Sony is bringing PSVR 2 support to a close with only two games in development, according to report
An incredibly short-lived VR headset
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It’s being reported thatSonyis drastically scaling back its funding forPSVR2 as well as first-party VR games for the headset.
The report comes fromAndroid Central, where it’s claimed that sources close to the outlet are suggesting that Sony is “making deep cuts” to VR game funding internally. Additionally, a second source told Android Central that just a couple ofPSVR 2 gamesare in the works at Sony. What those games are, or if they’ll ever even be released, remains to be seen.
Sonyis releasing a PSVR 2 PC adapterthis August, which will allow owners of the VR headset to hook it up to a PC for compatibility with SteamVR titles. It’ll cost $59.99 / £49.99, and it’s great that Sony is offering an option to expand PSVR 2 compatibility, but the announcement of the accessory did seem to cast a dark cloud over the headset’s future.
When PSVR 2 launched early in 2023, it did get off to a promising start with a solid launch line-up includingHorizon: Call of the Mountain,and eventual support forGran Turismo 7andResident Evil 4’sexceptional remake. The recent addition of PSVR 2 games to thePS PlusPremium catalog is also great for headset owners looking for new games without spending too much cash.
However, the PSVR 2’s eye-watering price tag of $549.99 / £529.99 was never going to sit well with most consumers, especially given it was even more expensive than the PS5 console itself. It’s far from the most expensive VR headset on the market, of course, but when evenMeta Quest 3undercuts it and is far more versatile thanks to its wireless, standalone nature, it makes Sony’s headset a very tough sell even for PS5 owners.
It’ll be a shame if the reports are true and Sony really is looking to cease active support forPSVR 2. The silver lining could be that a permanent price drop will be in its future - this could allow the brand to at least sell through the stock and give more PS5 owners the chance to try out what is a genuinely excellent headset.
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Rhys is TRG’s Hardware Editor, and has been part of the TechRadar team for more than two years. Particularly passionate about high-quality third-party controllers and headsets, as well as the latest and greatest in fight sticks and VR, Rhys strives to provide easy-to-read, informative coverage on gaming hardware of all kinds. As for the games themselves, Rhys is especially keen on fighting and racing games, as well as soulslikes and RPGs.
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