Understanding the PlayStation VR2's Design Philosophy

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For a while, Sony has been teasing players with information about its next VR gaming device. Unexpectedly, during Sony's CES 2022 presentation, it revealed some of the PSVR2's impressive specs which include 4K HDR, and a crisp OLED display that will bring a high-fidelity visual experience to gamers. The PSVR2 also features eye-tracking, 3D audio, and headset feedback that mimics in-game sensations using a built-in motor with vibrations. This will allow players to realistically experience things like a character's elevated pulse or the rush of objects passing nearby.

Recently, Sony let players get their first glimpse of the PSVR2 headset. The device seems to fit right in with the PS5's design philosophy, and it has the same orb shape as the controllers. It has enough familiar features to make it look like the original PSVR's big brother but brings enough newness to kill any doubt that it is a next-generation device. As Sony has explained, a lot of thought went into the PSVR2's design to make it a gadget that sits comfortably beside the PS5 and does not look like an eyesore in any living room.

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Gamers have been lucky enough to already get a glimpse of the ergonomic controller that will ship with the PSVR2. Like the DualSense, the PSVR2's controller is designed to provide a sensory experience for gamers. The controller has haptic feedback, finger touch detection, and adaptive triggers that offer variable tension. It lacks a directional pad, but it will not be necessary when VR games chiefly rely on motion control anyway. For players who had a troublesome time dealing with the PSVR and its use of both the PlayStation Move controllers and the DualShock 4, the