{"id":126155,"date":"2022-11-29T15:19:39","date_gmt":"2022-11-29T13:19:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=126155"},"modified":"2022-11-29T18:34:09","modified_gmt":"2022-11-29T16:34:09","slug":"everything-south-african-gamers-need-to-know-about-the-psvr2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/hardware\/126155-everything-south-african-gamers-need-to-know-about-the-psvr2","title":{"rendered":"Everything South African gamers need to know about the PSVR 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

The PlayStation VR2’s (PSVR 2) release is imminent, and we have compiled a list of the essential things South African gamers need to know about the new VR headset.<\/p>\n

It was announced earlier this month that the PSVR 2 would launch in South Africa on the 22nd of February \u2013 the same day as the U.S. and U.K.<\/p>\n

A standard PSVR 2 bundle \u2013 which includes the headset, the VR Sense controllers, and stereo headphones- will set consumers back R13,499.<\/p>\n

A second bundle that includes Horizon Call of the Mountain will cost R14,499, while an optional PSVR 2 Sense Controller Charging Station is priced at R1,099.<\/p>\n

Readers can pre-order the PSVR 2 now through numerous South African distributors but will need a PlayStation 5 (PS5) for the VR headset to work.<\/p>\n

As reported by Bloomberg, Sony plans to make 2 million PSVR 2s by March 2023, preventing a possible PS5-Esque stock shortage at launch, which is good news for customers.<\/p>\n

Upgraded tech<\/h3>\n

\"PSVR<\/a><\/p>\n

Those 2 million VR headsets will each come with some powerful tech.<\/p>\n

The OLED screens will have 2,000 x 2,040 resolution per eye, combining to make 4K.<\/p>\n

This is a huge improvement from Sony’s last headset, which supported a resolution of 960 x 1,080 per eye.<\/p>\n

The PSVR 2’s screens will also support HDR and allow for refresh rates of up to 120Hz.<\/p>\n

The PSVR 2 will feature eye-tracking technology, which detects where the user is looking and enhances that image, allowing for greater immersion.<\/p>\n

The improved image quality is aided by the increased field of view, approximately 110\u00b0.<\/p>\n

Sony’s new headset will come with inside-out tracking via its 4 inbuilt cameras, which means that a camera \u2013a necessity for the original PSVR- will not be required.<\/p>\n

In terms of audio, the PSVR 2 has a built-in microphone and stereo headphone jack – consumers will need external headphones to utilize the system’s 3D audio capabilities.<\/p>\n

The most significant change is the introduction of the Sense controllers, which look very similar to standard VR controllers but with Sony’s signature button designs.<\/p>\n

This marks a massive improvement from the original PSVR, which used DualShock 4 and PlayStation Move controllers that were ill-suited to VR gaming.<\/p>\n

Although the new technology marks a massive improvement, the PSVR 2 needs to be plugged into the PS5 via USB-C; this is disappointing as the Meta Quest 2 is wireless and cheaper – even after a recent price hike.<\/a><\/p>\n

Spec tables<\/h3>\n
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PSVR 2 Specs<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Display method<\/strong><\/td>\nOLED<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Panel resolution\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n2,000 x 2,020 per eye<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Panel refresh rate<\/strong><\/td>\n90Hz, 120HZ<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Field of view\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nApprox. 110\u00b0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lens separation\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nAdjustable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sensors\u200b<\/strong><\/td>\nMotion Sensor: Six-axis motion sensing system (three-axis gyroscope, three-axis accelerometer)\u200b<\/p>\n

Attachment Sensor: IR Proximity sensor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Cameras\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n4 cameras for headset and controller tracking\u200b<\/p>\n

IR camera for eye tracking per eye<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Feedback\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nVision on headset<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Communication with PS5<\/strong><\/td>\nUSB Type-C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Audio\u200b<\/strong><\/td>\nInput: Built-in microphone
\nOutput: Stereo headphone jack<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
PSVR Sense Controller Specs<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Buttons\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n[Right]\u200b
\nPS button, Options button, Action buttons (Circle \/ Cross), R1 button, R2 button, Right Stick \/ R3 button
\n\u200b[Left]\u200b
\nPS button, Create button, Action buttons (Triangle \/ Square), L1 button, L2 button, Left Stick \/ L3 button<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sensing\/ Tracking<\/strong><\/td>\nMotion Sensor: Six-axis motion sensing system (three-axis gyroscope + three-axis accelerometer)<\/p>\n

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Capacitive Sensor: Finger Touch DetectionIR LED: Position Tracking<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Panel refresh rate<\/strong><\/td>\n90Hz, 120HZ<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feedback \u200b<\/strong><\/td>\nTrigger Effect (on R2\/L2 button), Haptic Feedback (by single actuator per unit)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Communication\u200b<\/strong><\/td>\nBluetooth Ver5.1\u200b<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Battery\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nBuilt-in Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery\u200b<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Port\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n4 cameras for headset and controller tracking\u200b IR camera for eye tracking per eye<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\nLots of titles planned for 2023<\/h3>\n