PlayStation VR2 (PSVR2)
PlayStation VR2 (PSVR2)
| Dimensions: | 43 x 25.9 x 19.7 cm; 2.35 Kilograms |
| Dimensions: | 43 x 25.9 x 19.7 cm; 2.35 Kilograms |
| Origin: | China |
PlayStation VR2 (PSVR2)
| Dimensions: | 43 x 25.9 x 19.7 cm; 2.35 Kilograms |
| Dimensions: | 43 x 25.9 x 19.7 cm; 2.35 Kilograms |
| Origin: | China |
Its VR, you get dragged into worlds that you cant imagine. you can also use it for weight loss and exercise great if you cant/dont want to go outside to exercise with others looking at you .
A little overrated and flawed.
Still an amazing piece of kit but depending on your previous VR experience, opinions will vary.
The good: Clear lenses with good detail in HDR. Don’t believe the hype that is almost as good as a 4K screen. Not even close. Is a step up on PSVR1 no doubt with better FOV and tracking. Improved eye distance adjustment. 3D effect very good and makes games such as GT7 very awe inspiring but the novelty soon wears off. Hand controllers are fit for purpose if a little awkward depending on your hand size.
Not so good: Despite large resolution increase still there is an apparent effect of almost smearing as you look around with the screen door effect still there. Positioning on your head is crucial and even a slight slip can reduce your clarity area drastically, requiring a tight fit that can after time become hot and tiring. Cable is good length but it’s something you’ll always have to be aware of. The biggest issue I found that some maybe more or less sensitive to is the frame interpolation used. Creates a surreal feeling of not quite being in sync with what’s going on. Very apparent to me in GT7 compared to racing on a screen but also PC VR headsets where real frames are processed by the hardware rather than added interpolated ones.
All in all, a nice piece of hardware but more a showpiece, and with not a great deal of AA support, that’s quite expensive. If VR is your aim and you don’t have a PC or don’t want it for driving GT7, then I’d consider the Meta models instead.
To VR or not to VR?
Hi there.
Another refurb jobette I bought a little while ago, and again works like a charm and I possibly saved myself nearly 200 in the process.
Nice and easy to set up and use (only one lead into the front of the Ps5 and the controllers are a revelation MUCH better than the Ps4 equivalent….and no need for a camera!!). Generally a great product BUT try to use in bit-sized doses….motion sickness CAN be very bad on certain games!!!
Not had the PSVR2 for long, but I can say it’s definitely better than its predecessor. Some of the games are visually ming blowing, Kayak VR Mirage & Red Matter 2 are two games that are absolute stand outs in terms of visuals. I am still to try Resident Evil, GT7 and Horizon, but have heard these are also very good. There are currently just over 200 games that support the PSVR2, so there are plenty of games to pick from.
The set up is nice and easy, just one cable feeding into the PS5, and once the controllers are set up, you’re good to go. Eye tracking is great, your surroundings are blurred out and it focuses solely on what you’re looking at directly, which I think is a good feature, as the image sharpens, making what you’re looking at, pop.
The rumbles you get in the headset and in the controllers are a great feature, definitely adds to the immersion. The controllers are a lot better than the move controllers, these are a huge upgrade. The headset itself isn’t comfortable, I might need to mess around with the settings more to fit my face better, but currently I am struggling to keep it on for more than 20 mins.
The only major drawback is the lack of video apps, as this would make the machine complete. I feel like Sony is missing a trick on this one. Their focus is lacking on the PSVR2, they need to put more effort into the software, as the hardware is fantastic.
If you’re new to VR games or a big VR gamer, go for it and buy, you won’t be disappointed. If you want it for video content, DO NOT buy, there is not one app that supports video content, and from the looks of things, there won’t be one, certainly not in the near future, which is incredibly disappointing. Just to add, there is also no VR feature within the YouTube app on the PS5.
Overall – fantastic, the price reduction was the deciding factor for me and if you want a high end VR gaming experience without an expensive PC gaming rig, this is the one for you.
The Tech inside the headset and the psvr2 games are amazing. Along with the usual vr experience games are a number off proper AA+ and AAA games that happen to be VR. Performance is solid and resolution is fantastic.
Can’t recommend this headset enough based on its tech.
How ever the front and rear bands are poundland quality.
They are simply a rubber sheath filled with air, plastic and a small thin bit of sponge at the front.
This means very quickly you will be fighting with the headset to try and get comfortable and within half hour you be getting pain on your nose and/or forhead.
Sony really skimped on the comfort side of things but luckily I found this: Globular Cluster CMP2 Comfortable Mod for PS VR 2 – Sweet Spot Keeper- Weight Balancer-Soft Forehead Pad-Bigger Softer Anti-Slip Rear Pad https://amzn.eu/d/7TsJg7D
This adds proper padding to the front and rear of the headset and a top strap if you want it and immediately squashes all problems caused by Sonys stock padding. The downside is its and extra 50 on top of the cost of the headset to fix something that shouldn’t of needed fixing.
If Sony had this padding on the headset by default the I would happily give the psvr2 5 stars.
It’s a great product however I purchased 2 headsets yet you can only use 1 at a time unless you have 2 playstations you can’t yous both of them on the same console
Yes it’s expensive, yes there’s no so much games exploiting the device, I knew that but I attended to buy it only to benefit from the immersive experience with Gran Turismo 7 which is basically one of the few games I’m playing with my PS5. I recommend it if you’ve the same attention, also, there are some statements from Sony to make the device compatible with PC games in the incoming months, if true this will definitely make the device even more attractive.
If you can afford them. Buy now!!
They are a little difficult to get just the right fitting. If you’re in pain? You have not fitted them correctly. I have learnt the painful way.
Personally I extended front and back fully. Then adjust the rear strap to apoint where VR sits comfortably on my skull. Switch on VR via function button, release the VR unit pushing the VR to your face so little or no light, only see the PS5 VR2 display. Now just adjust until the image clear. Enjoy
Watch a few YouTube demonstration FIRST.
I have a Quest 2 and that’s superior in its portability and lack of cables, but graphics are not as good. This is wired, so you need to remain fairly static or risk yanking the cable out. One annoying feature is that it needs to recalibrate the play area on every use and sometimes has to recalibrate the room too, which involves looking around the room until it’s mapped out. If you’re standing, that’s easy, but i bought this for VR racing. Being seated makes it awkward to map the room without breaking your neck to look behind you.
There are some glitches with it, with the worse one being that often it will briefly become disoriented and the floor position changes in the game. Playing Gran Turismo, this can have the effect of putting you on the floor of the car, unable to see over the steering wheel. Then after a while it seems to return to normal.
Overall, it makes paying Gran Turismo more immersive, so to me it was worth the money. But if you have other high expectations for this device, you might be disappointed.
Basically buy this and Gran Turismo 7 and that’s all you need
Superb
It gets a little uncomfortable after an hour or so, so you need to take a break
Perhaps have a kat Kit or three
Then go again
One word of warning….. don’t buy the Horizon Forbidden West VR game
All you do is wave your arms about to “climb”
And then “shoot” some targets It looks great But really boring
Gran Turismo 7 is what you need if you buy this
High End VR - Plug and play - Do it!
If you have a ps5 and have the money, BUY IT!
Psvr2 is by far the best entry into high end vr if you have a PS5.
I am so enthused about the capabilities of VR after experiencing this headset. It is truly a technological marvel and has already given me so much enjoyment.
The headset is practically plug and play which gives it a huge advantage against PCVR and the package of a PS5/PSVR2 is comparatively inexpensive when factoring in the quality of the experiences.
When I compared the Psvr2 to the Quest 2 I initially thought it seemed expensive, however, after seeing the gameplay differences it is clear the Quest 2 and the upcoming Quest 3 are simply a different type and altogether inferior headsets. The quest 2 & 3 run on mobile architecture and cannot compete in terms of image quality. In simple numbers the PS5 produces 10 teraflops v.s. Quest-2 1teraflops Vs Quest-3 3teraflops (estimated). It’s no competition when it comes to power.
Furthermore the fact the quest 3 will not have foveated rendering, in my opinion, makes the headset far less of an attractive option.
It is apparent that foveated rendering is the single biggest contributor to the ability of Psvr2 to go toe to toe with PCVR. The technology is truly groundbreaking and works seamlessly.
Reasons not to get the headset:
– The only tricky part I found was finding the sweet spot on the headset but after the first few uses it takes only a few seconds.
– It’s wired. This does not actually bother me, but it is obviously a negative for some people and frankly necessary if you want high end VR;
– Limited first party games from Sony to date only Synapse, Horizon Call of the Mountain and Grand Turismo 7 so far. That being said the headset is new and to be frank I have not had the chance to play half the games I’ve purchased yet. I suspect big announcements will be made by Sony as Quest 3 comes onto the market, but I’m just guessing! Sony have also said there are over 100 games in development for the headset so I’m not overly concerned and think this will get new releases for the next 4 years at least.
Amazing piece of kit!
Really like this product it is lightweight, 4K, OLED, HDR, Foveated rendering and eye tracking. Just setting this thing up blows your mind away. Recommend Call of the Mountain, Walk About Mini Golf, Red Matter 2 to play.
Upgraded from last generation playstation headset, this one is much better. Setup is super easy. Everything appears very clear, controls very intuitive in on most games, Resident Evil Village, Synth Riders and Pavlov have to be the best gaming experiences I have had.
Excellent tech
The premium games really show off a huge leap in quality over psvr1 and quest2. Gt7 is worth it alone, but the recently released red matter 2 looks incredible. Resident evil village is also a must play.
Get a charging dock for the controllers and build up some time on how the headset feels and which position feels best.
I bought a VR2 headset after watching mixed reviews..
It is amazing.. but be aware before you expect too much..
The negatives.
Not all people can use 3D without getting sick. If you suffer from motion sickness, or 3D films made you feel queezy, then it may not be for you.
It doesn’t affect me at all, but my wife gets a headache and sickness within minutes.
The resolution is good.. BUT.. it has a very small sweet spot of what is in focus, I.e. tge centre of view. Though it has eye tracking, peripheral vision can be blurry.. you need to get used to looking (via head movement) at what you want to see in detail.
The positives..
Just WOW!.
I can never play a non VR game again, they are just flat and lifeless in comparison.
Set up is easy with on screen instructions.
Picture is clear enough, but won’t be anywhere near as sharp as your 4K tv.. BUT.. it’s true 3D.. the feeling of realism and depth far outweighs the lack of clarity. It’s like saying a cinema screen isn’t as sharp as your smaller 4K tv.. Maybe it isn’t, but it’s a better experience.
GT7 for example, you are literally inside the car, the steering wheel and instruments look like they are really there. Better detail than on tv due to the 3D depth and 1:1 size. It’s so realistic, look at the wheel, that’s sharp and distance is blurry, look at the distance, the dash is blurry (out of focus).. it literally behaves like viewing things in the real world. It’s literally a game changer. I smashed all my records immediately using Vr as you can gauge distance from walls, look left and right to see into corners etc.
First the price. Is it too dear?? Some say yes others no. Me I say a big fat NO. Here is why. When the PSVR1 came out you had to buy the camera and move controllers. 50 for the camera and wait for it 120plus for the move controllers. So total price at launch for thePSVR1 nearly 600.
I also have the Quest 2 price 400 then buy a better strap cooling fan and battery pack again nearly 600. This is 529 4k lens yes it’s wired but you don’t notice it , great controllers built in fan (even on Creed the lenses did not fog up). Its comfortable and has a great pass through. The games yes slow at first but now they are coming in thick and fast. RE village looks amazing , pistol whip fast m,frantic and sharp, Walking Dead amazing graphics and if you have GT7 buy a wheel and pedal set it is the best experience I have ever had with a racing game.
So long story short get one you won’t regret.Oh I would buy a charger and hard case, yes a bit more to spend but to keep you’re prized possession safe its worth i
True Next Gen VR
Didn’t purchase from amazon had preordered the horizon call of the mountain bundle back in December 2022 from Sony direct as was the only pre order option available.
Owning the original PSVR, also a quest 2 and a high end pc that is capable of running max settings on PCVR I can say this is currently the best option available in the VR market currently especiallywhen price to performance is considered you are talking a 2k PC and a upwards of 1k headset in the PCVR space. Performance and comfort are way up there, the OLED screens are outstanding.
If you are interested in high end VR and already own a ps5 and willing to invest this kind of money it is a no brainer!
Battery life on the controllers isn’t the best at 2-4 hours depending on use/game i would say a controller dock is an essential accessory such as the one pictured which is the collective minds showcase stand.
Over all extremely happy, Welcome to next Gen!
I have been tempted by VR for some years now. Years ago I looked into it for the OC but was put off by the specs needed to run the games and latterly lost a little interest due to the lack of AAA titles. I was tempted by the PS4 PSVR but never got around to getting a PS4 and once again the interest waned.
After a VR day with friends, my interest was reignited. The whole experience was fantastic but the graphics on the VR day were a little disappointing and I was excited to see virtual 4K gaming via the PSVR2.
First and foremost, the whole set up is straightforward. Having never dabbled in Meta Quest etc, I was a little apprehensive, and the box lay unopen for a couple of days as I convinced myself I’d need a full day to familiarise myself with the equipment. I needn’t have worried.
There’s not much in the box. The headset itself and the two lightweight controllers, plus a USB C cable to charge the controllers, one at a time. There’s also earphones and 3 pairs of sizes to fit all earholes. The one thing to note is the controllers came uncharged, and needed charging before setup could proceed. So if you’re planning on getting this as a gift for someone who is impatient, bare this in mind.
Once charged, set up was a doddle. Each stage from putting the headset on, to mapping to your eyes and mapping out your room is done with short animations. The buttons on your headset are shown in front of you if you’re worried where to press on your head, and then you’re away.
One thing you may have read about is the “sweet spot” of the headset. Unlike my virtual reality day, the tilt of the headset is critical as even a degree or two up or down will result in a slightly blurred image. At first I thought this was the resolution, but it’s simply fixed by tilting up or down and then tightening the headset.
I’ve got Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge and Gran Turismo and I’m blown away. The visual fidelity is unreal and I will review those games separately. It’s hard to believe you have 360 degree reality around you with a home set up. Of course the whole hardware costs are 1000 so you need to ask yourself how much into gaming you are.
For me as a casual gamer I have no regrets. So far i’m asking myself whether to invest another 200 into a steering wheel and pedals, and this is from someone who has previously had no interest in driving games. So far the catalogue is pretty sparse, to my mind. I’m looking forward to The Walking Dead and the VR version of Resident Evil 4, which alone may make it all worthwhile.
As a virgin at all this, I’m very impressed so far and I think a steering wheel and Gran Turismo alone would make me feel like a I have full simulator at home.