Sony discloses the quantity of PS VR2 units anticipated to be available early in 2019 and the status of the new headsets’ manufacturing.
Recent key PlayStation VR2 statistics from Sony include that 2 million units should be ready to ship by March 2023 and that there haven’t been any supply problems. The PS VR2 represents Sony’s newest foray into the virtual reality industry. Although the PlayStation VR2 had been anticipated for some time, the names of the new headset and accessories and the release date of early 2023 were officially announced at CES 2022.
Before it became clear that gamers could anticipate the PS VR2 in early 2023, there was already a ton of information about the headset, thanks to Sony patent filings that revealed some of its features. According to a Sony patent, the PS VR2 will enhance immersion by incorporating haptic feedback, which was also present in the DualSense controllers for the PS5. Some of the PS VR2’s changes, like the new user interface, have been shown in Sony’s official announcements, in addition to the features that have been leaked.
Many people are looking forward to getting their hands on one of the new headsets when they go on sale in early 2023 because PlayStation VR2 is bringing so many new features. There are concerns about whether Sony’s VR platform will experience the same issues with supply as the PS5, which are still present. Several months ago, it was anticipated that Sony would launch the PS VR2 with a bang. However, a recent Bloomberg report reveals that the company has had no supply issues since production started in September. It expects to have 2 million headsets on hand by March 2023.
ICYMI: Bloomberg reports that Sony plans to have 2 million PSVR2 headsets produced by March 2023
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This is encouraging news for anyone hoping to purchase one of the new VR headsets at launch, given that supply chain issues are still a problem in the gaming industry. Along with the PS VR2’s successful production, Sony anticipates the release of additional PS5 consoles early in 2019.
Since its initial release in 2020, the PlayStation 5 has proven to be elusive for many. Many people have been forced to wait months to get their hands on the new hardware or deal with the higher prices of scalpers. Sony hasn’t experienced any recent supply chain problems, which could be a sign that production is restarting. Phil Spencer, the head of Xbox, said the Series X and S consoles might not meet demand in 2022, but more hardware might be available for purchase in 2023.
Early in 2023, PlayStation VR2 will go on sale.