Just to add on here, I do not own any VR headset and am hoping to dive in. But, I do not own a ps5, so am waiting for the mid-cycle refresh and a price drop.
I am a VR veteran Dev Kit, Rift, Valve Index and Quest 2. But I have to admit I love this headset. It is sharp, clear and the colors are out of this world, also the Haptics are Revolutionary. I love it so far
That's kinda excessive, definitely not revolutionary. Well to each their own and don't mean to come off rude or anything or bash your opinion. I had the quest 2 since launch and recently stopped using it for about a year prior to me recently getting the psvr2. I was so disappointed with the psvr2. Everything about it was just over hyped to me. It wasn't up to par with what was advertised and what I've read online and for example TH-cam comments prior to me buying it. I returned it and decided to keep using my quest with my PC. I did like the comfort level tho.
@@KhanTheDapperGreat I understand totally the quest with PC is still very good. I will never give up PCVR way too many good games on there Including Alyx and its mods. But for someone with no gaming PC and if they have a PS5 then this would be a perfect way to get high end PCVR at a lower cost than buying a gaming computer. Did you play resident Evil Village with the PSVR 5 The adaptive triggers and haptics cannot be beat. Now that so far is perfect. If you ask me.
@@KhanTheDapperGreat I was just expecting a couple reason not a whole review. I was wondering why you think like that? I also just have a Quest 2, was wondering about getting a PSVR or the BigScreen VR thats coming out in Q3. It’s possibly going to be my next VR because how small it is.
I love the Psvr2. At the beginning I was slightly disappointed that the picture isn’t as sharp as a 4k screen but it’s still miles better than in the first headset. But the immersion is another level I’m playing RE Village right now and this game feels so much better in vr than the flat version.
@EM Archer PSVR2 does not have a cellphone CPU/GPU in it like Quest 2, PS5 has to render graphics to the headset, and that is what gives the better graphics and smoother frame rate. Just like the high-end PCVR headsets. But PSVR2 has OLED displays and head haptics, which add to better visuals and immersion.
@@EM_ARCHER It draws the full power of the PS5 for better performance. The Quest 2 only works seamlessly if you have a dedicated 5ghz WiFi 6 router connected to a high rig gaming PC if you even want to get close to what the PSVR2 is offering.. I never understand the critique on the cord, it’s specifically meant to work for a wider audience of users.
@@johnalexanderlowe we have GREAT WIFI! that is what I brought the quest 2 and will buy the quest 3 too! Also I do not have an upgrade PS….. nor would I connect with my PS of any number….. I would def trip over the cord! I always adjusting my wall in the meta quest! the cord would not work for me
Thank you for this video. I bought the VR2 and never ever had an other vr on my head. I am so amazed by vr. The things you say that are not so good about this, for me a are no problems but of course I believe what you are saying. I do not have any experience at all so I can not tell the difference. For people like me who never played VR: this is a whole new world and I freaking love it!
This was such a super in-depth review. Pros and Cons and samples/examples were very thorough. Great job! Hey, just a side note about your guardian /boundary in Quest 2 having to reset so often...I fixed that problem with mine by going to settings and the guardian and deleting it, then setting it up again, and it's been awesome ever since (only happened a couple of times needing to delete and reset since I got it on launch).
Thank you for the kind words and the tips about the Quest guardian. Part of my problem is I'm switching between my living room, 2 studios, and garage all the time and EVEN THOUGH it claims it can save that many play spaces it doesn't seem to be able to keep up. I'll try deleting and see if that helps at all. I also have hue lights which aren't always the same color so that might be adding to my problem.
I just got one to see if I liked it, not really something you need a review for like a car or something but yes, good explanation of how VRs work I guess?
Thanks, Jay! I watched a lot of PSVR2 reviews and yours is by far the best. I appreciate you showing that you can disconnect the cable from the headset because I asked you about that in your demo video. That was my biggest gripe with the PSVR1. I’m sold on this now.
@JayBratt I have the Logitech g29 steering wheel and it is the most immersive VR experience I've ever had. You feel like you are driving that car. It's mind-blowing!
The DualSense can also be use for gyro-steering in GT7. Using that, combined with one of those desktop mounts that has a steering wheel for the DualSense to snap in to, could make for a budget alternative to expensive racing rigs.
The IPD works for me and I’m 75mm. If you were glasses, you can get prescription inserts. I’m impressed with what they have done, and I’ve been into PC VR for 6 years.
I feel bad that the most i can do is subscribe and like. This is the best vr video I've ever seen. I genuinely wasn't really coming to see info about the vr2. I was grabbing just vr videos from different people. I love the format, i love the info, and this has been an absolutely amazing experience. Thank You. 🙏
12:15 on the TV you can see the flat games being played. It is a setting to allow higher frame rates per seconds on the game in the headset. You can turn it off and have lower frame rates to play and have people watch flat games.
I’m a first time vr’er with the psvr2. Omg is this thing amazing! I’ve been playing re village and no man’s sky. Shit it’s the only way to play games now. Can’t recommend it enough
Jay my man, you've done an incredible job on this video. I think it might be your best work yet. Really well made, really well filmed and edited, super informative, absolutely loved it!! ❤
It baffles me how so many people are terrified of the bloody wire.i have been playing psvr2 for hours now and every time I have forgotten the wire was even there. It has never gotten in the way at all.
Right? - I use a large, plastic carabiner clip hooked to the rear belt loop of my pants and then put the cord through it. It works great at keeping the cord straight down the back and to the floor. 👍
So it is mandatory to be plugged in to play? I'm thinking of buying 1 today. I want to know exactly I'm getting with this. Is it worth buying since I already have a meta quest. Does it have other apps and can I watch movies or surf the internet with it?
@@lonesoljazangetsu1157 Yes, it must be plugged in to the console. Thankfully, it is only one USB-C cord that's about 12' or so in length (no entirely sure, haven't measured it). Besides VR games, there is a Cinematic Mode where it displays a flat screen that is adjustable in size. Non-VR games can be played this way and displayed in 4k at 120hz, as well as DVD's and videos from a flash drive. TH-cam can also be used, but unfortunately, it does not access the VR version of the app the way that VR1 did. There is also a web browser, but it is very limited in what it can do.
@@captainjimmy2306 it was a lot more noticeable back when it opened with the Oculus symbol and not the meta one because that white logo on black background was just glare! Now it's harder to find the moments where it's really prevalent
I’ll take a little bit of god rays over that nasty mura. I was not impressed with the psvr2 at all. That mura and blur smear was horrible on his headset I tried.
I was pretty let down with first impressions just because of the reprojected frames in REV and Horizon, but as I’ve played and experienced the whole package, I’ve completely forgotten about them. The mura is also pretty noticeable, but I’ve started to look past it once I’m in game. Yeah the haptics and visuals in REV, next level stuff, great review dude.
@@jaybratt just a little critic of your critic... The dualsense came with a type c cable. So you already have 2.why complain You can charge both from the ps5 at the same time.
I feel you there. PSVR was my first love and Facebook drives me crazy with some of their decisions! The Quest Pro is now $1000, people paid $1500 for it 2 months ago!! The Quest 1 was $400 and they launched the Quest 2 for $300 even after they had still been selling ones at the full price... They're all about getting new customers but their previous customers get F'd a lot :(
The tracking issue was solved when I have a well lit room with every corner have lights turned on. I only realised that when I played RE8 and the aim doesn’t seem to track on the left side. There was no lamp on the left side of my room. When I changed that, the issue was resolved.
4:56 you can edit where the volume buttons go on the quick menu so you can edit it, so it’s only three presses to turn the volume down by putting it on the first quick menu spot.
As someone who just bought one and has been playing this, this was GREAT information man. And you're right about the current Library being enough for someone new to VR.
I cant see if anyone has mentioned this, but with regards to letting go of the controllers and grabbing them again, I let them slide down my arms almost like a bracelet. You can use your hands (for adjusting headset, using phone etc) easily and then you can let them slide back down to your hands. I hope that make sense, but it's pretty useful I feel.
Also, I completely agree about the lack of livestream comments showing (or any kind of overlay for that matter, the options are just greyed out) - I really hope this is addressed in a future update. They have pushed the fact that you can use the camera to broadcast etc, so it simply makes sense to sort this.
Awesome review, love the TV/Home Theatre enthusiast POV regarding the screens (also, I have not seen any info about the subpixel arrangement, huge plus). One thing I might explain to anyone disappointed with the "2d menu": let's say you get your VR headset, and start the setup. Years back you had to install base stations, or had some tedious setup interaction that dominated the first hour of your ownership. The PSVR2 was developed with ease of use and a quick setup in mind. So when you first put this headset on, you are taken through a rough 8-10 minutes of very intuitive setup, then you drop into the standard PS5 home screen which you intuitively know at this point. While making a "VR home" would have been a very nice addition to this headset, the base menu does not take away anything from the experience. Learning how to use a brand new navigation/home screen does, and if I know Sony, they would have PUSHED that menu style on you and would not have given you an option to use the standard one. :D Also, we have some neat 3D logos for games where the developers spent like 10 minutes to make it, like Switchback or Beat Saber and many more.
@peter mulder I will tell you what I like and what I don't Pros - Decent resolution (would have liked a bit more but it's decent) - Feedback and haptics, specially the trigger in guns - Stunning colour, brightness and incredible contrast (Oled) - Incredible exclusive games - Lightweight and very adjustable Cons - Mura - Wired - Can't play my 3D movies (huge for me specially with an amazing oled screen and the PS5 having a disc tray) - Needs more apps - The sweet spot is needs carefull adjustment otherwise it's a blury mess but it's not as bad as the vive focus 3 - Controllers needed to have more battery - The wire should have been replaceable so that you can use usb c cable of any length I think the best combo would be pancake lenses like the quest pro with oled tech and 2500x2500 resolution. Overall though I really do like PSVR2 but it does have few issues.
great job at least you talked about the controller issues with not being able to use in game but can use on the menu.i called sony and gave them my headset serial number and was told they are aware of the issue which is affected by a certain batch of headset serial numbers and they are working to put out a software update to remedy this problem which in my case is the right controller.so i am pissed that i cant play any games right now until that software update rolls out.this is crazy!
Got one and absolutely love it. Crystal clear picture, precise controls, ease of setup and use - definitely worth the money. The lack of games is not something I'd worry about, given my play experience with PSVR 1. There will be more games, I am certain.
Yeah people were expecting everything to be available at launch when all of us who had the psvr 1 knew that porting those games with that old tracking set up was going to be more work
Nice review. I have a PSVR1, PSVR2, Reverb G2 and Quest2. From now on the PSVR2 will be my daily headset. I don't like the problems I have with PCVR. Performance, driver issues and so on. The Quest2 I'll keep using for fitness and exclusives. For the rest I'll use the PSVR2. Great headset with a few weakpoints. I hope they can patch some in the future.
Just google dat too many pros and cons with all the “high end” high end ones it’ll come down to ur own preference, if u really have “no budget” there’s some insanely high fov/high res ones 5-10k+ tho lolol Varjo or pimax makes some good ones, I also got a 4090 but lowkey ended up getting one of these just bc there’s not rly any with hdr like the psvr2 but mostly just for gran turismo 7, pcvr is amazing but I’d end up not playing for months at a time bc it was a whole process to start playing something
I pretty much bought the VR2 on release date because I recently got a PS5 and it seemed like a good idea. I only have a couple of games but am very impressed with the capabilities. As a first time VR owner I have no regrets. Do have to say it is a bit of getting used to and I am getting a bit queasy at times. Not sure whether there are good tips to prevent that from happening.
Yeah, that's called cinema mode. Unfortunately I mentioned how it doesn't show at all on the tv so we couldn't capture that but it makes a pretty nice looking screen that you can blow up to the size of approximately a 150-200" tv. The clarity in the headset is also surprisingly good for it. The TV stays in place so if you turn your head it doesn't turn the whole thing with you which is a good thing. If the tv followed you it could make you sick.
Just remember, the brightness dial also controls motion persistence. You want blur free VR motion? Than set the dial to 0 for a PSVR1-like experience. Max brightness is never a good idea with this headset. to much motion blur, and the HDR brightness can actually go against the PQ. 50% seems like a happy medium, but it really all depends on the game. Moss Book 2 for example, performs and looks it's best at 0, where as RE8: Village, needs higher brightness to prevent black crushing. The golden ticket is to play PSVR2 games running at 90fps with Brightness slider set to 0, imo. Moss Book 2 being one of the greatest examples.
@@jaybratt Seems like a lot of reviewers are sweeping the high motion persistence/motion blurring issues under the rug or seem completely oblivious to it, as if it's normal maybe. Plus, I think Sony was a little deceptive with their PSVR2 marketing, pushing VR HDR as if there were zero compromises. Sure the brightness and colours are great with max brightness(which is the out of box default) but then motion suffers severely.
@@ziggyd24 Haven't tried GT7 yet. If you set the brightness slider to '0' you're getting CRT-like motion, as in zero motion blur for 90fps titles. 0 will always produce the best motion, but brightness and HDR suffer as a result.
I own a PS5 and was planning to get a PSVR2 as my first VR headset.. but the big thing I don’t like is there’s no 2 hour return policy to try games out like with Quest. I feel like that’s a big problem. The small library and news of Quest 3 on the horizon has me second guessing.
I agree on this with PS. EVEN if you haven't played the game but downloaded it you can't get a refund :( I recently learned this the hard way when I spend a few hundred dollars in PSVR2 games pre launch to find out Sony sent me codes for all those games! Then I couldn't return any! At least I gave the code away so someone got $300 worth of free games :D
How can you trust a social media company providing you with VR games and high quality gaming experiences and not the leading gaming company in the world who has released some of the best games ever made the last three decades?
@@SC0RPI0NFURY to be honest, it’s a low stakes risk. They already have 500+ games, they have well reviewed tech, their return policy is better, and they’re cheaper. Meanwhile PS is like, sorry, all those PSVR1 games aren’t up to our next-gen standards. Also, you don’t like the game you bought even after 10 min playing, tough. And besides, I have months to decide and I’ll see how big their catalog is. Maybe their stance will force other devs to give free updates and the catalogue will build
Looks like the official PSVR1 carry case. I read it's no longer available so hope Sony bring out an official PSVR2 carry case. I've just sent a Venom carry case back as it was rubbish and the headset didn't even fit inside properly 😕
And is it then more worth it than going for the quest 2 as my first vr headset? I do have a ps5 but for your comments it seems like the quest has had more time to be refined and expand its game library
I have used the first psvr, oculus quest 2 standalone & with pcvr. I am going to make sure I try this at least once, I am going to wait for more games to be added to the library and for more software updates. nice review!
New to vr myself toying getting this after a great review. I don't have a ps5 and.money isn't an issue so I might look at getting one of these this weekend and give it a crack.
Hey Jay, have you had any experience with magnetic USB C adapters on any VR headset? What are your thoughts on them if so, and would you have any recommended brands or is it best to stay away?
Unfortunately I received a set with a faulty right sense controller. Have tried everything to make it work with no success. Upset and considering just returning it.
I noticed that I had few phases with ps vr2. At first I was excited and went too hard on my day 1 and I felt quite bad actually, also did not know exactly how to set it up on my face to get to that sweet spot, it was quite weird but still loved it. Then I had that moment when I felt quite bad but still played because daaamn I paid lots of money and I used to love my ps vr1 in the past. The problem was that I was forcing myself to play horizon and star wars and not other games and those actually I would say although good are not too good to play after long time without vr experience. Then I left vr for few days and came back to Hogwarts. And then few days ago I got SynthRiders… spent 4 hours with it in a row, stopped feeling my arms, but was soo happy that got pistolwhip the same day and played more and lost feeling in my arms again :D then it repeated the next day and then I got Demeo…. Daaaaamn what an amazing multiplayer experience… and also I noticed that I am not feeling dizzy anymore playing any other games… And the joy it started giving me… oh booooi !! Me just want more.
I don't usually recommend powering through it but you are a success story of sticking to it and getting past it QUICK! You got pretty much all the top games now too it sounds like. Well done!
@@jaybratt Waiting now for the Dark Pictures Switchback, loved the Rush of Blood on the first VR. Also really wish the Moss games were not priced that high, not saying they should be free upgrades since the developers had to do some work adjusting the game to new platform but doing it like Tetris Effect would be more fair to the players that got the games already. Still getting them as soon as they are discounted at the near future.
I do love my PSVR but I think by the time we know more about the Quest 3 we'll also have seen if there's going to be enough exclusives to justify the PSVR2. PSVR 1 had great exclusives and experiences I wouldn't trade for any headset but PSVR2 needs some more for sure! Astrobot 2 and Farpoint 2 PLEASE!!!
Loved our review and comments, and I agree with you entirely. I have a Quest 2 but the headset is too heavy and always gives me a headache to use. I just bought the PSVR2 and love the headset. I don't care much for shooting games so am hoping that more non shooting content comes to this unit plus Google Earth VR which I loved on my original Oculus. Oh, I did note that after playing some of the games, I get a queasy stomach for some reason.
It displays flat games exceptionally well, especially when it's set to 120hrz and a giant screen. But, it is definitely not an adequate replacement for a traditional TV.
I'll check again to see if it was updated. I went through every setting though at launch because it does have that option on PC and even Quest I was surprised it was missing in the menu
@@jaybratt I can understand that, I had to turn it on as soon as I started the game just because it doesn't feel natural the other way. Glad to be of help!
It's like you said..if you have a PS5, than this headset is a must (if you love VR), but otherwise.... I'm happy with my Pico4 and Quest2 and can't wait for the Quest3 to come out!
Id like to ask how flat screen games work in cinema mode, have you tested? VR1 screen resolution just didnt make it and since game library is so small atm i wanted to to know if i can play regular games like ffxiv with it :D
The thing about walkabout mini golf on meta quest 2 is that you would need to look down and your quest 2 plus bobovr weigh like a ton. A real exercise for the neck.
So far I have been playing GT7 with racing wheel (LOGI G29) and Rez Infinite with eye tracking with Razer Kairo Pro haptic headphones. I am loving the whole experience. Buying Cities Skyline now :)
Just gotta throw it out there, the background music in these videos actually slaps, I found myself bopping along whilst watching 😂 Got one coming in a couple days, can't wait to give it a spin! Pure speculation here but with the tracking rings back and to the side, despite the size I think I might run into less problems with them bumping into each other (and my face) like I often do with the quest ones. As you showed in the video, I also find myself bringing the tops of the controllers together much more often than the bottoms or weird side angles. Mostly when two-handing a weapon in blade and sorcery or something, with quest 2 controllers I find i have to keep my hands further apart than I would otherwise because of the rings. I can't confirm anything until I try myself in a few days time, but by the looks of these controllers it should be easier to do stuff like this. Actually gonna try that at 17:14 with the Bobovr batteries If my controllers run out of juice - At my own risk of course, because I too like to live dangerously 😏 I do often have real long play sessions and I've been spoiled with the ridiculous battery life on Quest 2 controllers so I'm sure it'll happen eventually lol
I appreciate that fish! I'd love to hear your thoughts after you've had the PSVR2 for a few. I find I bang the rings a LOT LESS than I do on Quest 2 which was a big surprise! There's lots of little options that people are finding to extend the controller life. I didn't like these for the Quest 2 but for the PSVR2 controllers they might be less awkward than cables and you'll still get to live a little dangerously :D amzn.to/41h171r
@@jaybratt Nice, I hadn't thought of those! Sort of forgot they exist, since I agree I don't like them for a Quest. This actually may be a good use case for them! Better than my idea of maybe strapping the Bobo batteries to my forearm or something with a short cable haha
Hey this is coming from someone who’s had a quest 2 psvr and og quest. I have a ps5 and I have the money to spend on a psvr2 but I’m also leaning towards the quest pro so for someone who has a huge library of quest games and a few for psvr what would you say is the best choice? Price dosent matter to me here I just want a solid headset that I can use until the release of the quest 3.
I have all 3 and go way back to Rift CV1. I’m selling my Quest 2 since the Pro renders it obsolete. I might sell the VR2, not crazy about it with current library and mura/cord, but on the fence. If you are thinking about Quest Pro, get it and sell Quest 2 to offset cost. Then when Quest 3 specs are released, compare to Pro and decide which you want. If Quest 3 resolution is better and has pancake lenses with XR2+, you could sell the Pro before release and make it an even swap! That’s what I’m doing.
For what reason would you need to wear glasses underneath the head set? I wear glass to see long distance for that reason would I need to wear glasses using the head set or not?
Regarding pointing with controller to choose games and stuff in the menu...isn't that outdated compared to choosing in menu with your PSVR2 eyetracked eyes? Or is that not possible in all menus? I have seen others just looking at stuff in menu and then clicking a button to choose.
Mine is still sitting around waiting to be really played, its too much of a pain in the ass to get it going, if it just fit right, wouldnt care, but its like a challenge every time to get it to sit right, then if you wear glasses forget about it, you NEED the lense spacers, to prevent rubbing your glasses on the Fresnels, its not a biggie I guess, just wish it was more accessible to play, as of now it kinda sucks to be honest, the whole "feel" part is not really there so I couldnt really care less how good the game is. No comfort = Sit around - Nice looking though!
it just sucks that you play Resident Evil 7 vr on the PSVR 2, that was my favorite vr game on the PSVR 1, I'm hoping that game becomes compatible with the PSVR 2 eventually, I like Resident Evil 8 vr, but I would like to play Resident Evil 7 vr again also, Resident Evil 7 vr would be great on the PSVR 2 with the new controllers, also would like to play Skyrim vr and the Inpatient vr game on the PSVR 2, Half Life Alyx would be great on the PSVR 2 as well
Thanks Moore! I really appreciate hearing that! We go as in depth on everything as we can! We're looking at some proper studio space so I'm hoping to get some electrical testing equipment and start diving even deeper for you!
@Jaybratt I have an odd issue. The arrow indicators showing where your controllers are located during passthrough, that you show at the 15:55 mark, is not happening when I put on my headset.. Is this a setting I need to enable? Have you heard of anyone else having this issue?
What an amazing review. Your analysis and testing is great Jay Bratt. Loved the video. Love psvr2 it is amazing. Also i have experience 0 tracking issues. I have advanced tracking turned on in settings and am in a sunlight free room that is well lit
@The GameCat's out of the Gluebag-ger no impact at all for the player. Only downside is that there is a boundary that occupies the tv screen image so other people watching your gameplay will see a smaller picture on screen
Hi and thanks for the video and liked and subscribed Can I ask further about the fov as I only have psvr1 to compare it with - I don’t use glasses and can push my eyes right again the lenses so am wondering with this setup how much better is the horizontal fov compared to psvr1 ? On paper there is only 10 degrees more than psvr1 so am guessing there would hardly be a difference but how much better does it feel inside the headset ? It felt like I was looking through large binoculars /goggles through psvr1 which helped to break the immersion . Also, I know the screens are clearer and resolution better than psvr1 but are the graphics that much better than say games like resident evil 7 and wipeout and rush of blood etc ? It’s just that looking at videos of games I don’t see that much if a visual improvement ? Cheers
About the glasses with the headset, I know there's some that offer prescription lenses that sït over the PSVR 2 lenses. HonsVR is one I know that offer a wide range of headset support.
Jay, great review. I think you’re the best overall VR creator out there. That said, I’m surprised you said this is the go-to headset to introduce VR to people. The most annoying thing about the VR2 is the fact that the sweet spot is so tiny, SO finicky, that every new user has to calibrate the IPD and eye position in Settings, AND calibrate eye tracking to get the best visuals. Quest is one click and you’re in VR, sub-10 seconds. Also surprised you’re so impressed with the visuals. I’ve found them to have horrendous mura and very grainy comparing PCVR powered Quest 2/Pro vs VR2. I have all three headsets and a gaming PC.
Very thorough and informative review, thank you! I have my PSVR2 now for close to two weeks and I like it more and more. Contrary to you I don't mind the cable at all. Of course, long-time appeal depends solely on the games Sony will put out for it. But I believe that we will see a solid commitment to this hardware on the part of Sony for years to come.
I absolutely loved my PSVR 1 (all problems aside and there were a lot) and PSVR 2 feels like a taste of that again! I've just gotten spoiled with Quest 2 and Pro being wireless for fast moving games like pistol whip. I'll probably continue to use them for really active games but I'll play a lot of PSVR 2 games for the better graphics or the no hassle of batteries and such. Games like Demeo, GT7 and soon Switchback you don't even notice the wire.
so no onboard volume control, but does that also mean no button to mute your mic quickly? As for banging the rings together, I wonder how it will be in Synth Riders when you combine to make the yellow ball (one of the reasons I liked the moves instead of Quest controllers for that game - move balls be soft). For psvr1, I used nerf dart bumpers on the outside of the lenses, might that work for psvr2, or is there enough space/will it block the eye tracking. If the eye tracking is in the rings around the lenses, I'm curious as to what companies like VR Wave and Reloptix will be doing
It's funny how headset haptics was almost universally considered to be a useless gimmick pre-release. Oh, and top tip about passthrough - don't use it when drinking tea/coffee! That mug looks to be in exactly the right place for tipping and drinking but it's NOWHERE NEAR. Believe me on this one.
Another great video mate. My only problem with the glasses is I feel pressure on the bridge of my nose which hurts when I'm looking up climbing mountains in Horizon call of the mountain. I've ordered prescription lenses ☺
Preordered it on day 1 and I'm happy we finally got a modern headset solely focused on gaming instead of Metaverse BS. I'm a bit disappointed by small sweet spot, ghosting, mura and comfort but also amazed by the haptics, eye tracking and most importantly games.
Adjusting the volume is a lot simpler than it appears. That first Tile on the left @4:45 that reads Quick Settings is where you can easily access all of the Headset's options. It's all right there; the volume, haptics, IPD Calibration, Eye Tracking, Screen Size, Brightness, etc.
Volume still isn't in the quick settings for me? I know others remarked how weird that is because it seems like the most obvious setting and shouldn't be hard to update. I have the headset on right now and for me quick settings reads: View Surroundings Screen Brightness Screen Size VR Headset Vibration Set Play Area Adjust Visibility Eye Tracking Other Settings (Which takes you fully into the settings menu, still not providing an easy volume option) Has your quick settings had an early update? I wish mine did! :D
@@jaybratt haha. No, I don't think it did. Although, the headset has recently had an update. I guess I was mistaken about the Volume being in that list. My bad. However, the Quick Menu that you pulled up in your vid to access the Volume can be reorganized, allowing you to put what Icons where you want them and even removing ones that you don't use. - There's a lot of things about the Ps5's UI that are counterintuitive for sure, but hey, at least we finally got Folders! :P
I bought that same docking station that’s in your video… I found that it only charges one controller when both were docked - and it would continuously show a blue (fully charged) light for one of the controllers even though it was just placed in the dock. Someone mentioned this issue and recommended using a 5V 2A power adapter. Hopefully that works… otherwise, I’m gonna send it back.
Hands down the most informative PSVR2 review I’ve seen! Subscribed for all your reviews.
Just to add on here, I do not own any VR headset and am hoping to dive in. But, I do not own a ps5, so am waiting for the mid-cycle refresh and a price drop.
That really means a lot to me Keith! Thank you and welcome!
Not buying it I'll be using and supporting pimax headsets for the foreseeable future. I'll see if I can get them working for the series x.
@@ironhell808 if you do I'd love to hear about it. That would be impressive
Seriously in-depth.
Thanks!
Wow!! Thank you so much!
Got it, love it already beat horizon onto resident evil. Can't wait for res 4 remake. Also have a quest 2 love that too. I just want everything lol.
I am a VR veteran Dev Kit, Rift, Valve Index and Quest 2. But I have to admit I love this headset. It is sharp, clear and the colors are out of this world, also the Haptics are Revolutionary. I love it so far
That's kinda excessive, definitely not revolutionary. Well to each their own and don't mean to come off rude or anything or bash your opinion. I had the quest 2 since launch and recently stopped using it for about a year prior to me recently getting the psvr2. I was so disappointed with the psvr2. Everything about it was just over hyped to me. It wasn't up to par with what was advertised and what I've read online and for example TH-cam comments prior to me buying it. I returned it and decided to keep using my quest with my PC. I did like the comfort level tho.
@@KhanTheDapperGreat I understand totally the quest with PC is still very good. I will never give up PCVR way too many good games on there Including Alyx and its mods. But for someone with no gaming PC and if they have a PS5 then this would be a perfect way to get high end PCVR at a lower cost than buying a gaming computer. Did you play resident Evil Village with the PSVR 5 The adaptive triggers and haptics cannot be beat. Now that so far is perfect. If you ask me.
@@KhanTheDapperGreat You didn’t list 1 reason why you went back to Quest and why you weren’t impressed with the PSVR. wtf.
@@MamaMia84oo7 that sucks you expected a review. "Wtf"
@@KhanTheDapperGreat I was just expecting a couple reason not a whole review. I was wondering why you think like that? I also just have a Quest 2, was wondering about getting a PSVR or the BigScreen VR thats coming out in Q3. It’s possibly going to be my next VR because how small it is.
I love the Psvr2. At the beginning I was slightly disappointed that the picture isn’t as sharp as a 4k screen but it’s still miles better than in the first headset. But the immersion is another level I’m playing RE Village right now and this game feels so much better in vr than the flat version.
The PSVR has a cord attached …… the quest does not. What is said cord for?
@EM Archer PSVR2 does not have a cellphone CPU/GPU in it like Quest 2, PS5 has to render graphics to the headset, and that is what gives the better graphics and smoother frame rate. Just like the high-end PCVR headsets. But PSVR2 has OLED displays and head haptics, which add to better visuals and immersion.
@@EM_ARCHER It draws the full power of the PS5 for better performance. The Quest 2 only works seamlessly if you have a dedicated 5ghz WiFi 6 router connected to a high rig gaming PC if you even want to get close to what the PSVR2 is offering.. I never understand the critique on the cord, it’s specifically meant to work for a wider audience of users.
@@johnalexanderlowe we have GREAT WIFI! that is what I brought the quest 2 and will buy the quest 3 too! Also I do not have an upgrade PS….. nor would I connect with my PS of any number….. I would def trip over the cord! I always adjusting my wall in the meta quest! the cord would not work for me
@@johnalexanderlowe my oculus works
Very well with our wifi!!! Even with the attachments that I have for it !
Dude, actually the best review yet, good job! Informative, direct and dinamic. Greetings from Brazil!
Topher that really means a lot to hear! Thank you so much! I've heard Brazil is incredible, hope to go someday!
Thank you for this video. I bought the VR2 and never ever had an other vr on my head. I am so amazed by vr. The things you say that are not so good about this, for me a are no problems but of course I believe what you are saying. I do not have any experience at all so I can not tell the difference. For people like me who never played VR: this is a whole new world and I freaking love it!
Thank you for this review. I recently watched LTT's review, and found your video to be about 10-times better.
Again. Thank you for your honesty.
This was such a super in-depth review. Pros and Cons and samples/examples were very thorough. Great job!
Hey, just a side note about your guardian /boundary in Quest 2 having to reset so often...I fixed that problem with mine by going to settings and the guardian and deleting it, then setting it up again, and it's been awesome ever since (only happened a couple of times needing to delete and reset since I got it on launch).
Thank you for the kind words and the tips about the Quest guardian. Part of my problem is I'm switching between my living room, 2 studios, and garage all the time and EVEN THOUGH it claims it can save that many play spaces it doesn't seem to be able to keep up. I'll try deleting and see if that helps at all. I also have hue lights which aren't always the same color so that might be adding to my problem.
I just got one to see if I liked it, not really something you need a review for like a car or something but yes, good explanation of how VRs work I guess?
Thanks, Jay! I watched a lot of PSVR2 reviews and yours is by far the best. I appreciate you showing that you can disconnect the cable from the headset because I asked you about that in your demo video. That was my biggest gripe with the PSVR1. I’m sold on this now.
I played GT7 on the PSVR2 and OMG! It's a game-changer. If you can afford it get it.
Did you use a wheel or controller? I still need to try it with the controller.
@JayBratt I have the Logitech g29 steering wheel and it is the most immersive VR experience I've ever had. You feel like you are driving that car. It's mind-blowing!
The DualSense can also be use for gyro-steering in GT7.
Using that, combined with one of those desktop mounts that has a steering wheel for the DualSense to snap in to,
could make for a budget alternative to expensive racing rigs.
Answer: YES!
Absolutely loving the PSVR2.
Detachable cord actually leaves possibilities of wireless dongle to attach ,i think folks aren't forward thinking to the options to come.
The IPD works for me and I’m 75mm. If you were glasses, you can get prescription inserts. I’m impressed with what they have done, and I’ve been into PC VR for 6 years.
I feel bad that the most i can do is subscribe and like. This is the best vr video I've ever seen. I genuinely wasn't really coming to see info about the vr2. I was grabbing just vr videos from different people. I love the format, i love the info, and this has been an absolutely amazing experience. Thank You. 🙏
12:15 on the TV you can see the flat games being played. It is a setting to allow higher frame rates per seconds on the game in the headset. You can turn it off and have lower frame rates to play and have people watch flat games.
Bought mine 2am today $569 with 19:99 shipping plus $48 tax for a grand total of $618.10. Comes on Monday can’t wait
I’m a first time vr’er with the psvr2. Omg is this thing amazing! I’ve been playing re village and no man’s sky. Shit it’s the only way to play games now. Can’t recommend it enough
Jay my man, you've done an incredible job on this video. I think it might be your best work yet. Really well made, really well filmed and edited, super informative, absolutely loved it!! ❤
Hey ManCave!! It's good to see you here and that really means a lot coming from you! Thank you!! I'm gonna be smiling all day after that comment 😊
Excellent video. I watched all of it too. Hope you see growth and continue to put out more great content/review’s.
It baffles me how so many people are terrified of the bloody wire.i have been playing psvr2 for hours now and every time I have forgotten the wire was even there. It has never gotten in the way at all.
Right?
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I use a large, plastic carabiner clip hooked to the rear belt loop of my pants and then put the cord through it.
It works great at keeping the cord straight down the back and to the floor.
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I’m pretty sure the oculus rift has a wire and people don’t mind it
So it is mandatory to be plugged in to play? I'm thinking of buying 1 today. I want to know exactly I'm getting with this. Is it worth buying since I already have a meta quest. Does it have other apps and can I watch movies or surf the internet with it?
I would love to play a game like Control with this
@@lonesoljazangetsu1157 Yes, it must be plugged in to the console.
Thankfully, it is only one USB-C cord that's about 12' or so in length (no entirely sure, haven't measured it).
Besides VR games, there is a Cinematic Mode where it displays a flat screen that is adjustable in size.
Non-VR games can be played this way and displayed in 4k at 120hz, as well as DVD's and videos from a flash drive.
TH-cam can also be used, but unfortunately, it does not access the VR version of the app the way that VR1 did.
There is also a web browser, but it is very limited in what it can do.
Yeah going back to quest two I never realized how HORRIBLE the quest 2 good rays are compared to the psvr 2
I agree! I remember when I first tried a pcvr headset from the psvr1 I was like "oh... That's what a godrays is"
I’ve never had god rays on quest 2, maybe it’s my faceshape or smth
@@captainjimmy2306 it was a lot more noticeable back when it opened with the Oculus symbol and not the meta one because that white logo on black background was just glare! Now it's harder to find the moments where it's really prevalent
I’ll take a little bit of god rays over that nasty mura. I was not impressed with the psvr2 at all. That mura and blur smear was horrible on his headset I tried.
I already posted but this deserves another post and not an edit. Absolutely the BEST PSVR2 breakdown I’ve seen! Subscribed! Great video!
I was pretty let down with first impressions just because of the reprojected frames in REV and Horizon, but as I’ve played and experienced the whole package, I’ve completely forgotten about them. The mura is also pretty noticeable, but I’ve started to look past it once I’m in game. Yeah the haptics and visuals in REV, next level stuff, great review dude.
Good review! Watched the full thing
Thanks Temmie! It was a BIG one with a lot to cover 😊
@@jaybratt just a little critic of your critic... The dualsense came with a type c cable. So you already have 2.why complain
You can charge both from the ps5 at the same time.
@@borborkontri4837 but I need to charge that too 😂 at least it has enough USB ports for all 3 now
@@jaybratt 😃 yes it does.
As some one who doesn't like Facebook and their shenanigans. I will be going for PSVR 2 sometime in June which will be my birthday present to myself
I feel you there. PSVR was my first love and Facebook drives me crazy with some of their decisions! The Quest Pro is now $1000, people paid $1500 for it 2 months ago!! The Quest 1 was $400 and they launched the Quest 2 for $300 even after they had still been selling ones at the full price... They're all about getting new customers but their previous customers get F'd a lot :(
The tracking issue was solved when I have a well lit room with every corner have lights turned on. I only realised that when I played RE8 and the aim doesn’t seem to track on the left side. There was no lamp on the left side of my room. When I changed that, the issue was resolved.
4:56 you can edit where the volume buttons go on the quick menu so you can edit it, so it’s only three presses to turn the volume down by putting it on the first quick menu spot.
As someone who just bought one and has been playing this, this was GREAT information man. And you're right about the current Library being enough for someone new to VR.
I cant see if anyone has mentioned this, but with regards to letting go of the controllers and grabbing them again, I let them slide down my arms almost like a bracelet. You can use your hands (for adjusting headset, using phone etc) easily and then you can let them slide back down to your hands. I hope that make sense, but it's pretty useful I feel.
Also, I completely agree about the lack of livestream comments showing (or any kind of overlay for that matter, the options are just greyed out) - I really hope this is addressed in a future update. They have pushed the fact that you can use the camera to broadcast etc, so it simply makes sense to sort this.
Great review! Going to subscribe. Unfortunately I had three beers last night, I now have a PSVR2 headed my way. 😂 Life is short, f’it.
I had tracking issues and I turned on that option and it's been working fine ever since so maybe you should try it
Awesome review, love the TV/Home Theatre enthusiast POV regarding the screens (also, I have not seen any info about the subpixel arrangement, huge plus).
One thing I might explain to anyone disappointed with the "2d menu": let's say you get your VR headset, and start the setup. Years back you had to install base stations, or had some tedious setup interaction that dominated the first hour of your ownership.
The PSVR2 was developed with ease of use and a quick setup in mind. So when you first put this headset on, you are taken through a rough 8-10 minutes of very intuitive setup, then you drop into the standard PS5 home screen which you intuitively know at this point.
While making a "VR home" would have been a very nice addition to this headset, the base menu does not take away anything from the experience. Learning how to use a brand new navigation/home screen does, and if I know Sony, they would have PUSHED that menu style on you and would not have given you an option to use the standard one. :D Also, we have some neat 3D logos for games where the developers spent like 10 minutes to make it, like Switchback or Beat Saber and many more.
Been playing it for 10 days and have a few issues , but mainly loving the experience 👌👌👌
What are your issues?
@peter mulder I will tell you what I like and what I don't
Pros
- Decent resolution (would have liked a bit more but it's decent)
- Feedback and haptics, specially the trigger in guns
- Stunning colour, brightness and incredible contrast (Oled)
- Incredible exclusive games
- Lightweight and very adjustable
Cons
- Mura
- Wired
- Can't play my 3D movies (huge for me specially with an amazing oled screen and the PS5 having a disc tray)
- Needs more apps
- The sweet spot is needs carefull adjustment otherwise it's a blury mess but it's not as bad as the vive focus 3
- Controllers needed to have more battery
- The wire should have been replaceable so that you can use usb c cable of any length
I think the best combo would be pancake lenses like the quest pro with oled tech and 2500x2500 resolution.
Overall though I really do like PSVR2 but it does have few issues.
If you are having issues with accidentally hitting the ps button you can change it in the menu so you have to hold it
Yeah, many people are unaware of all the options available, especially Custom Button Assignments.
great job at least you talked about the controller issues with not being able to use in game but can use on the menu.i called sony and gave them my headset serial number and was told they are aware of the issue which is affected by a certain batch of headset serial numbers and they are working to put out a software update to remedy this problem which in my case is the right controller.so i am pissed that i cant play any games right now until that software update rolls out.this is crazy!
Where did you get that case? Need a case man...
Got one and absolutely love it. Crystal clear picture, precise controls, ease of setup and use - definitely worth the money. The lack of games is not something I'd worry about, given my play experience with PSVR 1. There will be more games, I am certain.
Yeah people were expecting everything to be available at launch when all of us who had the psvr 1 knew that porting those games with that old tracking set up was going to be more work
Oof aged like fine wine
Nice review. I have a PSVR1, PSVR2, Reverb G2 and Quest2. From now on the PSVR2 will be my daily headset. I don't like the problems I have with PCVR. Performance, driver issues and so on. The Quest2 I'll keep using for fitness and exclusives. For the rest I'll use the PSVR2. Great headset with a few weakpoints. I hope they can patch some in the future.
ive got a 4090 whats the absolute best vr experience for me assuming no budget?
Just google dat too many pros and cons with all the “high end” high end ones it’ll come down to ur own preference, if u really have “no budget” there’s some insanely high fov/high res ones 5-10k+ tho lolol Varjo or pimax makes some good ones, I also got a 4090 but lowkey ended up getting one of these just bc there’s not rly any with hdr like the psvr2 but mostly just for gran turismo 7, pcvr is amazing but I’d end up not playing for months at a time bc it was a whole process to start playing something
I pretty much bought the VR2 on release date because I recently got a PS5 and it seemed like a good idea. I only have a couple of games but am very impressed with the capabilities. As a first time VR owner I have no regrets. Do have to say it is a bit of getting used to and I am getting a bit queasy at times. Not sure whether there are good tips to prevent that from happening.
Click on the psvr Card and It shows you a Quick setting and you can adjust the volume, instead of all that work. Its easier. 😊
Can you play regular games on it. Like forbidden west, does it create a tv screen in front of you?
Yeah, that's called cinema mode. Unfortunately I mentioned how it doesn't show at all on the tv so we couldn't capture that but it makes a pretty nice looking screen that you can blow up to the size of approximately a 150-200" tv. The clarity in the headset is also surprisingly good for it. The TV stays in place so if you turn your head it doesn't turn the whole thing with you which is a good thing. If the tv followed you it could make you sick.
Wait so when this is plugged in and you dont want the tv, you dont have to use the tv?
@@chrishellmax correct.
Just remember, the brightness dial also controls motion persistence. You want blur free VR motion? Than set the dial to 0 for a PSVR1-like experience. Max brightness is never a good idea with this headset. to much motion blur, and the HDR brightness can actually go against the PQ. 50% seems like a happy medium, but it really all depends on the game. Moss Book 2 for example, performs and looks it's best at 0, where as RE8: Village, needs higher brightness to prevent black crushing. The golden ticket is to play PSVR2 games running at 90fps with Brightness slider set to 0, imo. Moss Book 2 being one of the greatest examples.
That's a really good callout with OLED and brightness settings! I haven't seen anyone bring that up anywhere else either!
@@jaybratt
Seems like a lot of reviewers are sweeping the high motion persistence/motion blurring issues under the rug or seem completely oblivious to it, as if it's normal maybe. Plus, I think Sony was a little deceptive with their PSVR2 marketing, pushing VR HDR as if there were zero compromises. Sure the brightness and colours are great with max brightness(which is the out of box default) but then motion suffers severely.
What brightness setting do you recommend for GT7?
@@ziggyd24
Haven't tried GT7 yet. If you set the brightness slider to '0' you're getting CRT-like motion, as in zero motion blur for 90fps titles. 0 will always produce the best motion, but brightness and HDR suffer as a result.
I own a PS5 and was planning to get a PSVR2 as my first VR headset.. but the big thing I don’t like is there’s no 2 hour return policy to try games out like with Quest. I feel like that’s a big problem. The small library and news of Quest 3 on the horizon has me second guessing.
they do however have a lot of demos
I agree on this with PS. EVEN if you haven't played the game but downloaded it you can't get a refund :( I recently learned this the hard way when I spend a few hundred dollars in PSVR2 games pre launch to find out Sony sent me codes for all those games! Then I couldn't return any! At least I gave the code away so someone got $300 worth of free games :D
@@jaybratt have anymore psvr2 game codes you don't need? i just got one and don't have any games on it
How can you trust a social media company providing you with VR games and high quality gaming experiences and not the leading gaming company in the world who has released some of the best games ever made the last three decades?
@@SC0RPI0NFURY to be honest, it’s a low stakes risk. They already have 500+ games, they have well reviewed tech, their return policy is better, and they’re cheaper.
Meanwhile PS is like, sorry, all those PSVR1 games aren’t up to our next-gen standards. Also, you don’t like the game you bought even after 10 min playing, tough. And besides, I have months to decide and I’ll see how big their catalog is. Maybe their stance will force other devs to give free updates and the catalogue will build
Where did you get that sweet carrying case
Looks like the official PSVR1 carry case. I read it's no longer available so hope Sony bring out an official PSVR2 carry case. I've just sent a Venom carry case back as it was rubbish and the headset didn't even fit inside properly 😕
You nailed it. The ecosystem is what I’m worried about. I will take your advice and wait and see what unfolds. Thanks for the honest review
If im not sure what to buy or do, your the guy I go to, thanks for the review, answered my questions again :) happy VRing,,
Once again, the most detailed and honest hardware review on TH-cam. I always look for a JayBratt review before I buy anything for VR.
And is it then more worth it than going for the quest 2 as my first vr headset? I do have a ps5 but for your comments it seems like the quest has had more time to be refined and expand its game library
Ay, finally! But honestly glad you took your time with the review!
I have used the first psvr, oculus quest 2 standalone & with pcvr. I am going to make sure I try this at least once, I am going to wait for more games to be added to the library and for more software updates. nice review!
Great job covering all the issues in-depth! I'm enjoying the headset, although so many small issues add up to make the initial experience frustrating.
New to vr myself toying getting this after a great review. I don't have a ps5 and.money isn't an issue so I might look at getting one of these this weekend and give it a crack.
Hey Jay, have you had any experience with magnetic USB C adapters on any VR headset? What are your thoughts on them if so, and would you have any recommended brands or is it best to stay away?
Unfortunately I received a set with a faulty right sense controller. Have tried everything to make it work with no success. Upset and considering just returning it.
I noticed that I had few phases with ps vr2. At first I was excited and went too hard on my day 1 and I felt quite bad actually, also did not know exactly how to set it up on my face to get to that sweet spot, it was quite weird but still loved it. Then I had that moment when I felt quite bad but still played because daaamn I paid lots of money and I used to love my ps vr1 in the past. The problem was that I was forcing myself to play horizon and star wars and not other games and those actually I would say although good are not too good to play after long time without vr experience. Then I left vr for few days and came back to Hogwarts. And then few days ago I got SynthRiders… spent 4 hours with it in a row, stopped feeling my arms, but was soo happy that got pistolwhip the same day and played more and lost feeling in my arms again :D then it repeated the next day and then I got Demeo…. Daaaaamn what an amazing multiplayer experience… and also I noticed that I am not feeling dizzy anymore playing any other games… And the joy it started giving me… oh booooi !! Me just want more.
Mans got his VR legs 😄
I don't usually recommend powering through it but you are a success story of sticking to it and getting past it QUICK! You got pretty much all the top games now too it sounds like. Well done!
@@jaybratt Waiting now for the Dark Pictures Switchback, loved the Rush of Blood on the first VR. Also really wish the Moss games were not priced that high, not saying they should be free upgrades since the developers had to do some work adjusting the game to new platform but doing it like Tetris Effect would be more fair to the players that got the games already. Still getting them as soon as they are discounted at the near future.
Awesome video Jay!
Thank you. I was gonna wait until the quest 3 came out and you just confirmed this as a good idea.
I do love my PSVR but I think by the time we know more about the Quest 3 we'll also have seen if there's going to be enough exclusives to justify the PSVR2. PSVR 1 had great exclusives and experiences I wouldn't trade for any headset but PSVR2 needs some more for sure! Astrobot 2 and Farpoint 2 PLEASE!!!
Loved our review and comments, and I agree with you entirely. I have a Quest 2 but the headset is too heavy and always gives me a headache to use. I just bought the PSVR2 and love the headset. I don't care much for shooting games so am hoping that more non shooting content comes to this unit plus Google Earth VR which I loved on my original Oculus. Oh, I did note that after playing some of the games, I get a queasy stomach for some reason.
Hey Jay, what IR light were you using to show the lights on the controller?
The only IR light in the room was the one on the actual IR camera. It's some amazon piece of crap I only kept for that IR function lol
What is the overall experience of playing flat, non-vr games with psvr2? Is it worth considering as the only display instead of 4k tv or lcd display?
It displays flat games exceptionally well, especially when it's set to 120hrz and a giant screen.
But, it is definitely not an adequate replacement for a traditional TV.
Pavlov does have an option in the settings to change the grip to hold
I'll check again to see if it was updated. I went through every setting though at launch because it does have that option on PC and even Quest I was surprised it was missing in the menu
@@jaybratt I can understand that, I had to turn it on as soon as I started the game just because it doesn't feel natural the other way. Glad to be of help!
It's like you said..if you have a PS5, than this headset is a must (if you love VR), but otherwise.... I'm happy with my Pico4 and Quest2 and can't wait for the Quest3 to come out!
Id like to ask how flat screen games work in cinema mode, have you tested? VR1 screen resolution just didnt make it and since game library is so small atm i wanted to to know if i can play regular games like ffxiv with it :D
Not great. Tried MW2 in it. Didn't like it.
The thing about walkabout mini golf on meta quest 2 is that you would need to look down and your quest 2 plus bobovr weigh like a ton. A real exercise for the neck.
So far I have been playing GT7 with racing wheel (LOGI G29) and Rez Infinite with eye tracking with Razer Kairo Pro haptic headphones. I am loving the whole experience. Buying Cities Skyline now :)
I need to buy Resident Evil 8 Village and hopefully RE 4 Remaster VR update arrives on day 1.
Just ordered charging stand and prescription lenses for it too.
Hopefully, 3D bluray update comes through for PSVR 2 just like for PSVR 1. I will start collecting bluray 3D movies.
@@zacthegamer6145 where do you get prescription lenses for it? Also how do you install them?
@Zac, is Logitech g29 plug and play with gt7? Does it work right away? Or do I have to mess with settings?
Just gotta throw it out there, the background music in these videos actually slaps, I found myself bopping along whilst watching 😂
Got one coming in a couple days, can't wait to give it a spin! Pure speculation here but with the tracking rings back and to the side, despite the size I think I might run into less problems with them bumping into each other (and my face) like I often do with the quest ones. As you showed in the video, I also find myself bringing the tops of the controllers together much more often than the bottoms or weird side angles. Mostly when two-handing a weapon in blade and sorcery or something, with quest 2 controllers I find i have to keep my hands further apart than I would otherwise because of the rings.
I can't confirm anything until I try myself in a few days time, but by the looks of these controllers it should be easier to do stuff like this.
Actually gonna try that at 17:14 with the Bobovr batteries If my controllers run out of juice - At my own risk of course, because I too like to live dangerously 😏
I do often have real long play sessions and I've been spoiled with the ridiculous battery life on Quest 2 controllers so I'm sure it'll happen eventually lol
I appreciate that fish! I'd love to hear your thoughts after you've had the PSVR2 for a few. I find I bang the rings a LOT LESS than I do on Quest 2 which was a big surprise! There's lots of little options that people are finding to extend the controller life. I didn't like these for the Quest 2 but for the PSVR2 controllers they might be less awkward than cables and you'll still get to live a little dangerously :D amzn.to/41h171r
@@jaybratt Nice, I hadn't thought of those!
Sort of forgot they exist, since I agree I don't like them for a Quest. This actually may be a good use case for them!
Better than my idea of maybe strapping the Bobo batteries to my forearm or something with a short cable haha
I think that’s the most I’ve learned from one video about PSVR2. Great job👍
Really useful thanks!
You're very welcome Kitsune!
Hey this is coming from someone who’s had a quest 2 psvr and og quest. I have a ps5 and I have the money to spend on a psvr2 but I’m also leaning towards the quest pro so for someone who has a huge library of quest games and a few for psvr what would you say is the best choice? Price dosent matter to me here I just want a solid headset that I can use until the release of the quest 3.
I have all 3 and go way back to Rift CV1. I’m selling my Quest 2 since the Pro renders it obsolete. I might sell the VR2, not crazy about it with current library and mura/cord, but on the fence. If you are thinking about Quest Pro, get it and sell Quest 2 to offset cost. Then when Quest 3 specs are released, compare to Pro and decide which you want. If Quest 3 resolution is better and has pancake lenses with XR2+, you could sell the Pro before release and make it an even swap! That’s what I’m doing.
For what reason would you need to wear glasses underneath the head set? I wear glass to see long distance for that reason would I need to wear glasses using the head set or not?
VR recreates the distance of real life. Sadly, that means if you need glasses to see distance, you'll need them to see in VR too.
Regarding pointing with controller to choose games and stuff in the menu...isn't that outdated compared to choosing in menu with your PSVR2 eyetracked eyes? Or is that not possible in all menus? I have seen others just looking at stuff in menu and then clicking a button to choose.
Pavlov (as of yesterday when I first played it) has an option to switch from toggle grip.
Really great review. I haven’t gotten PSVR2 yet. I can't wait to try it though!
Better question. Will you be buying future cross VR games like Walking Dead 2 on PSVR2 or something else?
Mine is still sitting around waiting to be really played, its too much of a pain in the ass to get it going, if it just fit right, wouldnt care, but its like a challenge every time to get it to sit right, then if you wear glasses forget about it, you NEED the lense spacers, to prevent rubbing your glasses on the Fresnels, its not a biggie I guess, just wish it was more accessible to play, as of now it kinda sucks to be honest, the whole "feel" part is not really there so I couldnt really care less how good the game is. No comfort = Sit around - Nice looking though!
it just sucks that you play Resident Evil 7 vr on the PSVR 2, that was my favorite vr game on the PSVR 1, I'm hoping that game becomes compatible with the PSVR 2 eventually, I like Resident Evil 8 vr, but I would like to play Resident Evil 7 vr again also, Resident Evil 7 vr would be great on the PSVR 2 with the new controllers, also would like to play Skyrim vr and the Inpatient vr game on the PSVR 2, Half Life Alyx would be great on the PSVR 2 as well
I noticed during my GT7 cinematic replay, my headset haptics shook as my car flew by. Amazing.
Ref the volume issue. You can switch on voice commands on the PS5 and just ask it to increase or decrease the volume 😉
That's a GREAT TIP! Thanks Gang!!
Best review I've seen yet.
Thanks Moore! I really appreciate hearing that! We go as in depth on everything as we can! We're looking at some proper studio space so I'm hoping to get some electrical testing equipment and start diving even deeper for you!
@Jaybratt I have an odd issue. The arrow indicators showing where your controllers are located during passthrough, that you show at the 15:55 mark, is not happening when I put on my headset.. Is this a setting I need to enable? Have you heard of anyone else having this issue?
Sony needs to update the function button software so that a long press puts you inpass-throughh and a short press mutes the mic or vice versa.
What an amazing review. Your analysis and testing is great Jay Bratt. Loved the video. Love psvr2 it is amazing. Also i have experience 0 tracking issues. I have advanced tracking turned on in settings and am in a sunlight free room that is well lit
@The GameCat's out of the Gluebag-ger no impact at all for the player. Only downside is that there is a boundary that occupies the tv screen image so other people watching your gameplay will see a smaller picture on screen
Hi and thanks for the video and liked and subscribed
Can I ask further about the fov as I only have psvr1 to compare it with - I don’t use glasses and can push my eyes right again the lenses so am wondering with this setup how much better is the horizontal fov compared to psvr1 ? On paper there is only 10 degrees more than psvr1 so am guessing there would hardly be a difference but how much better does it feel inside the headset ? It felt like I was looking through large binoculars /goggles through psvr1 which helped to break the immersion .
Also, I know the screens are clearer and resolution better than psvr1 but are the graphics that much better than say games like resident evil 7 and wipeout and rush of blood etc ? It’s just that looking at videos of games I don’t see that much if a visual improvement ?
Cheers
About the glasses with the headset, I know there's some that offer prescription lenses that sït over the PSVR 2 lenses. HonsVR is one I know that offer a wide range of headset support.
I just bought it but idk how imma feel I see black floaters so I’m hoping that doesn’t show to much in the lens on top of the motion sickness
Psvr2 was my first experience to vr. I couldn't have been happier nad continue to introduce new people to it. Next is a real racing sim setup.
That's an AWESOME first time! I've been in it since the phone gear VR days 😂 we've come a long ways
Jay, great review. I think you’re the best overall VR creator out there. That said, I’m surprised you said this is the go-to headset to introduce VR to people. The most annoying thing about the VR2 is the fact that the sweet spot is so tiny, SO finicky, that every new user has to calibrate the IPD and eye position in Settings, AND calibrate eye tracking to get the best visuals. Quest is one click and you’re in VR, sub-10 seconds.
Also surprised you’re so impressed with the visuals. I’ve found them to have horrendous mura and very grainy comparing PCVR powered Quest 2/Pro vs VR2. I have all three headsets and a gaming PC.
Very thorough and informative review, thank you! I have my PSVR2 now for close to two weeks and I like it more and more. Contrary to you I don't mind the cable at all. Of course, long-time appeal depends solely on the games Sony will put out for it. But I believe that we will see a solid commitment to this hardware on the part of Sony for years to come.
I absolutely loved my PSVR 1 (all problems aside and there were a lot) and PSVR 2 feels like a taste of that again! I've just gotten spoiled with Quest 2 and Pro being wireless for fast moving games like pistol whip. I'll probably continue to use them for really active games but I'll play a lot of PSVR 2 games for the better graphics or the no hassle of batteries and such. Games like Demeo, GT7 and soon Switchback you don't even notice the wire.
so no onboard volume control, but does that also mean no button to mute your mic quickly? As for banging the rings together, I wonder how it will be in Synth Riders when you combine to make the yellow ball (one of the reasons I liked the moves instead of Quest controllers for that game - move balls be soft).
For psvr1, I used nerf dart bumpers on the outside of the lenses, might that work for psvr2, or is there enough space/will it block the eye tracking. If the eye tracking is in the rings around the lenses, I'm curious as to what companies like VR Wave and Reloptix will be doing
So you can sacrifice your pass through for mic mute (it uses the function button)
the Function Button can be set to either Pass-Through or Muting the Mic
It's funny how headset haptics was almost universally considered to be a useless gimmick pre-release. Oh, and top tip about passthrough - don't use it when drinking tea/coffee! That mug looks to be in exactly the right place for tipping and drinking but it's NOWHERE NEAR. Believe me on this one.
This is an excellent video, thank you!
Another great video mate. My only problem with the glasses is I feel pressure on the bridge of my nose which hurts when I'm looking up climbing mountains in Horizon call of the mountain. I've ordered prescription lenses ☺
Preordered it on day 1 and I'm happy we finally got a modern headset solely focused on gaming instead of Metaverse BS. I'm a bit disappointed by small sweet spot, ghosting, mura and comfort but also amazed by the haptics, eye tracking and most importantly games.
wtf lol they have no games and the oled is weak blurry trash
What? GT7, RE Village, Horizon, Switchback and tons of other games like Pavlov, Pistol Whip et.
If you have 120 fps turned on for psvr2 in setting ( which it's only for flat games) tv screen will be black. Hope that helps.
Do you also have distracting SDE?
Adjusting the volume is a lot simpler than it appears.
That first Tile on the left @4:45 that reads Quick Settings is where you can easily access all of the Headset's options.
It's all right there; the volume, haptics, IPD Calibration, Eye Tracking, Screen Size, Brightness, etc.
Volume still isn't in the quick settings for me? I know others remarked how weird that is because it seems like the most obvious setting and shouldn't be hard to update.
I have the headset on right now and for me quick settings reads:
View Surroundings
Screen Brightness
Screen Size
VR Headset Vibration
Set Play Area
Adjust Visibility
Eye Tracking
Other Settings (Which takes you fully into the settings menu, still not providing an easy volume option)
Has your quick settings had an early update? I wish mine did! :D
@@jaybratt haha. No, I don't think it did.
Although, the headset has recently had an update.
I guess I was mistaken about the Volume being in that list.
My bad.
However, the Quick Menu that you pulled up in your vid to access the Volume can be reorganized, allowing you to put what Icons where you want them and even removing ones that you don't use.
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There's a lot of things about the Ps5's UI that are counterintuitive for sure, but hey, at least we finally got Folders! :P
@@Olkv3D one step at a time 😂
@@jaybratt ain't that the truth. Hahaa
What carry/travel case is that?
I bought that same docking station that’s in your video… I found that it only charges one controller when both were docked - and it would continuously show a blue (fully charged) light for one of the controllers even though it was just placed in the dock. Someone mentioned this issue and recommended using a 5V 2A power adapter. Hopefully that works… otherwise, I’m gonna send it back.