Sony Has Reportedly Stopped PlayStation VR2 Production

According to a recent report from Bloomberg which cites anonymous sources familiar with Sony’s plans, further production of PlayStation VR2 headsets have been stopped. According to a report, this is due to PS VR2 sales which has “slowed progressively” since its release. The production will be paused until Sony clears a backlog of unsold units. Sony has produced well over 2 million units of the product since its launch on February 22, 2023. The sales have been disappointing to Sony since before it even launched with lower pre-orders than expected. Sony Interactive recently  confirmed in a recent blogpost that it is currently testing PC support for the PlayStation VR2 headset. It is planned to launch sometime in 2024.

PS VR2 details via Sony:

PlayStation VR2 Sense Technology includes key features that enable unique gameplay experiences, such as headset feedback, eye tracking, 3D audio, and the adaptive triggers and haptic feedback from the PS VR2 Sense controllers. Together with compatible games they will captivate players’ senses and offer an incredibly deep feeling of immersion.

Additionally, with enhanced headset-based controller tracking and high fidelity visuals in 4000 x 2040 HDR video format (2000 x 2040 per eye), PS VR2 adds a true next-gen gaming experience for players to enjoy.

We’ve created the PS VR2 headset with comfort in mind, in a slightly slimmer and lighter design compared to our previous headset. We’ve also included an integrated vent for extra air flow, and a lens adjustment dial for a more customized feel. We hope players will enjoy this new design.

Today, we are also pleased to reveal additional titles coming to PlayStation VR2, with fresh new reveals on new titles that are currently in development for PlayStation VR2.

It’s exciting to see how game developers are taking advantage of the PS VR2’s headset features to design the next generation of VR games. We’re expecting more than 20 titles at launch, and we can’t wait for February when PS VR2 launches so players can give it a try.  We’ll have more details on our launch game lineup in the future, so stay tuned.

Here is the PS VR2 lineup and recommended retail pricing for each product. Availability in each country is subject to local import regulations.

PlayStation VR2

$549.99 / €599.99 / £529.99 / ¥74,980 recommended retail price (including tax for GBP, EUR, and JPY)

Includes PS VR2 headset, PS VR2 Sense controllers and stereo headphones

PlayStation VR2 Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle

$599.99 / €649.99 / £569.99 / ¥79,980 recommended retail price (including tax for GBP, EUR, and JPY)

Includes PlayStation Store voucher code for Horizon Call of the Mountain, PS VR2 headset, PS VR2 Sense controllers, and stereo headphones

PlayStation VR2 Sense controller charging station

$49.99 / €49.99 / £39.99 / ¥5,480 recommended retail price (including tax for GBP, EUR, and JPY)

Players can charge the PS VR2 Sense controller through a simple click-in design, without having to connect to a PS5 console – freeing up the console’s USB ports.

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