Sony PlayStation VR2

Sony PlayStation VR2

Sony's PS5-only headset with OLED panels, eye tracking and haptic Sense controllers over a single USB-C cable.

  • Console
  • 2000 x 2040
  • 120 Hz

PCPR score

8.0

Great

Best price we’ve seen

$42.99Nov 9

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The short version

PlayStation VR2 is Sony's PS5-only headset, pairing 2000 by 2040 per-eye OLED panels at 90 or 120 Hz with eye tracking, headset haptics and Sense controllers. Four embedded cameras handle tracking, and a single USB-C cable connects it to the console. Tom's Guide called it an excellent way into high-end VR without a gaming PC, praising its display and easy setup, but it only works with a PS5, so it suits existing console owners rather than PC buyers.

Pros

  • 2000 by 2040 OLED per eye at 90 or 120 Hz
  • Eye tracking, headset vibration and haptic Sense controllers
  • Single USB-C cable connection to the PS5
  • Simple setup, per Tom's Guide

Cons

  • Requires a PS5 console
  • Tethered to the console by a cable

Best for

  • PS5 owners wanting high-end VR
  • Players who want strong haptics and eye tracking

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Full specifications

Core

Type
Console

Display

Resolution per eye
2000 x 2040
Refresh rate
120 Hz

Features

Tracking
Inside-out via 4 embedded headset cameras; IR eye tracking

Connectivity

PC connection
USB-C

Compatibility notes

  • Requires a PS5 console; connects through one USB-C cable, per Sony.
  • PS VR2 games are separate from the original PS VR library, per Sony's tech-specs FAQ.

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What reviewers and owners say

  • Tom's Guide

    Positive

    Tom's Guide called PS VR2 an excellent route to high-end VR without a gaming PC, highlighting easy setup, a strong OLED display and haptic controls despite a high overall cost with a PS5.

Summaries are written in our words. Follow the links for each source’s own review.

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Common questions

Does PlayStation VR2 work with a PC?

Sony's tech specs describe it as a PS5 headset connected by a single USB-C cable, so check Sony's current PC support guidance before planning any PC use.

Are old PlayStation VR games compatible?

Sony's FAQ states that PlayStation VR games are not compatible with PS VR2, so you need titles designed for the new headset.

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