Sony-backed Japan Display launches new high-end VR screens that could power PSVR 2

Japan Display, a joint venture between Sony, Hitachi, and Toshiba, today announced separate 1,001-pixel-per-inch (PPI) and 803PPI displays specifically designed for VR use. While the new screens boast visual improvements that set the stage for a second-generation PlayStation VR, they also hint at a future market trend in VR design: lower-size, lower-weight headsets.

[ArchangelMike]

Awesome news, it's good to hear that Sony are still investing in the VR market.

[DigitalRaptor]

Really good news.

Looking forward to seeing what they can do with the next generation of VR. Will be cool to see them make use of foveated rendering.

If the focus is also on lower-size and lower-weight headsets, well the first iteration was already the lightest and most ergonomically designed headset of all those it was competing against, so I have faith that Dr. Marks and team can put together another impressive piece of kit.

[UltraNova]

I need two things from PSVR 2. To be Wireless and a vastly superior made-for-PSVR tracking system.

[Aenea]

And the first will not be in PSVR2...

What I need in PSVR2 is a thinner cable, awesome tracking system and a much, much higher resolution screen (or screens) for use with the PS5 which should have builtin VR support. Also it should have eye tracking which will help with rendering (foveated rendering)...

[XiNatsuDragnel]

Awesome Can't wait

[subtenko]

lets make sure its just not about higher resolution, lets get better gameplay tracking and controllers and better placements for cords n stuff. Maybe air ducts too because I dont think you want rumble feature, but some air fans would be cool.

[Chicago8506]

I'll b watching this news closely.

My Launched PSVR may b traded in if this enhances things....traded in for this new model of course 😉

Game on

[Rimeskeem]

In that case ill wait on PSVR and get the second one maybe with PS5?

[The 10th Rider]

I think that's the wise decision for anyone who has tried VR but isn't entirely sold on it. Improvements are being made rapidly in the VR sector and current gen consoles are barely at the point that they can solidly run VR.

Now current VR is still totally functional and it's great that there's people that enjoy it, but for those not entirely sold waiting even just 3-4 years will allow for a much higher quality experience.

[Rimeskeem]

I was sold on it when i tried it at PSX but i just dont want to spend the money now that its likely a couple years out plus i can save money so.

[The 10th Rider]

@Rimeskeem,

I suppose it's at least worth waiting until E3 to see if something grabs your eye. I don't think a PSVR 2 will launch until after the PS5, which will likely be a 2019-2021 release. So a new headset really could be anywhere from 2-5 years out. With the sales it's been having lately it may be down to $150 around the holidays, so it might be worth keeping an eye on.

[Knushwood Butt]

Cool.

Good to see the investment and progress.

I will pobably get PSVR in June.

[Daisysnow]

I really like the psvr, would be good to see some improvements though! It would be good to see some better controls

[Tobse]

Isnt the vr fad over already?

[JonTheGod]

Nope. Just picked mine up. Plenty to play.

[Tobse]

Okeh

[steve30x]

Its far from a fad. Its here for years to come. It will last longer than 3D did

[Tobse]

Ye in its own niche probably

[stuna1]

Let me guess, it's just a niche until other consoles utilize it!?

[Tobse]

Do we see big News about vr? Noone Talks about it anymore

[jhoward585]

VR for the future. I like the sound of that. Its seem the rumor wasn't false after all. Sony isn't giving up on VR anytime soon. This is great news because the PS5 will most likely have VR capabilities build into the hardware.