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In addition, the PowerPoint also confirmed that works such as “Ghostbusters”, “Beat Saber”, “Jungle Hell”, “Resident Evil 4” and “Behemoth” are coming to PlayStation VR2. This shows that PlayStation VR2 will have more games for players to choose from.

The PS VR1 sold more than 5 million units over its lifetime, and Sony’s chief financial officer said there’s a good chance the PlayStation VR2 will surpass that number. Compared to the original PlayStation VR, PlayStation VR2 sales were up 8% six weeks after launch.

According to Hiroki Totoki, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Sony earlier, sales of this VR device are likely to exceed those of the previous generation, with PlayStation VR1 selling 5 million units at the end of 2019. Prior to this, Jim Ryan, president of Sony Interactive Entertainment, said it was too early to judge the success of PlayStation VR2.

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The new State of Play episode will focus on Sony’s third-party partner games and will feature five new PS VR2 games, a new demo of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League (over 15 minutes), and some third-party games.

The PS blog shows that this State of Play episode will be about 45 minutes long and will feature 16 new game appearances on Sony’s platform.

The PlayStation VR2 is officially on sale today at a national price of 4499 yuan, including the PlayStation VR2 headset, PlayStation VR2 Sense controller and stereo headphones.

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The exact details of this SoC are not yet known, and it is expected to be announced on the eve of the launch of Sony’s PlayStation VR2.

At the same time, Sony also revealed some design details of its PlayStation VR2.

While MediaTek didn’t provide many details, it did show attendees how the PlayStation VR2 is different, and this will be the first time a MediaTek processor will be used in VR.

The Sony PlayStation VR2 will be released on February 22, 2023, and pre-orders will begin on November 15, priced at $549.99 in the United States. It’s worth mentioning that the current PS VR model is only $199.99.

PlayStation VR2 Specifications:
4K HDR OLED 4000 x 2040 HDR display, 110° FoV, 2000×2040 pixels per eye, 90/120Hz refresh rate selectable.

Equipped with four cameras for headset and tracking, with one IR camera for eye tracking

Tempest 3D Audio with Headphone Feedback

PS VR2 Sense controller will provide haptic feedback, adaptive triggers

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Follow-up, PlayStation official website announced 11 new games coming to PS VR2, such as the new Crossfire: Sierra Squad.

The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR

Crossfire: Sierra Squad

“The Light Brigade”

Cities: VR-Enhanced Edition

“Cosmonious High”

Hello Neighbor: Search and Rescue

Jurassic World: Aftermath Collection

Pistol Whip VR

Zenith: The Last City

“After the Fall”

“Tentacle Craftsman”

According to reports, PlayStation VR2 Sense technology has a number of key functions such as headset feedback, eye tracking, 3D sound, and the adaptive trigger and haptic feedback of the PS VR2 Sense controller, which can bring an unprecedented gaming experience.

Plus, with enhanced headset tracking and high-fidelity visuals in 4000 x 2040 HDR image format (2000 x 2040 per eye). This device is designed to be thinner and lighter, and the official also built an integrated air vent to provide additional airflow, and is equipped with a lens adjustment knob to achieve a higher degree of customization freedom.

PlayStation said it was excited to see game developers actively using the capabilities of the PS VR2 headset to design next-generation VR games. When PS VR2 launches in February, more than 20 games are expected to be available to play.

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PlayStation VR2 has a suggested retail price of $549.99 (about RMB4004) / HK$4580 (about $4246). The PlayStation VR2 Sense controller charging cradle has a suggested retail price of HK$398 (about $369).

PlayStation VR2 Sense technology is described as delivering an unprecedented gaming experience with headset feedback, eye-tracking, 3D audio, and adaptive trigger and haptic feedback for the PS VR2 Sense controller, among other key features.

In addition, with enhanced head-mounted controller tracking and high-fidelity visuals in 4000 x 2040 HDR video format (2000 x 2040 for one eye). The unit is designed to be thinner and lighter this time around, and officials have also constructed an integrated vent to provide additional airflow and configured the lens adjustment knob for greater freedom of customization.

PlayStation says it’s exciting to see game developers actively using the PS VR2 headset’s capabilities to design next-gen VR games. More than 20 games are expected to be available when PS VR2 launches in February.

Specifications at a glance.

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Mass production of the virtual reality headset began in September and has yet to face supply chain constraints. Production figures could be adjusted based on the device’s sales momentum after its release early next year.

In the years since commercial products from companies like HTC and Oculus (now part of Meta) have been widely available, VR glasses are still evolving in validation. Sony’s roadmap for the PS VR2 shows that the device is expected to be more popular than the PS VR generation — which took eight months to reach 1 million sales. According to IDC data, Meta’s Quest 2 is currently the most popular VR headset, with shipments in its first quarter of availability According to IDC data, Meta’s Quest 2 is currently the most popular VR headset, shipping 2.8 million units in its first quarter of availability.

Sony hasn’t given an official price or specific release date for the PS VR2. Sony currently plans to start selling the headset in early 2023, which would coincide with the expected easing of supply chain bottlenecks for the PS5 console since its launch in late 2020, sources said. This would give the company enough headset and console production for a major marketing push. It should be noted that the PS VR2 will only be available when connected to the PS5 console.

A spokeswoman for Sony Interactive Entertainment declined to comment.

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Officials say it should be easier for developers to port their games to PS VR, whether from existing PS5 development or other VR systems. Game development for PS VR2 uses the same SDK as PS5 games. With a strong connection to the PS5 SDK, developers can more easily create games that support PS VR2.

In addition, PS VR2’s production environment supports games created with Unity and Unreal Engine. With a standardized controller interface and button setup similar to other VR platforms, developing games for PS VR2 should be much simpler than before.

One feature that developers will love, Sony said, is the GPU’s FSR (Flexible Scale Rasterization), which combines PS VR2’s tracking technology and center point rendering to freely change the pixel density according to the player’s line of sight to further optimize rendering. In the development environment, the force feedback of the headset is tested with a number of sample programs that vibrate based on what they see and hear, allowing developers to test the vibration effect of the example based on gunshots, footsteps, jumps, and more.

Sony has also announced on multiple social media recently that the virtual reality headset “PlayStation VR2” will be released early next year. At present, the new generation of PS VR2 can provide about 10 games, including “Resident Evil: Village” and “Call of Horizon Mountain” and so on.

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Compared to existing headset devices on the market, PSVR2 is not only crushing in terms of monocular resolution, but its 110-degree field of view and 90/120Hz refresh rate are not far behind. In addition, the device also supports eye tracking and follows the handle’s Sense technology – yes, now your head can also follow the vibration, a mechanical storm bird from the horizon is swooping towards you.

The Sense feature can be turned off in the settings menu to avoid sensory overload for budding players. But eye-tracking is as high-tech as it gets, and players using PSVR2 for the first time will need to calibrate their pupil distance and eye physiological data: chasing floating dots with their gaze against a black background, then doing it again against a white background, and finally using eye icons to show the tracking effect: following the player’s blink, the icon the player is looking at will blink.

Once calibrated successfully, games that support eye tracking can be accurately informed of where the player’s gaze is, not only allowing the game character to stare into your eyes and talk, but also saving the system overhead using gaze-point rendering technology.

DF editors also raved about the ergonomics of PSVR. Although the unit uses a wired connection, the 4.5-meter-long lightweight cable didn’t become a liability that hindered the player’s head movement. The huge handle fits the user’s palm, the button layout is very natural, the left and right handles have joysticks and support finger motion detection, picking up a gem feels more real than real, and Lady D’s sense of oppression has never been stronger:

Now there are two key issues left to be clarified: 1, the price; 2, PC compatibility.

PSVR2 must be connected to PS5 to use, Sony so far refused to disclose whether the device is compatible with PC, which is a decisive factor for players who are still hesitant to enter the pit. They have each accumulated a varying number of VR games (with great videos), and if PSVR2 can only be used for PS5, the content will become a bottleneck that limits the popularity of the device.

If Sony intends to promote PSVR2 at a flat price or even at a loss, PC compatibility is in doubt. Otherwise, the more you sell, the more you lose, and will also lead to the pain in the heart of the scalpers achievement players.

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