Sony Confirms Early 2023 Release for PlayStation VR2

The launch of the PlayStation VR2 headset and its new controller is going to happen in early 2023.

Late yesterday, an image of the PSVR2 was included in a tweet(Opens in a new window) and a post on Instagram(Opens in a new window) from official PlayStation accounts along with confirmation of an “early 2023 release.” Although that doesn’t give us a firm release date, it suggests we’ll be able to buy the new VR headset before the end of the financial year, meaning by March at the latest.

Sony first teased the PSVR2 headset back in February 2021, before revealing the new controller for use with a PS5 the following month. Jump forward to July this year, and Sony released a slew of new details about how the VR headset will work.

It’s promising to offer a real revolution in console VR gaming with two graphical modes for VR and non-VR gaming, up to 120Hz refresh rates for VR experiences at a much higher resolution and with HDR, custom play areas, see-through view, and the ability to live stream the game being played.

The one remaining piece of information we need now is a price. With the state of supply chains, high inflation, and production in China being so unpredictable due to lockdowns, it’s very unlikely Sony will be able to match the $350 price point of the original. Add in the upgraded tech and new controller design, and I think we’re all expecting a higher price point. Hopefully we find out what it is before the end of the year.