Although we don't have a release date for PlayStation VR2 and the new PlayStation VR2 Sense controller, today comes our first look at the visual design. Which is both in-line with the first-gen PSVR and something that feels like a part of the PlayStation 5 family. The big thing here is that the headset will be lighter than the original PSVR goggles, whilst also implementing a form of ventilation Sony feels players will appreciate.

"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," writes Hideaki Nishino, Senior Vice President, Platform Experience. "The PS5 console has flat edges as it is meant to be displayed on a flat surface, while there was more emphasis on adding roundness to the design of PS VR2 headset since it is meant to have constant human contact, similar to the rounded edges of the DualSense controller and Pulse 3D headset."

Of course it's what's under the hood that impresses here - 4K VR with full motion tracking and motion-sensitive controllers.

Visual Fidelity: For a high-fidelity visual experience, PS VR2 offers 4K HDR, 110-degree field of view, and foveated rendering. With an OLED display, players can expect a display resolution of 2000×2040 per eye and smooth frame rates of 90/120Hz.

Headset-based Controller Tracking: With inside-out tracking, PS VR2 tracks you and your controller through integrated cameras embedded in the VR headset. Your movements and the direction you look at are reflected in-game without the need for an external camera.

New Sensory Features: PS VR2 Sense Technology combines eye tracking, headset feedback, 3D Audio, and the innovative PS VR2 Sense controller to create an incredibly deep feeling of immersion. Headset feedback is a new sensory feature that amplifies the sensations of in-game actions from the player. It’s created by a single built-in motor with vibrations that add an intelligent tactile element, bringing players closer to the gameplay experience. For example, gamers can feel a character’s elevated pulse during tense moments, the rush of objects passing close to the character’s head, or the thrust of a vehicle as the character speeds forward. Additionally, PS5’s Tempest 3D AudioTech makes sounds in the player’s surroundings come alive, adding to this new level of immersion.

Eye Tracking: With eye tracking, PS VR2 detects the motion of your eyes, so a simple look in a specific direction can create an additional input for the game character. This allows players to interact more intuitively in new and lifelike ways, allowing for a heightened emotional response and enhanced expression that provide a new level of realism in gaming.

PlayStation VR2 Specifications

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• Display Method: OLED
  
• Panel Resolution​: 2000 x 2040 per eye
  
• Panel Refresh Rate: 90Hz, 120Hz
  
• Lens Separation​: Adjustable
  
• Field of View​: Approx. 110 degrees
  
• Sensors:​ Motion Sensor: Six-axis motion sensing system (three-axis gyroscope, three-axis accelerometer)​, Attachment Sensor: IR Proximity sensor
  
• Cameras: 4 cameras for headset and controller tracking​IR camera for eye tracking per eye
  
• Feedback: Vibration on headset
  
• Communication​ with PS5: USB Type-C
  
• Audio: Input: Built-in microphone​Output: Stereo headphone jack

PlayStation VR2 Sense Controllers Specifications

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• Buttons​: [Right]​ PS button, Options button, Action buttons (Circle / Cross), R1 button, R2 button, Right Stick / R3 button, [Left]​ PS button, Create button, Action buttons (Triangle / Square), L1 button, L2 button, Left Stick / L3 button
  
• Sensing/ Tracking: Motion Sensor: Six-axis motion sensing system (three-axis gyroscope + three-axis accelerometer), Capacitive Sensor: Finger Touch DetectionIR LED: Position Tracking
  
• Feedback: Trigger Effect (on R2/L2 button), Haptic Feedback (by single actuator per unit)
  
• Port: USB Type-C Port
  
• Communication: Bluetooth Ver5.1​
  
• Battery: Type: Built-in Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery​