Sony denies that it is reported that 'Sony halves the production volume of PlayStation VR 2'



Regarding the VR device `` PlayStation VR2 (PSVR2) '' scheduled to be released by Sony on February 22, 2023, an article was published in Bloomberg that `` the initial number of shipments will be halved due to the small number of reservations ''. On the other hand, Sony has issued a comment to overseas media that 'the number of production units has not been reduced.'

Sony: We have not cut PS VR 2 production numbers | GamesIndustry.biz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sony-we-have-not-cut-ps-vr-2-production-numbers

Sony G to reduce shipments of 'PSVR2', pre-orders near release - Bloomberg
https://www.bloomberg.co.jp/news/articles/2023-01-31/RP9Y93DWLU6801

PSVR2 has features such as `` two 2000 x 2040 pixel organic EL displays '', `` 4K / HDR image can be drawn '', `` gaze tracking function installed '', `` wide viewing angle of about 110 degrees '', and it is very It is expected to be a device that can play games with a high degree of immersion. In addition, Sony has announced more than 30 launch titles ahead of the release on February 22, 2023, and has already started accepting pre-orders .

More than 30 launch titles including 12 new titles of 'PlayStation VR 2' revealed - GIGAZINE



Meanwhile, Bloomberg published an article on January 31, 2023, stating that ``pre-orders have not grown as much as expected,'' and that the number of PSVR2 pickups will be halved. According to the article, 'Sony G will halve the number of PSVR2 shipments by the end of March from the original plan. Bloomberg previously reported that Sony G will produce 2 million units by March. Next day 23. We will also limit shipments for the fiscal year to 1.5 million units.We were forced to revise the bullish forecast we had made in October of last year.' .

However, as a result of overseas media GamesIndustry's inquiry to Sony in response to Bloomberg's report, a reply was returned that denied the report that 'the production volume of PSVR2 has not been reduced.' In addition, Sony said, 'We feel the enthusiasm of PlayStation fans for upcoming releases, including more than 30 titles such as Gran Turismo 7, Horizon Call of the Mountain, and Resident Evil Village.'




At the time of writing the article, pre-order sales of PSVR2 are being carried out at various online shops, and Amazon.co.jp also sells invitation-only reservations at the following links.

Amazon.co.jp: PlayStation VR2 (CFIJ-17000): Game



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