Sony has published the official FAQ for its upcoming PlayStation VR2 headset. The tech is expected to release on 22 February and if you’re picking it up, you’ll want to read this guide. The FAQ includes some interesting and informative details about the headset. There’s a pricing breakdown, PS4 compatibility questions, how to connect the PS VR2 to your PS5 and other details that Sony has yet to share.
For example, Sony hasn’t said anything about the setup process for the PlayStation VR2. We also didn’t know the official length of the USB C cable which powers the unit. The guide explains that the PS VR2 headset is powered by one USB C cable. Unlike the original VR headset that needed a separate box and a camera to function, this 4.5-meter USB C cable powers the entire system.
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The FAQ also details some of the room requirements you’ll need in order to use the headset. The PlayStation VR2 tech news has a minimum play area of 2m by 2m in order to comfortably use the system. If you’re playing games by sitting down, this is a 1m by 1m play area.
The guide also confirms that the PlayStation VR2 system included a Social Screen experience that allows others to see what you’re doing in the game on the screen. Of course, the content on the TV is in 2D.
Of course, the FAQ also details the PlayStation VR2 specs along with a comparison to the original VR headset on PS4. It is definitely a robust upgrade over the first-generation hardware.
Be sure to check out the FAQ here if you’re picking up a headset later this month.
PlayStation VR
PlayStation VR2
Display method
OLED
OLED
Panel resolution
960×1080 per eye
2000 x 2040 per eye
Panel refresh rate
90Hz, 120Hz
90Hz, 120Hz
Lens separation
N/A
Adjustable
Field of View
Approx. 100 degrees
Approx. 110 degrees
Sensors
Motion Sensor: Six-axis motion sensing system (three-axis gyroscope, three-axis accelerometer)
Attachment Sensor: IR Proximity sensorMotion Sensor: Six-axis motion sensing system (three-axis gyroscope, three-axis accelerometer)
Attachment Sensor: IR Proximity sensor
Cameras
PlayStation Camera (external, for PS4, or compatible with PS5 via PS5 camera adaptor)
4 embedded cameras for headset and controller tracking
IR camera for eye tracking per eye
Feedback
N/A
Vibration on headset
Communication with console
Processor unit: HDMI TV, HDMI PS4, USB, HDMI, AUX
USB Type-C®
Audio Input
Built-in microphone
Built-in microphone
Audio Output
Stereo headphone jack
Stereo headphone jack
Weight
Approx. 600g (21.16 oz) (excluding cables)
Approx. 560g (19.8 oz) (excluding cables)
External Dimensions
Approx. 187 × 185 × 277 mm (7.4 x 7.2 x 10.9 in) (width × height × length) excludes largest projection, headband at the shortest
Approx. 212 × 158 × 278 mm (8.3 × 6.2 × 10.9 in) (width × height × length) excludes largest projection, headband at the shortest
