PlayStation VR2
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PlayStation VR2

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PlayStation VR2 is Sony's virtual reality headset for the PS5. It has two 2000 x 2040 OLED displays at up to 120Hz, eye tracking, a field of view of about 110 degrees, and one USB-C cable to the console. A PC adapter from Sony adds SteamVR games on Windows, without eye tracking or HDR.
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If a PS5 already sits under your TV, the PlayStation VR2 is the headset to get for its VR games, with a vivid OLED picture and eye tracking.

Love it

Meh

  • Rich OLED picture with HDR
  • Eye tracking and foveated rendering
  • Comfortable for long games
  • One cable to the console, quick setup
  • Thin game library
  • Tethered to the console
  • No original PS VR games
  • Loses HDR and eye tracking on a PC

Where it shines

  1. Movies

    Watch your streaming services, or play any non-VR PS5 game, on a virtual cinema screen in Cinematic Mode.

  2. Fitness

    Fifty workout plans from beginner to advanced build boxing fitness with punches and knee strikes.

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  1. PlayStation VR2 vs Meta Quest 3S
  2. PlayStation VR2 vs Steam Frame

Release dates

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PlayStation VR2 release date

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PlayStation VR2Feb 22, 202376 months
PlayStation VROct 13, 2016

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How it compares

Battery life

Not confirmed

How it is powered.

Price

PlayStation VR2
$399.99
Meta Quest 3S
$349.99
Meta Quest 3
$599.99
Steam Frame
$1,059
Apple Vision Pro M5
$3,699

Current list prices.

The headset as worn, without a battery pack.

The basics

What it works with

PlayStation VR2: what's in the box, works with

PS VR2 headset
PS VR2 Sense controllers, left and right
USB cable
Stereo headphones
Three pairs of earpieces
Printed materials

Not in the box

PlayStation 5 console

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Returns and warranty

Returns and warranty

Returns
30-day returns
Returns and warranty details

Returns

Quick answers

Quick answers

How much does PlayStation VR2 cost?
Sony's recommended US price is $399.99, down from $549.99 at launch. The lower price started in March 2025. The Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle has the same $399.99 price.
Which headphones work with PS VR2?
Stereo headphones come in the box. You can also use headphones with a 3.5mm jack, or ones that connect wirelessly to the PS5 such as the PULSE Explore earbuds, as long as they fit around the headband.
What do I need to play PS VR2?
A PS5 console, the PS VR2 headset with its Sense controllers, and a PS VR2 game. The first setup also needs a DualSense controller and a TV or monitor; after that you can play without a screen.

Top questions

Does PS VR2 work with a PS4 or original PS VR games?
No. PS VR2 works only with PS5 consoles, and it cannot play games made for the original PS VR.
What is the display like?
An OLED display at 2000 x 2040 per eye, with HDR and a refresh rate of 90Hz or 120Hz. The field of view is about 110 degrees.
How heavy is the PS VR2 headset?
About 560g (19.8 oz) without cables. Each Sense controller is about 168 g (5.93 oz).
Can I wear glasses with PS VR2?
Yes. PS VR2 was designed to fit players who wear glasses, though some very wide or unusually shaped frames may not fit. A lens adjustment dial lets you match the lenses to the distance between your eyes.
How much room do I need for PS VR2?
At least 1m × 1m to play sitting or standing, and 2m × 2m (6 ft 7 in × 6 ft 7 in) for Roomscale games. Each game lists the play styles it supports.
Can I watch movies or play regular PS5 games in the headset?
Yes. Cinematic Mode shows your streaming services and non-VR PS5 games on a virtual cinema screen, in 1920x1080 HDR at 24Hz, 60Hz or 120Hz.
What comes in the box?
The VR headset, the left and right PS VR2 Sense controllers with straps, a USB cable for pairing and charging the controllers, stereo headphones with three pairs of earpieces, and printed materials. The PS5 is sold separately.
Is PS VR2 OK for children?
Not for children under 12. Parents can use the console's age ratings, play time and spending limits, which also cover PS VR2.

Using it

What does it cost?
It costs $399.99. That is the current list price. It launched at $549.99.
How heavy is it?
It weighs 560g.
Does it have a 120Hz screen?
Yes, the screen runs at 120Hz.

Price and models

Is there a newer one?
No. The PlayStation VR2 is the current model.

Returns and warranty

How long do I have to return it?
30-day returns
Is there a restocking fee?
Restocking fee: not stated by PlayStation
Who pays return shipping?
Free return shipping PlayStation Direct provides a prepaid FedEx return shipping label.
Can I return it if I opened or wore it?
Condition rules: not stated by PlayStation

In the box

What's in the box?
PS VR2 headset, PS VR2 Sense controllers, left and right, USB cable, Stereo headphones, Three pairs of earpieces, Printed materials, Not included: PlayStation 5 console.

Works with

Does PS VR2 work with Windows PC?
Yes, with Sony's PS VR2 PC adapter, a DisplayPort 1.4 cable, Steam and a Windows 10 or 11 64-bit PC. You play SteamVR games, and some PS5 features do not work on PC. Some features missing

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Does PS VR2 work with Headphones?

Yes. Stereo headphones come in the box, and headphones with a 3.5mm jack or that connect wirelessly to the PS5 also work if they fit around the headband.

Does PS VR2 work with PS4 and original PS VR games?

No. PS VR2 does not work with a PS4, and it cannot play games made for the original PS VR.

Does PS VR2 work with PS5?

Yes. PS VR2 is made for PS5 consoles and connects with one USB-C cable. The first setup needs a DualSense controller and a TV or monitor.

Does PS VR2 work with PS5 Pro?

Yes. Sony lists PlayStation VR2 among the PS5 accessories that work with the PS5 Pro.

Does PS VR2 work with Windows PC?

Yes, with Sony's PS VR2 PC adapter, a DisplayPort 1.4 cable, Steam and a Windows 10 or 11 64-bit PC. You play SteamVR games, and some PS5 features do not work on PC.

How it works

How does PS VR2 work with Wearing glasses?

Yes for most glasses. Some very wide or unusually shaped frames may not fit.

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Jan 4, 2022 · Announced
Sony names PlayStation VR2
Sony revealed the PlayStation VR2 name, the PS VR2 Sense controller and the headset specs for PS5.
Nov 2, 2022 · Announced
Launch date and $549.99 price set
Sony set the launch for February 22, 2023 at $549.99, or $599.99 with Horizon Call of the Mountain.
Feb 22, 2023 · Went on sale
PlayStation VR2 goes on sale
PS VR2 launched worldwide for the PS5.
Aug 7, 2024 · Went on sale
PS VR2 PC adapter arrives
Sony's PC adapter, launched at $59.99, let PS VR2 owners play SteamVR games on a Windows PC.
Feb 27, 2025 · Announced
Price drops to $399.99
Sony cut the recommended price of PS VR2 to $399.99 from March 2025.

PlayStation VR2

Meta Quest 3S

Battery

Headset battery
Not confirmed
About 2.5 h

Fit and build

Display
OLED, 2000 × 2040 per eye, 90 Hz or 120 Hz, HDR
1832 × 1920 per eye
Weight
560 g
514 g Headset
Field of view
About 110°
96° Horizontal 96° horizontal, 90° vertical
Eye tracking
Yes An IR camera for each eye (PS5 only)
No
See-through view
See-Through View shows your room through the headset cameras, for viewing only
Full-color (4 MP, 18 PPD)
Hand tracking
Yes Camera hand tracking in supported games; Sense controllers detect finger touch
Yes
Storage
Not confirmed
128 GB or 256 GB
Processor
Not confirmed
Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2

Works with

Works with
PS5 and PS5 Pro consoles Windows PC with the PS VR2 PC adapter; not PS4
Not confirmed
Connectivity
One USB-C cable to the PS5, about 4.5 m (14.7 ft); PC through the PS VR2 PC adapter and a DisplayPort 1.4 cable
Not confirmed
AI assistant
Not confirmed
Meta AI (US and Canada only)

In the box

  • PlayStation VR2
  • PS VR2 Sense controllers, left and right with attached straps
  • USB cable for pairing and charging the controllers
  • Stereo headphones
  • Three pairs of earpieces
  • Documentation
  • Meta Quest 3S
  • Facial interface preinstalled
  • Touch Plus controllers with wrist straps
  • Controller wrist straps preinstalled
  • AA batteries preinstalled
  • Power adapter
  • USB-C charging cable
  • Glasses spacer
  • Safety and warranty information
  • Quick start guide

Options and ownership

Warranty
Not confirmed
1 year Starts the day it arrives
Return window
30 days
30 days Starts the day it arrives

Price

List price
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Availability
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