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PSVR 2 Outsold Original PSVR in First 6 Weeks, Sony Confirms

Sony revealed PSVR 2 outperformed the original PSVR in sales in the first six weeks, taking a strong early lead over the company’s first-gen PlayStation headset. An investor relations presentation delivered by Sony Interactive Entertainment chief Jim Ryan includes some new information detailing PSVR 2 units sales relative to the original PSVR launched in October.

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phoenixwing318d ago

I didn't see a duplicate story from this news on n4g so I posted it. If it is a duplicate let me know

Tacoboto318d ago

It's been a while since they stated this, but in that initial context I don't remember seeing the sales curve relative to PSVR1, only the 8% higher figure.

Neonridr318d ago

the only concern here is the PSVR had a steady climb, PSVR2 is showing signs of flattening.

Of course this is a crude graph, so who knows.

SullysCigar318d ago

It can't flatten, as this is a cumulative graph. This was after just six weeks, though, and we're way beyond that at this stage. Launches since release have been stronger on PSVR2, so I expect it's still doing comparatively well.

Important to note, is that the six week period for PSVR was moving towards the Christmas period, whereas the PSVR2 was moving towards summer. It's hard to compare, in all honesty, until we get a full year picture, but I'd say PSVR2 is doing very well compared to the first headset.

Neonridr318d ago

I'm sure it is, I didn't mean flatten out completely, just that the "curve" was less steep as the PSVR looked to be catching up in terms of numbers.

I'm fully on board the VR train, so as long as the games keep coming, I'll be a happy camper.

purple101318d ago

Also it a few things I noticed..

1. Ps5 was expensive compared to at the time of psvr1 ps4 and ps4pro were available on good deals and certainly a few hundred less than the RRP HR originally released at.

2, psv1 was released in a time of slightly more optimistic job outlooks. Psvr2 was released at end of pandemic when thousands lost jobs or equally people were tightening their belt. Although computer games resisted drops and defied the market as people saw them as a good value per $$/££ for enjoyment the fact psvr2 is a luxury and not a standard 'game' (it's an add-on) it's non essential and this will have factored in peoples decisions.

3. The games are only just about to be released. I'm my view, I STRONGLY think that while it has good games, the true blockbusters have not appeared yet.

Games showing the new power and quality of screens are on the horizon, no pun intended,. Speaking of which: Yes horizon and gt7 were well received, but a new shooter, a'la farpoint 2, is going to peak interest way more than those other 2 games would simply because there's more shooting fans than racing fans and many have not experienced Horizon because they have a backlog or are waiting to get a good deal/ save up for ps5.

Once the majority of PS4 owners finally upgrade... It will sell gangbusters.. double psvr1 I believe easy.

Meta and apple already doing plenty advertising for them making VR headsets seem more mainstream than a nerd sitting on a gaming chair, £3000 worth of Beast PC, oculus rift strapped on, RGB LED lighting up the entire room and a bright-yellow hand, from scoffing down multiple kilo's of cheese puffs.

This is the current view of Vr gamers among many, but that's gonna change extremely soon.

I would conclude by saying I played psvr 1 (random horror game) when a friend brought it over.... Got tired after a few games, went to lean on a table, but, to my surprise and downfall, it was a VR TABLE (in the game) and not the table in my lounge,... Needless to say, I stacked it, making a complete fool of myself.!... but THAT'S' how immensely immersive it is; You TOTALLY forget where you are, if the games even slightly good.

Have a great day all. X

Tacoboto318d ago

6 weeks after PSVR's release would've put that right at/around Black Friday, so yeah context on timing is important especially for hardware that by itself was also a lot cheaper during a heavy spending season

rlow1317d ago

@purple101
Lol, I just had to complement you on your stories. I was having a tough day and needed the laughs. Good sense of humor. Mahalo!

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Agent75318d ago

PS5 VR will slowly die. Sony will bang on with it until PS6, then start over again. How many AAA did we see on PS4 VR? Too many headsets at different prices adds to the woes.

MrBaskerville318d ago (Edited 318d ago )

No one is expecting a plethora of AAA vr games and those who are, are missing the point.

Agent75315d ago

No, it's you that's clueless. How long has the PS5 been out there? A few years. Give or take another 2 or 3 years and PS5 VR sales will drop off as did PS4 VR sales. Then out pops PS6 and Sony bangs the VR drum again. I don't care why PS5 VR is at the price it's at now. PS4 VR struggled at the price it was at and it's not going to change when you look at the price of PS5 VR.

S2Killinit318d ago

Hmm it had more exclusive content that xbox had.

EvertonFC318d ago

😂🤣 so true, poor Xbox

anast318d ago

It's extremely clear PSVR is the future of gaming.

EvertonFC318d ago

The sheep will come over when it's popular and cool, were the ones who'll get it to be cool.

Knushwood Butt318d ago

I got mine day 1 and use it during most, but not all, gaming sessions.
A seat, wheel, gt7, and psvr2 setup is fantastic, and my 'go to' psvr2 experience.

I bought a few other VR games at launch but haven't touched them for weeks, not because they are bad, but because gt7 is too good.

Also, am I imaging things, or does gt7 in vr look better/clearer since the June update?

The_Hooligan317d ago

I never bough PSVR 1 but I am definitely thinking about picking up PSVR 2. Only concern I have is that I wear glasses (can't do contacts unfortunately) and not sure how comfortable it would be. I went to my local best buy but they didn't have one that I could try on. I just want to make sure it would be comfortable if I were to game on it for more than 30 minutes.

Knushwood Butt317d ago

They say it's designed to accommodate glasses but I only wear reading glasses and don't wear glasses when I game so don't know.

SullysCigar317d ago

^ @The_Hooligan, the good news is there are a bunch of companies already doing lenses that snap over the ones in the headset, which they can adjust to your prescription if you like. Sometimes people just want blue light filters, which they can also accommodate. They're around $40, I think, and you can usually get a discount code from YouTubers (like Polish Paul) at the end of most of the current videos they put out.

Thinking about doing this myself, but I'd need to get my eyes checked first!

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HICK317d ago

@ the Hooligan. Just get prescription lenses to magnetize to it. They get great reviews

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Solitariussaint318d ago

I'm glad PSVR2 is doing better than PSVR1 is thus far. Bring on the PSVR2 games Sony!!!

Forget the naysayers who are constantly underestimating and undervaluing PSVR 1 and PSVR2 which are still the only VR headsets on consoles!

JEECE318d ago

So the takeaway is that Bloomberg is always wrong?

Aloymetal318d ago

All those ''financial/business identities have always been in bed with you know who so of course they're gonna downplay anything from Sony.

ApocalypseShadow318d ago

Yes. That's basically it.

Sony again is beating the numbers. Bodes well when more titles start releasing on it. It's already got bangers. But I expect hum dingers real soon. Others promised VR. But Sony's the one offering high fidelity VR on consoles.

blackblades318d ago

Basically taking a page from patcher and we know not to trust him.

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How And Why Online Multiplayer Is Still A Thing For Dreamcast

A trailblazer for online gaming, some players are still holding a candle for Dreamcast.

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purple1011d 13h ago (Edited 1d 13h ago )

such a shame, its my fav console by far. it was way better than ps1, problem was ps2 was due to come out, a year or so later, and many just waited for that, especially after the flop that was the Saturn,. (even though it way okay, it didn't sell well,).

ps1 did sell well, a lot of those fans waited for ps2. thus, the downfall of Dreamcast,,

Jingsing19h ago(Edited 19h ago)

Every console is responsible for its own destiny, You don't go around pointing fingers at him or her or anybody, cowards do that and that ain't you! you're better than that!

lodossrage19h ago(Edited 19h ago)

Not true,

The Dreamcast falling apart was because Sega couldn't make up the pay for the increasing debt from the Sega Master System, Game Gear, 32x, Sega CD, and Sega Saturn. The Dreamcast and Genesis were profitable. But the profits weren't outpacing the debt plus interest.

It had nothing to do with anyone waiting for the PS2

MetroidFREAK2118h ago

You're forgetting the most important part of the story. Sega was losing so much money so fast due to their past failures, they couldn't sustain the business. Even if the PS2 did help the demise of the system, the true blame is Sega themselves

lodossrage15h ago

Exactly

Even Bernie Stolar R.I.P (former Sega exect) admitted in an interview past debt was what hurt the Dreamcast.

Everyone says "Sony killed Sega" when that's not even remotely true. Not just that, but most of their debt came from fighting Nintendo, not Sony

ZeekQuattro14h ago

This. The only truly successful home platform Sega made was the Genesis. Every thing else flopped to varying degrees. The real culprits were Sega of Japan and Sega of America which went to war against each other for some odd reason.

Chocoburger1d ago

I bought a DreamPi to play both Dreamcast and Saturn online! So far I'm only played with two people online with Saturn, and I need to spend more time with the Dreamcast community in order to play with them. I miss ChuChu Rocket online, good times!

Profchaos23h ago

P2P there's even Sega genisis games that still connect online based on this.

Hosted servers wasn't really something I saw regularly on non oc platforms until the 360 era.

Ravenkiss19h ago

The Dreamcast was easily my favorite console of all time, home of many good fighting games

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Report: Sexual Misconduct Investigation Conducted at EA, Suspects Named and What They Did Revealed

EA senior staff has been investigated for sexual misconduct involving female coworkers, and these said people have been named publicly.

isarai2d ago

Aye just call Phil, i mean he somehow made Bobby Kotick's scandal disappear and gave him a few million dollar high five on the way out.

Cacabunga1d 16h ago

I wonder if it will be censored with some in game ads.

XiNatsuDragnel1d 22h ago (Edited 1d 22h ago )

EA about to go down like Activision and then Phil saves the day saying.this is good for the industry and consolidation will help create competition. /s.

ravens521d 20h ago

What's up with all these horny creeps. You gon be horny, fine. Just not at work take care of that shit before you go in. Rub one out if you have to. Don't be a creep at all. ESPECIALLY at work. But don't be one AT ALL.

Extermin8or3_1d 15h ago

I mean part of the issue is that things transpired outside of work....

KwietStorm_BLM1d 15h ago

You think deviants care where they are? Work sometimes makes it an even better situation for them because they can abuse their power.

mudakoshaka23h ago

Nerds think they are Gods when they are making video games.

NotoriousWhiz1d 20h ago (Edited 1d 20h ago )

"it seems that according to EA, given the events transpired outside of work between two adults, and the fact that once investigation has started that the alleged perpetrators didn’t do it again, the investigation is considered closed. [...] The victim still has to work with the people that harassed her."

Yep, EA is disgusting.

Extermin8or3_1d 15h ago

I mean the fact stuff happened outside of work puts EA in quite a difficult position legally. These women don't seem to have reported the matter to the police which kinda ties EA's hands on what they can do. If they don't file reports of the crimes then yeah from EA's perspective it is stuff that happened outside of work. The only exception is the guy that apparently referenced things in the slack channel for work, spending on what he said proving it may be very hard and he may well be able to get away with plausible deniability. I don't like EA and I think these people need to be dismissed but without any legal action being taken, EA can't really do much without risk of being sued themselves for unfair dismissal etc.

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Xbox No Longer Has Its Head In The Game

Microsoft & Xbox have shut down Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks to lay off more workers, insinuating that they're not in the game anymore.

XiNatsuDragnel2d ago

They're headless for a long time because closing tango isn't exactly a good move

PapaBop1d 19h ago

Ever since that cringe Kinect reveal they've never been the same. They used to make some amazing games and do great deals with third parties Early on in the 360 era they had games like Chromehounds and Shadowrun, both well ahead of their time. Now instead of nurturing their studios, they'd rather gaslight gamers and throw billions on pre existing studios. Not sure how Spencer is still in a job, I wouldn't trust him to organise a piss-up in a brewery.

Father__Merrin1d 18h ago

We've said all along Spencer needs to go. I wish xbox went back to xbox only with new gears fable forza halo releases lots of third party releases

Those early rainbow 6 Vegas days and phantasy star universe are gone forever

S2Killinit1d 16h ago

MS has its head in the game but the game they are playing is something different from what console gamers expect from a platform. MS’s end game has always been to use the xbox as a trojan horse.

XiNatsuDragnel1d 13h ago

Lol that's funny well this plan they have isn't working homie

1Victor2d ago

“Acquisitions always come with cuts”

343 trillion points shield activated
343 trillion percent damage negate activated
All damage reduced to 1 for 343 trillion turns.
MICROSOFT DEFENSE FORCE IS A GO

Tacoboto2d ago

Especially for Microsoft, when Booty pretty much said they didn't know how to handle that many studios.

Why even make the acquisition then.

-Foxtrot2d ago

Didn’t they make the swipe for Bethesda when Sony wanted like 6 months exclusiveness for Starfield

It’s like…chill, you got Rise of the Tomb Raider for a year.

romulus232d ago

Do they always come with senseless cuts becasue that's exactly what cutting Tango was, senseless.

H92d ago

Everyone's acting now that game companies care about games and Xbox is committing the Ultimate betrayal, they are all like this and you have just been quiet about it for far too long

Nuclearmoon2d ago

I wonder if Microsoft do pull out of the console market that it might open the door for valve to relaunch the Steambox. Competition is good for the industry but Microsoft don't even seem to be trying anymore.

UltimateOwnage2d ago

Steam / Valve are one of the few truly pro-consumer bright spots in gaming right now. Thankfully.

Jingsing19h ago

From all the money Valve make from Steam they reinvest almost 0 into creating new AAA titles for the PC platform, Absolutely no giving nothing back in that regard. Wake up.

jwillj2k42d ago (Edited 2d ago )

“Your game has won some pretty significant awards and is a show piece for where we want to go in the future.”

1 hour later.

“We’re gonna have to let you go. You can’t cover our 100 billion dollar acquisition. Oh and take your awards too 👍🏾”

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