PlayStation owners, rejoice. Sony has finally revealed details of its PlayStation VR2 (or, as we colloquially term it, PS VR2). While details are still on the limited side, we do have information on the specs of Sony's new hardware, including the PlayStation VR2 Sense controller.

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Sony Officially Debuts PlayStation VR2

Sony teased gamers back in February 2021, following the release of the PS5 console, with some rather vague information surrounding next-gen upgrades to its virtual reality ecosystem. Now, it has revealed details of the new PS VR2 hardware in a post on The PlayStation Blog, alongside info on the associated Sense controllers.

We still don't have a release date or a price for Sony's new hardware, so don't be lining up to try to beat the scalpers just yet. We do have some details, though, and it all sounds pretty groundbreaking.

In the blog post, Hideaki Nishino, Senior Vice President of Platform Experience at PlayStation, said "this is only a taste of things to come, and I can’t wait to share more details with you about PS VR2." So, it is likely we'll have more information such as the cost and launch date fairly soon.

In a separate blog post, Sony also teased us with details of Horizon Call of the Mountain, from Guerrilla and Firesprite Games; you can see the announcement trailer above and DAMN does it look impressive.

The graphics are stunning and, thanks to the VR aspect, the game is likely to be more immersive than any Horizon title we've seen up to now. It will be a PlayStation exclusive.

As we mentioned, Sony hasn't shown all of its cards just yet, but we still have a raft of information to go off. Let's look at what Sony revealed.

Sony PS VR2: The Specs

Right now, Sony has blessed us with the hardware specs for its PlayStation VR2 headset and the associated Sense VR2 controllers, and it all looks pretty sweet. Let's look at those individually.

Sony PS VR2 Headset

A VR headset is, arguably, where all the magic happens. This is how you view the VR environment via two images plonked right in front of your eyeballs. These become 3D once your brain processes them.

Sony is really pushing the boat out with the latest rendition of its PlayStation VR headset, going from what it says in the blog post.

While we don't know what it looks like (the image above is the OG headset), officially, we do know that Sony is going for high visual fidelity, with the PS VR2 headset offering 4K HDR visuals with a refresh rate between 90/120 Hz. You get a 110-degree field of vision, and the displays boast a resolution of 2000x2040 per eye.

The groundbreaking feature here is the headset-based controller tracking. The PS VR2 headset has cameras embedded in its fascia, negating the need for a separate camera unit as per most other VR ecosystems (including Sony's original PS VR).

You also get haptic feedback built into the headset. Imagine what it will feel like when your brain vibrates, as a particularly large mechanical dinosaur stomps past you in Horizon Call of the Mountain!

Eye tracking also comes to the headset, which means an IR camera will monitor where your gaze falls, which your VR avatar will then mimic, boosting the immersion factor even further.

Sony Sense VR2 Controllers

The Sense VR2 controllers sound as awesome as the DualSense controllers are for the PS5. Initially revealed in a March 2021 PlayStation.com blog post, we now have confirmation that the controllers will feature haptic feedback and adaptive triggers.

These features will work in unison with the haptic feedback on your PS VR2 headset, meaning that you can not only see the game all around you, but you can actually feel it, too.

The Sense VR2 will also feature a capacitive sensor, so the controller will know when you're about to operate it; this is useful to conserve battery life, as the controller can sleep when not in use.

Any More PS VR2 Details?

Yes, but only minor. One feature of note is the simple cable setup. You only need one cable to connect to your PS5 which, according to Sony, means "you can immediately jump into the VR experience."

Perhaps one day we'll see wireless PS VR hardware. But, for now, we'll have to make do with tethering ourselves to our consoles.

Are You Excited About Sony's PS VR2?

We are! VR is coming on in a leaps and bounds, and Sony's new hardware promises to be like nothing we've ever experienced in console VR before.