The new headset will have a greatly improved resolution over its predecessor, it is claimed, with 2000 x 2040 pixels per eye. For starters, it is said the cable will be USB-C and plug into the port on the front of the PS5. However, rumours have suggested additional features and specifications. It will have just one cable to connect directly to the PlayStation 5.
Single cable connection confirmed, rumoured to be USB C.In addition, Bloomberg wrote in June that "people with knowledge of the matter" claimed it will be available "in the holiday period next year".
Sony has officially confirmed when it won't release, however: "There's still a lot of development underway for our new VR system, so it won't be launching in 2021," said Nishino in his blog post.Ģ022, does seem a safe bet though, as he also confirmed that developers are already working on projects for it: "We wanted to provide this early update to our fans, as the development community has started to work on creating new worlds for you to explore in virtual reality," he added. PSVR 2 release dateĪs we've said above, there is no set date for the launch of the new PlayStation VR headset. There's no official date for it yet, but here's everything else we know so far. The PSVR 2 - as it could be called - was officially confirmed in early 2021 in a blog post written by the senior vice president of platform planning and managment at Sony Interactive Entertainment, Hideaki Nishino. (Pocket-lint) - A new version of Sony's virtual reality headset - the PlayStation VR - is in the works.