PSVR 2 is here and I’ve never been more excited to return to the real virtual world. Sure, it’s had its fair share of PC VR headsets and his two generations of Meta’s standalone Quest, but it’s been almost seven years since I got a console VR headset. PlayStation has certainly taken some time to bring this new virtual tech to us. I’ve noticed a difference, and the PSVR 2 is far superior to its main competitor.
comfortable
Let’s start with comfort. PSVR 2 is by far the best VR headset I’ve ever used. The halo design makes it easy to adjust and the actual visor part is very light. One of Quest’s greatest strengths is also its weaknesses. All-in-one, but everything is on your head. An elastic strap does little to help it stay there.
I even avoided wearing glasses with the Quest 2 because I already had light leak issues as nothing really helps block ambient light. Built-in pull housing blocks out almost all ambient lighting. Plus, the visor can be adjusted individually to make room for the glasses if a wearer like me does.
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screen
Great-looking games look great on the PSVR 2, thanks to its 2,000 x 2,040 pixel HDR OLED display. If you’re looking for vibrant images that accentuate the graphical fidelity of the game you’re playing, look no further! PSVR 2 also takes full advantage of the PS5 hardware, so your games will be rendered at 1,832 x 1920 pixels. Significantly better than any Quest 2 with an LCD display. Of course, if you tether the Quest 2 to your gaming PC, you can play high-end PC games, but its LCD display can’t match his OLED screen on the PSVR 2, so you won’t get a sharp image.
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immersion
The PSVR 2’s Rumble feature really adds to the overall immersion while playing, very similar to what PlayStation has been doing with its controllers for years. And with PSVR 2’s eye tracking, foveated rendering technology optimizes visuals for direct line of sight. I was playing Horizon Call of the Mountain and really noticed it when using my eye movements to navigate in the game.
Additionally, the audio is isolated, so I used PlayStation’s Pulse 3D headset for added immersion. The Quest 2 has 3D audio, but for me, it hurts the immersion of the audio because I can hear outside sounds. Of course, you can plug in your own headphones, but the PSVR 2 comes with a set of earbuds, which is very convenient.
Many skeptics may be reluctant to PSVR 2 due to their current library of games, but the truth is, it’s just the beginning. Currently, the majority of games coming out for PSVR 2 are ports of Quest 2 games, but if you’re into VR, the few games that can’t make it to Quest 2 are worth the investment. It’s a great VR experience and currently only available on PSVR 2. Thanks to his OLED display on the PSVR 2 and the hardware of the PS5, some of the games you’ve already played on the Quest 2 are enhanced.
PlayStation has major plans for PSVR 2, and we’re sure game developers will take advantage of that feature. So if you’re passionate about VR, or simply curious about how far virtual reality has come, PSVR 2 is for you. PlayStation alone got me excited about the future of gaming in VR. I put on my headset with every new release.
