse it is...

[Orchard]

Being a bargain is relative. But it's crazy to be launching an accessory that costs more than the required base console during this economy - but obviously they started work on this years ago and couldn't predict where the world would be today.