Board 8 > PSVR2 specs are up

(+) Yeah! (+)

No price point announced though. Wire still required for those of you hoping for more of a Quest experience.

Building upon our innovations from PS5, PlayStation VR2 adds a true next-gen experience with high-fidelity visuals, new sensory features, and enhanced tracking along with a simplified single-cord setup.
Visual Fidelity: For a high-fidelity visual experience, PS VR2 offers 4K HDR, 110-degree field of view, and foveated rendering. With an OLED display, players can expect a display resolution of 20002040 per eye and smooth frame rates of 90/120Hz.
Headset-based Controller Tracking: With inside-out tracking, PS VR2 tracks you and your controller through integrated cameras embedded in the VR headset. Your movements and the direction you look at are reflected in-game without the need for an external camera.
New Sensory Features: PS VR2 Sense Technology combines eye tracking, headset feedback, 3D Audio, and the innovative PS VR2 Sense controller to create an incredibly deep feeling of immersion. Headset feedback is a new sensory feature that amplifies the sensations of in-game actions from the player. Its created by a single built-in motor with vibrations that add an intelligent tactile element, bringing players closer to the gameplay experience. For example, gamers can feel a characters elevated pulse during tense moments, the rush of objects passing close to the characters head, or the thrust of a vehicle as the character speeds forward. Additionally, PS5s Tempest 3D AudioTech makes sounds in the players surroundings come alive, adding to this new level of immersion.
Eye Tracking: With eye tracking, PS VR2 detects the motion of your eyes, so a simple look in a specific direction can create an additional input for the game character. This allows players to interact more intuitively in new and lifelike ways, allowing for a heightened emotional response and enhanced expression that provide a new level of realism in gaming.

https://blog.playstation.com/2022/01/04/playstation-vr2-and-playstation-vr2-sense-controller-the-next-generation-of-vr-gaming-on-ps5/

I mainly want to know if it'll be backwards compatible with older PSVR titles

Had an opportunity to try a Quest 2 over the holidays.

VR was neat...as long as I wasn't moving inside the game. So stuff like shooting galleries, Super Hot, and Beat Saber worked well. As soon as there was any movement (being on a roller coaster, moving your character via the controller) my head and stomach were like "oh god...". I imagine it gets better with time, but for the short time I had, movement was a no no.

All of which is to say, I'm still excited by VR but approach it with trepidation.

All I want to know is will they continue to make games compatible with the original PSVR for the foreseeable?

ninkendo posted...

I mainly want to know if it'll be backwards compatible with older PSVR titles

Hopefully with improved performance for them too. Wouldn't be surprised to see some get enhancement patches like some standard games have gotten.

Seanchan posted...

Had an opportunity to try a Quest 2 over the holidays.

VR was neat...as long as I wasn't moving inside the game. So stuff like shooting galleries, Super Hot, and Beat Saber worked well. As soon as there was any movement (being on a roller coaster, moving your character via the controller) my head and stomach were like "oh god...". I imagine it gets better with time, but for the short time I had, movement was a no no.

All of which is to say, I'm still excited by VR but approach it with trepidation.

Something to try next time is putting a fan in your face. The air tricks you into thinking you are moving

skullbone posted...

Something to try next time is putting a fan in your face. The air tricks you into thinking you are moving

Interesting, I'll have to try that next time there's an opportunity.

Makes you wonder if little fans couldn't be built into the headsets...

https://twitter.com/ign/status/1479566269686988800

Looks cool and all but Im still not dropping $400 for VR Sony

So I'm looking at this but it seems my BF would rather get a device for PC. What is/are the best option(s) there?

Does the psvr2 need to be connected to a ps5?

banananor posted...

Does the psvr2 need to be connected to a ps5?

Yeah, it plugs into the USB-C port on the front.

PSVR is still the most popular VR device isn't it? It's cool they are making the more high-end VR more accessible, since the original is pretty meh.

>More accessible
>Requires a PS5

Truuu

I guess 2-3 years down the line we'll actually be able to get one