When Sony announced the PlayStation VR2 at its PlayStation Experience event in December of last year, it was clear that they were planning on continuing to develop the headset. The new design is much more sleek and modern looking than the original PlayStation VR. The headset itself is made from plastic and metal, with a black fabric cover that wraps around your head. It feels very sturdy and comfortable, even when you’re wearing it for hours on end. The controllers are also different this time around. They’re now made from plastic and metal, with a black fabric cover that wraps around your hand. They feel very sturdy and comfortable, even when you’re wearing them for hours on end. One of the biggest changes to the PlayStation VR2 design is the use of sensors inside of it. This allows for tracking of both your head movement and your eyesight in order to create a more realistic experience. This also means that you won’t have to wear any glasses or contact lenses while using the PlayStation VR2.
Hideaki Nishino, Senior Vice President, Platform Experience, posted on the PlayStation Blog showing off the new headset and its controllers and it’s a fascinating design. He called out the circular structure, saying, “You’ll notice the PS VR2 headset has a similar shape as the PS VR2 Sense controller, taking on a matching ‘orb’ look. The circular orb shape represents the 360-degree view that players feel when they enter the virtual reality world, so this shape captures it nicely.”
The design is also inspired by the look and feel of the PS5 console, which makes sense, as you want the accessories to support the overall design of the flagship product. “When our design team created the PS5 console, they also had the next generation VR headset in mind so you’ll notice some similarities in the look and feel,” said Nishino.
When it comes to a virtual reality headset, comfort is essential. Sony said that it “paid very close attention to the ergonomics of the headset and conducted extensive testing to ensure a comfortable feel for a variety of head sizes.”
Other notable aspects of the design include the option to match the lens distance between their eyes, a slimmer design with weight a slight reduction, and a new vent design for better airflow.
According to Nishino, “When PS VR2 launches, it’ll take a giant leap forward in the way we play games in virtual reality.” That’s a bold claim, with the Meta Quest 2 sitting atop the throne right now, but based on the headset’s design, the PlayStation VR2 does look promising.
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