We have been ready for the PSVR 2 ever for the reason that PS5’s launch, and now we lastly know once we can get our fingers on the revolutionary {hardware}. Nevertheless, there is a catch: It is dearer than we anticipated, as PSVR 2 will value $549.99.
The headset launches on February 22 and comes with the PSVR 2 headset, PSVR 2 Sense controllers and stereo headphones. There’s additionally a Horizon Name of the Mountain bundle accessible, which incorporates the identical stuff as the bottom model, however prices $600 and consists of the Name of the Mountain recreation. There’s additionally a PSVR 2 Sense controller charging station accessible individually for $50, because it doesn’t launch with the console itself.
Even after the Meta Quest 2‘s worth enhance from $299 to $399, the PSVR 2 remains to be considerably dearer. Whereas the PSVR 2 undeniably boasts extra superior expertise, particularly regarding the eye-tracking that permits the {hardware} to register the place the participant is trying and incorporate that info inside the recreation design itself. That is particularly thrilling for horror video games, as that extra immersion may very well be terrifying.
Earlier this yr, I wrote an article about how PSVR 2 appears to be an increasing number of attractive with each new bit of data supplied, making it secure for everybody however my pockets. Nevertheless, after studying that PSVR 2 wouldn’t be backwards appropriate and now seeing its steep value, I am starting to lose religion.
PSVR 2’s expertise is spectacular, however with out the in depth recreation assist current inside the PC world, it is laborious to persuade myself to take a position. Certain, I can get pleasure from Horizon: Name of the Mountain, however past that, it is up within the air. And with the unique PSVR’s in depth catalogue utterly unavailable for play, I fear there will not be a lot to do.
