Sony has formalized the final details on the launch of the PlayStation VR2. The virtual reality headset will be available in February, priced at €599.99.
Sony has been talking about the PlayStation VR2 for several months, its future virtual reality headset that will allow the PlayStation 5 to offer even more immersive experiences. Two essential information were still missing: the price and the release date, details finally formalized in a press release published on November 2 on the PlayStation Blog.
As expected, the PlayStation VR2 will be expensive, very expensive. Sony will market its accessory at €599.99 in France, a price that quite significantly exceeds that of the first generation (€399.99). You read that right: the PS VR2 costs more than a PlayStation 5 (€549.99 for the version with a disc drive). It’s amazing.
€600 for the PS VR2
Some will say that the PS VR2 costs three times less than the Quest Pro just announced by Meta. But Sony’s headphones are aimed at a wider audience and we wonder if such a price will not constitute a hell of a barrier to entry – much more than the doubts that continue to weigh on the games catalog (especially since that of Meta is much more advanced).
For €600, Sony provides the two PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers – essential for playing – as well as a stereo audio headset (the first PS VR was not systematically sold with its PlayStation Move controllers). For 50 € more, you can also get a code to download Horizon Call of the Mountainwhich should serve as a showcase for the headset.
You can also get a charging station for the controllers. It will allow them to be recharged without having to plug them into the console. The price ? €49.99. If Sony were generous, it would be included in the bundle.
Those interested will be able to obtain the PlayStation VR2 from February 22, 2023. Pre-orders will be launched on November 15, only via the PlayStation store in France. This precision foreshadows very limited stocks, as is the case for most tech products.