Sony announces its new VR headset for PlayStation which is the PlayStation VR2

Sony has revealed the name of its upcoming virtual reality headset, which will be known as PlayStation VR2. In a move similar to two years ago, when the PS5 logo…

By Pavan Gunagi

January 5, 2022

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Sony has revealed the name of its upcoming virtual reality headset, which will be known as PlayStation VR2. In a move similar to two years ago, when the PS5 logo was initially revealed on stage in Vegas amid considerable fanfare, Sony Interactive Entertainment president and CEO Jim Ryan introduced the name as part of Sony’s CES 2022 presentation. (It appeared to be similar to the PS3 and PS4 logos, but with a 5.)

Sony hasn’t revealed how the headgear will look, but we already know a lot about its technical specifications. PS VR2 will, of course, operate with the PS5, and Sony first revealed the controllers — now dubbed Sense controllers — back in March. The headset has haptic feedback, eye tracking, 4K HDR, 90/120Hz frame rates, foveated rendering, and a 110-degree field of view, and it connects to the PS5 through a single USB-C cable.

Visual Fidelity: For a high-fidelity visual experience, PS VR2 offers 4K HDR, a 110-degree field of view, and foveated rendering. With an OLED display, players can expect a display resolution of 2000×2040 per eye and smooth frame rates of 90/120Hz.

Headset-based Controller Tracking: With inside-out tracking, PS VR2 tracks you and your controller through integrated cameras embedded in the VR headset. Your movements and the direction you look at are reflected in-game without the need for an external camera.

New Sensory Features: PS VR2 Sense Technology combines eye tracking, headset feedback, 3D Audio, and the innovative PS VR2 Sense controller to create an incredibly deep feeling of immersion. Headset feedback is a new sensory feature that amplifies the sensations of in-game actions from the player.

It’s created by a single built-in motor with vibrations that add an intelligent tactile element, bringing players closer to the gameplay experience. For example, gamers can feel a character’s elevated pulse during tense moments, the rush of objects passing close to the character’s head, or the thrust of a vehicle as the character speeds forward. Additionally, PS5’s Tempest 3D AudioTech makes sounds in the player’s surroundings come alive, adding to this new level of immersion.

Eye Tracking: With eye tracking, PS VR2 detects the motion of your eyes, so a simple look in a specific direction can create an additional input for the game character. This allows players to interact more intuitively in new and lifelike ways, allowing for heightened emotional response and enhanced expression that provide a new level of realism in gaming.

Horizon Call of the Mountain, the first major new exclusive title for PSVR2, was also introduced by Ryan. It’ll follow next month’s Horizon Forbidden West, one of Sony’s tentpole releases for 2022, though neither the game nor the headset has a release date yet. Below is a short teaser trailer for the film.