PS VR 2 is the NEW Gaming Benchmark

[@CadeXR]

Welcome to episode 2 of Brad sitting in the corner of a building

[@aclaylambisabirdman6324]

But it’s a very nice corner and Brad fills it with good things!

[@vgaportauthority9932]

@@aclaylambisabirdman6324 That guy knows how to fill a corner.

[@ocarinaholder5270]

Best content

[@4Shadows20]

🤣😂🤣

[@blerdstatic8187]

*sadly sitting

[@toddwerther188]

Pre-ordered a month ago. People complaining about the price, I don't get it. It's going to be one of - if not the best available when it launches. People spending $1000 on a video card but oh a complete gaming system *AND* next-gen VR for $1300 is a bridge too far...?

[@森里螢一-f3c]

You do know people who spend $1000+ on video cards typically are not console gamers right…PC gamers and console gamers sometimes just can’t co-exist…Plus with the current macroeconomic environment, even gamers who used to play both are trying to be cost effective(why invest two systems when u can get most of it from one)

[@jovan_spasovic]

1300 for VR + the console price which may vary. You're getting into 2000 dollars. You can buy a Quest 2 cheap and get a nice pc which will handle VR great for that money.

[@sqlevolicious]

@@OverbiteGames You should also consider a majority of gamers live in third world countries and and/or are children that don't have any of their own money.

[@sqlevolicious]

You must be braindead to pay that much for PSVR gaming, lmfao.

[@chigivaru]

@Jovan Spasović why would you want to do all that when you can buy a top end console with a top end VR just for 1000$??? If you want a PC that handles VR well, this is the price you will pay for a video card alone, and you will get a worse experience with quest 2. That just doesn't make any fckng sense

[@CaryMGVR]

*One of the clearest, most rational & non-hysterical/-hyperbolic PSVR2 overviews I've yet seen.* *No wonder you & Sebastian are my ONLY go-to trusted sources for VR hardware info.* *Well done, Bradley!!* 🙂👍🏻

[@MasTommy21]

agreed. Many vr journalists overhyped everything vr.. And it just made them lose credibility

[@lraiden7]

@@MasTommy21 journalists and Sony fanboys

[@MrSundaynighttt]

​@@lraiden7 xbots are worse, Cope.

[@zr_1234]

It's true. Those VR youtubers that do that end up just saying all the VR headsets are good and cool and it makes their opinion pointless if they are not descriptive or objective.

[@stuartburns8657]

I'm less certain about Sebastian tbh. Felt he shilled too hard for the HP reverb personally, and that was more of a sit down sim headset, despite him saying it tracked as well as Quests/ Rifts etc

[@nathie]

Hey Brad, I'm not Brad. You just got me even more excited for PSVR2.

[@SadlyItsBradley]

oh no

[@TechMaestro01]

@@SadlyItsBradley oh yes

[@s3rv3r3rror8]

@@SadlyItsBradley Mission failed 😝😉

[@robertwyatt3912]

@@SadlyItsBradley fortunately, it’s not Bradley.

[@pinetree6103]

Always great to hear your descriptiveness about every aspect of a headset, makes you a reliable reviewer.

[@BOLL7708]

Sounds like leagues better than the first PSVR headset, which is to be expected, but it's nice to hear. It's also interesting that they _didn't_ go with pancake optics, but then considering how expensive those headsets are, maybe that's not a negative thing. Thanks for your coverage Mr. Bradman.

[@dtrjones]

There's no question in my mind Sony would have chosen pancake optics today. At the time PSVR 2 was designed, pancake lenses as far as I can tell had not been proven in the commercial space and would have been a lot more expensive back then.

[@Clara_Page]

@@dtrjones If they do a hardware refresh for the PSVR 2 like they did for the orginal PSVR I can see them switching to pancake lens's

[@nakazaki1254]

@@dtrjones pancakes are still really expensive and you need to pair them with even more expensive/power hungry screens because of the light efficiency of pancakes

[@Rebel_at_Heart]

@@Clara_Page my suggestion is, let's first try that psvr2 that hasn't come out yet, and then consider whether new glasses are even needed. After all, Sony has talented optics engineers (they have a whole advanced digital photography "department" and bought Minolta in the past with additional engineers) and from what I've read the patents they developed these fresnels from scratch to minimize their weaknesses.

[@vectoralphaSec]

Hope this sells well so Sony keeps making and advancing VR. I could only imagine what PSVR3 or PSVR4 would looks like for PS6, and PS7 respectively. The future of VR is going to be incredible if its still supported.

[@LisakRacing]

Just buy psvr2 and shut up. You don’t know will you be alive in 10-15 years

[@gigoo6420]

I hope ps vr 2 will not finish like ps vita 😢

[@LisakRacing]

@@gigoo6420 hahaha it won’t bro, it’s future and this set is one of the best on the market! You will be happy with it probably for 6-7 years with PS5. Don’t let price foolish you, because you need a PS5 also, that’s called marketing so you need around 1200$. Now you can see how good PSVR2 will be. Ordered mine yesterday for GT7 can’t wait!!

[@gigoo6420]

@@LisakRacing yeah ! Ps vr 2 will be great, i love virtual reality

[@zachl2084]

VR is definitely not going anywhere. I see people in the future with haptic suits/trackpads to run on and completely immersive experiences in VR

[@tomoprime217]

Brad I highly doubt it would be sanitary for many to test the included earbuds at a loud ass trade show. I'd rather know that higher end audio is a worthwhile an option or not. The thing about added costs that nobody talks about to me with the Quest 2 hype, is that it comes with a shitty headstrap, stock faceplate and lack luster built-in audio that they don't factor into upgrade costs. Not to mention if you pile on extending the battery life. And or buying a USB-C Link cable for PC streaming and or a decent wifi router for wireless streaming. I don't know, $950 for a working foveated rendered eye tracking HDR VR system with haptics on everything including the dual-sense controller for even regular gaming sounds like a bargain to me.

[@GreyMatterShades]

This is a great point that not enough people are making. I completely agree with you. On top of all that, some of these added costs are items that a lot of people already have, like headphones... or PS5's... 😉

[@kevinbrook7033]

Solid comment.

[@tomoprime217]

For sure if you own the console that would make things cheaper than $950, $550? They really amped up restocking PS5 as of late. People should probably wait for a smaller redesign. Supposedly the next model will sell the optical drive as an add on if rumors are true. I’m holding out for valve to save us. At least more headsets are coming. The new HTC XR Elite is already taking preorders.

[@bluebell1]

Love my Qiest 2 but you are so very right about the comfort additions! It all adds up. I just don’t want to add it up! 😮

[@whocaresnotme9434]

The headphones in the box are stereo only not the tempest 3d sound like the pulse headphones are . Same headphones that came with the psvr1 are in the box with psvr2

[@DrunkAncestor]

Console always have one killer advantage: they have a huge market and can focus on optimization to really get the most out of the hardware. PC is always generalized and from software developer to screen there is a lot of performance lost. I was super impressed with the PSVR1 for what it was, Sony do amazing stuff

[@claytonyoung1351]

Also.....the fact that it JUST WORKS. PC's biggest downfall. It might not work even if your system is good enough and assembly may be required. Aka, tweaking.

[@TropicalCyc]

Nintendo though 💀

[@claytonyoung1351]

@@TropicalCyc Nintendo is perfect for its audience.

[@TechMaestro01]

@@claytonyoung1351 couldn't have said it better. I just got a vive face tracker, and I had to jump through all these hoops just to get it to work with my Oculus quest 2 wirelessly whilst still letting me use my vive trackers and index controllers. This was such a pain because my vive trackers used to float everywhere while face tracking was in use. That, and my SteamVR is being extremely buggy. Whenever I try to play SteamVR via air-link or VD, SteamVR just decides to freeze whenever loading into something or when opening menus. For example, SV freezes when starting up, opening VRChat, loading into a new world, and opening Google Chrome or other apps. It freezes for like 2 minuets and goes back to normal. This doesn't happen when I use a link cable, so I'm inclined to believe my wifi might be the issue. I have great wifi, but recently things have felt slower, so maybe that's the problem. Does anyone here know a solution?

[@claytonyoung1351]

@@TechMaestro01 its just like that bro. Can't wait for PSVR 2.

[@staffanstuff]

Very nice to get your particular expressions, Brad. It's so close now and I'm so excited. 2023 is gonna be a cool VR-year for sure. Cheers to that smooth locomotion! Thanks for pointing that out. Peace

[@m4sterm12]

I don't understand why people are forgetting that RE 8 is definitely a killer app. And GT7 depending on if it's full game integration.

[@clovis1109]

Thanks for the concise, knowledgeable and honest reporting, Brad. Keep it up.

[@BCBtheBeastlyBeast]

I have a Quest 2 and a PC, but some of the best VR content will be exclusive to PSVR2 on PS5, not to mention all the extra bells and whistles (and inevitable PC support). Ease of use can't be understated either imo. Got mine preordered and looking forward to playing GT7, Call of The Mountain, and RE8. And probably Switchback. The launch line-up is actually pretty amazing. The big question now is what comes after, and based on what we know teams are working on and what we can speculate on, it's gonna be a good time. I just hope we don't have to wait for E3 time to get a showcase. (April at least, please Sony!)

[@s3rv3r3rror8]

I also own a laptop 3070 and quest 2. Bought a PS5 2 years ago so happy with it and now preordered PSVR2 with call of the mountain. I agree 100% with your assesment that PSVR2 could push VR gaming further than it has ever been. I wish everybody that likes VR would at least support this by stopping the spread of bs FUD. I so want VR to succeed the potential is enormous. Have you ever tried horizon zero dawn VR on PC?

[@crashdude7589]

PC support is not inevitable, it's unlikely, they are selling the psvr 2 at a loss they are making their money back in first party game sales and third party store sales tax, they won't be getting any of their money if they support PC, only modded support is inevitable

[@BCBtheBeastlyBeast]

@@s3rv3r3rror8 Haven't tried HZD in VR yet. I have a rare(?) bug for at least a month now that makes the Link encoding stutter every 5-10 seconds, and Air Link and VD make it better in some ways and worse in some ways (in terms of stutter). Found 100% the exact issue I have on the support forums. Support acknowledged it even. But multiple updates later and it's still happening. I might not ever use my Quest 2 on PC again depending on when PSVR2 on PC is figured out.

[@BCBtheBeastlyBeast]

@@crashdude7589 "only modded support is inevitable" that's what I was referring to :)

[@crashdude7589]

@BCBtheBeastlyBeast yeah I understand now, we can only hope for proper steamvr support though

[@StubbyPhillips]

If PS5/VR2 ever supports 3D Blu-rays I'll buy it.

[@x32i77]

Yeah watching avatar 1 and 2 would be really nice 🙂

[@OodDoodelic]

My wettest dream is where Valve and Sony collaborate and Valve ports Alyx to PSVR2 and Sony makes PSVR2 officially support SteamVR.

[@stefandinu6389]

That would be perfect, and getting ps vr exclusives on steam and steam vr on psvr 2 would be amazing and a great step forward for vr. But that will never happen unfortunately.

[@OodDoodelic]

@@kayraerdem2410 Valve has the largest gaming platform and the best vr game. Sony is already porting exclusives like The Last of Us, Spiderman, and God of War to steam for nothing in return from Valve. Plus who gives a shit if it's "not fair". Everybody wins from a move like that.

[@nou4605]

@@kayraerdem2410 Cope. PCVR is far older and far more mature.

[@OodDoodelic]

@@kayraerdem2410 Ok and all PC gets is a new headset. We have like 20 of those already.

[@Thezuule1]

Sony is expecting to offset the cost of this headset through game sales. It is unlikely they will send their users to a different store for content. Sony wants the 30% cut and they aren't going to willingly give it to Valve.

[@aznpanda510x]

I support PlayStation VR2 and I don’t mind that it only on ps5. Why? Because they’re losing money making these headset already and trying to push virtual reality into a positive light. NO gimmicks or sample size game. We also getting the most futuristic with eye tracking and rendering. I want to support company like these. They are go-getters, trying take a step forward. Why support Facebook that does nothing for VR gaming. I own a Quest 2 for 2 years now….. Nothing to show.

[@森里螢一-f3c]

Thx for ur feedback, PSVR2 is definitely going to push VR gaming for more 3A/2A experience, just finished Sony’s new God of War game , if ever we can get first party studios from Sony to make a VR game,they’ll probably even surpass HLA in terms of Wow moments.

[@shuflie]

Its a shame that the environment was messing with the controller tracking, that would be one thing I'd be interested in given the new wraparound shape. Looking forward to your views when you get time with it in a more controlled environment, just to see how well they actually track to the sides and below you.

[@Clara_Page]

After switching to the quest pro controllers I don't think I can go back to IR tracked controllers now but i would be interested to find out how accurate PSVR's controllers are when out of line of sight of the headset

[@vyasrushi5177]

GT7 is definitely going to be the killer app for PSVR2....photorealistic graphics of GT7+fun and realistic driving model+Steering wheel controller+PSVR2 = maximum immersion

[@MihaiZavoian]

finally some competition to assetto corsa

[@luisreyes456]

It’s going to be just like gt sport, you will be able to drive only against the IA

[@LisakRacing]

@@luisreyes456 hahaha no it won’t you idiotic liar!! Full game will be in vr2… Only reason they didn’t do it before was because od ps4… So kid shut up and read!

[@Rebel_at_Heart]

@@luisreyes456 how do You know that for sure?

[@SeanoldBeasley]

If it has hand tracking for being off of the wheel then yes it will be max immersion

[@Sky.Lukewalker]

I was looking forward to the controller haptics. Amazing you liked the head haptics even more. I'm hyped! Pre-ordered

[@TheEventGuy]

Yes the haptics bro sheesh, I'm so hyped I ordered two 🤓✌

[@ThePokestopPapi]

Tha hapticssssss

[@EmperorMordred]

No backwards compatibility is disappointing for sure, but I think the launch lineup itself is very strong. If you compare it with a console launch, was there any where you could play as many flagship games on day one? Sure most of them are existing games, but I think this strategy of adding VR modes (for free) to existing games is the way forward as long as the motion controls are implemented well

[@iNoScopedMLK]

Definitely a strong lineup. I'm kind of happy they're already existing games because I just picked up RE8 for $20. Deliberately held off buying the game so I can play in VR.

[@EmperorMordred]

@@iNoScopedMLK me too, but I made the mistake of buying the disc version for 28€ right before the sale started haha

[@joos3D]

Not that I have PSVR but I read that several games are going to be free upgrades when they get ported to PSVR2 for those who own them.

[@NintenPizza]

Moss 1&2 have been ported over to VR2. Taking full of advantage of the VR2's resolution, FOV, Eye tracking, FR, Motion Tracking controllers etc. I hope Astro Bot Rescue Mission gets the same treatment. Maybe even Resident Evil 7, A Fisherman's Tale etc. Why let them go to waste when you factor in that the VR1 sold only 5+ million units?

[@IndependantMind168]

For spending $1050 on a great console system and an optional vr add on this is still below prosumer grade pc vr cost. Sony is playing a long game again here. And if you wern't around or forgot about their bluray win then you probably didn't learn that. The specs, the entry level price point and where both target the market are what's important to point out here. Every other option is either too far above or too far below price point and/or performance. I'm pretty sure they're on to something again. It's possible here that once pc mods come out to take advantage of this low cost high quality and feature rich headset that non ps5 owners might flock to it because it will be good enough at the right price point. Remember, this is SONY. They have a high standard for quality, innovation, and putting their weight in places that gives themselves and consumers no other better options.

[@meejmuas8686]

PSVR2 looks amazing, nice coverage, Gladly its Bradly

[@Drischa]

Truly hope there's some kind of hack for this in the future that lets us use it in PCVR. I miss oleds so much

[@TechMaestro01]

If Sony won't, hackers will.

[@pugorilla8848]

I wish consoles had mod support and free multiplayer. I get plenty of FPS of my quest 2 and PC setup but it seems like PS5 & PSVR2 might be more optimized since theyre built to work together.

[@kyellebantog7720]

Already exists for the first psvr, hopefully we'll be seeing the second iteration soon

[@jayes5066]

best CES coverage. wouldnt mind non vr related ces content either if you come accross anything interesting

[@MegaKiri11]

I hope HL: Alyx gets ported to PSVR 2, so more people would be able to play it!

[@thejustinjustin1233]

Ps vr 2 has been the headset that I’ve been waiting on for many years. I loved the oled screen on the ps vr1 but the tracking and move controllers held it back. This fixes all the issues that I had with psvr.

[@rayanessaidi1674]

Also higher resolution and graphics than it's predecessor (and only one cable yeaaaaaah).

[@xeno3d133]

Awesome video Brad, thank you. Really hyped for this! Even though I have a decent PC and Index I feel like Sony is going to bring A LOT more AAA VR games than PC will ever have ( still hoping Alyx and Boneworks/Bonelab makes its way to PSVR 2 at some point ). I have a question about the controllers. Are the face buttons capacitive touch or is it only the triggers and grip buttons?

[@SadlyItsBradley]

I only *rememeber* capacitive touch on the triggers and grip. But I wasn't exactly looking out for that

[@ManlyOBeeferton]

Yeah every VR enthusiast should want PSVR 2 to succeed. If it does, it'll inevitably lead to quality ports for PCVR, as well as overall growth for VR.

[@adriankoch964]

Sony really should not roadblock PSVR2 from being PC compatible.

[@xeno3d133]

@@SadlyItsBradley Are the thumb sticks in a comfortable place? With the Index I feel they're in an uncomfortable place

[@SadlyItsBradley]

@@xeno3d133 position feels fine

[@MihaiZavoian]

Gran Turismo 7 is also coming to PSVR2 which is pretty huge. this might actually push me over the edge

[@qChumber]

if they give it PCVR capabilities ill smile

[@qChumber]

@@BenKZbin25 agree however it's not that I wouldn't buy a PS5 (cuz I really want one) it's more that I have a library of VR games that I won't be able to access

[@terrorbyte2642]

Played it, PSVR2 visuals blow the quest 2 out of the water

[@jaylenadegoke]

Ofc it does. It’s sad to see quest fanboys becoming like XBOx fans…being miserable. they don’t like the competition.

[@ozmosyd]

Nice style in your presentaion for review a nice casual chat - like in a Pub or Cafe talk. Nice.

[@SadlyItsBradley]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MakubexGB]

I get that the Sony reps might be giving you a better than out-of-the-box experience by having you wear headphones over earbuds but it might also be a hygiene thing. It would be kind of gross to share earbuds with all the people testing the PS VR 2, even if they wipe them down after each use.

[@jackcall3815]

Thank god I preordered. I cannot wait

[@moncimoov]

if GT7 is natively supported 100% (not gimmick like ace combat 7) im buying it

[@azzafdu]

The PSVR1 mk 2 and the PSVR2 have built in ear buds for audio and they work fine for PSVR1 mk 2, that's what I use. You can't expect to share ear wax with everyone going to a show demo though, which is why they plug in headphones for demos. Both the ear buds and headphones support Tempest 3D audio with headset position tracking.

[@xXSinForLifeXx]

Interesting to hear about the headset haptic. That along with the eye tracking and HDR is what I wanted to know about the most.

[@gogoloco5625]

double blink to select something, that be great.

[@bryceandrewmusicofficial]

I hate that there's no audio on board!!

[@GiggaGMikeE]

I started with psvr1. Moved to q2. Upgraded to pcvr. I guess it's more like I'm coming home...

[@mrbilginc]

This headset has the potential to be the next best selling PC VR hmd if somehow it is properly modded to be STEAM VR compatible. For sure, this would happen, but how good and how legal? We'll see!

[@Slyfox1775]

Why is no one comparing this to the quest visual and clarity wise ?

[@djentleman5129]

This helped me a lot, thank you ☺ Regarding the library: from a VR enthusiast point of view you are right. Having owned Quest 2 and a PCVR Headset, the enthusiast has played most games. My point of view as never had Quest 2: >Star Wars and Resident Evil are also games I never played before. >Walking Dead Saints and Sinners: I stopped playing on Pico 4, because in dark areas I could barely see something. So again PSVR2 comes in. >Gran Turismo VR. Unfortunately I have no more space in my pc room, was driving Dirt2 with a little wheel rack. Again the PS5 helps me cause it is movable, don't want to carry my gaming pc through the house ;-) I am convinced there are many more like me nnnnn

[@ButtorsGaming]

Amazing video as usual. Very good flow from topic to topic and just overall very informative. 100/100 thanks again Brad Chan.

[@mikeb3172]

Anything about the high brightness? The whole headset was designed around it being they used OLED + fresnel lenses, instead of LCD + pancake.

[@SadlyItsBradley]

A lot of the game was under jungle shadows. So it was hard to judge how bright things were

[@ChrisD__]

11:23 Talks about motion smoothing _Blend transitions_

[@OliNorwell]

This was great, thanks for the info. It has made my mind up. This was the perfect "KZbin informational video", just you talking giving us great info. I wish all of YT was like this! Personally I'm praying that the haptic feedback is strong. Beat Saber feels great on the PSVR1 partly due to the excellent vibrations through the move controllers, far better than the meek feedback on the Index controllers. I really hope they've made these new controllers capable of proper vibration. Other than that, I agree that getting ports of the PSVR1 library games quickly onto the PSVR2 will be critical. Nothing harms a great system more than a lack of great titles. Though GT7 VR mode sounds promising.

[@s3rv3r3rror8]

The fact that they already have 3 AAA games at launch is promissing. They are doing their part it's now time for us to do ours, support will only come if we buy the products. Often people wonder why some products don't get support from these companies like the vita, but if you look at the sales wich where abysmal and the weak software sales. I don't blame them after all they are a full profit company🤷🏽‍♂️

[@GoffredoMarocchi]

PSVR2 can be used with the $399 PS5 DE and PSVR1 (if you bought the camera + 2 Move controllers) was not really much cheaper than PSVR2 which includes the controllers.

[@jddes]

Always good to hear from you Brad. I'm loving the beanie!

[@vikaskumarpatel5017]

I hope it sells well so we can get atleast 20 AAA, 40 AA games and 60 Indie games in the next 5 years. Sony only needs to make 10 of those. If it sells well, developers will get on to make more.

[@Jdb63]

Sony will also most likely be subsidizing more third party AAA games to include VR support for their games like they did with RE7 and are now doing with RE8!

[@gogreengameon2146]

Brad, I'm SO grateful for your impressions 👍. I had a PS VR1 headset, a PS4 PRO and a load of games. But the artificial blurring between native frames (basically the AI/artificial image reproduction) literally looked like seeing double-image trails during fast moving scenes or fast movement, and kept giving me serious headaches after a couple hours, to the point of feeling nauseous. I know there are perhaps quite a few PS VR1 users who don't experience this, or are not sensitive to low frame rates (in the VR context of frame rate requirements of course). Some games had those problems much worse than others, and I think it has something to do with how high the native frame rate of a particular game is, as it was never a 'VR legs' issue, IPD adjustment issue, or faulty headset issue (I had tried two PS VR1 headsets after sending one back to Sony). I even went so far as to buy prescription lenses for about £75 from VR Wave for the headset. But ever since Heaney from Upload VR and that dude from Kinda Funny Games mentioned from their hands-on that PS VR2 still has this issue, I've basically been holding back. I'll try this headset out before taking the plunge on the console and headset as I would only want it for VR. Understandably, if some or most people don't experience this issue, that's actually a really good thing and I'm glad that they will be able to enjoy this headset to the fullest. Unfortunately for me, it's *definitely* not a case of 'looking for faults', as many others who don't experience this issue simply like to chalk it up to.

[@iNoScopedMLK]

I'm hoping they have eye calibration profiles. If my wife or a buddy comes over fairly often, I'd like to just select a different calibration profile rather than needing to reset it every time.

[@joelface]

I wonder if it might be linked to your user account. So if your wife or buddy have their own account on your PS5, they could log-in and have it all sync up.

[@MKwadratPodcast]

Great impressions, thanks!

[@zardozx1370]

many thanks - Brad -for an xcellent detailed report -- stay health + greetings from germany

[@Plumtopia]

Games this really needs: - Half Life Alyx - Boneworks/bonelab (preferably a $50-60 bundle) - VRChat - SairentoVR - Dreams (updated for PSVR2 or a PS5 version of the game) Also, I do hope this sells well enough to get a lot of developers to make big games for it, because we really need good VR games on PC beyond the scope of the Oculus Quest. PSVR2 succeeding would be good for the whole VR industry (unless Sony starts making BS exclusivity deals)

[@Dennis359]

+Contractors +Blade&Sorcery

[@joelface]

Also hoping for Gorilla Tag. :P

[@miniman3112]

This will be an important first impression in the space!

[@Ogni]

Finally someone commenting on the glare of the lenses. That was one of my biggest concerns for this headset.

[@cargorunnerUK]

Superb impressions video - answered everything I needed to know

[@EDIFYTILLIDIE]

Sadly Bradley doesn’t understand what Sony is doing with the haptic overload in the start up: Just like astrobot was a showcase of the dual senses haptic capabilities im assuming that’s why the haptic overload is happening in the start up of COTW

[@EDIFYTILLIDIE]

Also the earbuds situation: Same shit they did with psvr1 demos was using the gold series headset, but the earbuds are great I use em more just out of convenience when I played psvr1.

[@LAZ-org]

Me : watching this video then just focusing on you touching the bottom of your shoe then everything else.

[@AshT8524]

bro really XD I was focused on that way too much

[@Magnum-Gaming]

there will be 30 games in the launch window of the PSVR2.

[@shamusteakiawa]

My first and only VR experience was with the first PSVR, so I know I'll enjoy the PSVR2 regardless. Thanks for the hands-on impressions.

[@DaulSense.Controler]

Already pre ordered it can’t wait

[@adamkondracki3201]

I'm super hyped! Can't wait for Feb 22!! I got one for my nephew as well!! He lost his shit 3yrs ago when the 5 dropped and I was handing them out like Willy Wonka. He's gonna surely loose it over the psvr2!! God I luv being that one Kool uncle 😆

[@billybangbang9180]

Thank you, Bradley, there is no doubt that you are the best of the best (and the hell with the rest)... in your class of world-class VR tech journalists, and VR news reporters ... keep up the great work!!!

[@robertwyatt3912]

Foveated rendering is really a complete game-changer.

[@ThaBEN_NL]

With PSVR1 you needed to face the camera at all times, which meant you had this cable hanging from the back of your head, going across your side (or between your legs) to where the console and camera are placed in front of you. Am I right that with PSVR 2 it doesn't matter which position you're facing? So you could face opposite direction of your console which eliminates having a cable going along your side, which prevents getting entangled with your hands during quick reflex games like Beat Saber (and less pull on your head)?

[@SadlyItsBradley]

Yes it doesn’t matter where you look

[@corriedotdev]

Thanks brad, this was a great comprehensive over view and youre my go to man for all this stuff that I cant research. Appreciate you and im pretty excited to develop for this headset. I think my next title will be ps2 vr compatable.. ready for it

[@PixelDamo]

Great video Brad. Thanks for all this info. No BS insight.

[@nigelgregory7090]

Great review , I’m definitely get the pulse headset now 👍🏻

[@NinaBoninaBrown]

I know u mentioned some to the visuals but would u say that even beyond all the conference mess around u would u say that u felt like u were actually in that environment, like would it blow someone’s mind who isn’t familiar with vr? Did the tall neck actually look and feel tall

[@SadlyItsBradley]

I’m a 7 year vr user. I’m jealous of anyone who gets to experience vr for the first time in a headset like this. I was pretty well immersed

[@GCTubaTim]

PSVR 2 comes with stereo headphones in the box, it doesn't have to be an added expense.

[@3adir_]

*earbuds

[@jamesoloughlin]

Great CES coverage Bradley!

[@CHROME-COLOSSUS]

Too bad to hear that the reprojection blur is persisting. Excited to get mine, but this is the thing I’ve been most concerned about. Good first impression!

[@piotrekf943]

its probably just software, what he described sounds like 4k reproduction from lower res. artifacts

[@Venserql]

The reason why they use headphones to people trying it in the booth is mainly for noise cancellation and hygienic reasons. Earbuds would get dirty quickly.

[@draco2xx]

i skipped out on the first ps vr cause i knew its a prototype product to gather data to improve ps vr 2 although ps vr 2 is also a prototype as well and i dont think there will ever be a final complete build of a ps vr but for the price is reasonable. i never tried a vr before so this is all new to me, already pre ordered the ps vr 2 so i cant wait to finally experience the vr immersion

[@kodesofficial]

Why is everyone complaining about the “PlayStation VR Headset” not being PC compatible? It will most likely never be compatible since Sony want customers in the PS Store and which is where most of the profit will come from as I truly believe that they are losing money on the hardware but are hoping to make money on Games and Software.

[@jeremykarwoski6913]

They need to add steam. There’s not enough to make me leave the quest 2 if there’s no options

[@infiniteblink]

No Man Sky is about to BOOM on PSVR2...😏

[@Sir_Saul]

Have you seen the new Asus laptops that has 3D?

[@Ryan-tn4gk]

I already preordered it. Only played my quest 2 for one game all of last year, but I'm ready to jump in Feb. 22nd!

[@familymorotskiy6929]

nice impressions dude

[@SadlyItsBradley]

Glad you enjoyed

[@ProjectMoff]

How was the HDR? I might be wrong but I believe the PSVR2 will be the first headset available to the consumer with a HDR screen. How are the black levels and overall contrast and colour? How natural is the vibrancy? Cheers Brad.

[@SadlyItsBradley]

I feel the vibrancy was taking so huge artistic integrities (same as the non vr horizon games) so it’s hard to judge that aspect. But I felt the color space was really notable

[@NintenPizza]

@@SadlyItsBradley Were the Blacks 'true' black this time around, or were they a dark shade of grey like with the PSVR1? I just wish they could eliminate motion judder and blur completely.

[@RogerEssigArtist]

I was amazed at the quality of Project Morpheus that I saw in 2015 at SVVR. Looking forward to trying this one.

[@George_Washington_]

bro they have to make it work natively for PC

[@Apache555]

Headset for the audio. Does it have to be the specific headset from sony or can it be any headset? Is it connect through wire or wireless?

[@arnauabello]

The ear buds on psvr1 worked great, I'm not worried a little bit about this issue, plus we have now the tempest 3d audio working. Also about the reprojection issue that it's mentioned, it's a software matter that it can be easily worked by

[@ZWGamemasterGame]

Any headset with a 3.5 mm jack can be plugged in.

[@AntLofter]

REALLY good, and objective experience review. Thanks so much!

[@velocxty2477]

I’m gonna get one for sure. I got the psvr 1 in 2021, and the exclusives like Iron Man VR, Blood and Truth and Astro Bot Rescue Mission are incredible. It seems like Playstation is just turning all those good things up to eleven. It’s gonna be a huge upgrade with games like Horizon Call of the Mountain, Re8 VR and GT7 VR! Especially considering this is just the beginning. Talking about the price, it’s not unreasonable imo. It’s gonna provide experiences and technology that are equivalent to those of a pretty high end pc VR headset. Pcvr costs a lot more to setup. So, considering it’s specs and the games it has, psvr2 is not unreasonable.

[@FlameSilver]

no doubt the community is gonna get the PSVR 2 working on PC, so 550 for a PC headset with those specs? sign me the fuck up

[@FlameSilver]

@@chrikke that goes without saying

[@AgentClank]

10:00 I like how I made the same thumbs up motion at the exact same time as you.

[@isaacwittman]

Wow, nice outfit! Sharp.

[@brothatwasepic]

I just want 220 degree FOV that isn't Pimax

[@森里螢一-f3c]

StarVR and XTAL ,go get them

[@ThaMonkeyClaw]

Does the PSVR2 have any 'god ray' issues? I have an Oculus CV1 and that is the one thing that drives me up the wall...that and the lens fogging...

[@supreme12]

Ok I'm very optimistic. I love the 1st PS VR. I'm ready for this one day 1. It took me a few years to get ps vr. I thought it was a gimmick.

[@DvSOne7979]

Someone should make some type of mod to make the psvr2 work on pcvr too.

[@Quest4Horror]

Already preordered my psvr 2. I couldn’t give a damn if people like psvr 2 or not. I’m stoked for it. I loved psvr 1, but with even better resolution, tracking and controllers this will blow psvr 1, quest 2 and even the index out of the water. I don’t agree with your comments about lack of contact. There are around 30 games at launch, which is far more than other console at launch.

[@ShadxwKing1776]

So brad what rating out of 10 would you give the PSVR 2… I preordered 1 the day the preorders started… and I am excited OUT OF MY MIND!

[@korhanuran]

You should try wireless PCVR with the Quest 2 or Pico 4 using Virtual Desktop and a dedicated router.

[@juancarlosalonso5664]

Don’t know anything about Pico, but quest 2 only offers crappy “experiences” and tech demos that meta tries to pass as games.

[@korhanuran]

@@juancarlosalonso5664 You can run Half-Life Alyx on the PC and wirelessly use Quest2 as if it was a Rift.

[@jcudejko]

@@juancarlosalonso5664 You are hilariously wrong. It's ok if you don't like the hardware, but don't lie, cmon