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Take an early look at PlayStation VR2’s user experience, including see-through view, broadcasting options, and more.

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Early look at the user experience for PlayStation VR2

Check out the new see-through view and broadcasting option for PS VR2.
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View: https://twitter.com/PlayStation/status/1551922877095710721


  • See-Through View confirmed (no need to take headset off to see your surroundings)
  • New broadcast feature with the PS5 HD camera
  • Customize the play area (scan the room, set boundaries etc)
  • VR games will have a VR & cinematic mode
  • Cinematic mode allows players to view the PS5 system and all non-VR games + media content on a virtual cinema screen
  • PSVR2 devs will get access to these latest features soon


The road to launch for PlayStation VR2 is in full swing, and we can't wait for you to try the exciting new games and experiences you'll be able to explore with our next-generation virtual reality headset. As we continue with our launch efforts, today, we'd like to offer a quick peek at some of the user experience features you'll discover on PS VR2.

Let's take a look.

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See-Through View

With PS VR2, you can see your surroundings while wearing the headset with our new see-through feature. It comes in handy when you want to easily check where the PS VR2 Sense controllers are in your room without taking the headset off. Thanks to PS VR2's embedded front cameras, users can press the function button on the headset, or use the Card in the Control Center, to switch between viewing your surroundings, or viewing the content on PS VR2. The Card in the Control Center also gives quick access to other PS VR2 settings, such as adjusting your play area.

The see-through view is just for viewing only, so there's no recording option.

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Broadcast Yourself While Playing

A new broadcast feature for PS VR2 will allow you to film yourself while playing, by connecting a PS5 HD Camera to the console. It's a great way to show your movements and reactions during a boss battle and share your reactions with your fellow gamers as it happens!


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Customized Play Area

The play area for PS VR2 can be customized by using the PS VR2 Sense controllers and the embedded cameras. The cameras will allow you to scan the room, while the PS VR2 Sense controllers allow you to expand and further customize the play area to fit your play style and room environment.

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While playing, if you get close to the boundary you have set up, you will receive a warning that you are closely approaching the play area boundary. You can modify your settings at any time while PS VR2 is connected. Once you set up your play area, the settings will be saved unless you move into a different play area.

VR Mode and Cinematic Mode

In VR Mode, players can enjoy VR game content in a 360 view in a virtual environment. Content will be displayed in 4000 x 2040 HDR video format (2000 x 2040 per eye) with 90Hz/120Hz frame rate.

In Cinematic Mode, players can view the PS5 system and UI and all non-VR game and media content on a virtual cinema screen. Content in Cinematic Mode will be displayed in 1920×1080 HDR video format with 24/60Hz and also 120Hz frame rate.

PS VR2 game developers will begin to access the latest user experience for PS VR2 in a new system software release coming soon as part of the ongoing development. There are lots of exciting things to look forward to for PS VR2, and we can't wait to share more details about our next-generation virtual reality headset that takes a dramatic leap forward in gameplay innovation. We'll share more information soon, including launch date and additional games coming to the platform.

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In Cinematic Mode, players can view the PS5 system and UI and all non-VR game and media content on a virtual cinema screen. Content in Cinematic Mode will be displayed in 1920×1080 HDR video format with 24/60Hz and also 120Hz frame rate.
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This is great, one of the features I always wanted for PSVR 2
 
Nakenorm

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This all sounds great. I'm gonna have to sell my PS5 but hopefully I'll be able to get a new one next year in time for this.
 
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JCADX

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Most of that is a carbon copy of Quest 2 system.

I just want a release date and backward compatibility details.
 
CubeApple76

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Looks like a big jump over PSVR 1. Now just need to know the price. Really hope it also works with PCs
 
modiz

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It doesn't use the PS Camera lol.
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You can use the camera for broadcasting, but im not sure if its really different from how it is used right now anyway:
A new broadcast feature for PS VR2 will allow you to film yourself while playing, by connecting a PS5 HD Camera to the console. It's a great way to show your movements and reactions during a boss battle and share your reactions with your fellow gamers as it happens!
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Grips

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The setup of that room in the pictures looks almost 1:1 from mine, seems like I dont have to figure that part out!
 
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That environmental scan looks really detailed & granular and a step above Quest. [animation in blog]

Glad to hear we can enjoy flat-screen games and up to 120hz on a big virtual cinema screen already from day one. With a PSVR2 you don't need a flat-screen monitor anymore for fully enjoying your PS5.
 
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Would have jumped ship from Q2 as its library has been a big disappointment with the exception of RE4, but i cant live without wireless.
 
ResetSoul

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Huh. Pass-through works just like the Rift and that playspace feature looks exactly like the Rift's "Guardian" feature except for the PlayStation-themed floor texture.

Are those third-party modules that Rift and Sony are both licensing or was there some crossover between developers and brain drain, or something?

Wait, the headset has vibration? That seems like it could go hilariously wrong.
 
TheXboxPost

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Sounds on par with Quest 2 which is excellent.

Excited to see the games and how different the experience will be compared to Q2.

VR is hame changer and I'm here for it
 
Ravelle

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I'm pumped, even without the presumed new games coming out for it I'm excited to play the older games in better quality now. I need to play some Astro again.
 
mute

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Hopefully in cinematic mode I don't have to keep re-centering the screen every 30 seconds like PSVR1.
 
Poldino

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Those are some great features, amazing user experience! Can't wait!

Now it's time for a price and date
 
EduBRK

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It's everything quest 2 already has, that is great.

I hope it works on PC, it would be my preferred PC Headset.
 
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