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Sony Teases Prototype VR Headset With Stunning 8K Visuals

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DECEMBER 7, 2021

It appears as though Sony is making serious progress with its VR technology. Earlier today the company hosted an online event called Sony Technology Day, revealing new information on eight different technologies revolving around the theme of “Technology that inspires emotion.” Image Credit: Sony.

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Sony has unveiled the design of the PSVR 2 headset

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FEBRUARY 22, 2022

With a blog post just published, Sony has finally unveiled the design and some features of the upcoming PSVR 2 headset. Here you are the amazing pictures that have just been shared: Hero view of PSVR 2 (Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment). Lateral view of PSVR 2 (Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment).

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Sony reveals specifications of PSVR2 at CES 2022

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JANUARY 5, 2022

Honestly speaking, I wasn’t expecting interesting news from this CES in AR and VR, while actually we just had one: Sony has revealed almost all the specifications of the upcoming PlayStation VR 2 headset and its controllers! The innovative controllers of the PSVR 2 (Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment).

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Sony Unveils Next-Gen ‘Orb’ VR Controller For PS5

VRScout

MARCH 18, 2021

Last month Sony confirmed that it is currently in development of a direct follow-up to its PlayStation VR headset, promising significant improvements to resolution, better tracking and input, and a larger field-of-view. Image Credit: Sony Interactive Entertainment. Image Credit: Sony Interactive Entertainment.

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Sony Patent Reveals VR Controller Design Seemingly Inspired by Valve Index

Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Sony Interactive Entertainment recently published a patent for a VR motion controller that look suspiciously similar to Valve’s Index controllers, aka ‘Knuckles. Image courtesy Sony Interactive Entertainment, WIPO. Image courtesy Sony Interactive Entertainment, WIPO. Here’s to hoping.

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How Will Immersive Tech Transform Entertainment?

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AUGUST 5, 2021

Media and Entertainment: The Show Must Go. W ithout a doubt, the media and entertainment industries have had an enormous influence on technology since the advent of television. People in the media and entertainment industries should think about how to apply AI, XR, and 5G to the future of entertainment. On— Everywhere.

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Snapchat Teaming Up With Sony On New AR Music Lenses

VRScout

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

today announced a major partnership with Sony Music Entertainment that will introduce its artists’ music to Snapchat’s Sounds library. As per the partnership agreement, these Lenses will feature music from Sony Music Entertainment artists; no specifics on who just yet. Feature Image Credit: Snap Inc.

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Sony Reportedly Pauses PSVR 2 Production Due to Low Sales

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MARCH 18, 2024

Sony has reportedly paused production of PSVR 2, as it looks to clear its backlog of inventory first before resuming. Citing people familiar with the company’s plans, Sony has produced “well over 2 million units” since launch, noting that stocks of the $550 headset are building up.

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Import Records Reveal Sony Has Shipped Thousands of Dev Kits, Possibly PSVR 2

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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Sony announces that a new VR headset is coming for PS5, but not in 2021

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FEBRUARY 23, 2021

In a blog post published on PlayStation Blog, Hideaki Nishino , Senior Vice President, Platform Planning & Management at Sony Interactive Entertainment, has announced that a new PSVR headset is coming for PS5, but not this year. PlayStation 5 and new DualSense controller (Image by Sony). Header image by Sony).

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Sony Reveals VR Headset Prototype with Display Tech That Could Wind Up in PSVR 2

Road to VR

DECEMBER 7, 2021

During an online showcase today, Sony revealed a VR headset prototype with a 4K OLED microdisplay. While it appears to be a wholly different project than the upcoming PSVR 2, the company says it expects the display itself to be “used in the entertainment field,” which could include other VR headsets. Image courtesy Sony.

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Sony Just Invested $250 Million in Epic Games, Here’s What it Could Mean for VR and Beyond

Road to VR

JULY 9, 2020

Sony Corporation announced today that it will invest $250 million in Epic Games, the company well known for its hit game Fortnite and the Unreal Engine game engine that powers it. There’s no better example of this than the revolutionary entertainment experience, Fortnite. Going Beyond Gaming.

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PSVR 2 Outsold Original PSVR in First 6 Weeks, Sony Confirms

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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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Report: Sony Balks on PSVR 2 Game Development

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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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The Media and Entertainment Metaverse: What to Expect

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DECEMBER 29, 2022

The media and entertainment metaverse , complete with 3D avatars, is no longer a distant prospect. A Closer Look at Metaverse Entertainment. In the entertainment industry, the Metaverse has and continues to connect audiences in shared virtual spaces via headsets and their respective or third-party virtual spaces. VR Theme Parks.

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Report: PlayStation VR 2 Will Launch Next Holiday Season

VRScout

JUNE 16, 2021

The follow-up to Sony’s 2016 console VR headset will feature Samsung Display OLED panels. Yesterday afternoon, Bloomberg released a report regarding Tokyo-based LCD specialist Japan Display Inc, in the process revealing potential information regarding the highly-anticipated follow-up to Sony’s PlayStation VR headset.

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11 New PlayStation VR2 Games Revealed By Sony

VRScout

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Sony has officially unveiled the price and release date for its PlayStation VR2 headset. Feature Image Credit: Sony Interactive Entertainment. The post 11 New PlayStation VR2 Games Revealed By Sony appeared first on VRScout. Almost a dozen new and existing VR games coming to PS VR2.

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Sony Researchers Unveil Knuckles-style Prototype VR Controller with Full Hand Tracking

Road to VR

MAY 4, 2020

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) researchers unveiled a prototype motion controller recently which showcases experimental techniques into full hand tracking using machine learning and capacitive sensors. Like the Index controller, Sony’s prototype features an open-palm design using a wrist strap. Image courtesy SIE.

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5 Million PlayStation VR Units Sold, Sony Announces

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JANUARY 6, 2020

Despite the growing age of PlayStation VR, Sony has continued to effectively market and sell the headset, leading to steady sales which have now reached 5 million units total, the company has announced. Sony made the announcement today alongside confirming that it has sold 106 million PS4 and PS4 Pro consoles. Data courtesy Sony.

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The XR Week Peek (2022.06.06): Sony announces four games for PSVR 2, and Apple today…

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). Thank you for your understanding and support! Top news of the week. PlayStation announces four games for PSVR 2.

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The XR Week Peek (2021.03.22): Sony reveals PSVR2 controllers, FRL shows the wristband of the future, and more!

The Ghost Howls

MARCH 21, 2021

Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment). Sony unveils the new controllers of the PSVR2. Sony promises amazing haptic sensations on the controllers, that should be able to provide “impactful, textured, and nuanced” sensations. Header image by Sony Interactive Entertainment). Top news of the week.

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Sony to Shutter ‘Blood & Truth’ London Studio, Layoffs at ‘Horizon Call of the Mountain’ Studio

Road to VR

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan announced today that the company is laying off 900 PlayStation employees, or around eight percent of the company, which will affect a number of its first-party game studios. This story is breaking.

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Report: PSVR 2 May Feature 4K Visuals, Eye-Tracking, Haptics

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MAY 11, 2021

A new report from UploadVR teases some pretty impressive specs for Sony’s upcoming PlayStation VR 2 headset. Image Credit: Sony Interactive Entertainment. Image Credit: Sony Interactive Entertainment. Feature Image Credit: Sony Interactive Entertainment.

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Sony Drops a Slew of PSVR 2 Game Announcements and Updates

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 November 17th, 2023. Buy it on PSVR 2 for $30.

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The PlayStation VR2 Is Now Available For Purchase

VRScout

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Sony’s next-gen VR headset has finally arrived – here’s what you need to know. Sony also promises improved ergonomics to provide a more comfortable in-headset experience, allowing for even longer game sessions. Perp Games) Fantavision 202X (Cosmo Machia, Inc.)

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Sony Teases Something from ‘Starship Troopers’ Coming to PSVR 2

Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Sony is teasing something to do with the beloved cult classic film Starship Troopers (1997) and PSVR 2, with more information coming next week. pic.twitter.com/689QZhi7ph — Sony Pictures Virtual Reality (@SonyPicturesVR) September 25, 2024 What could it be? ” Eyes up trooper! Be here on 09/30/24.

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Sony Pictures’ Jake Zim talks about the new Zombieland VR game and how to turn existing IP into amazing VR content

The Ghost Howls

MAY 13, 2021

I had the great pleasure to interview SVP of VR at Sony Pictures Jake Zim on his experience with developing, producing, and launching VR games inspired by Sony Pictures’ movies Spider-Man , Jumanji , Groundhog Day , and most recently, Zombieland. Here at Sony Pictures, we publish VR games and experiences across all platforms.

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Ghostbusters VR Game Lets You Drive The Iconic Ectomobile

VRScout

JUNE 9, 2022

Sony’s two-story location-based VR experience features an immersive vehicle motion simulator and virtual proton packs. Yesterday, Sony unveiled yet another location-based VR experience based on the legendary Ghostbusters franchise. Sony Pictures Virtual Reality is all about making wishes come true.

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The PlayStation VR2 Will Have Over 20 Launch Games

VRScout

MAY 26, 2022

This past February, Sony offered us our first look at the PlayStation VR2 (PS VR2), a new-and-improved console VR headset boasting a 4K HDR resolution, new sensory features, built-in eye-tracking, redesigned motion controllers, headset-based haptic feedback, and a variety of other game-changing enhancements.

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Ghostbusters VR Game Coming To Quest 2 & PS VR2 In 2023

VRScout

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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Battle AR Ghosts In ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife ScARe’

VRScout

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Ghostbusters: Afterlife ScARe uses AR technology to immerse you deep in Sony Pictures’ new movie, Ghostbusters: Afterlife , as one of the legendary Ghostbusters. , Created by Impreza r io Entertainment , Ghostbusters: Afterlife ScARe is much more than a simple mobile game. Image Credit: Imprezario Entertainment.

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Sony Secures Tobii Eye-Tracking for PSVR 2

XR Today - Virtual Reality

JULY 5, 2022

Last Friday, Sony Interactive Entertainment, the hardware vendor behind the famous PlayStation gaming console brand, announced a technology partnership with eye-tracking provider Tobii for the Japanese firm’s sophomore virtual reality (VR) gaming headset. Sony Filles Hand-Tracking Technology. Sony’s Metaverse.

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Sony Hints Next-gen PSVR Could Bring HDR, Wireless, Eye-tracking & More

Road to VR

MAY 24, 2019

Speaking this week at the Collision 2019 conference in Toronto, Sony Interactive Entertainment’s Vice President of Research and Development, Dominic Mallinson, detailed a number of “must-have ‘evolutionary’ improvements” for future VR headsets. And we won’t just stop with PS4.” ” With 4.2

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PlayStation VR2 Release Date & Price Revealed

VRScout

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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My 2 cents on the $549 PSVR 2 announcements

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NOVEMBER 6, 2022

A few days ago, Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced that PSVR 2 will launch for $549. The bundle between PSVR 2 and Horizon (Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment). Lateral view of PSVR 2 and controller (Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment). PSVR 2 launch.

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PSVR 2 Firmware Update Points to Wired PC VR Support, Potentially Freeing Users From PlayStation 5

Road to VR

MARCH 21, 2024

Sony announced last month it was bringing PC VR support to PSVR 2 sometime this year, although the company didn’t specify how or exactly when this would happen. While we’re no closer to knowing when , all signs now point to a direct wired connection—holding a few implications for Sony’s VR strategy. It might be.

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Our First Look At The New Ghostbusters VR Experience

VRScout

DECEMBER 9, 2022

During last night’s Game Awards, developer nDreams ( Little Cities, Fracked, Phantom: Covert Ops ) and publisher Sony Pictures Virtual Reality offered us our first look at the upcoming cooperative adventure game. Image Credit: Sony Pictures Virtual Reality. For more information visit here.

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Sony Acquires Insomniac Games, Delivering a Strategic Blow to Oculus Studios in the Process

Road to VR

AUGUST 21, 2019

Sony Interactive Entertainment announced Monday that the company is acquiring Insomniac Games, a storied game studio and one of the most experienced in VR development anywhere in the world. In that sense, this was a pretty good move for Sony on the VR front. Image courtesy Insomniac Games.

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PlayStation Teases Non-VR ‘Spectator Mode’ In New Patent

VRScout

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The technology sounds eerily similar to Sony’s PlayLink , a multiplayer game service for the PlayStation 4 that allows players to engage in a variety of quizzes and immersive games using compatible smartphones and tablets. Sony files patents for potential products and features on a regular basis, many of which wind up dead in the water.

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A Sony Patent Could Bring Next-gen Fresnel Lenses to PSVR 2

Road to VR

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

However, Sony may have a trick up its sleeve that could give the headset’s Fresnel lenses a big advantage over the competition. A patent granted to Sony in 2020 proposes a “method of manufacturing the Fresnel lens which can suppress [god rays] […].”

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Location-Based VR Ghostbusters Game Haunts Arcades

VRScout

MARCH 27, 2023

Last year Sony unveiled Ghostbusters VR Academy , a new location-based VR experience based on the iconic Ghostbusters franchise that lets you to strap on a Proton Pack and battle an army of supernatural creatures alongside your friends. Battle supernatural entities and race against other players in futuristic hovercrafts.

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Our First Look At The PlayStation VR2

VRScout

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Sony’s next console VR headset features an “orb” design heavily inspired by the PS5. After months of teasing, Sony has officially unveiled the design of its latest VR headset, the PlayStation VR2. Today, Sony has released the first official images of the headset. Image Credit: Sony.

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Location-Based AR Ghostbusters Experience Launching In Japan

VRScout

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Work together with friends to rid Ginza Sony Park of a ghostly threat. Beginning this weekend in Tokyo, Japan, Ginza Sony Park will be hosting Ghostbusters In The Park , a massive live event celebrating the historic 35th anniversary of Ghostbusters. Image Credit: Sony. Image Credit: Sony. “Be Feature Image Credit: Sony.

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The XR Week Peek (2022.11.07): PSVR 2 will cost $549, HoloLens are probably dead, and more!

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NOVEMBER 7, 2022

(Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment). Sony announces price and release date for PSVR 2. Sony Interactive Entertainment has finally announced that PSVR 2 will be launched on February 22nd, 2023 for $549. In-car VR entertainment system Holoride launches in Germany. Holoride launches in Germany.

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