Sony Shares First Look of PlayStation VR2 Headset

Sony has released the first look at its upcoming PlayStation VR2 headset. The new model is lighter and features a more ergonomic design than the original unit, which is coming to an end in 2020. Much like Oculus Quest, this will be Sony’s second attempt at selling consumers on virtual reality without resorting to motion controls or other gimmicks.

Sony has just released its first look of the PlayStation VR2 headset. The company is aiming to release the device in 2020.

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The first glimpse at Sony’s new PlayStation VR2 headset has been released. The PlayStation 5 family of products has been carefully considered while developing the VR solution. Hideaki Nishino (Senior Vice President, Platform Experience) described how the new design incorporates many stylistic elements from the new console and its accessories.

The PS VR2 headgear has a similar form as the PS VR2 Sense controller, resembling a “orb” in appearance. The spherical orb form perfectly portrays the 360-degree vision that gamers see when they join the virtual reality environment.

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He goes on to say that although the PS VR2 headgear has round edges, the PS VR2 console has flat edges. Because it was in continual communication with the user, this was the best option.

The PS5 console has flat edges since it is intended to be exhibited on a level surface, but the PS VR2 headset was designed with greater focus on roundness because it is intended to have continual human touch, comparable to the rounded edges of the DualSense controller and Pulse 3D headset.

The headset has also received a new lens adjustment slider for better viewing optimization. The headset has been slimmed down and made somewhat lighter, with a built-in motor for feedback. The headset and controllers include emblems and symbols that are similar to those seen on modern PlayStation goods. A new vent design was also created to make wearing the headset more enjoyable. Yujin Morisawa (Senior Art Director, SIE) spoke about how a new vent design was a big priority for him.

When I initially began working on the design for the PlayStation VR2 headset, one of the first things I wanted to tackle was the notion of including a vent in the headgear to enable air to escape, similar to the vents on the PS5 system. Our engineers came up with this concept as a means to provide ventilation while players are absorbed in their VR games and prevent the lens fogging up. To accomplish this, I worked on a number of design options, and as you can see in the final design, there is a little area between the top and front surfaces of the scope that houses the integrated ventilation. I’m pretty pleased with how it came out and the great response I’ve received so far. I’m hoping our PlayStation fans will agree, and I can’t wait to see what they think.

One of the many new features of the PlayStation VR2 will be 4K HDR. Inside-out camera tracking, headset feedback, and a more intuitive PS VR2 Sense controller are among the other new features. Connectivity is provided via a single cable. Game developers have already received development kits. The price and availability of the product have yet to be revealed.

PlayStation.Blog is the source of this information (via Engadget)