Sony has announced a permanent price reduction for its PlayStation VR2 (PSVR2) headset, making it more affordable for gaming enthusiasts.
Starting in March 2025, the PSVR2’s price has been reduced from $549.99 to $399.99 in the United States. Similar reductions apply in other regions: €449.99 in Europe, £399.99 in the UK, and ¥66,980 in Japan. This new pricing applies to both the standard package—which includes the PSVR2 headset, Sense controllers, and stereo headphones—and the bundle that includes the game “Horizon: Call of the Mountain.”
Upcoming Game Releases
Several exciting games are set to launch for the PSVR2, enhancing its appeal:
- Alien: Rogue Incursion: A survival horror game set in the “Alien” universe, offering intense encounters with Xenomorphs.
- Skydance’s Behemoth: An action-adventure game where players hunt colossal creatures in a vast, immersive world.
- Metro Awakening VR: A first-person shooter set in a post-apocalyptic world, adapted for virtual reality to provide an immersive experience.
- Aces of Thunder: An aerial combat game that allows players to engage in dogfights using various fighter planes.
- Dreams of Another: An adventure game that explores surreal landscapes and narratives, designed specifically for VR.
- Hitman World of Assassination: A VR adaptation of the acclaimed stealth series, allowing players to step directly into Agent 47’s shoes.
- The Midnight Walk: A narrative-driven exploration game that takes players through mysterious environments, utilizing VR to enhance storytelling.
Impact on the VR Gaming Market
This price reduction positions the PSVR2 as a more competitive option in the VR market, especially for PlayStation 5 users. The headset’s high-resolution display and immersive features, combined with the upcoming game lineup, are expected to attract a broader audience. Additionally, the PSVR2 now supports low-latency hand tracking, allowing developers to create games that track a player’s hand position and movement through the cameras embedded in the headset. This feature enables intuitive controls in supported games, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
