TechGaming4 reasons to buy PSVR 2 – and 1 not toWe look at the pros and cons of owning the PSVR 2, the perfect accessory for the PlayStation 5When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
TechGaming4 reasons to buy PSVR 2 – and 1 not toWe look at the pros and cons of owning the PSVR 2, the perfect accessory for the PlayStation 5When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
We look at the pros and cons of owning the PSVR 2, the perfect accessory for the PlayStation 5
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Sony)
(Image credit: Sony)
If you’ve caught the gaming bug then you’ll know its magic can come in many forms, from consoles to handhelds to phones and tablets.
Over the past few years, virtual reality, or VR, has become a hot topic, a trend that will only continue as we enter the so-calledmetaverse, an immersive world for business and leisure.
Sonywas one of the first companies to experiment with VR is gaming, launched the originalPlayStation VR (PSVR)way back in 2016, alongside thePlayStation 4.
Things have changed a lot over the intervening six years and the technology that supports VR headsets has got a lot more advanced, as theOculus Quest 2shows.
With Sony poised to introduce thePSVR 2sometime in the next year, we thought it would be fun to take a lot at some of the pros and cons of getting in onto next evolution of gaming.
Let’s dive in, taking a look at the PSVR 2 and what we can expect.
(Image credit: Sony)
(Image credit: Sony)
Reason to buy 1: You love the future
For some, the future is enticing and something to be part of; that’s why early adopters exist, buying up brand new products on day one.
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The PSVR 2 will likely represent the next wave in VR headsets for gaming, especially given the huge catalogue of games available on the PS5 and, importantly, how powerful the console is.
Sony tried hard to make the PSVR 1 a huge success but the technology available at the time had a negative impact, forcing the company into adding a relatively low-res screen on a bulky design.
Being part of the next wave could be enough for some people, especially if the PSVR 2 is somewhat reasonably priced.
If we really are going to live and play in the metaverse, why not get stuck in?
Reason to buy 2: You own a PS5
Getting hold of aPlayStation 5is notoriously hard – same for theXbox Series XandNintendo Switch– and if you were lucky enough then the PSVR 2 is a natural next step.
Stocks have been low at pretty much all major retailers so far and Sony has said it expects these issues to continue for the foreseeable.
It’s unclear if the PSVR 2 will work with the PS4 or PS4 Pro, so make sure that is part of your considerations if you want to level up your gaming.
Reason to buy 3: It’s a big hardware upgrade over PSVR
The easiest buying decision will be for anyone who has owned, and enjoyed, the PSVR headset over the years.
VR gaming, while in its infancy, offers a lot of upside, especially if you love to be fully immersed within a game – both in terms of visuals and sound.
Literally having the screen so close to your eyes, while cutting out all outside distractions, makes a lot of sense for some AAA titles and the intuitive controls on the PSVR 2 add another dimension that goes beyond a controller.
It might take some getting used to for anyone who plays on a TV or monitor, but the adjustment is worth it when you’re fully immersed in God of War, battling ever-harder bosses as Kratos.
Reason to buy 4: A switch from the PC
This might sound like blasphemy to some – and that’s fair enough – but having an easy-to-use VR headset with games that work straight out of the box is a pretty neat trick.
You’re going to lose some customisability, of course, and perhaps games will be slightly lower-res, but a bunch of AAA titles on the powerful PS5 hardware is not something to be sniffed at.
Reason not to buy 1: We don’t know the launch titles
Speaking of AAA titles, that brings us to our final point, the only con in this series: we don’t know which launch games Sony has planned.
WithGod of War: Ragnarökarriving on November 9, so just over four months away, that rules out one of Sony’s biggest exclusive titles. We’ve already spent a few months withHorizon: Forbidden West, too.
Sony has given us a lot of reasons to trust them, so there’s no need to panic just yet, but a stable of AAA titles will be essential to get games to part with the required cash to pick up the PSVR 2 on launch.
Only time will tell and we’ll be tracking these developments closely at T3 so stay tuned.
Conclusion: PSVR 2 will probably be worth it…
So there you have it, the PSVR 2 makes a lot of sense, once we get a glimpse of the actual games Sony has planned.
Stepping into the future is always a risk and we need to try the VR headset first before making a final decision but all of the signs are pointing to something positive.
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