PlayStation VR 2

Its 4K HDR OLED screen and excellently tactile Sense controllers are the most obvious improvement, but plentiful quality-of-life changes and the raw horsepower of the PS5 set a new standard for how VR games should play and feel on console. The downside is that, like any new platform, its thin launch lineup makes its lack of backward compatibility with original PSVR games a significant problem, but one that will only improve as Sony and other developers roll out new games that take advantage of the PSVR2’s unique features.

PSVR 2 is an excellent VR gaming platform that has so much potential. Although its price may seem high for a console accessory, it justifies itself as so much more than that, with features that even the best VR headsets on the market struggle to pack in. The controllers ground you in every experience, the spatial tracking is excellent, and being able to play non-VR content on PSVR 2's beautiful display is a true highlight. The headband can feel a tad cheap, but if Sony supports this properly in years to come, it's an easy recommendation.

Sony's newest console VR headset is a huge improvement over the original, but VR vets will have to wait for truly new experiences.

The PlayStation VR 2 has all the specs required to offer wonderfully immersive experiences, but will depend on future first-party PlayStation games in order to be a worthwhile alternative to the more affordable Meta Quest series.

There are a lot of factors that suggest you could, and maybe should, wait on PSVR 2. The price is high; at $550, it's more than the PS5 alone, so the $1,050 total cost for both components without any games at all makes this a crazy-expensive proposition compared to a Quest 2. The Quest 2 is several years old (and a new model of it is coming this year, too), but at $400 with a handful of free apps to explore (and wireless as well), it's a far more appealing proposition for casual or social VR explorers.

Sony has nailed virtual reality on its second try with the PSVR 2. Yes, it’s an expensive piece of equipment. But one that sets the bar high for future console-based virtual reality headsets, and is also more affordable than similarly powerful PC VR kits. PSVR 2 is an experience that’ll be well worth your hard-earned cash, especially as more exclusive games roll in.

PlayStation VR 2 bring's Sony's virtual reality platform back to the cutting edge. With the PS5 powering it, PSVR 2 can push stunning visuals, while the Sense controllers make full motion control and interactions standard, and we have some early showcases for the system as a whole.

The PlayStation VR2 is a comprehensive upgrade that tops its predecessor in terms of graphics, sound, and tracking technology, making it a must-buy headset for PS5 owners interested in virtual reality.