PSVR 2
The PSVR 2 design is finally out there and now we have a few more details for the upcoming PSVR 2 headset
Just over a month after we had the official announcement for the PlayStation VR2, we are here to take a look at how the headset actually will look here. Not just the, but also the controllers that we will have to pick up and use with the new system too. Thankfully, the PSVR 2 will be moving away from the Move controllers and give us something a bit closer to various PC VR controllers out there. Some would say that it looks almost like a white version of a few of them out there already. There is no reason to break what was not broken, so I am curious to see how they improve all of those bits of hardware and expand out what we have to enjoy for the new VR experiences here. Even if it is a new bit of hardware we will need to pick up and not just use something we had in the past.
In addition to that, it looks like the PSVR 2 will be digging further into more of the rounded and curved options for the hardware once more. Even with things going a bit more minimalist out there to even with some of the new hardware mixed in. The same single strap will be here but it sounds like we will have more control over the lens distance with a new dial for all of that. That should help a bit more than what we currently have, which works but feels like you need to be lucky to hit that sweet spot. We need to focus more on making sure we have the sweet spot in the real world hit now that we have the single cable and inside-out cameras for tracking it all. This should make it all look a bit better in the living space while making it easier to set up and move from location to location too.
The design of the PSVR 2 headset was also inspired by the look of the PS5 family of products. When our design team created the PS5 console, they also had the next generation VR headset in mind so you’ll notice some similarities in the look and feel. The PS5 console has flat edges as it is meant to be displayed on a flat surface, while there was more emphasis on adding roundness to the design of the PSVR 2 headset since it is meant to have constant human contact, similar to the rounded edges of the DualSense controller and Pulse 3D headset.
Our goal is to create a headset that will not only become an attractive part of your living room decor, but will also keep you immersed in your game world, to the point where you almost forget you are using a headset or controller. That’s why we paid very close attention to the ergonomics of the headset and conducted extensive testing to ensure a comfortable feel for a variety of head sizes. We already had a lot of positive feedback on the ergonomics of the first PSVR headset by carefully balancing the headset weight and having a simple headband that can be adjustable, so we kept the same concept for the PSVR 2 headset. Other features such as the headset’s adjustable scope that places the scope area closer or further away from the face and placement of the stereo headphone jack also remain the same, so players will be familiar with it.
For the PSVR 2 headset, we took comfort a few steps further by adding new features such as a lens adjustment dial, so users have an additional option to match the lens distance between their eyes to optimize their view. We also created a slimmer design with a slight weight reduction — even with the newly added features such as the new built-in motor for the headset feedback. It was quite a challenge to create a slimmer design with new features added to improve upon our first headset, but our design and engineering teams proved this could be possible when we saw the final design!
Another treat we wanted to share — similar to the thousands of tiny PlayStation symbols we added to the design of the PS5 console and DualSense controller, we also included tiny PlayStation symbols to the front and back bands of the PSVR 2 headset to add a comfortable feel for players to enjoy.
When PSVR 2 launches, it’ll take a giant leap forward in the way we play games in virtual reality. There are plenty of exciting new features to look forward to in the PSVR 2 system, including stunning visual fidelity in 4K HDR and state-of-art graphical rendering, enhanced tracking such as inside-out camera tracking, new PlayStation VR2 Sense Technology features such as headset feedback, and the new, intuitive PSVR 2 Sense controller that creates an incredibly deep feeling of immersion. Additionally, the PSVR 2 system comes in a simple, single cord set up so you can connect to your games immediately. PSVR 2 development kits are already in the hands of game creators, and we are excited for what they’ll come up with to truly make virtual reality a remarkable experience for gamers. We look forward to sharing more details with you about PSVR 2.
How do you feel about the look of the PSVR 2 that we have here? Does it feel like a full upgrade from the previous one or will you need to actually play with it to get the true feeling? Do you even care that they are hiding secret PlayStation logos on the hardware or is that something you get overly excited for? Let us all know what you are thinking about this in the comments and then feel free to discuss it all. More for the PlayStation VR2 will be on the way, so be sure to keep checking back here for all of that and much, much more.
