New PlayStation VR Model CUH-ZVR2 Revealed With First High Resolution Pictures

You can check out the slightly different look of the new model of PlayStation VR that will be launched this Fall, with a new PlayStation Move in tow.

[Neonridr]

Man I am so upset at Sony for that update. I really hope I can buy the processing box separately. What a slap in the face to 4K owners who bought the first model. I hate how I have to unplug all the cabling if I want to enjoy HDR content.

[Abriael]

You can't because the cabling is different.

[Neonridr]

There are three plugs in the processing box. A USB cable and 2 HDMI cables. Even if they updated the HDMI ports to support 4K pass-through, no reason why I couldn't just swap the boxes out. What about the cabling is different?

That would be absolutely ridiculous if they would update the box and not allow us to purchase it separately.

[Abriael]

I honestly have no idea because I have not seen it (but there is an image in the article), but that's what Sony says :(

[Neonridr]

@Abriael - yeah I am hopeful they would sell it separately. I mean the USB and HDMI cables didn't change, just the ports were updated to a newer HDMI standard. I mean the design is a little different, but the only cabling I see that is actually different are the ones that plug in from the headset to the box itself.

Anyways, time will tell. It's not the end of the world if I can't update the box, but it is super annoying having to unplug the cabling in order to be able to play HDR games.

[TFJWM]

@Neonridr They already stated that you will not be able to use the new processing box with the OG VR headset

Edit: Different cables was the reason given

[Neonridr]

@TFJWM - actually they never specifically said what was different about the cabling. I mean the box is just a box with plug outlets in it. Unless they changed the shape of the USB port or the HDMI port (which is impossible) I don't see why I couldn't use this new box. The wording is very vague. Regardless, it's a little bit of a disappointment as HDR passthrough is something that should have been there from the start. Good for new adopters I guess.

[yeahright2]

Skimming through, I think the difference is if you want regular ps4 content in 4K while the PSVR is hooked up or if you want PSVR HDR content. If they sold the breakout box separately, I don't see why PS4 games and streaming content couldn't be HDR. But the cabling hard wired to the headset would make PSVR content a no go in HDR unless you buy one of the new models.

[TFJWM]

@Neonridr "actually they never specifically said what was different about the cabling. I mean the box is just a box with plug outlets in it. Unless they changed the shape of the USB port or the HDMI port (which is impossible) I don't see why I couldn't use this new box."

Straight from PS Blog "If I already own a PS VR, can I swap out my old Processor Unit with the updated one?

Because the cables of CUH-ZVR1 and CUH-ZVR2 are different, you cannot swap the Processor Units."

If you look at the cables that go into the front of the box they are not usb or hdmi they are proprietary. These cables must be the ones that are different

[fr0sty]

like the USB, the HDMI may use a proprietary connector now in order to make it smaller. If that is the case, you won't be able to use the new box with the old headset.

I'm REALLY looking forward to upgraded move controller tracking, though!!! That is PSVR's biggest weakness... and that is something even us owners of the OG PSVR set can enjoy.

[ToastyMcNibbles]

You unplug all the cabling? I just remove the tv hdmi cable from the processing box and hook it back to the ps4. I don't unplug anything else.

[Neonridr]

technically you also unplug the existing HDMI cable that was in the PS4 that was going to the processing box as well. It's 2 cables you have to swap around. While that isn't a huge ordeal, it can still be a little frustrating. Depending on your entertainment unit and how everything is set up it could be really simple or not as much. Fortunately I am not using my PSVR that much, so I just unplug it all when I am not using it. Although it would have been nice to leave everything hooked up and not have to touch anything. To be honest, this is how it should have been from the start. HDR and 4K was a known thing to Sony since the Pro was launching only a few weeks later than the PSVR. It's great for new adopters, but it was an oversight by Sony.

[Zeke68]

wrong post - ignore

[Ju]

First world problems. Ts Ts Ts.

[IamTylerDurden1]

Neon is being ridiculous. It's so easy, u unplug one hdmi from the box and plug it into the PS4. Not perfect, but it's also a far cry from unplugging everything as he suggested previously.

[isarai]

"Undo all the cableing"? All you have to do is unplug the hdmi cable from your ps4 and plug in the hdmi cable from the processing unit. I do it all the time it takes like 5 secs.

[Neonridr]

yeah, in a closed off entertainment unit. Sounds fun huh?

[isarai]

Just place the vr processing unit right by your ps4, cant blame someone else for your poor planning whe choosing where to put it

[BritneyS]

You have to unplug the cable from the PS4 (Which is the one that goes to the TV) and plug it into the Processing Unit and then you have to plug the Processing Unit into the PS4, it's very annoying which is one of the reasons that I don't play PSVR as often.

[v_eno_m]

depending on if you have the launch ps4, those 5 secs can cause normal wear and tear on the hdmi port off the back of the ps4 to go bad, considering it doesn't have a backplate to secure the pins. causing the pins to bend and screw the hdmi port.

i dont like the idea of risking mine.

[Zeke68]

@isarai
A little thought for you... :)
In a few weeks I will sit and play GT Sport on my 4K TV in full glorious HDR. Suddenly I feel the urge to take a few spins 1 vs 1 in my VR. I need to stop playing the game, turn it off, turn of my PS4 Pro. crawl on the floor changing HDMI cables at the back of my Pro. Restart the Pro and restart the game and choose VR and I start playing it. After playing for a while my friend sends me an invite to race him (non VR). I say ok wait a sec (or minute). I close the VR game, I close GT Sport. I turn of my Pro. I crawl on the floor changing HDMI cables. I turn on my Pro , I start my game, I play with my friend in glorious HDR !!
A few hours later I want to play more in VR so I turn of the game... I turn of my PS... you'll get what I mean...
Doesn't sound so fun does it ??!!
Edit: But the real thing is: the port is starting to take damage of all the wear and tear while changing cable back and forth. Who pay for that repair when the Pros guarantee is soon ending ? That's the real question here !!!

[_-EDMIX-_]

Ignore him.

He's having another fake problem.

[Neonridr]

@EDMIX - you are a real twit you know that? Do you even own a PSVR? Do you understand what is required when switching between HDR and non-HDR games? The scenario Zeke posted is exactly the problem us VR/Pro owners face. There is nothing fake about it.

Why don't you go back to bashing Switch articles, it's the only thing you seem to be good at.

[TankCrossing]

One of those "fake problems" that Sony are fixing, right Edmix? :-/

[IamTylerDurden1]

It's replacing one cord basically. Honestly, it isn't a perfect solution but at least we have VR on a console. At least Sony didn't elude to VR, promise it, then go radio silent like other companies..

[Genuine-User]

Talk about exaggeration man.

Did anyone force you to buy the first model?

[Prince_TFK]

What a weak comeback. Did anyone expect that another revision of the PSVR would have come out so fast?

It is like asking why you buy the first model of Xbox, PS4...

[AspiringProGenji]

Something like this has happened before and nothing new: the docena of xbox 360 models with and without HDMI, all the PS3 models with and without BC and bigger HDD, and the different models of PS2 which some had slighty more power and so on, and all the 3DS modes.

Who didn't expect that there would be a new model of this? Now I don't have a PSVR to know what is exactly the issue with OP, but his PSVR won't shut down just because of a new model. And if the new model corrects a hardware issue or defect that the first had, it is not a slap in the face at all. It is just that... a quality of life revision

[Genuine-User]

Weak comeback? I didn't know this was a rap battle.

I don't care what you or anyone else expected, hardware revisions don't have a set cycle.

Edit: basically what Aspiring said.

[Neonridr]

ummm.. no I guess

Sorry for being excited for Sony and wanting to show my support for them.

I fully expect there to be revisions to future models. Ones that improve latency, screen resolution, refresh rate, ergonomics, etc. But I don't expect there to be a version 1.2 that corrects a flaw in the first unit and then Sony looks at me with shrugged shoulders saying "you mad bro?".

Give me the option to at least buy a separate processing box (I don't believe the cabling is any different because the ports can't change USB/HDMI are fixed) so I can manually fix their oversight.

I would hate for you to work in PR for a company..

[gangsta_red]

Well there's the answer to all the problems people...don't buy the first model of things.

[XStation4pio_Pro]

they say you have to replace the whole kit to get the HDR passthrough. I read that in another article. Super lame. :/

[Sam Fisher]

Ppl this is why i skip, mid gen things and extra accessories. Companies always go for update after update. But yea i feel bad for the ppl that purchased the first model of vr. Pretty expensive purchase right there

[AdonisIsBeast]

Apple and other companies do this all the time. It’s a business

[BigWan78]

@adonisisbeast apple also allows adapter and whatever to be purchased as well..

all @neonridr is asking sony to do is, to see a separate box that he can purchase to correct the design flaw himself...

[Kenshin_BATT0USAI]

In the press release they said you can't.

[lukferr]

DUDE.

You can get a cheap 4k 60fps HDR switch (not splitter) that will switch the signal automatically so that you don't have to unplug anything when you want to play a game with HDR. I have one and I've never had to unplug anything to play HDR games while still having my original model of PSVR attached.

[_-EDMIX-_]

Logic might be too complex for him

[Neonridr]

@EDMIX - logic is when I have to go out and buy an additional accessory to fix an oversight by Sony? Wow, sounds like a gamer friendly solution.

@lukferr - question for you. If I connect a switch between the PS4 and the processing box that allows me to bypass it, how do I connect both ends to the TV? Now I have to use 2 separate HDMI ports? One for VR and one for regular PS4? Seems kinda silly.. my TV sadly only has 4 HDMI ports and my cable box, 4K blu ray player, PS4 and Switch take up those.. so I would still have to unplug a cable on the TV end. Not really a great solution for me, but thanks for offering it.

[lukferr]

You only need one HDMI connection to your TV. It's been proven to work as I described. Google it.

[FITSniper]

You know the risks with being an early adopter.

[OB1Biker]

I actually use two different HDMI. Ports on the TV. One going to the PS4 and one going to the PSVR. It makes it easier to swap. I don't even have a HDR tv but it just makes sense to me to swap when I use a particular game for a while depending if its VR or not.

[Neonridr]

that would work for me if my 4 HDMI ports weren't all used up by other components.

[MrFisher21]

Completely agree

[XiNatsuDragnel]

Looks nice

[MariseElos]

All of your comments on every article is shit. You comment just to maximize your stats on your profile. 'Looks nice. Cool. Nice. Not bad.' And most of your comments are plain irrelevant. Gives us a better opinion when you comment on articles. Otherwise just go on a chat website.

[one2thr]

Damn, whats eatin you? 😂😂😂

[nowitzki2004]

Who made you boss? How about you go make your own N4G and comment rules. Not how it works here sorry.

[generic-user-name]

I cannot believe they didn't take this opportunity to release Move controllers with analogue sticks attached, all they did was change the USB port and extend the battery life (which is needed for the DS4, not the Moves!). So frustrating.

[plmkoh]

Not too sure bout the earphones, they look proprietary and stuck on? The change to the adjustment joints is a big improvement though, was never too confident on the first models rubber bands.

[Abriael]

They're not stuck, they're separate if you look at the picture with the content of the headset. If you want to use different earphones you just plug them in the back of the headset instead of the little box on the cable that has been removed.

[DEEBO]

Man I just did HDMI switch crap.
So I'm just screw huh Sony??
They need to fix this for day one buyers.

[AspiringProGenji]

It is a quality of life revision. You are not exactly screwed. You just have to still deal with the cabling which I guess it takes less than 5 secs to do so... take that as you will

[lukferr]

You can get a cheap 4k 60fps HDR switch (not splitter) that will switch the signal automatically so that you don't have to unplug anything when you want to play a game with HDR. I have one and I've never had to unplug anything to HDR while still having my original model of PSVR attached. Look into it man.

[Zeke68]

Sigh But does that switch actually support 4K HDR in __60Hz_ or just the regular 30Hz bullcrap ?? Who wants to buy some lowbudget junk that will kill the chance to play great titles like Nioh in 60 fps and get you stuck at 30fps for ALL games ??!! Noone in their right mind, that's who !!
I bought PS4 Pro and the PS VR on their respective releasedays, followed by a Samsung 4K TV from their best line-up, and now you tell me I need to buy ANOTHER FULLPRICE VR-set just to get HDR-passthrough so I wont f**kup my Pro's HDMI port with all the wear and tear ??!!!
Sony need to release a new passthrough box for regular costumers OR takes the old set back and replace it with the new because this feature should been there DAY ONE !!!!!
I paid 1000€ just to Sony less than a year ago and this is what I get ??
I accept the fact new revisions come, but for 1000€ it should be more FUTUREPROOF than 10-12 months, that's for sure.

[lukferr]

@ Zeke... of course it does. You have to find the right switch. I can play HDR and 60 FPS. These switches exist and they're not expensive. Do some research. If I didn't have a proper switch I would be frustrated as well.

[Zeke68]

The right switch doesn't exist in Sweden !!! And it will cost me another 150-300€ plus tax and shipping !! So why should I pay all that money for a Sony screwup ??!! No chance in hell.
Edit: I found one !! 1 ! switch that ships to Sweden and it cost >>>>238€ plus shipping<<<< with:
- Compatible with all current HDR formats such as Samsung SUHD HDR + HDR 1000 LG Super Ultra HD HDR 10,
Sony 4K HDR Extended Dynamic Range Pro, Panasonic 4K UHD Pro and more
- Supports all standard formats up to 4K / 60 4: 4: 4 YCbCr 12 bit, 4K / 30 4: 4: 4 RGB / YCbCr 24bit
- EDID control 1080p 2CH or AUTO
supports HDMI OUT 1 4K, AUTO to all outputs are automatically 4K of
supports HDMI OUT 1 no 4k, an appropriate resolution for all outputs is selected
- integrated signal amplification and signal conditioning
- possible cable lengths output 24 AWG HDMI cable 1080p 30m / 4K / 60Hz HDR 10m
- possible cable lengths input AWG 24 HDMI Cable 1080p 20m / 4K / 60Hz HDR 5m

I wont pay that for a Sony f**kup, seriously, thats *censored* to even suggest !!

[Zeke68]

And one more and last thing :

You say you can play in HDR @ 60Fps, BUT (!!!) Can you do it will full , like in FULL color depth ?
Without the above spec's my HDR wont support the full HDR range that my Samsung 4K TV can handle, why would I want to gimp it for the future by using some low budget thing in my high-end homecinema setup ????
If I can't get my HDR up to 2500-3000 nits it's holding my TV back and I don't pay to take a step back after all the cash I invested in this setup, that's for sure.
Admit it, Sony screwed up on this one !!!

[lukferr]

The right switch will bypass the PSVR perfectly with no 'holding back' of your set-up's potential. It's unfortunate that we have to even be discussing this, but if you're sick of unplugging cables then there is another option and there are better switches than that one. I agree it's not fair for the people who bought the original model of PSVR. But instead of complaining about it on N4G I went and got something that remedies the situation perfectly. Keep searching for the right switch. Also, I don't really care what you do or don't do.

[Zeke68]

@lukferr
I wasn't taking a dig a you personally or anything like that.
My point is simple:
Why should I need to buy anything for my money when the function should been there from day one.
Sony released 2 hardware kits within weeks and OG PS4 / Slim PS4 and the PS4 Pro supports HDR but not the VR box released a few weeks from the Pro. That's bad planning for sure.

[il-JumperMT]

Switches dont work they will use the lowest dominator. You need to turn off the psvr box

[BrettAwesome]

@Zeke68. 3000 nits? What TV would that be, exactly? A Samsung you say, about a year old? 3000 nits? You know what that means, right? Det betyder at du er fuld af lort!!

[FITSniper]

Then don't be an early adopter. Likely it was too expensive before to have HDMI passthrough with HDR.

[thejigisup]

Fuuuccccccccccccc*********, oh wellll.it was to be expected, hopefully more people adopt the tech, its a whole lot of fun and works splendidly.

[XStation4pio_Pro]

The HDR passthrough is fantastic and much needed feature. its a bummer that you have to replace the whole unit to get it though... at least for owners of the old version that have HDR enable TVs. They should offer trade-ins or something.

[Gman32]

Yeah that would be good i doubt it maybe gamestop will trade-in deals

[lukferr]

You can get a cheap switch that will do it automatically for the original version of PSVR. I have one. You can play games with HDR while have the old PSVR attached.

[Kribwalker]

what i don’t understand is how sony had the ps4 hdmi HDR ready in 2013 but couldn’t have hdr passthrough in 2016. makes no sense

[Weeblordbad]

"The price won’t change compared to the current model."

That's a good move.

[ibrake4naps]

We getting move controllers with analogs?! :-D

[Gman32]

I like psvr also it was cool of sony to add to let you watch 3d movies psvr but its a slap in the face for those like me who brought it within the couple months to now bring out this new update psvr model and correct if im wrong but couldnt hdr passthrough been update threw a firmware update

[81BX]

Yeah that is kind of messed up. Hopefully there is an easy way for early adopters

[lukferr]

Buy a cheap switch that will do it for you

[Zeke68]

No it wont, read my answer to your post above... sigh

[lukferr]

Yes it does. It's been proven to work. Google it.

[boing1]

I don't think so. It may be hardware limitation of HDMI port.

[Hardiman]

Good news I've been holding off getting one because of the unplugging issue so now may be the time to pre order.

[ILostMyMind]

I really don't understand this "face-slapping" of early adopters. Buying in advance unrefined products is their function.

PS.: Especially who says "the comet is coming".

[Zeke68]

I think you're wrong, you can't release a Pro a few weeks from the VR and not have both support HDR when the main selling point for Pro was HDR and 4K. Damn, even OG PS4 got HDR through firmware, doesn't Sonys people talk to eachother while making all this hardware ???

[ILostMyMind]

Sony is known for not being communicative. But when PSVR was sold it was quite explicit that it did not have HDR. Bought who wanted to buy it.

[Knushwood Butt]

Nice.

Was planning to get on in 2018.

[sprinterboy]

One would imagine that not too many gamers bought 4k TV with hdr and own psvr when you really think about it. Psvr has sold just over 1m so percentage wise?

[Zeke68]

Who cares, I'm one of them and I'm furious right now, that you can imagine !!!

[Liqu1d]

Shouldn't have bought it then.

[BrettAwesome]

And lying about your tv, you fake ass. Tell me, what Samsung tv from either 2016 or 2017 reach 3000 nits? Tell me what you got in your awesome home cinema setup

[boing1]

I actually think the opposite. People who can afford PSVR also have 4k tvs as they're often early adopters of any new tech.

[Einhander1971]

I knew this would happen glad I didn't buy first gen VR headset.

[Zeke68]

I can't say I regret buying it day one as VR is THE BEAST !! so much fun it's incredible. But this "lack of HDR passthrough"-crap has been a thorn in my side from day one. Counting regular and VR games I bought over 50 so far this year alone and I buy them digitally so I can jump from game to game as I see fit. Crawling on the floor changing HDMI-cables in my homecinema setup a few times a day don't cut it so VR is taking the backseat for now and this is a real shame tbh !!!
I mean, how hard can it be to make another box made for the OG VR cables and with passthrough. That can't take much effort for Sony as a hardware manufacturer.

[The_Eternal_one]

Mine has been in the backseat and because the same reasons as you mentioned numerous times in this topic I'm probably just gonna leave it there until something worth playing on it comes out again. Last game for me was farpoint.

Hopefully they come with something soon or else it's out of the backseat and into someone else's and then I will curb VR all together.

It's clear to me now that we paid for this new revision buy being early adopters not even a full year in. If it was a couple of years then I would be like ok it's been a couple of years but not even 1!! When it should have been like this in the first place. You would think the revision wouldn't just be USB ports that should have been 4K hdr ready in the first place since they we're really pushing it to be used with the Pro over the og PS4.

[BenRC01]

Sold mine while the price was still high so may look into getting this IF the image quality improves and something as good as re7 appears.

[dangerousbrian0]

well if they sell the processing Unit on its own cant they just either have an adapter that plugs in to the end of the second set of cabling from the headset cables & in to the box or have a replacement cable in the box that replces the second cable there are ways around it they just want people to buy another headset the same as why didnt microsoft hust update the original Xbox One for 4k blu ray & HDR gaming they just wanted people to buy a new machine plus they also shrunk the power supply & stored it internally & made the overall system slightly smaller but the point still remains.To be honest that is all I want out of this new model is the processing Unit so if & when I get an HDR compatible TV I can just plug the PSVR in & never have to unplug anything again.

[Mr Marvel]

Sony, no one gives a rat's left testicle about VR, that is why it's bombing so hard.

Just keep delivering more incredible first party games for the PS4. That's what we want.

[lukferr]

It's not bombing at all. They've already said they're going to keep pushing more games and they're putting their weight behind it. They believe in VR as a viable future and so do other billion dollar companies.

[kevnb]

I knew they were killing the current version quickly, just wasn’t sure they would release a new version so soon.

[AndreR]

uuugh! i dont want to use in ear phones. they should have made like oculus rift.

[G20WLY]

I think you can still use proper headphones if you like?

All that's changed is earphones (or headphones) now plug into the headset, rather than the small box on the cable, which has now been removed.

[GamesMaster1982]

So a big middle finger to the early adopters eh Sony. Glad i sold the piece of shit.

[DivineAssault]

Messed up for everyone who supported it originally.. I only enjoyed 3 games so far and now this

[ocelot07]

Lucky me was suppose to pick up a PSVR in November. I do hope this new model releases in November.

[SublimeStylee2]

I've been a hardcore gamer for 30 years. Who cares about a ridiculously priced gimmick riddled with ridiculous tech demos? Oh hipster early opdopters I forgot. I do thank you guys because you have provided millions of dollars to go towards game development that has nothing to do with psvr thank you. And sony thanks you. Keep ur wallets open and buy the psvr2 please, doing a great job.

[ocelot07]

I have been a MEGA HARDCORE GAMERSZZZZz for 20 years. I would like to thank all the PS+ subscribers and anyone who buys a playstation game or accessory. This has given Sony the funds to make an affordable VR headset that I can use on the PS4 but also my PC thanks guys.

[LexHazard79]

A new PSVR and I even saw a Japan ad(could be fake) for a new PS4 Pro model. I sold my Pro. I'll pick up a cheap base PS4 if I want to play anything down the line.

[Der_Kommandant]

I sold mine, i was very very disappointed with the screen resolution.

[TallonIV]

This. I was surprised when I put on the headset for the first time and tried the Battlefront demo. I could see the pixels so easily. Was not impressed at all.

[HeyNowChillax]

I will own PS VR, when it's wireless.

[InTheZoneAC]

Thank you beta testers, I will wait til PS5 or ps6 before I jump to vr

[PurpHerbison]

This won't do good either.

[Profchaos]

I actually really dislike those headphones I hate ear buds that stick to far into your ears. I have PlayStation gold headphones I'd rather the software be updated to allow me to use those at the same time without cabling into the vr units on / off box.

Other than that the HDR passthrough is nice to see I always wondered why I couldn't pass it through. Still own a 1080 tv so no big deal to me so far but eventually it will suck

[brianunfried]

Still waiting for the wireless version.

[GrimDragon]

Sigh.....technology is such a double edge sword on the wallet. I might have to really consider this model just for the fact the earbuds are now connected to the visor.

[Tzuno]

Yu' got Milked, bwahahahahhh!!!!