It’s official. The PSVR 2 has come to South Africa. It wasn’t without some work involved, mind you. The supplier suffered a nominal delay due to bad weather which complicated the VR2’s launch in the South African market. That’s no longer a problem. It’s here, and that’s all that matters.
Sure, it’ll cost R13,500 to lay your hands on just the headset and accompanying VR2 Sense controllers. And yes, that costs more than a brand-new PS5 (this is still an accessory, despite what the price tells you). But if you’re here, you already knew that, right?
Sitting on your head
Sony’s had six years since the launch of its first VR headset to get things right. So… has it? Well, that depends. If you prefer better visuals, better controls, and an overall more comfortable fit, then yes. On paper, there’s nothing that Sony hasn’t improved. Even the games – arguably the most important aspect of the PSVR 2 – have received a major bump in both quality and quantity. But we’ll get to that.
Let’s start off with the thing that’ll sit atop your head until the PSVR 3 comes out. You’ll find a 4K OLED display inside, with a 120Hz refresh rate to go with it. It’s also the first VR headset out there to launch with HDR (high-dynamic range), meaning it’ll be far brighter than Sony’s previous iteration. The increased field of view, now at 110°, should, in theory, offer a deeper sense of immersion.
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Throw in the fact that the PSVR 2 makes use of onboard camera tracking, which removes the need for the terrible PS4 camera entirely, and you’re looking at a real winner. That’s without even mentioning the 3D haptic audio present in both the headsets and controller.
The headset itself has been given a makeover too. Sony has included an extra air vent to improve airflow. The addition of a lens adjustment dial to improve vision is something we can’t believe wasn’t present on the first PSVR. Sony’s decision to make the headset look slightly less stupid was also a good move. It’s not removing that feature entirely mind you – you’ll still look stupid standing in the middle of your living room, just with fewer laughs than you might’ve heard six years ago.
Get your game on
At launch, you won’t have any trouble finding a decent game to get going with. That is if you can afford them. One of the most-anticipated launch titles, Horizon Call of the Mountain, will set you back an extra R1,200 on top of the PSVR 2’s asking price.
Still, if you’ve got the cheddar for the console, a couple of games to go with it shouldn’t be any trouble. Your best bets are probably: Horizon Call of the Mountain, Gran Turismo 7, Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge Enhanced Edition, and Resident Evil Village.
If you’re waiting for something more specific, you can check out this list right here. Over 100 titles are currently in development for the PSVR 2, so if the accessory’s launch titles aren’t your cup of tea, it might be safer to wait for something that catches your eye.
