The appearance of the next-generation VR 'PlayStation VR 2' for PS5 is finally revealed



The final design image of the next-generation VR system '

PlayStation VR2 (PS VR2)' for PlayStation 5 (PS5) suddenly announced in January 2022 by Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), which is in charge of development and sales of the PlayStation brand It was finally released.

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The final design image of PS VR2 is as follows. SIE says, 'The PS VR2 headset has an orb-shaped design that matches the PS VR2 Sense controller. The rounded shape is 360 degrees that players will feel when they enter the world of virtual reality. I expressed the view, 'explains the design.



Seen from the side, it looks like this. The design is also inspired by the product design of the PS5 itself, 'Since I designed the PS5, I have already been working on the design while keeping in mind the headset design of the next-generation VR system, so from the visual to the feel, the PS5 You can feel the common features with. '



Seen from above. The PS5 body has a flat design that is supposed to be installed on a flat surface, but the headset part of the PS VR2 is supposed to be always picked up and touched, and you can feel the consistency with the DualSense wireless controller and PULSE 3D wireless headset. It is said that it has a rounded design like this.



In addition, the PS VR2 headset and PS VR2 Sense controller have a stylish design that blends into the living room, but they are aiming for something that allows you to immerse yourself in the game world without being aware of using it. .. Therefore, it emphasizes ergonomic design, and it is explained that it has been repeatedly verified so that users of various head sizes can wear it comfortably. In addition, the 'weight balance of the headset' and 'structure that is fixed to the head with only one band' that were popular in the current PlayStation VR (PS VR) are also followed in PS VR2, and the headset The position of the scope adjustment button and stereo headphone terminal for adjusting the distance between the scope part and the face is also the same position as PS VR.

In addition, the PS VR2 headset is equipped with a lens adjustment dial that can adjust the distance between the lenses of both eyes to the distance between the eyes of the player for more comfortable use. This makes it possible to realize the optimum video experience for each player. In addition, while adding unique new functions such as the vibration motor of the headset, it seems that it has realized a slight weight reduction from PS VR by finishing it with a smarter design.

Mr. Yuto Morisawa, Senior Art Director of SIE's Design Center, said, 'When I started working on the design of PlayStation VR2, the first focus was on the highly ventilated design that was realized on PS5. I was absorbed in the VR title. Starting with the engineer's idea of providing ventilation holes to prevent the lens from becoming cloudy while you're at it, the final design is to create a small space between the top and front of the scope for effective ventilation. It has been realized. '

In addition, the PS VR2 development kit has already been provided to game developers, and regarding the release schedule of PS VR2 compatible titles from each game maker, 'Please look forward to future announcements.'

in Hardware,   Game, Posted by logu_ii