The PS VR2 may well be a very good virtual reality headset, but its price of €599.99 – higher than that of the PS5, which is the only compatible console at the moment – has cooled many players. According to Bloomberg, Sony suspended production to sell off unsold stocks.
Remaining stocks to be sold for the PS VR2
Two million units of the PS VR2 were produced by the Japanese firm. A year after its release, sales are falling every quarter, according to IDC data. Beyond the price, Bloomberg reveals that the lack of content for the PS VR2 is problematic. Of course, it is possible to play in virtual reality Gran Turismo 7 And Resident Evil: Villagebut solid experiences remain too rare.
The same goes for exclusives, despite Horizon Call of the Mountain — whose studio Firesprite recently experienced a wave of layoffs. The situation that the gaming giant is going through could also have an impact on the VR experience of its PS5. As a reminder, 8% of the company’s employees were let go, or around 900 people.
The PS VR2 will be entitled to official drivers on PC
At the end of February 2024, Sony formalized support for PS VR2 on PCs within a few months. This will allow stocks to be sold to players who are fans of this support, of whom there are many.
A decision which is part of Sony’s new porting policy. Recently, players are entitled to The Last of Us or Marvel’s Spider-Man on PC. Sony understood that to best compete with Microsoft and its Xbox, it was necessary to expand its ecosystem.