Sony was not willing to compromise on its new virtual reality device.

PSVR2 aims to be one of the most cutting-edge virtual reality helmets of the moment

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Con more than five million units sold, the original PlayStation VR headsets were one of the devices that helped expand virtual reality the most in recent years, even if they were limited by the capabilities of PS4 and had a terrible cable configuration. With the arrival of the new PlayStation VR 2, Sony aspires to fix the bugs of the first modelnow boasts some of the most cutting-edge technology in the industry, but there are those who criticize that it is not wireless.

Unlike other VR blockbusters on PC, such as the Meta Quest 2PSVR2 will need a cable to connect to PS5 and be able to play It’s not the ideal scenario for many gamers, but Sony seems to have a compelling reason to keep it that way.

Question of money for PSVR2

The first question is that of performance, points out Hideaki Nishino, from PlayStation, in an interview with the Japanese medium Famitsu. Wireless transmission technology has proven to have come a long way in recent years, but it seems that the cable is still the best option in terms of performance.

“We also understand that wireless technology will give you another experience, so we are always analyzing all possibilities and conducting technical research. However, there is still the problem of to what extent can it be replaced wired over wireless solution in terms of performance” (via Mixed-News).

Second, making PSVR2 wireless would require changes to the device’s design, since you would have to add batteries and receivers that would affect the weight and manufacturing cost. Nishino ensures that the hardware and technical capabilities of PSVR2 ensure a “completely different level of immersion“, so in terms of price “we believe that we can provide functions and experiences that are adequate for the price, so we hope they will accept it,” says the Japanese manager.

PlayStation VR2 announces 6 new games that will arrive at launch

PlayStation VR2 will hit stores next February 22, 2023 to Europe with a price of 599.99 euros, that the device alone. If we want the glasses with the game Horizon: Call of the Mountain, the price amounts to 649,99 euros. We already know what the price of PSVR2 exclusive first party games will be.

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