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OCTOBER 3, 2022

Sony plans to release PSVR 2 sometime in early 2023, although exactly when is still a mystery. Now a Bloomberg report maintains the company is aiming to produce 2 million units by March 2023, which would signify a sizeable uptick in sales expectations over the original PSVR.

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JANUARY 24, 2024

Sony launched PlayStation VR 2 in early 2023, bringing with it relatively few exclusives to go alongside a good number of updated games previously launched on other headsets. The post Sony Reveals the 10 Most Downloaded PSVR 2 Games in 2023 appeared first on Road to VR.

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OCTOBER 31, 2022

The news was dropped earlier today as part of the Kinda Funny Halloween live stream , during which Sony shared more information about the cooperative VR experience. According to Sony, you’ll be able to customize your equipment as well as one of several original characters. Image Credit: Sony Pictures VR.

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DECEMBER 1, 2022

Sony will also release an SDK that will allow you to import your motion capture data into 3D animation programs. Remember the impact the Sony Walkman had on music? Now Sony is back with another game-changing portable, the Mocopi motion capture system. Image Credit: Sony.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

It’s widely thought that PSVR 2, Sony’s next-gen VR headset for PlayStation 5, is expected to release sometime the last half of 2022, which would position it as a pretty tempting gift for this holiday season. Image courtesy Sony. Earlier this month, Sony revealed that it had sold 17.3 units down to 11.5m

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

PSVR 2 saw nearly five times the peak sales volume on Amazon US during the 2024 holiday season as it did in 2023. Granted , it’s important to note that the headset didn’t get any particularly big sales in the 2023 holiday season. In this case, we can see that PSVR 2 has a far different relationship between price and sales.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Alongside Sony’s big reveal of the long-awaited price and release date for PSVR 2 today, the company also dropped some new info on 11 games coming to the headset in 2023. Firstly, four newly revealed games, then seven ports which are making their way to PSVR 2. Newly Announced Games.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 29, 2022

Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment). PSVR 2 will launch in 2023. It is now official: Sony Interactive Entertainment has confirmed on Instagram that the PlayStation VR 2 headset is going to launch in “early 2023”. Header image by Sony Interactive Entertainment). Top news of the week.

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Road to VR

MAY 26, 2022

During Sony’s annual investor day event, the company confirmed to investors that it has a lineup of more than 20 games ready for the launch of PSVR 2—despite having not yet confirmed the headset’s release date. ” Image courtesy Sony. Image courtesy Sony. Ok so hear me out.

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Road to VR

MAY 29, 2024

Sony said earlier this year it was bringing PC VR support to PSVR 2 , and while we still don’t know when that’s set to arrive, it appears the company is nearing the final steps thanks to a certification with the competent certifying authority in South Korea.

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Road to VR

MARCH 18, 2024

Sony has reportedly paused production of PSVR 2, as it looks to clear its backlog of inventory first before resuming. According to a Bloomberg report , PSVR 2 sales have “slowed progressively” since its February 2023 launch. The post Sony Reportedly Pauses PSVR 2 Production Due to Low Sales appeared first on Road to VR.

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Road to VR

JULY 27, 2022

Sony has fully revealed PlayStation VR 2 at this point, but the company has still kept the PSVR 2 release date under wraps, with many wondering if it will come in 2022 or 2023. ” Earlier this week Sony revealed some new software features coming to PSVR 2.

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Road to VR

MARCH 16, 2022

United States import records from late 2021 onward show that Sony Interactive Entertainment has shipped thousands of boxes containing developer kits from Asia to the US. The exact contents of the boxes hasn’t been specified, however Sony’s next-gen PlayStation VR 2 headset is a very likely candidate.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 31, 2023

Sony is reportedly lowering near term sales figures for its upcoming PSVR 2 headset, allegedly halving initial sales projections based on lackluster preorders. Citing people familiar with deliberations, Sony reportedly told a supply partner to expect reduced display panel orders, allegedly stating that it only expects to sell 1.5

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 6, 2022

Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment). Furthermore, when the remastered version of Resident Evil 4 has been announced, Sony stated that some VR-related content will be released for it (but it is not clear what). There are still no words on the release date of the device, but rumors about a Q1 2023 release window are intensifying.

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Road to VR

MAY 24, 2023

Sony revealed PSVR 2 outperformed the original PSVR in sales in the first six weeks, taking a strong early lead over the company’s first-gen PlayStation headset. When Sony last released sales figures in 2020, the original PSVR had sold around 5 million lifetime units.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 16, 2023

But with new headsets, promising new content, and a looming heavyweight positioned to challenge Meta all on the horizon, 2023 could big a much bigger year for the VR space. Sony’s PSVR1, meanwhile, has largely lost any remaining relevance since the announcement of the upcoming PSVR 2. On the Horizon for 2023. The 2022 Plateau.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Following anticipation from fans, Sony announced on Wednesday the release window, price, and new features of its PlayStation Virtual Reality 2 (PSVR2) device. PlayStation VR2 launches February 22, 2023, with pre-orders starting November 15. Sony is pricing the PSVR2 at $549.99 PlayStation (@PlayStation) November 2, 2022. .

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Road to VR

JANUARY 3, 2024

Apple Announces Vision Pro Image courtesy Apple The News Apple announced is Vision Pro headset in June of 2023 marking the company’s first public step into the XR headset space. While Vision Pro has yet to launch, it has certainly been the most talked about story in 2023.

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Road to VR

JUNE 24, 2024

Sony is getting ready to release tethered PC VR support for PSVR 2 this summer, but that may be one the last meaningful things the company does for its increasingly latchkey VR hardware. According to a report by Android Central ‘s Nicholas Sutrich, Sony isn’t leaving any budget for first-party content.

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AR Insider

JUNE 14, 2021

Shipping in 2023. Sony showcases upcoming VR titles for Playstation VR. The post Spatial Beats: Apple, Sony & Fresh AR Funding appeared first on AR Insider. Apple’s WWDC was on Monday. CEO Tim Cook took the stage and presented to an audience of adoring cartoon avatars. More from AR Insider….

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Road to VR

JUNE 24, 2022

In short, Kuo posits that Meta is slowing down investment in VR hardware due to looming economic recession, but this will provide others opportunity to play catchup as market share shifts away from Meta to companies such as Sony, Valve, Pico, and HTC. It’s not VR, its Meta’s core business that’s taking a hit.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The Sony vs Samsung skirmish is nothing new. Both Sony and Samsung have clearly demonstrated an interest in extended reality over the years. Sony vs Samsung: The Headset Details We Know So Far Sony has been a lot more forthcoming with its XR plans, and what it wants to accomplish with its upcoming XR device.

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JANUARY 18, 2023

So here you are a collection of the best news in immersive realities from the CES 2023, with many links to go deeper! Well, now we know the price of this special device: $1700, with an expected shipping date of around April 2023. Shipping should happen in August of this year (2023). Could I make an exception for this year?

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Meta wasn’t the only company churning out VR news this week with the unveiling of its long-awaited Quest 3 mixed reality headset , as Sony tossed out a slew of PSVR 2 game announcements and updates for its surprise ‘VR Day’ on Thursday. Coming to PSVR 2 on October 26th, 2023. Coming to PSVR 2 on November 17th, 2023.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Sony has officially unveiled the price and release date for its PlayStation VR2 headset. As part of the announcement, the company announced 11 new PS VR2 games coming in 2023. Feature Image Credit: Sony Interactive Entertainment. The post 11 New PlayStation VR2 Games Revealed By Sony appeared first on VRScout.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Asgard’s Wrath 2 Developer: Sanzaru Games Publisher: Oculus Studios Available On: Meta Quest (exclusive) Release Date: December 15th, 2023 Asgard’s Wrath 2 is massive in every measurable dimension. Read our full review to find out why we gave it [9.5/10]. Want to read more about Horizon Call of the Mountain ?

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MARCH 8, 2024

year over year during the fourth quarter of 2023. The report also highlighted how during the majority of 2023, XR headset shipments declined by 23.5 However, new product launches at the end of 2023, such as the Quest 3, helped to rebound market performance in select regions during Q4. per cent year-on-year.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

So get ready to read some interesting XR news… Top news of the week (Image from Brad Lynch) Meta to launch Quest 3 in 2023, despite the layoffs During the latest earning calls, Mark Zuckerberg confirmed that Meta is going to launch a new device, the Quest 3, in 2023. appeared first on The Ghost Howls.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 16, 2025

At the time, details of the spin-out were scant, however the studio went on to release Drop Dread: The Cabin (2023) and Soul Spire (2024) for Apple Vision Pro, and partner with Ubisoft of Just Dance VR: Welcome to Dancity (2024).

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

More than six years after its VR debut, Sony is ready to bring next-gen VR to PS5 with PSVR 2. With PSVR 2, Sony is not just improving on the prior headset, it’s also raising some bars for consumer headsets overall as the first device in its class to bring eye-tracking, HDR, and new haptic capabilities to the market.

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JUNE 1, 2023

Meta just wrapped its 2023 Quest Showcase, during which the company revealed a number of exciting announcements regarding its lineup of VR games and apps for the Quest platform. The Sandbox Update, coming June 2023, will give you the freedom to create the island(s) of your dreams, ready to host your wildest city creations.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

.” Founded in 2013, nDreams has released a host of VR games over the years as both developer and publisher, including Phantom: Covert Ops (2020) , Fracked (2021), Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord (2023), Frenzies (2024) and Vendetta Forever (2024).

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MAY 24, 2023

Earlier today, Sony PlayStation kicked off its 2023 PlayStation Showcase, teasing a generous amount of highly-anticipated games on their way to PlayStation 5 consoles. Feature Image Credit: Sony PlayStation The post All The VR News From The 2023 PlayStation Showcase appeared first on VRScout.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2023

2023 Metaverse and XR Predictions That Could Shape the Future of Tech 1. Thus, it’s probable that in 2023, we’ll be seeing more XR devices being used as workstations in the office. He goes on to share that the success of the Quest 2 will fuel interest in the new Quest 3, which should will be released in 2023.

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JUNE 1, 2022

This Monday, leaks in a Twitter post by IT Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo revealed a potential 2023 release window for the upcoming PlayStation virtual reality (PSVR) 2 headset. Sony may launch it in 1Q23, depending on the development schedule of PS VR2 game titles. The analyst said the headsets would enter mass production later this year.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Sony’s next-gen VR headset arrives in Q1 2023. After long last Sony has revealed the price and release date of the PlayStation VR2, its latest and greatest VR headset for PlayStation 5 consoles. Sony is also offering a second bundle for $599.99 Image Credit: Sony Interactive Entertainment.

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