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PlayStation VR2

Next-gen VR gaming for PlayStation 5

As of 30 August 2026, PlayStation VR2 starts at $399/one-time. PlayStation VR2 is Sony's second-generation virtual reality system designed exclusively for PlayStation 5. Softwr lists it under AR VR. PlayStation VR2 is made by Sony Interactive Entertainment, launched in 1993, available on TV and console, Windows.

Overview

What PlayStation VR2 does

PlayStation VR2 is Sony's second-generation virtual reality system designed exclusively for PlayStation 5. It features 4K HDR OLED displays, eye tracking, haptic feedback controllers, and access to exclusive VR games from Sony's first-party studios.

What people use it for

  • VR Gaming
  • AR Marketing
  • Virtual Training
  • 3D Visualization
  • Immersive Experiences

The honest half

Where it falls short

Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about PlayStation VR2.

  • OLED displays produce screen door effect and mura artifacts affecting image clarity
  • Fresnel lenses create small sweet spot with issues for prescription glasses wearers
  • Requires tethering to PS5 console limiting mobility compared to standalone headsets
  • Limited exclusive game library compared to established platforms
  • PC support loses approximately 30% of VR2 unique features

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What people choose instead of PlayStation VR2

Each pairing was judged by two reviewers asking whether a buyer would genuinely weigh the two against each other. The ones that failed were deleted rather than published.

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    PlayStation VR2
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    Meta Quest logo
    Meta Quest

    Meta Quest: Standalone VR headset with broad game library, lower cost options including Quest 3S, and growing PC gaming support without tethering requirement.

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    PlayStation VR2
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    Apple Vision Pro logo
    Apple Vision Pro

    Apple Vision Pro: Premium spatial computing headset offering AR/VR hybrid experience with high-resolution displays and seamless Apple ecosystem integration.

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    PlayStation VR2
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    HTC Vive logo
    HTC Vive

    HTC Vive: Professional-grade VR headset ecosystem offering room-scale tracking, enterprise solutions, and compatibility with PC-based VR games and applications.

Capabilities

Features

  • 4K HDR display

  • Eye tracking

  • Haptic feedback

  • 3D audio

  • PlayStation Store

    Integration with PlayStation Store

  • PS5 integration

    Integration with PS5 integration

  • PC adapter

    Integration with PC adapter

  • Vr support

    Available on vr

  • Playstation support

    Available on playstation

  • Pc support

    Available on pc

Answered, with sources

Questions people ask

Each answer names the page it came from, so you can check it rather than take our word for it.

What is the price of PlayStation VR2?

PlayStation VR2 is priced at $399 USD, which remained unchanged in 2026 while competing headsets like Meta Quest 3 saw price increases.

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What are the display specifications for PlayStation VR2?

PlayStation VR2 features dual OLED displays at 2000 x 2040 resolution per eye with foveated rendering, built-in eye-tracking, haptic feedback in both headset and Sense controllers, inside-out tracking, and approximately 110-degree field of view.

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What platforms does PlayStation VR2 work with?

PlayStation VR2 is exclusively designed for PlayStation 5, connecting via single USB-C cable. Since 2026, a PC adapter is available, though users lose about 30% of VR2's unique features when gaming on PC.

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What is included in the PlayStation VR2 box?

The PSVR2 package includes the VR2 headset, two PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers, USB-C connection cable, stereo headphones, and three pairs of earpieces in small, medium, and large sizes.

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Behind it

Who makes PlayStation VR2

Company
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Based in
San Mateo, California
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