PlayStation has announced that the PS VR2, its next-generation VR headset, will be available for purchase beginning February 22, 2023, for $549.99. A bundle that includes a PlayStation Store voucher code for Horizon Call of the Mountain, a new VR title from the developers at Guerrilla Games and Firesprite, will also be available for $599.99, alongside a $49.99 charging station designed specifically for PS VR2 Sense controllers. Pre-orders for the PS VR2 will start on November 15, but players can begin registering for pre-orders starting today.
- PlayStation VR2
- $549.99 / €599.99 / £529.99 / ¥74,980 recommended retail price (including tax for GBP, EUR, and JPY)
- Includes PS VR2 headset, PS VR2 Sense controllers and stereo headphones
- PlayStation VR2 Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle
- $599.99 / €649.99 / £569.99 / ¥79,980 recommended retail price (including tax for GBP, EUR, and JPY)
- Includes PlayStation Store voucher code for Horizon Call of the Mountain, PS VR2 headset, PS VR2 Sense controllers, and stereo headphones
- PlayStation VR2 Sense controller charging station
- $49.99 / €49.99 / £39.99 / ¥5,480 recommended retail price (including tax for GBP, EUR, and JPY)
- Players can charge the PS VR2 Sense controller through a simple click-in design, without having to connect to a PS5 console – freeing up the console’s USB ports.
PS VR2 Specifications
| Display method​ | OLED |
| Panel resolution​ | 2000 x 2040 per eye |
| Panel refresh rate​ | 90Hz, 120Hz |
| Lens separation​ | Adjustable |
| Field of View​ | Approx. 110 degrees |
| Sensors​ | ・Motion Sensor: Six-axis motion sensing system (three-axis gyroscope, three-axis accelerometer)​・Attachment Sensor: IR Proximity sensor |
| Cameras​ | ・4 cameras for headset and controller tracking​・IR camera for eye tracking per eye |
| Feedback​ | Vibration on headset |
| Communication​ with PS5 | USB Type-C |
| Audio​ | ・Input: Built-in microphone​・Output: Stereo headphone jack |
From the PlayStation blog:
Standalone software titles, including Horizon Call of the Mountain, will also be available for pre-orders starting this month. More details will be provided at a later date.
During this initial launch phase for our next-gen headset, players in the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg will initially be able to pre-order PlayStation VR2 solely through PlayStation’s online store at direct.playstation.com. Pre-orders will begin on November 15, and players may begin to register for pre-orders starting today. Orders from direct.playstation.com for PlayStation VR2 headsets and bundles will ship throughout the week of launch.
In other markets, PlayStation VR2 will be sold at participating retailers, with pre-orders beginning on November 15. Information will be provided through participating local retailers in these regions.