The Uncomfortable Truth About The PSVR2

Despite featuring some amazing tech, the PSVR2 is a pain in the neck.

[Pocahontas]

Yeah no most have actually said it’s one the better feeling headset. To me it’s super light which feels cheap but super comfortable

[EverydayJoe]

I usually wear mine for 2 to 3 hour stretches with zero problems.

[Army_of_Darkness]

Oh my God how weak and fragile is this guy? I didn't have any issues with the original psvr playing for 2 to 3 hours straight and that was heavier

[Angyobangyo]

@Army_of_Darkness, so that's your counter? Someone who isn't as physical as you is fragile. It is almost like people are built differently...crazy right! Comfortable for you and not for some, that's it!

[1nsomniac]

The truth is, It does feel cheap and it does get uncomfortable but it’s still the best headset I’ve owned - (ignoring the massive bombshell that it can’t play VR porn)

[Pocahontas]

I find it the most comfortable for long sessions but every single one gets uncomfortable.

[1Victor]

Silly monsters PSVR2 is for humans 🤦🏿

[Vanfernal]

I think it's impossible to make a headset that is universally comfortable for everyone's anatomy. I've had the PSVR, Quest 2 and PSVR2 and I find the PSVR2 is about as comfortable as the PSVR1 with really good balance. The Quest 2 starts feeling very heavy for me after a long session. It sucks that some people are having issues with this.

[Babadook7]

Agreed. My friend is a Valve Index owner (and now a PSVR2 owner). When I asked him for his comparison his main difference is that PSVR2 is significantly more comfortable.

[PadrePio]

After market straps for the quest 2 really help. The included one is a joke.

[Einhander1971]

Have no problems with mine, its light comfortable.

[Abnor_Mal]

For me PSVR2 is not heavy at all, and I do not get the pressure on my nose bridge like with the Quest2.

I believe Sony got the balance perfect with this headset compared to the first which again did not put pressure on my nose bridge but did have a lot of pressure on the back of my head.

Off topic question: Has anyone used the adaptor to play PSVR on PS5, if so how is it, is there any obvious benefits of any kind? I hate seeing my old headset just sitting now being neglected. I hope more of these PSVR games get PS5/PSVR2 updates.

[Solitariussaint]

Yes I use the adaptor to play PSVR1 on PS5. It works well, just plug in and play.

I like having both headsets hooked up at the same time, it's kind of mind blowing how stacked with games and VR games PS5 is when both VR HMDs are hooked up like that.

[Abnor_Mal]

Okay thanks for the information, I will be placing an order for the adaptor soon.

I just wish like I said previously, that more PSVR games get an update for PSVR2 because the moves are not good to use in a shooter type game and just feels awkward at times.

[jznrpg]

@Abnor_mal It took less than a week to get mine but that was at the beginning of when they offered the adapter.

Reply/ oic I didn’t even know there was one hehe. It was free from Sony and fast so that’s the route I went

[Abnor_Mal]

@Soltstiussaint, jznrpg, DigitallyAfflicted was thinking of just getting a third party one off of Amazon instead of Sony. Not sure there’s a difference or not.

[ravens52]

The Sony one is free. All you do is send in the serial code for your PSVR . I saw this at the beginning of this gen but I never ordered mine. Maybe I will just to have it, but I doubt I'll go back and use it since I have Psvr2.

[DigitallyAfflicted]

Yes I did, it was just like using psvr1 with ps4 pro. Nothing more nothing less.

[Abnor_Mal]

What about games like Mortal Blitz, The Persistsnce, Farpoint, Bravo Team, Blood and Truth and I forget the Zombie game I use to play. I know not all games will get an upgrade to be playable on PSVR2 but these are some thst I hope to see make its way during the generation.

My bad comment was suppose to be for @Nitrox

[Nitrox]

The adapter works fine. Game compatibility is horrible though. Many games I love and replay occasionally from vr1 are not supported (rush of blood, RIGS, dino frontier)

[MIDGETonSTILTS17]

It’s pretty comfortable… do you have a better option?

[dead_pixels]

I own a Rift, Index, PSVR, Quest 2, and PSVR2. Only the PSVR2 causes me discomfort. I'd argue the most comfortable is the Index, with the original PSVR coming in a close second. That's what makes this iteration so frustrating IMHO.

[Knushwood Butt]

As I've said many times here, the PSVR2 digs into my forehead after about an hour of use. I don't find it heavy. I played about a constant hour of GT7 last nigeria and had no discomfort issue, but more than that and it starts to kick in.
Everyone's different.

[Babadook7]

Do you over tighten the knob in the back? With such a light headset you don’t need as much clamping force as others. I only tighten it about 2 clicks and the headset doesn’t come loose.

[Knushwood Butt]

No, I don't adjust the band so that it is tight.

I also have two ways of wearing it.

1. With the band horizontal / parallel with the ground. Not the recommend way, but more comfortable for me.
2. With the band pulled down at the back of my head. The recommend method, but I find this brings the forehead discomfort sooner than method 1.

[Solitariussaint]

PSVR2 is about as comfortable to wear as PSVR1 is, the dial in the back is just more useful in keeping it tight since it's slightly more front heavy than VR1 is.

Both PSVR1 and PSVR2 are the most comfortable headsets on the market though.

[Solitariussaint]

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[Viljong]

Not heavy or uncomfortable at all. Must be ultimate pencil neck problems

[jznrpg]

That’s what I’m thinking. I’ve had many people play mine for a couple hours and many of them female with skinny necks and not one person complained about it . I’m near 50 years old but I do workout and have my entire life just about so it doesn’t bother me. It’s super lightweight , if it was actually heavy I could see an issue

[Deathdeliverer]

I was actually looking to see if anyone brought up posture. I think if someone has that neck that hunched back and neck that attaches to the body like a “j” instead of an “I” they probably have issues keeping their neck erect. (Lol @ erect)

[masterfox]

it looks pretty comfortable to me.

[gold_drake]

mines fairly light on my head, so i dont quite understand what the authors problem is.

maybe work out? i dunno

[jznrpg]

Maybe you have a weak neck . My wife and I have played for many hours and not once has she complained about it . My son and his girlfriend has played it with us also (she is 5’0 maybe 100lbs) and she never complained about it either .

[EvertonFC]

Slightly confused at the article, they clearly have lots of experience with VR as a whole (as I do) so I am not sure why they think its the most uncomfortable.
Personally its the most comfortable out there by a country mile and I have no issues whats so ever.

[Babadook7]

I personally strongly disagree with the assessment on PS VR2 comfort. In fact it's universally praised as very comfortable, even suprassing the OG which was also a milestone in comfort.

[Ozzy2407]

Feels fine and i can use for hours with no problems but i do think that the psvr is slightly more comfortable than the psvr2

[Outlawzz]

my launch psvr used to hurt my head in the back, it was too tight. i dont have psvr2 but i hope when i get one it fits a bit better this time around. its a hard thing to get right since padding at times can be uncomfortable also depending on the persons head and facial structure. its a tough thing to get right for everyone. i just hope its comfortable enough to play through an hour at a time. i generally dont game for 2+ hours like in the writers case

[Viljong]

Its pretty much perfect design and pulse3d headset fit on it like fist in the eye. I dont understand how it could be more comfortable. Only if you wear it very wrong and tighten it like hell it can dig into your forehead. Happened to me first time when my overly eager friend rushed the install process. But the set itself is very lightweight and the band and its padding is perfect. And it stays on and keep eyes on the sweetspot perfectly even when playing intensive games

[Deathdeliverer]

I’ve had none of those issues and I wear glasses. In fact, I had to put a microfiber towel in the back so that it wouldn’t slide down my face until I found the perfect way to tilt the headband. As far as long sessions goes, I’ve done TWO back to back sessions of Demio before and had no issues. Anyone that’s played that awesome game will know that’s a testament cause those can be some LONG games.

[Smellsforfree]

tldr; the PSVR2 doesn't have enough cushioning for the author and is uncomfortable.

[jambola]

People need to stop confusing the word truth with "my personal opinion"
It's not a hard uncomfortable truth
People just disagree with you

[slayernz]

I just don't get it, so many people trying to nitpick and make crap up about the headset.....it is freakin amazing, every time I play it im blown away.....seriously people go find something else valid to whinge about!!!!

[PadrePio]

After using a wireless vr headset it's hard to consider going back to wired. Some of the tech in psvr2 is great for the price. If they could have gone with pancake lenses and wireless man that would've been special.

[HeliosHex]

I have to agree I hate the feel of the headset. It does feel cheap. I can't stand the rubber around the eyes it leaves a mark on my face because I have to turn the knob to a point where the headset won't slip off or move even the slightest from its position, because if it does all that 4k oled is for nothing you end up with a blurry screen. The headset needs to sit on your head perfect and the angle needs to be perfect across your forehead. It really feels like a beta headset with great ideas not fully implemented.
Let's not even start about the earbuds complete sound garbage. Get some over the ear headphones doesn't have to be a Sony one. Trust me you'll be amazed at the difference. That being said it's still a nice gadget despite its very annoying physical flaws.

[Knushwood Butt]

Any recommendations for earbud upgrades?

[HeliosHex]

@knushwood I use bose HD over the ear phones. But I've also had cheaper phones like beats audio. Anything over the ear with noise canceling and HD sound and your good. I found out the hard way Sony does not support just any Bluetooth headphones so if you prefer that instead of plugging it into the headset check sonys site for compatible Bluetooth headsets

[Knushwood Butt]

Thanks.

For wired cans I have an ancient pair of Bose Quiet Comforts that still work fine, and for wireless I have the Pulse 3D (although it still needs to be wired when using psvr2), but I'm considering some new in-ear wired buds if you have any recommendations.

[HeliosHex]

@knush. Sorry no just not a fan of earbuds.

[Knushwood Butt]

No worries!

[Neonridr]

I haven't noticed any problems with the headset. It's better than the first PSVR, I found that one felt awkward on the back of my head for long durations.

[anast]

The uncomfortable truth is that it is the superior option for VR gaming.

[thesoftware730]

This is one of the many reasons VR will remain Niche for the foreseeable future.

For the record, I enjoy VR a lot with Quest 2. I can play for hours, while my brother gets dizzy after short 15-20 minutes stints. My son also gets nauseated, and I felt bad for him because he loves RE4, he played it 100 times, but could not play the excellent VR version. There are too many physical, medical, and sometimes unexplained side effects for how VR affects each person. I Love it, but it will never be the main source of gaming for the large majority.

Hopefully the market will grow,

[z2g]

Comfort is the least of my problems with psvr2. I don’t have a problem with how it fits. My problem is the launch lineup is a few decent options amongst a pile of recycled vr mediocrity that weve been playing for years. I know there are games in development, but honestly this thing should have pushed launch back. I barely use mine now, save for the occassional gt7 race, but even then I have to convince myself to get the headset out and set it up vs just poppin in a few quick races.

And now even better headsets are coming into market. I went to an industry party last week and tried some vr headset made by Big Screen VR (launching in 6 months). They were practically the size of thick sunglasses. The face cushion is laser cut to your face shape (they have an app that scans your face when you order). They boast a resolution of 5k, a refresh of 144hz, absolutely zero pixel/screen door effect and were as comfortable to wear as sunglasses and had a larger FOV. That shit is next level vr gear to me. Look em up. Psvr2 feels like a bloated quest 2. It’s kinda big and bulky. It’s fine hardware but compared to what’s coming around the corner, it’s already last gen tech and the new gen stuff solves many problems still present on psvr2. That’s just the truth. Sorry.