PlayStation VR2: price set at €599.99, release scheduled for February 2023

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Sony Interactive Entertainment announces that PlayStation VR2 for PS5 will be officially released on February 22, 2023, priced at €599.99. In addition to the new VR headset, the original bundle will also contain PS VR2 Sense controllers and stereo headphones, while the Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle, which retails for €649.99, will also offer a PlayStation Store activation code for the Horizon license spin-off. for virtual reality. Finally, the charging station for the PlayStation VR2 Sense controller will be available at the same time in the accessories section for 49.99 euros.

The PlayStation VR2 will go on sale on February 22, 2023, with pre-orders starting on November 15.

Details on the PlayStation Blog: https://t.co/K5h5YjRlxj pic.twitter.com/e97fVvHvZx

— PlayStation (@PlayStation) November 2, 2022

Isabelle Tomatis, VP of PlayStation Brand, Hardware and Peripherals, Sony Interactive Entertainment said:

During the initial launch phase of our next generation headset, players in the US, UK, France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg will only be able to pre-order PlayStation VR2 through the PlayStation Direct online store. Pre-orders will start on November 15, but players can start pre-ordering now. Orders for PlayStation VR2 headsets and sets placed through PlayStation Direct will ship during the week of release. In other markets, PlayStation VR2 will be available at participating retailers with pre-orders also open on November 15th. More details will be provided in the coming days by participating resellers in these regions.

PlayStation VR2 technical features

• Display Technology​: OLED
• Screen resolution​: 2000 x 2040 per eye
• Screen refresh rate: 90Hz or 120Hz
• Lens Clearance​: Adjustable
• Field of view​: approximately 110 degrees
• Motion sensor: six-axis motion detection system (three-axis gyroscope, three-axis accelerometer)
• Detection accessory: infrared proximity sensor
• Cameras: four for headset and controller tracking, infrared for eye-to-eye tracking.
• Rear: Vibration system built into the helmet.
• Communication with PS5: USB Type-C
• Audio input: built-in microphone
• Audio output: stereo headphone output

Specifications PlayStation VR2 Sense

• Keys: [Right] PS Button, Option Button, Action Buttons (Circle/Cross), R1 Button, R2 Button, Right Stick/R3 Button; [Left] PS button, creative button, action buttons (triangle/square), L1 button, L2 button, left stick/L3 button
• Motion sensor: six-axis motion detection system (three-axis gyroscope, three-axis accelerometer)
• Capacitive sensor: finger contact detection
• Infrared LED: position tracking
• Feedback: trigger effect (R2/L2 keys), haptics (one actuator per unit)
• Port: USB Type-C
• Connectivity​: Bluetooth 5.1​
• Battery type: Built-in lithium-ion battery