Sony’s PSVR 2 Won’t Have Blu-Ray 3D Support

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Don’t expect to watch movies in 3D when you pick up a PSVR 2 headset: Sony has announced that it will no longer support Blu-Ray 3D playback on its new virtual reality system.

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When Sony dropped the first version of the PlayStation VR headset, it saw some impressive added features later. In fact, six months after its initial release, the device received a software update that allowed it to be used as a 3D television known as Cinema Mode. This was an exciting perk for owners of the headset as it allowed them to have gained a more immersive gaming experience and a cinematic upgrade.

Have you ever tried watching a movie on your VR headset? If not, you should, as the experience is absolutely amazing.

With the release of the new and improved PSVR 2, customers have been wondering if the Blu-Ray 3D support feature will be made available for the device. Unfortunately, fans may be disappointed to find that no such feature will be made available for the PSVR 2.

Is this a smart decision on Sony’s part? And will consumers of the device be affected by the loss of this convenient and impressive VR feature?

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In an interview with Yasuo Takahashi for the Japanese website AVWatch, the gaming hardware chief of Sony confirmed that there would, indeed, be no Blu-Ray 3D support options made available for the PSVR 2. Responsible for Sony’s global product strategy, Takahashi was also responsible for the development of the new PSVR 2 device. Unfortunately, the gaming chief did not reveal the reasons behind this decision. But it is not hard to guess why the company ultimately decided to drop the upgrade option.

First and most importantly, the PSVR 2 does have a