First Impressions: PlayStation VR 2 Review

The PlayStation VR 2 is a substantial upgrade on its predecessor, with a high-resolution OLED display and more ergonomic controllers.

[SullysCigar]

From all accounts, it feels like there's a solid place for this in the market. I actually see Quest 2 as a very different proposition. It's like the Switch, where the PSVR2 is like the PS5. There's a place for both, but one is just higher end.

[Tacoboto]

I do agree. I've decided to hold off on PSVR2 until there is a wireless solution and/or connection with PC, but the tech at the price for PSVR2 is a steal compared to the tethered competition.

The Quest 2 has been a dream for VR held back by weaker power since it is wireless, but that freedom is so unmatched when there are solid experiences not reduced to mobile games for the face. Which is too few and far between because it's needing a Quest 3 as much as Switch needs a Pro or 2, and the biggest competition I'd realistically imagine was PSVR1 confined to the 2013 PS4 power level.

[blacktiger]

not bad thinking, yeah I agree with you

[Number1TailzFan]

You can connect to your PC via WIFI with Quest 2, or tethered. But if you're talking stand alone power, i mean it's a mobile chip.. what do you expect really.

Someone will probably easily get PSVR2 working on PC, whether games will take advantage of features is another question unless officially supported, or games being modded for that.

[343_Guilty_Spark]

Good thing with Quest 2 is it's great for streaming full blown games using virtual desktop

[Charlieboy333]

So a single thin wire limits your freedom too much? What...do you sprint around the room like a headless chicken when you play?

[Tacoboto]

"what do you expect really."

It's years old and Meta even said they're intending to release a new one in 2023...

"So a single thin wire limits your freedom too much?"

The only open space in my living room is diagonal from my system by 10'. Like normal people, I have furniture, and an active dog. My PSVR1 got used a handful of times because it was a hassle. VR2 is better but a cable dragging a dozen feet is still a cable.

"Good thing with Quest 2 is it's great for streaming full blown games using virtual desktop"

Yeah so Sony should do it too. Officially.

[blackblades]

Good luck with that

[lucasnooker]

I was also going to purchase the psvr2 but held back because of no compatibility with pc and/or wireless lol

[VivaLaManual]

Streaming PCVR games to Quest 2 is simple. In fact, I don't think I play a single native Quest2 game on mine.

[deleted]

Very nice analysis. I have my PSVR1, my Quest2 and eventually this year my PSVR2 to go alongside them!

My wife did ask why I needed so many headsets, thought I was crazy for wanting a PSVR2. I think of them like consoles though... and they do look really cool on the shelf together!

[crazyCoconuts]

Ive sold my PSVR and Rift S on eBay so I've got an empty stand that I hope to use for this.

[deleted]

@crazyCoconuts I would sell my Quest 2 also if we knew 100% PSVR2 is compatible w PC.

I play about 85% of my Quest 2 on Steam VR. MS Flight Simulator a lot lately.

[Abear21]

This is my problem, already have a Quest 2 so it’s all about must have exclusives for PSVR2 to get my purchase. GT7 is a good start

[babadivad]

Can this be used on PC?

[SullysCigar]

No official announcement, but it's just a USB-C and I can't see it taking long before a workaround is found. An official solution might as well follow soon afterwards lol

[crazyCoconuts]

Drivers would have to be written by the community, and seeing what they did with PSVR 1, I am hopeful someone will figure it out for 2. I'd be surprised if Sony released the drivers themselves, but the more I think about it the more I think it makes sense for them to do so.

[Deathdeliverer]

Pre ordered and waiting!

[cell989]

Same

[SurgicalMenace]

Same

[Kurt Russell]

I wasn't going to, but FOMO is starting to set in.

[SullysCigar]

Jump in man, YOLO!

[Kurt Russell]

I did this afternoon Sully, saw a few more 1st impressions and FOMO won. Picked up the version with Horizon on pre-order.

[hyabusha]

Same! 😀

[DigitalDaniel]

Waiting for my pre-order, less than two months away now =D

[S2Killinit]

I LOVE it. I want it to be here already

[Palitera]

Honestly, though, a lot of console indies are being released only for Switch and some for XBox. Sony has the best AAA by far, but it's time to open for more indies, as it was in the previous generation. Otherwise, it would be just a handful of VR titles to use the VR dispositive.

[jznrpg]

There are so many indies out I only play some of them . Store is flooded with them .

[shinoff2183]

Ps has as many indies as Xbox though so I don't exactly follow palitera. Maybe more to be honest

[crazyCoconuts]

Based on my PSVR experience, there will be no shortage of indie VR games lol. It's the AA/AAAs that are difficult to get until the market gets bigger

[ApocalypseShadow]

Another great hands on. We know it's already setting the standard.

[BABI-PANGPANG]

I wore the PSVR2 for the first time today to test out a few games we're working on and I have to admit it's by far my favorite VR headset. It all runs so effortlessly, the graphics are insane, it's super light and the haptic triggers allow us to add so much more gameplay elements that add to the immersion. Well done Sony!

[SullysCigar]

I'm proper jelly :(

[Rowco147]

2 months ago he was talking about how he would pass on this headset and didn't think there'd be enough AAA games to support it. This guys a lying troll and hasn't even touched the headset to try out.

[BABI-PANGPANG]

@Rowco147 Nah, not really. Don't even remember saying that tbh as I'm very excited about VR. I actually started working at a VR company on the 2nd of January this year 😉

Edit: Looked back at my comment and I said the opposite really. That I'm confident that we'll be getting more than enough triple A games that are 12+ hours. Can't say that they will be that long since they're very demanding but graphics and gameplay wise HL Alyx and Horizon are just the tip of the iceberg.

[Eonjay]

"But if Sony is able to provide more experience as immersive and engaging as Horizon Call of the Mountain, then the PSVR 2 has the potential to overshadow even the PS5 console itself."

Very nice

[Thundercat77]

Another great review. The reviewer was skeptical and was turned into a believer. I'm exited about it I just can't spend that amount now but I will save and get it later 💪.

[ROCKY28]

When will a new WipEout VR come out ?
When they announce a new WipEout I will buy immediately! 😊

[crazyCoconuts]

Did you play it on PSVR1?

[ROCKY28]

I did and love it - but we won't be able to play Omega on PSVR2 :(

[crazyCoconuts]

Hopefully if nothing else we'll get a free update... I think we got Wipeout as a PS plus freebie of memory serves

[NotoriousWhiz]

Welp. It might be time for me to buy a PS5. I wanted to hold out for the detachable disc drive version, but this review makes PSVR2 sound really good

[Elda]

VR is not my cup of tea at all but it sounds like a good piece of tech. Anyone that's into VR & decides to buy the PSVR2 may have a good time with it.

[gold_drake]

damn, all the reviews ive read so far have been really great, cant wait to try it out myself :)

[spoonard]

I thought my bonus was on this paycheck, but it's on the next payday. So i'll be putting in my pre order then.

[jaymacx]

Ps direct won’t charge your card until it’s ready to ship but may have a temporary hold for verification purposes. If you can don’t use a debit card

[HeliosHex]

I still have the original rift. For some reason I find it better than the quest 2. It's going to sound crazy but I feel quest 2 is actually a downgrade from the rift. Yes iam tethered, yes I got all these external cameras but I can play anything at max. That being said I cannot wait to get my hands on psvr2.

[repsahj]

I just hope that there will be no problem with the stocks that scalpers can get again to sell the item double or triple the price.

[SullysCigar]

That's why I've pre-ordered. It's been clear for ages that it's awesome tech, now we also know it has an amazing launch line up. Over 30 games, day one, plus several real heavy hitters!

I know too many people that had to wait 1-2 years to get a PS5 and I'm not letting that happen to me with PSVR2.

[S2Killinit]

Looking at the pictures of the guy using the headset, I think I’ll customize mine with stickers. Both the headset and the sense controllers.