PlayStation VR2 is the next-generation virtual reality headset for PlayStation 5, which offers a stunning visual experience, advanced haptics, and improved tracking. It is compatible with a range of new and existing VR games, such as Horizon Call of the Mountain, Resident Evil Village, and Among Us VR. However, it is also expensive, requires a PS5 to use, has a cord that can get underfoot, and has poor battery life on the controllers. PlayStation VR2 is a great choice for PS5 owners who want to enjoy high-end VR gaming, but it may not be worth the price for everyone.

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The PlayStation VR2 is a generational leap for VR headsets, offering an easy setup, inside-out tracking, improved controllers, eye-tracking capabilities, and a high-quality OLED display with HDR support. Its comfortable design and remarkable visual quality make it an excellent choice for PlayStation 5 owners who want to immerse themselves in virtual worlds.

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The PlayStation VR2 has a simple and elegant design that matches the PS5 console. It has an adjustable head strap that separates the VR display from the rest of the headset, allowing for a comfortable fit and weight distribution. The headset also has a slider on the top-left side of the lens casing to quickly adjust the interpupillary distance, or IPD, and an internal camera that measures the distance between the eyes during setup. The headset has two buttons at the bottom of the display: one to turn it on and off, and one to activate passthrough mode, which lets the user see the real world around them in black and white without taking off the headset.

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The PlayStation VR2 has a single USB-C cable that connects it to the PS5, making the setup much easier than the original PSVR, which required multiple cables, a breakout box, and a PlayStation Camera. The PSVR2 also has four embedded cameras on the headset that provide inside-out tracking, eliminating the need for external sensors or cameras. The headset also has eye-tracking technology that enables foveated rendering, which reduces the rendering load on the PS5 by only rendering the area where the user is looking at in high resolution. This also allows for more realistic and responsive interactions with virtual characters and environments.

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The PlayStation VR2 has a 4K, HDR-enabled OLED screen that offers a resolution of 2000 x 2040 per eye, a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz, and a field of view of 110 degrees. These specs make the PSVR2 one of the most impressive VR headsets on the market, surpassing even some of the more expensive PC VR headsets like the Valve Index and the HP Reverb G2. The PSVR2’s display delivers crisp and vibrant visuals, with minimal screen door effect, motion blur, or ghosting. The PSVR2 also supports HDR, which enhances the contrast and color range of the images, making them more realistic and immersive.

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The PlayStation VR2 comes with the PlayStation VR2 Sense controller, which has adaptive triggers, haptic feedback, and finger touch detection. The adaptive triggers provide varying levels of resistance depending on the context, such as pulling a bowstring, squeezing a trigger, or pushing a button. The haptic feedback creates subtle vibrations that simulate the sensations of touching, grabbing, or hitting objects in VR. The finger touch detection recognizes the position and movement of the user’s fingers on the controller, allowing for more natural and intuitive gestures and interactions. The controllers also have built-in tracking, which means they do not require any external devices or markers to be detected by the headset.

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The PlayStation VR2 is compatible with a range of new and existing VR games, such as Horizon Call of the Mountain, Resident Evil Village, and Among Us VR. Horizon Call of the Mountain is a PSVR2 exclusive that is set in the same world as Horizon Zero Dawn and Horizon Forbidden West, and lets the user explore the lush and vibrant landscapes, encounter the majestic machines, and interact with the tribes and characters of the Horizon universe. Resident Evil Village is a survival horror game that supports both PSVR and PSVR2, and lets the user experience the terrifying and immersive atmosphere of the game in VR. Among Us VR is a social deduction game that supports cross-play with PC and mobile players, and lets the user play as a crewmate or an impostor in VR, with full body and facial animations, voice chat, and VR-specific tasks and sabotages.

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However, the PlayStation VR2 also has some drawbacks that may deter some potential buyers. The PSVR2 is more expensive than the PS5 itself. 

The PSVR2 also requires a PS5 to use, which means the user needs to have both devices to enjoy VR gaming, which may not be feasible or affordable for everyone. The PSVR2 also has a cord that connects it to the PS5, which can get underfoot or tangled during gameplay, and may limit the user’s movement and freedom in VR. The PSVR2 also has poor battery life on the controllers, which can last for only about two hours of continuous use, and require a separate charging cable to recharge.

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In conclusion, the PlayStation VR2 is a massive step up for Sony’s virtual reality efforts. It offers an immersive, luxurious, and genuinely fun VR experience that rivals or surpasses some of the best PC VR headsets. It has a simple and elegant design, an easy setup, a high-quality OLED display, eye-tracking technology, inside-out tracking, and improved controllers. It is compatible with a range of new and existing VR games, some of which are exclusive to PSVR2. However, it is also expensive, requires a PS5 to use, has a cord that can get underfoot, and has poor battery life on the controllers. PlayStation VR2 is a great choice for PS5 owners who want to enjoy high-end VR gaming, but it may not be worth the price for everyone.

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