PSVR 2 vs PSVR: is it worth upgrading to Sony’s next-gen virtual reality headset?

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Sony’s PSVR 2 is set to launch towards the end of 2022 if supply chain issues can be avoided. But how does it compare to the Japanese giant’s first foray into virtual reality, the PlayStation VR headset?

In a nutshell, the PlayStation VR2 – as it’s officially called – is set to provide a dramatic improvement over the original PSVR’s fairly underwhelming specs, which Sony says will provide a more immersive experience that will allow players to escape into game worlds like never before. 

But if you already own the PSVR, which was released on October 13, 2016, how does Sony’s next-gen virtual reality headset stack up against its predecessor? Let’s compare the two below, and ultimately decide whether PSVR 2 will be worth the upgrade when it releases later this year.

Sony hasn’t revealed the price of the PSVR 2 yet, but we can refer to the original PlayStation VR’s launch for a vague idea of where the next-gen headset might fall when it comes to price.

The original price for a full PSVR bundle was $499 (£399, about AU$650); however, that’s considerably more than consumers may want to pay, especially if they have already shelled out on a PS5 which is $499 (£449 / AU$795).

The price of the PSVR has dropped considerably since its release, and the starter bundle now retails for $200 / £259 / AU$420. This is slightly cheaper than the price of the hugely popular Oculus Quest 2 which typically sells for £299 / $299 / AU$479, but that’s not a surprise considering the age of Sony’s headset.

With the PSVR 2 set to boast impressive specs, we’re not expecting to see Sony’s new headset drop below the initial $499 price tag from 2016, and expect it may fall into a higher bracket than the previous model.

Much like the price of the PSVR 2, we still