PlayStation VR2 headset design revealed
Sony has officially revealed its design for the PlayStation VR 2 headset.
In a detailed blog post, Sony showed off the the PSVR 2 in all its glory, along with the updated and final design of the PlayStation VR2 Sense controller.
«You'll notice the PSVR2 headset has a similar shape as the PSVR2 Sense controller, taking on a matching 'orb' look. The circular orb shape represents the 360-degree view that players feel when they enter the virtual reality world, so this shape captures it nicely,» Nishino wrote.
In addition to this, Nishino also revealed that the design was inspired by the «look of the PS5 family of products».
«When our design team created the PS5 console, they also had the next generation VR headset in mind, so you'll notice some similarities in the look and feel,» Nishino continued.
«The PS5 console has flat edges as it is meant to be displayed on a flat surface, while there was more emphasis on adding roundness to the design of PS VR2 headset since it is meant to have constant human contact, similar to the rounded edges of the DualSense controller and Pulse 3D headset».
The team's goal was to create a headset that «will not only become an attractive part of your living room decor, but will also keep you immersed in your game world, to the point where you almost forget you are using a headset or controller».
As such, there has been a particular focus on the ergonomics of the PSVR2's headset, with extensive tests being carried out to ensure comfort for a «variety of head sizes».
The design for the new PSVR2 headset has taken what worked for the original PSVR headset and expanded upon it.
«Features such as the headset's adjustable scope that places the scope area closer or further away from the face and
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