
Jim Ryan, Sony Interactive Leisure’s President and CEO, got here onstage at CES 2022 to carry Sony’s annual PlayStation Presentation. At this time they introduced PlayStation VR2 for PS5 consoles with a 4K HDR display screen, rumble suggestions headset, that has 110 levels Subject of View and new VR controllers. The primary introduced launch recreation will probably be Horizon VR: Name of the Mountain.
PlayStation VR2 CES 2022 Presentation
Watch the complete PlayStation VR2 Presentation at CES 2022:
Hideaki Nishino, PlayStation’s Senior Vice President of Platform Expertise, gave the complete particulars:
“It’s my nice pleasure to start out off 2022 with information on our subsequent era digital actuality system for the PS5 console, beginning with the official title: PlayStation VR2, and our new VR controller, PlayStation VR2 Sense controller.
PlayStation VR2 takes VR gaming to a complete new stage, enabling a better sense of presence and permitting gamers to flee into recreation worlds like by no means earlier than. With the headset on and controllers in hand, gamers will really feel a heightened vary of sensations in contrast to every other – because of the creativity of the sport worlds being constructed by our world class builders, and the newest know-how included into the {hardware}.
Constructing upon our improvements from PS5, PlayStation VR2 provides a real next-gen expertise with high-fidelity visuals, new sensory options, and enhanced monitoring – together with a simplified single-cord setup.”
PlayStation VR2 Options
- Visible Constancy: For a high-fidelity visible expertise, PS VR2 presents 4K HDR, 110-degree area of view, and foveated rendering. With an OLED show, gamers can count on a show decision of 2000×2040 per eye and clean body charges of 90/120Hz.
- Headset-based Controller Monitoring: With inside-out monitoring, PS VR2 tracks you and your controller by built-in cameras embedded within the VR headset. Your actions and the route you take a look at are mirrored in-game with out the necessity for an exterior digital camera.
- New Sensory Options: PS VR2 Sense Know-how combines eye monitoring, headset suggestions, 3D Audio, and the modern PS VR2 Sense controller to create an extremely deep feeling of immersion. Headset suggestions is a brand new sensory function that amplifies the sensations of in-game actions from the participant. It’s created by a single built-in motor with vibrations that add an clever tactile component, bringing gamers nearer to the gameplay expertise. For instance, players can really feel a personality’s elevated pulse throughout tense moments, the push of objects passing near the character’s head, or the thrust of a automobile because the character speeds ahead. Moreover, PS5’s Tempest 3D AudioTech makes sounds within the participant’s environment come alive, including to this new stage of immersion.
- Eye Monitoring: With eye monitoring, PS VR2 detects the movement of your eyes, so a easy look in a particular route can create an extra enter for the sport character. This enables gamers to work together extra intuitively in new and lifelike methods, permitting for a heightened emotional response and enhanced expression that present a brand new stage of realism in gaming.
He continued: “All of those developments in PlayStation VR2, mixed with the haptic suggestions and adaptive triggers from the PS VR2 Sense controllers, allow gamers to really feel and work together with video games in a way more visceral method. PS VR2 will even have a easy setup course of — with a single cable linked on to PS5, you may instantly leap into the VR expertise.
At this time we’re additionally happy to disclose that one of many greatest unique franchises on PlayStation will probably be coming to PS VR2 – Horizon Name of the Mountain from Guerrilla and Firesprite. This authentic recreation is being constructed particularly for PS VR2 and can open the doorways for gamers to go deeper into the world of Horizon.
I hope you’ve loved at the moment’s thrilling updates. Simply keep in mind, that is solely a style of issues to return, and I can’t wait to share extra particulars with you about PS VR2. Within the meantime, beneath is the listing of official specs.”
PlayStation VR2 {Hardware} Specs
| Show methodology? | OLED |
| Panel decision? | 2000 x 2040 per eye |
| Panel refresh charge? | 90Hz, 120Hz |
| Lens separation? | Adjustable |
| Subject of View? | Approx. 110 levels |
| Sensors? | Movement Sensor: Six-axis movement sensing system (three-axis gyroscope, three-axis accelerometer)? Attachment Sensor: IR Proximity sensor |
| Cameras? | 4 cameras for headset and controller monitoring?IR digital camera for eye monitoring per eye |
| Suggestions? | Vibration on headset |
| Communication? with PS5 | USB Sort-C® |
| Audio? | Enter: Constructed-in microphone?Output: Stereo headphone jack |
PlayStation VR2 Sense Controllers Specs
| Buttons? | [Right]? PS button, Choices button, Motion buttons (Circle / Cross), R1 button, R2 button, Proper Stick / R3 button ?[Left]? PS button, Create button, Motion buttons (Triangle / Sq.), L1 button, L2 button, Left Stick / L3 button |
| Sensing/ Monitoring | Movement Sensor: Six-axis movement sensing system (three-axis gyroscope + three-axis accelerometer) Capacitive Sensor: Finger Contact DetectionIR LED: Place Monitoring |
| Suggestions ? | Set off Impact (on R2/L2 button), Haptic Suggestions (by single actuator per unit) |
| Port | USB Sort-C® Port |
| Communication? | Bluetooth® Ver5.1? |
| Battery? | Sort: Constructed-in Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery? |
PlayStation VR2 Video games: Horizon VR: Name of the Mountain
Jan-Bart van Beek, Guerrilla’s Studio Director and Studio Artwork & Animation Director, had this to say in regards to the first revealed PlayStation VR2 launch recreation:
To cite: “With only some extra weeks to go till Horizon Forbidden West (launching February 18, 2022), we’re thrilled to disclose that we’ll quickly be journeying again out into the wilds in a brand-new journey, with Horizon Name of the Mountain.
Created for PlayStation VR2, this distinctive expertise has been designed to push {hardware} know-how, innovation, and gameplay. The beautiful visuals and brand-new PS VR2 Sense controllers give a brand new which means to being totally immersed into the world of Horizon.
We don’t wish to reveal an excessive amount of simply but, however this story will probably be informed by the eyes of a completely new character. Additionally, you will meet Aloy, different acquainted faces, and new characters alongside the best way, and we’ll be introducing you to the protagonist of Horizon Name of the Mountain quickly.
We’re wanting ahead to welcoming VR followers into our great Horizon group, and providing you with all an unforgettable expertise. Horizon Name of the Mountain has been proudly developed with the workforce at Firesprite, and we’ll quickly be revealing extra about what you may count on from the sport. Till then, take a look at the teaser trailer!”
No different video games have been introduced but.
No phrase but on whether or not the PS5’s VR2 will probably be appropriate with the PS4’s VR video games. However getting 4K HDR VR on an OLED display screen with a massively improved headset and controller is superb information. Digital Actuality is again and right here to remain! 😀
Are you excited for the PlayStation VR2?

