The VR competition in the gaming industry can only benefit players, as manufacturers are trying to improve the technology and bring down prices whenever possible. If you’re a PC player, there are plenty of VR headsets to choose from, but if PlayStation is your favorite gaming platform you don’t have too many options.
In fact, the PlayStation VR is the only headset officially supported by Sony’s console, so there’s really just two options available for those looking to buy such a device: PSVR or PSVR2. Introduced back in 2017, the original PSVR was priced to sell for $400, but you can find one these days for around $200.
On the other hand, the much newer PSVR2 is available for purchase for $550, which is about the same as the original PSVR if we take into account the inflation. There’s no reason to buy the PSVR these days since the follow-up model is better in every way and takes advantage of the PlayStation 5 hardware.
Earlier this week, Sony revealed that it sold just shy of 600,000 PSVR2 units in just six weeks after launch, which is an 8% increase over its previous VR headset. The number is most likely much higher now and will probably surpass Sony’s expectations considering the strong lineup of games that have been announced during Sony’s PlayStation Showcase.
PSVR2 sales
Some of the titles introduced a few days ago will be exclusively available for the PSVR2, while others will work with the original model, as well as VR headsets specifically designed for PC.
The biggest titles coming to PSVR2 is Resident Evil 4. Freshly remade by CAPCOM, Resident Evil 4 is getting a VR mode, which is still in development and doesn’t have a release date yet. The VR mode will be released exclusively for the PSVR2 apparently.
The next game confirmed to arrive on the PSVR2 doesn’t need any presentation, the VR blockbuster Beat Saber will be available for free for all those who purchased the game on the original PSVR. The PSVR2 version comes with a new music pack that includes several Queen mega-hits.
Arizona Sunshine, one of the VR hidden gems, is getting a sequel. The zombie survival FPS (first-person shooter) will be coming to PSVR2 and PC VR headsets later this year.
Another shooter game that also involves some telekinetic powers, Synapse, will be released exclusively for PSVR2 on July 4, so in a bit more than a month.
Iconic Five Nights at Freddy’s series is coming to PSVR2 too. Help Wanted 2 is the name of the game to be released in late 2023, although we don’t know yet if the horror game will be available on other VR platforms or, just like some of the other titles, will be released exclusively for PSVR2.
The next game showcased during the event isn’t really a surprise. Crossfire: Sierra Squad was announced for quite some time, but this is the first time that the game gets a release window and a gameplay trailer. Featuring single player, co-op and horde modes, Crossfire: Sierra Squad is expected to arrive exclusively on PSVR2 this summer.
Last but not least, crazy scary horror Cosmodread has been shadow dropped during the show, which means it’s now available for PlayStation VR2.
Judging by the list of games revealed by Sony, it looks like horror and shooter fans are getting spoiled. Apart from the titles revealed just a few days ago, the PSVR2 will be getting a few more games that have already been announced a while ago, including Green Hell VR, Behemoth, The Foglands, and Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord.
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