@@MidnightPodcastGamingI think part of it is that the more you play it the less you pay attention to those things because your brain starts to block them out.
The cable is 100% detachable - no special tools needed. You just flip the black plastic bit (the one on the left side with the four symbols) out and then thread the cable out through.. it will be a super easy repair once Sony (or another third party) start selling replacement cables. Also opens up the possibility for Sony (or another third party)to theoretically sell wireless adapters in the future (although latency would be an issue)
The case is good for transporting if you do it often. However the box it comes in is included with your purchase and doubles as easily accessible storage
i bought the original psvr way back and I kid you not I used it once and thought wtf did I just drop £400 on I mean it was so underwhelming plus not to mention the million cables that came with it and that silly box thing it took like 40mins to set up properly it was half naked at best. I was super skeptical about this vr 2 as I didn't want to use it once not be impressed at all and sell it for way less money but I pulled the trigger and let me tell you the vr2 is SO SO SO SO MUCH better the vr 1. It takes seconds to set up with the single cable and the controllers feel amazing to use. Sony definitely put more effort in with this one and it shows. anyone that is on the fence due to VR 1 being so underwhelming I'm telling you now its leaps and bounds better and is actually a daily usable device that just works so well
I am obsessed. 5 other friends and two family members bought it within the week I showed them mine and they tried it out. BTW I bought the third party “Jhua 5-in-1 PSVR2 Charging Station Stand for Playstation VR2 Touch Controllers / PS5 Controller Charging Dock Station with PSVR Headset Display Stand, 4 Controller Charger Station and LED Indicators” - it is alike the one in the video. It costs about $57 dollars BUT it charges BOTH the PSVR2 controllers AND the PS5 regular controllers in one set. Plus it also harbours your PSVR2 helmet. I am very pleased with the purchase.
PSVR2 really got me excited for more high quality VR games like RE:8, Star Wars and GT7, and the future of VR in general (with even better displays and lenses). I know some people, for still unexplainable reasons, seem to not be able to get a clear image or have really bad mura or somehow are super sensitive to it, but for me, clarity is top notch, the HDR is amazing, comfort is good, everything is top notch. I've also tried a Quest 2 and own a PC Rift, and my PSVR2 looks better to those. Last thing I'll say, make 100% sure you've calibrated it correctly. Your eyes must be in the middle of both circles, not just inside them. When you do IPD adjustment, you want each eye perfectly in the middle of both circles. And you want to set the headset so that you can push the lenses as close to your eyes as possible, so make sure the lenses are perpendicular to your eyes, not at an angle, you can do that by playing with how low/up the back of your head you have the back strap. If you still see blurry, you probably need a prescription and have some astigmatism or some eyesight issue. If you see bad mura that's distracting and prevent you from being immersed in the game, you might have a bad headset with worse mura, and should try a replacement. If you play in cinema mode for example, it should look pretty equivalent to a 1080p TV in clarity.
First time in a long time that a piece of tech has left my jaw on the floor. The image quality does feel less than 4k, but that's because your eyes are bang up next to the lenses and panels. In the future it will get better, but for now it's still amazing. I've have a number of wow moments with all the games available on day 1. If you have a PS5, I really do think you need to try it and then save up.
FYI The box that the psvr2 comes with is great for storage so you really don’t need to waste money on a storing case. Also hopefully games are going to come out more frequently this gen so you’ll likely have it out all the time 😁
@@7531monkeyOr people who don’t want to buy a case when a box that would get the job done already comes with it I’d much rather spend my money on games
Wheels can be had for way less than $400, a used g29 is usually as cheap as a pro controller. A brand new g923 is about $300. Also wheel is more important than VR, but most racers probably already know that 😎
It’s one of my favourite headsets I’m my opinion. I’ve had the rift, quest, quest 2, and valve index. It’s definitely better then most headsets on the market right now. I can’t wait to see the new games!
@@JP-wu8ekAs a pcvr user I disagree. It's the best vr display I have seen. No more washed out LCD screens like in current gen pcvr headset like my G2. Proper blacks and amazing contrasts make the worlds look far more realistic. Unfortunately developers have also abandoned pcvr as the market is too small. There hasn't been a decent AAA game since Alyx.
@Donna Jones let's not get carried away. It is better than the psvr1 (not difficult) but the graphics aren't too much better to be honest. Plus it gives me a headache. Maybe when better games come out made specifically for the psvr2 we may see the true power 9f this hardware. Until then, the jury is definitely still out.
I am a victim of the WIDESPREAD controller issues where the inputs work in the menu but not the games. Had to send mine back. Will have a replacement sent to me in about a month playstation direct says. I hope that one works when it gets here.
The official charge stand from Sony has essentially the same USB C "PIN"that has contact surfaces to line up "wireless" charging when Sat on the stand (like a magnet connector sort of).
Best VR experience I’ve had so far. I was surprised with how it looked expecting for it to just look like I’m looking at my TV using magnifying glasses.
@@MidnightPodcastGaming dude stop running around bashing the psvr2 on every video. The issues you've had are no doubt user error, or a complete lack of understanding of VR headsets.
I've been into vr for about 10 years and resident evil 8 on psvr2 is the best vr game I have played. Better than Alyx in my opinion. Much better story. More varied enemies. Far better vr weapons interactions and graphically stunning. Fantastic game.
I'm pretty happy, it took a little time to get adjusted to finding that sweet spot over the first couple days. So far VR is a lot different than the 4K TV use in terms of overall sharpness. The immersion, is something that's hard to explain. Hope you enjoy
I own a reverb G2 and a valve index and spent a small fortune on my gaming pc. I'm over the moon psvr2. It is equally as good as any pcvr headset I have used and better in many ways. In addition a ps5 and psvr2 costs about a grand whereas my valve index and pcvr setup cost me a about 4 grand in total when I got them a few years ago. You will love psvr2 it's a bargain for the price and an amazing bit of kit.
I played these three games, on day one, and I bought kayak mirage, pavlov and the star wars game, sofar these were on the must have list, and I have a feeling that Behemoth will be good.
I used it 2 times for several hours. The only annoying things is the top and bottom and edges of the lenses is blurry af. Sometimes you have to adjust and fiddle with it to get a clear image. But omg this thing is amazing. Gran Turismo is too real. Lol my eyes do feel strained but I imagine I’ll get used to it
I only bought it for GT7, I have a budget g923 wheel and pedal set mounted on budget racing seat and frame, will never go back to 2D flat screen. I hope more racing game producers give an option for VR.
Sent mine back the day after I received it. WHY: (1) The left controller did not work and Tech support said they have been getting a LOT of complaints with that specific failure mode. (2) IF you are a "No-Neck" you will NEVER be able to use it. It simply will NOT stay in position. It will slide up off your head whenever you look up. (3) They used the same INFERIOR joystick module type that ALL PS's use. They COULD have gone magnetic and ELIMINATED drift. (4) The morons attached the 15ft USB cord permanently TO THE HEADSET. You won't be able to neatly set it down with 15ft of cord easily. $600 for THAT? No thanks.
Looking at the teardown of the PSVR 2, the cable can be replaced if it gets damaged as it just connects to the circuit board via an internal plug which seems like quite a simple replacement, that's if they actually sell replacement cables yet. I would have preferred a removable cable because it's less likely to snag and break if the cable had the ability to pull out under stress.
I have the oculus Quest 2 with the bobvr strap and battery pack, and it feels great on my head, literally not as heavy as all for me. No saying it doesn't have weight because it does, but it feels great. The psvr2 is lighter, but it feels like I can't move around without losing the sweet spot. And if you clamp it too tight to your head, then it starts giving too much pressure on my head. I have a psvr2 comfort strap on its way, so hopefully, it does the headset some justice as far as comfort
I still get montion sickness even with my new vr2 but I heard chewing gum as well as a few other things helps with it all i can do is build up my tolerance to it play for 10 15mins take a break and rinse repeat going a little longer each time
Telling the entire world that it would have to be sent to Sony for repair when that’s clearly not the case of you take a few seconds to research or even just try to pop the plastic cover off would be a good idea. You can replace the cable no problem.
Why not just splice the cable on the new headset and solder on a connector and a cable that matches it? This meaning if you're out of warranty and taking that risk is less of a big deal on a damaged cable.
The weight savings is much due to the cable, so that its the PS5 doing the workload. And this is why if you want the best graphics there are, you will ALWAYS need a cable. Go SONY!
When complaining about the price, everyone seems to forget that, adjusted for inflation, the original PSVR was actually more expensive! To get the bundle with the headset, camera, and move controllers, it cost $500 on release. Adjusted to today's prices, that's $623!
I got mine on release day (shockingly from Sony, lol). I am impressed as well. I don't really have any VR experience other than a samsung gear vr that used my phone and that was cool, but this thing really impressed me. I don't have the 6'7" needed, but I still intentionally edit my space to make it smaller to save my tv since it wasn't cheap.
They aren't noise canceling, so it comes in handy the first few times you use the headset so you can hear when someone says back away from the $2000 tv.....lol.
If psvr2 ported Beat Saber I would NOT buy it. The way the headset is designed would just give us an extremely blurry beat saber. The Quest might be weaker. But the graphics are 90% clear. Unlike the psvr2 that intentionally makes the games look bad in exchange for brighter colors and higher performance. I still love my psvr2. But I was expecting something clearer than quest games offer. The only clear things on the psvr2 games is the "text boxes"
Played 6 hours straight (with 20 min recharge of controllers while had a drink) into the castle... it was pretty amazing in VR. GT7 and RE8 are my killer apps so far!
I got PSVR1 ill wait for some more games before picking up a PSVR2. Games I hope gets released are Rush of Blood of 2, Blood and Truth 2, Far Point 2, Full Ace Combat VR game to name but a few
I already have the PSVR2, but if I didn't, I'd buy it for a full Ace Combat game in VR, by itself. There are rumors that the Ace Combat style game, Project Wingmen, might be coming to PSVR2. Also, the game Switchback VR, which is coming out soon, is the spiritual successor to Rush of Blood and made by the same developer. You can find a trailer and a bunch of gameplay footage already. There is a 'don't blink' mode, which takes full advantage of PSVR2's eye tracking.
Of course if nobody buys the PSVR2 waiting for games, nobody will make games for it. It’s a catch 22. I went ahead and bought it hoping more games come out. I even bought my first console ever (PS5) so this will be fun! My daily driver is an Index on a 3090 system but looking forward to the PSVR2 content to releases.
I don't get motion sickness thankfully. But in horizon I accidentally let go while climbing and as I fell in game, I just dropped in real life. It's way too immersive lol love it tho! That's what I'm here for. Can't wait to see what this gen vr will bring us.
What your saying makes no sense . Because as far as I knew the usb c cable was removable so if needed to replace said cable ? So how is it a manufacturer warranty issue and or a problem or permanently attached when it supposedly was not the case ?
Everyone chip in for my PSVR2 dream, if you’re in the giving spirit also need DualSense Edge, 4K Oled, or PS Monitors, & premium PS Headset. Oh & The PS Camera, & A Feedback Racing Wheel with complete cockpit. Extra DualSense would complete the package. I’m guessing what $5k?? It’s Tax Season so 🫤 Thanx!!! Have all this already but…. For PS4😶 Thanx again 👋👋👋 😁
Not me looking over at the charging stand that came same time as headset on release date... I have to say Sony has been 100% getting me things on release date Amazon be the ones using cheap shipping now and getting things late
RE Village looks amazing, the only problem is, your in VR so you should be able to interact with just about everything, like you can i Call of the Mountain or Star Wars. The only things you get to interact with in RE Village, is stuff that goes along with the game.
The only flaw I found with the psvr2 is it has to be perfectly on your head or the vision is god awful. You can make adjustments to make it work but once your playing and move your head around a lot it’ll throw it off. It was enough to make using this headset more of a pain because you’re constantly adjusting it so it looks good.
I agree 100%. Bought it a week ago and as soon as I put the headset on, it feels just... off. You need to adjust everything every single time.. And it still doesn't look as sharp as it should to be honest, like it was the case with the original psvr.
@@Al3xo2309 Ya, the lens are not forgiving. But when I have it right, it's super clear. Maybe you still need to fiddle some more? The two key things for me are have the eyes perfectly in the middle of the IPD adjustment circles. And have the lenses as close to my eyes as they can go, it helps to make sure the lenses are perpendicular, by adjusting where the back strap rests, I've got them touching my eyelash almost. Only then is it super clear. I hope they can make some more forgiving lenses in some revision of it though, cause it takes me like 3 minute each time to adjust, and it took me a few days to figure it out.
If your tech person you can order replacement parts and install the parts yourself. The design is friendly. Also, no need to buy a case. They said the original box is a storage case.
@@Stonehorn yes, we know it’s cardboard. They said it’s for storage in their video. That’s funny. The case is definitely not absolutely necessary. I myself opted for a white charge stand that holds my PSVR2.
Hey i saw in all your b-roll footage you weren’t using the earphone holders, so if you didnt know the little holes on the headband are for the earphones
Only thing that worries me about the controllers. Soon there will be walkabout golf and Golf+ coming. On the quest you can get handle extentions, so can swing with both arms holding a grip.
PSVR 1 came with a case. My cord did fray on the PSVR 1 and I was able to fix it with a glue gun, yet I do wish it was usb-c like you said. Lens covers are awesome. I can't believe they made playing the PSVR 1 games not compatible. I personally am going to wait for Oculus 3 before I make a decision.
hes incorrect about the PSVR2 cable being permanently attached. The attachment is hidden between the visor and the head strap, located underneath part of the light shield. It can be removed and replaced if needed.
I changed the snap turn into smooth turn on the vilage and the game its insane...u gonna love to play resident evil village it's tge best game for vr2 so far .....
I have a weird issue where after the first few times I used the headset the screen looks like it's now tilted 10 or 15° down to the left. I cleared my play area settings, recalibrated everything and tried all kinds of troubleshooting but I can't fix it. I read on Reddit that some other people have had this issue. Would love to know a solution. Going to call Sony on Monday.
Same I thought it was just me and started to think I had a small case of vertigo! I noticed it especially on Resident Evil Village when reading text which appeared to be slanted on one side.
@@rayh9897 if you find a fix please reply here. I'll do the same after I reach out to Sony tomorrow. I had a similar issue with an Oculus rift years ago and booting it up with it upside down fixed the issue. That was also the fix for the PS VR1 when it had this issue. Didn't work when I tried it with PS VR2.
@@rayh9897 Sony tech support had no clue. And very frustrating. They told me I could send the unit back for repair and it would take 10 days to process the repair once they received it and then up to 30 days to repair it before sending it back. I contacted sales to see about getting an exchange for a brand new one and they told me I could send it back up to 30 days after receiving it but that there was absolutely no guarantee due to limited stock that I would get a replacement. If one was not available once they received mine back they would refund me. Extremely disappointing especially when sales told me that my save is bet was to get it repaired. This happened two days after I took it out of the box and after maybe 6 hours of use.
@@Stonehorn see that is my problem it is very apparent in dark games like Resident Evil Village which isn’t a PSVR1 port. Maybe I will mess around with the brightness and see if that helps.
@@travisrogers151 what you’re seeing is called mura and it’s very noticeable if you look for it. there’s is no possible way to get rid of it, that’s just how the lenses are. i recommend to just not pay any attention to it and your vr experience will be fine
There is OLED mura, and there is a diffuser film that Sony put over the lenses to dull the image to hide the SDE. I'd rather they used LCD and aspheric lenses, but it is what it is. It is still a fantastic experience once you start actually playing games.
psvr2 is great. I spent 8 hours straight and I'm happy with it now I got to get the kids one but the price is good can't complain. also the headset made really well the band is like the one I had to get for my hood at work and I paid 400 just for a band but they last .
Another smashing video with great humour. I’m so tempted but not going to do it just yet. Need that Star Warw open world RPG. 100 hrs + first 😢 Just started Hogwarts Legacy thanks to you and all I can think of is why don’t we have this … in the Death Star with Lightsabers etc and so forth!
@@hansolodolo92 it’s very close with s high end PC. That said, the PS5/PSVR2 is a far better deal, and the headset tech is a bit better. My pc alone costs almost triple what the pair do, and that’s just the tower. Eye tracking and foveated rendering is what makes the difference
@@Stonehorn I have one, it just not close when you put on both back to back. That’s why I’m typing this because I assumed that would be the case but some are surprised. The fov is a huge improvement over the quest (kinda forgot how much that matter because I’ve been only using the quest 2 for a year after yawing a Lenovo explorer) HDR, and haptic feed back does alot
@@Stonehorn Yeh, I played Alyx on my quest that way, but I prefer PSVR2 now (GT7 and RE8 are awesome). Once you get in the sweet spot it looks as good or better than anything I've tried on PC (been into VR since rift dk2/Vive... etc). Remember also that 'PCVR' on quest 2 is actuall compressed streamed video even with the official link cable that I have, PSVR2 is uncompressed display port over USB-C.
I bought a PS5 and PSVR2 just because Gran Turismo 7 is fully playable in VR.I'm not interested in flat screen games these days.I'm not a PC guy so I want a plug and play VR headset.Zombieland headshot fever is a nice arcade shooter too and I'm waiting for Switchback, a sequel of Rush of Blood.
The main reason why it doesn't feel like anything's on your head. It's because It's because it's All wired You get Lightness with Being wired only Wireless wireless v r headsets are gonna be heavy Unless you want less than thirty minutes a battery life Like if you want that Battery life you gotta go heavy Now that there's actually good graphics For playstation vr I am definitely gonna play Jurassic world aftermath collection job simulator and vacation simulator And robinson the journey When there's ever a PSVR2 version of that
For me it’s not a deal breaker, but it has spoiled a few scenes for me. If it is a deal breaker for anyone, I would consider their opinion more than valid. I also think mine was worse when I first turned on the display. Either I noticed it more or it has improved a bit with use already (apparently that can occur). Or I have adapted to it. That said I have no illusion that it will go away. It is a shame, as the lights and darks of the screen are amazing, if the Mura wasn’t there it would be damn near perfect for me. As it is, I think it’s just a good experience overall.
Sure, it’s pricey, but it’s really nice tech. I’m having a blast (pun intended) with pistol whip and zombie land. I’m getting prepared for RE8. The clarity seems good enough.
Maybe someone can set me straight but I keep hearing people say the cord is permanently attached, and it's not. They straight up show it being taken apart in the teardown video. Am I missing something or are there really that many people who speak without doing their due diligence?
Well, technically the cord is permanently attached to the head strap section, not the visor section. Per the teardown video you can unplug the cable from the visor (plus that other little white plug that branches off from the main cable) and then separate the visor from the head strap, but the cable will still be attached to the head strap.
I’m waiting to buy one at Walmart as soon as they start selling them that is. $550 is more then fair and I will be using my Capital One Walmart gift cards to cover the majority of the cost😊
The more i play PSVR2 the better it is
Yeah if you ignore still wearing diving glasses, the mura, the graininess, and the motion blur. I agree 100%.
@@MidnightPodcastGaming my experience is from comparing it to the PSVR1 so for me it's significantly better
@@PhantomRavn I came off of the PSVR 1 too. YOU NEED TO PAY FAR CLOSER ATTENTION SON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@MidnightPodcastGaming complain, complain, complain…. Cry some more about it….
@@MidnightPodcastGamingI think part of it is that the more you play it the less you pay attention to those things because your brain starts to block them out.
The cable is 100% detachable - no special tools needed. You just flip the black plastic bit (the one on the left side with the four symbols) out and then thread the cable out through.. it will be a super easy repair once Sony (or another third party) start selling replacement cables.
Also opens up the possibility for Sony (or another third party)to theoretically sell wireless adapters in the future (although latency would be an issue)
Was just gonna say this 👍🏼
Correct 👍
Spot on Tyler.
I have one and didn't know this. Thanks!
You'd think they would know this. How authoritative are these reviews?
The case is good for transporting if you do it often. However the box it comes in is included with your purchase and doubles as easily accessible storage
Only problem is the box is huge. A case is smaller
I do wish they would've added a volume button on the headset, but I'm loving mine!
+ another button for mute. The see-through is essential imo but a quick muting option would also be nice2have
@@manuelhv19 Yeah I don't get changing the see through button to mute. Hopefully they'll add different options in an update
Yeah like a quick tap power button to toggle mute and like a 1 second hold for power toggle
Get the ps pulse headset. It has all that. They go well together
@@kulakowskychris Thanks!
i bought the original psvr way back and I kid you not I used it once and thought wtf did I just drop £400 on I mean it was so underwhelming plus not to mention the million cables that came with it and that silly box thing it took like 40mins to set up properly it was half naked at best. I was super skeptical about this vr 2 as I didn't want to use it once not be impressed at all and sell it for way less money but I pulled the trigger and let me tell you the vr2 is SO SO SO SO MUCH better the vr 1. It takes seconds to set up with the single cable and the controllers feel amazing to use. Sony definitely put more effort in with this one and it shows. anyone that is on the fence due to VR 1 being so underwhelming I'm telling you now its leaps and bounds better and is actually a daily usable device that just works so well
I am obsessed. 5 other friends and two family members bought it within the week I showed them mine and they tried it out. BTW I bought the third party “Jhua 5-in-1 PSVR2 Charging Station Stand for Playstation VR2 Touch Controllers / PS5 Controller Charging Dock Station with PSVR Headset Display Stand, 4 Controller Charger Station and LED Indicators” - it is alike the one in the video. It costs about $57 dollars BUT it charges BOTH the PSVR2 controllers AND the PS5 regular controllers in one set. Plus it also harbours your PSVR2 helmet. I am very pleased with the purchase.
My experience with it seems to get better with each use. Loving it.
PSVR2 really got me excited for more high quality VR games like RE:8, Star Wars and GT7, and the future of VR in general (with even better displays and lenses).
I know some people, for still unexplainable reasons, seem to not be able to get a clear image or have really bad mura or somehow are super sensitive to it, but for me, clarity is top notch, the HDR is amazing, comfort is good, everything is top notch. I've also tried a Quest 2 and own a PC Rift, and my PSVR2 looks better to those.
Last thing I'll say, make 100% sure you've calibrated it correctly. Your eyes must be in the middle of both circles, not just inside them. When you do IPD adjustment, you want each eye perfectly in the middle of both circles. And you want to set the headset so that you can push the lenses as close to your eyes as possible, so make sure the lenses are perpendicular to your eyes, not at an angle, you can do that by playing with how low/up the back of your head you have the back strap.
If you still see blurry, you probably need a prescription and have some astigmatism or some eyesight issue. If you see bad mura that's distracting and prevent you from being immersed in the game, you might have a bad headset with worse mura, and should try a replacement.
If you play in cinema mode for example, it should look pretty equivalent to a 1080p TV in clarity.
First time in a long time that a piece of tech has left my jaw on the floor. The image quality does feel less than 4k, but that's because your eyes are bang up next to the lenses and panels. In the future it will get better, but for now it's still amazing. I've have a number of wow moments with all the games available on day 1. If you have a PS5, I really do think you need to try it and then save up.
It feels less then 4K because it is. Not true 4K.
Big leap from the quest 2
@@johnwest6977 You're HIGH!!!!!!!!!!!
@@MidnightPodcastGaming I own both it’s better visually on psvr2
@@johnwest6977 Like I said, you're HIGH mate!!!!!!!!!!!
FYI The box that the psvr2 comes with is great for storage so you really don’t need to waste money on a storing case. Also hopefully games are going to come out more frequently this gen so you’ll likely have it out all the time 😁
The same with the quest its rlly good for storage
Sony engineers even made a point to say the box is reusable in their teardown video
Poor people use the box.
@@7531monkeyOr people who don’t want to buy a case when a box that would get the job done already comes with it
I’d much rather spend my money on games
Wheels can be had for way less than $400, a used g29 is usually as cheap as a pro controller. A brand new g923 is about $300. Also wheel is more important than VR, but most racers probably already know that 😎
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Just got a Thrustmaster T150 RS Pro for $100 cash. Hyped to try it with the PSVR2.
I did the same thing, I bought a used G29 with a shifter for 200 $, and with the psvr2, it is way more immersive than playing with the controller.
Spitting truth.
It’s one of my favourite headsets I’m my opinion. I’ve had the rift, quest, quest 2, and valve index. It’s definitely better then most headsets on the market right now. I can’t wait to see the new games!
Grand Turismo 7 on VR2 is definitely the winner so far. They nailed it.
Nah.
Nope. Im a real sim racer
Psvr2 cheeped out on lenses but the little kids will love it
@@JP-wu8ekAs a pcvr user I disagree. It's the best vr display I have seen. No more washed out LCD screens like in current gen pcvr headset like my G2. Proper blacks and amazing contrasts make the worlds look far more realistic. Unfortunately developers have also abandoned pcvr as the market is too small. There hasn't been a decent AAA game since Alyx.
For sure!!! Crazy how you can look all around the car!!
@Donna Jones let's not get carried away. It is better than the psvr1 (not difficult) but the graphics aren't too much better to be honest. Plus it gives me a headache. Maybe when better games come out made specifically for the psvr2 we may see the true power 9f this hardware. Until then, the jury is definitely still out.
I am a victim of the WIDESPREAD controller issues where the inputs work in the menu but not the games. Had to send mine back. Will have a replacement sent to me in about a month playstation direct says. I hope that one works when it gets here.
The official charge stand from Sony has essentially the same USB C "PIN"that has contact surfaces to line up "wireless" charging when Sat on the stand (like a magnet connector sort of).
We all know it doesn’t charge wirelessly. A bit misleading.
@@tylerhickernell3099 Well, technically... 🤓
First time VR user... I got the ps5 VR2 and I'm very impressed. I played both horizon and resident evil. Can't wait to try grab turismo
No kayak?
Best game you can play now is res Village. Can't wait for switchback
Grand Turismo is out of this world!!!
Yes, grab that turismo my friend 😂
@@bobbysmalarz6638 I'd kayak really good? I thought I might get bored with it but a lot of people rate it well
Best VR experience I’ve had so far. I was surprised with how it looked expecting for it to just look like I’m looking at my TV using magnifying glasses.
You're kidding right?
@@MidnightPodcastGaming dude stop running around bashing the psvr2 on every video. The issues you've had are no doubt user error, or a complete lack of understanding of VR headsets.
I've been into vr for about 10 years and resident evil 8 on psvr2 is the best vr game I have played. Better than Alyx in my opinion. Much better story. More varied enemies. Far better vr weapons interactions and graphically stunning. Fantastic game.
I've never had a chance to try vr, so I'll have nothing to compare it to. But I'm excited to pick one up some time this year.
I'm pretty happy, it took a little time to get adjusted to finding that sweet spot over the first couple days. So far VR is a lot different than the 4K TV use in terms of overall sharpness. The immersion, is something that's hard to explain. Hope you enjoy
@lesserlogic9977 hey, thanks for the input. Can't wait to try it out.
I own a reverb G2 and a valve index and spent a small fortune on my gaming pc. I'm over the moon psvr2. It is equally as good as any pcvr headset I have used and better in many ways. In addition a ps5 and psvr2 costs about a grand whereas my valve index and pcvr setup cost me a about 4 grand in total when I got them a few years ago. You will love psvr2 it's a bargain for the price and an amazing bit of kit.
I played these three games, on day one, and I bought kayak mirage, pavlov and the star wars game, sofar these were on the must have list, and I have a feeling that Behemoth will be good.
I used it 2 times for several hours. The only annoying things is the top and bottom and edges of the lenses is blurry af. Sometimes you have to adjust and fiddle with it to get a clear image. But omg this thing is amazing. Gran Turismo is too real. Lol my eyes do feel strained but I imagine I’ll get used to it
When will b available in stock on stores in general
I only bought it for GT7, I have a budget g923 wheel and pedal set mounted on budget racing seat and frame, will never go back to 2D flat screen. I hope more racing game producers give an option for VR.
Never knew it came out I'm definitely getting it
Have fun! It’s awesome!!
Sent mine back the day after I received it. WHY: (1) The left controller did not work and Tech support said they have been getting a LOT of complaints with that specific failure mode. (2) IF you are a "No-Neck" you will NEVER be able to use it. It simply will NOT stay in position. It will slide up off your head whenever you look up. (3) They used the same INFERIOR joystick module type that ALL PS's use. They COULD have gone magnetic and ELIMINATED drift. (4) The morons attached the 15ft USB cord permanently TO THE HEADSET. You won't be able to neatly set it down with 15ft of cord easily. $600 for THAT? No thanks.
Looking at the teardown of the PSVR 2, the cable can be replaced if it gets damaged as it just connects to the circuit board via an internal plug which seems like quite a simple replacement, that's if they actually sell replacement cables yet. I would have preferred a removable cable because it's less likely to snag and break if the cable had the ability to pull out under stress.
I have the oculus Quest 2 with the bobvr strap and battery pack, and it feels great on my head, literally not as heavy as all for me. No saying it doesn't have weight because it does, but it feels great. The psvr2 is lighter, but it feels like I can't move around without losing the sweet spot. And if you clamp it too tight to your head, then it starts giving too much pressure on my head. I have a psvr2 comfort strap on its way, so hopefully, it does the headset some justice as far as comfort
We also need more open world games. I like No Mans Sky and Skyrim and I would love games like GTA, Cyberpunk...
Do you notice extensive mura on your headset?
I still get montion sickness even with my new vr2 but I heard chewing gum as well as a few other things helps with it all i can do is build up my tolerance to it play for 10 15mins take a break and rinse repeat going a little longer each time
Maybe try some Dramamine?
I’ve heard a small fan in front helps
Dramamine works like a charm
Definitely dramamine. It’s literally for motion sickness
Telling the entire world that it would have to be sent to Sony for repair when that’s clearly not the case of you take a few seconds to research or even just try to pop the plastic cover off would be a good idea. You can replace the cable no problem.
Why not just splice the cable on the new headset and solder on a connector and a cable that matches it? This meaning if you're out of warranty and taking that risk is less of a big deal on a damaged cable.
Don't paddle backwards in the Kayak game unless you really like puking
It takes like 2min to replace the usb-c cable. Ifixit made a video about it.
The weight savings is much due to the cable, so that its the PS5 doing the workload. And this is why if you want the best graphics there are, you will ALWAYS need a cable. Go SONY!
When complaining about the price, everyone seems to forget that, adjusted for inflation, the original PSVR was actually more expensive! To get the bundle with the headset, camera, and move controllers, it cost $500 on release. Adjusted to today's prices, that's $623!
I got mine on release day (shockingly from Sony, lol). I am impressed as well. I don't really have any VR experience other than a samsung gear vr that used my phone and that was cool, but this thing really impressed me.
I don't have the 6'7" needed, but I still intentionally edit my space to make it smaller to save my tv since it wasn't cheap.
PSVR2 totally rocks. Pavlov has changed my life. lol
Are the included earphones worthy to use with the psv2 system?
I have no issues with them
They aren't noise canceling, so it comes in handy the first few times you use the headset so you can hear when someone says back away from the $2000 tv.....lol.
If psvr2 ported Beat Saber I would NOT buy it. The way the headset is designed would just give us an extremely blurry beat saber. The Quest might be weaker. But the graphics are 90% clear. Unlike the psvr2 that intentionally makes the games look bad in exchange for brighter colors and higher performance. I still love my psvr2. But I was expecting something clearer than quest games offer. The only clear things on the psvr2 games is the "text boxes"
100% agree. The mura kills it
Glad to see these videos. Mine will be here tomorrow or Tuesday.. so excited to try GT7 and RE8
Got mine yesterday RE8 damn great n I'm bout to buy GT7.
Got mine wednesday, and I have to say call of the mountain is amazing.
Resident evil 8 is amazing
Played 6 hours straight (with 20 min recharge of controllers while had a drink) into the castle... it was pretty amazing in VR. GT7 and RE8 are my killer apps so far!
@@SpacehotelMusic no man's sky is also really good just finished with that for about 3 hours
Why use the analog stick whenever it has motion control because personally, it works well for me
I got PSVR1 ill wait for some more games before picking up a PSVR2. Games I hope gets released are Rush of Blood of 2, Blood and Truth 2, Far Point 2, Full Ace Combat VR game to name but a few
I already have the PSVR2, but if I didn't, I'd buy it for a full Ace Combat game in VR, by itself. There are rumors that the Ace Combat style game, Project Wingmen, might be coming to PSVR2. Also, the game Switchback VR, which is coming out soon, is the spiritual successor to Rush of Blood and made by the same developer. You can find a trailer and a bunch of gameplay footage already. There is a 'don't blink' mode, which takes full advantage of PSVR2's eye tracking.
Of course if nobody buys the PSVR2 waiting for games, nobody will make games for it. It’s a catch 22. I went ahead and bought it hoping more games come out. I even bought my first console ever (PS5) so this will be fun!
My daily driver is an Index on a 3090 system but looking forward to the PSVR2 content to releases.
How distracting is the mura effect for you?
I don't get motion sickness thankfully. But in horizon I accidentally let go while climbing and as I fell in game, I just dropped in real life. It's way too immersive lol love it tho! That's what I'm here for. Can't wait to see what this gen vr will bring us.
What your saying makes no sense . Because as far as I knew the usb c cable was removable so if needed to replace said cable ? So how is it a manufacturer warranty issue and or a problem or permanently attached when it supposedly was not the case ?
Everyone chip in for my PSVR2 dream, if you’re in the giving spirit also need DualSense Edge, 4K Oled, or PS Monitors, & premium PS Headset. Oh & The PS Camera, & A Feedback Racing Wheel with complete cockpit. Extra DualSense would complete the package.
I’m guessing what $5k??
It’s Tax Season so 🫤
Thanx!!!
Have all this already but….
For PS4😶
Thanx again 👋👋👋
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Idk dude I was getting motion sickness while you were in the boat! 😫
The rest was amazing! 👍
Man great video, you definitely stood out from all the rest with this review. Appreciate it! Keep up the good work!
Not me looking over at the charging stand that came same time as headset on release date... I have to say Sony has been 100% getting me things on release date
Amazon be the ones using cheap shipping now and getting things late
RE Village looks amazing, the only problem is, your in VR so you should be able to interact with just about everything, like you can i Call of the Mountain or Star Wars. The only things you get to interact with in RE Village, is stuff that goes along with the game.
The only issue I have now is smashing the controllers into things in spite of setting the play area, which is large. My ceiling may be a foot too low…
Ditto, I hit my ceiling fan the other day.
The only flaw I found with the psvr2 is it has to be perfectly on your head or the vision is god awful. You can make adjustments to make it work but once your playing and move your head around a lot it’ll throw it off. It was enough to make using this headset more of a pain because you’re constantly adjusting it so it looks good.
I agree 100%. Bought it a week ago and as soon as I put the headset on, it feels just... off. You need to adjust everything every single time.. And it still doesn't look as sharp as it should to be honest, like it was the case with the original psvr.
@@Al3xo2309 Ya, the lens are not forgiving. But when I have it right, it's super clear. Maybe you still need to fiddle some more?
The two key things for me are have the eyes perfectly in the middle of the IPD adjustment circles. And have the lenses as close to my eyes as they can go, it helps to make sure the lenses are perpendicular, by adjusting where the back strap rests, I've got them touching my eyelash almost. Only then is it super clear.
I hope they can make some more forgiving lenses in some revision of it though, cause it takes me like 3 minute each time to adjust, and it took me a few days to figure it out.
When I ordered my vr2 I ordered the charger for the hand controllers. It showed up the same day and I did not pre order it
Horizon is gorgeous. Also, cool sense of scale with the machines.
If your tech person you can order replacement parts and install the parts yourself. The design is friendly. Also, no need to buy a case. They said the original box is a storage case.
The original box is cardboard, not a case. The case is absolutely necessary
@@Stonehorn yes, we know it’s cardboard. They said it’s for storage in their video. That’s funny. The case is definitely not absolutely necessary. I myself opted for a white charge stand that holds my PSVR2.
@@Stonehorn it's made of pulpwood (sugarcane/bamboo). A case certainly is smaller but it's not necessary at all.
Immediately went to Amazon link for charging station you showed on Amazon, and every single review said it doesn't charge. Fyi.
Hey i saw in all your b-roll footage you weren’t using the earphone holders, so if you didnt know the little holes on the headband are for the earphones
Only thing that worries me about the controllers. Soon there will be walkabout golf and Golf+ coming. On the quest you can get handle extentions, so can swing with both arms holding a grip.
Some creators on YT are already playing games like RE 8 with PSVR 2
That’s because RE8 VR was a launch game, so obviously people are playing it…..
PSVR 1 came with a case. My cord did fray on the PSVR 1 and I was able to fix it with a glue gun, yet I do wish it was usb-c like you said. Lens covers are awesome. I can't believe they made playing the PSVR 1 games not compatible. I personally am going to wait for Oculus 3 before I make a decision.
hes incorrect about the PSVR2 cable being permanently attached. The attachment is hidden between the visor and the head strap, located underneath part of the light shield. It can be removed and replaced if needed.
GT7 in VR is Amazing, but i couldn't imagine playing it in VR with a controller.
I'm never going back to playing normal games again. This things if freaking insane.
I changed the snap turn into smooth turn on the vilage and the game its insane...u gonna love to play resident evil village it's tge best game for vr2 so far .....
You could just use the the box it comes with to store it
Awesome review, thanks. I am so close to buying this thing now!
I have a weird issue where after the first few times I used the headset the screen looks like it's now tilted 10 or 15° down to the left. I cleared my play area settings, recalibrated everything and tried all kinds of troubleshooting but I can't fix it. I read on Reddit that some other people have had this issue. Would love to know a solution. Going to call Sony on Monday.
Hold the options button down that should fix it
@@johndavis3526 It doesn't. That just recenters it but it does not fix the tilted angle.
Same I thought it was just me and started to think I had a small case of vertigo! I noticed it especially on Resident Evil Village when reading text which appeared to be slanted on one side.
@@rayh9897 if you find a fix please reply here. I'll do the same after I reach out to Sony tomorrow. I had a similar issue with an Oculus rift years ago and booting it up with it upside down fixed the issue. That was also the fix for the PS VR1 when it had this issue. Didn't work when I tried it with PS VR2.
@@rayh9897 Sony tech support had no clue. And very frustrating. They told me I could send the unit back for repair and it would take 10 days to process the repair once they received it and then up to 30 days to repair it before sending it back. I contacted sales to see about getting an exchange for a brand new one and they told me I could send it back up to 30 days after receiving it but that there was absolutely no guarantee due to limited stock that I would get a replacement. If one was not available once they received mine back they would refund me. Extremely disappointing especially when sales told me that my save is bet was to get it repaired. This happened two days after I took it out of the box and after maybe 6 hours of use.
Why would they allow pc to connect via USB it's a exclusive PlayStation vr.
you need a racing cockpit and a good steering wheel, you'll never play in automatic again.. Transformative experience
Keep hearing everyone say there is no screen door effect. So not sure if I just got a faulty unit but it’s definitely there for me.
Depends on the game, its not the headsets, its the cheap ports from PSVR1
@@Stonehorn see that is my problem it is very apparent in dark games like Resident Evil Village which isn’t a PSVR1 port. Maybe I will mess around with the brightness and see if that helps.
@@travisrogers151 what you’re seeing is called mura and it’s very noticeable if you look for it. there’s is no possible way to get rid of it, that’s just how the lenses are. i recommend to just not pay any attention to it and your vr experience will be fine
There is OLED mura, and there is a diffuser film that Sony put over the lenses to dull the image to hide the SDE. I'd rather they used LCD and aspheric lenses, but it is what it is. It is still a fantastic experience once you start actually playing games.
psvr2 is great. I spent 8 hours straight and I'm happy with it now I got to get the kids one but the price is good can't complain. also the headset made really well the band is like the one I had to get for my hood at work and I paid 400 just for a band but they last .
What did you play for 8 hours straight? You didn't get a headache?
@chaosvirusFX herizon call of the wild. no headache . with vr I'm fine after a few minutes.
Spiderman 2 VR would be thing Sony could do for the future of this system.
Does GT7 look grainy?
Whoa whoa whoa Jimmy Champagne???!!!?! STAND DOWN
How many psvr2s will sell by the end of March.. thoughts?
Muy interesante las gafas a ver si las pruebo esta semana...
Btw the Sony stand does the same thing as the one he has. It’s wireless and has a c type adapter.
Big fan if ps ready thanks for posting regularly !
Thanks!
Call of the mountain is amazing!
Agree should've been a clasp snap usbc connection such that wire could've been replaced
It actually is esily replacable go look at the oficial tear down
Cool vid bro. 😀
Another smashing video with great humour. I’m so tempted but not going to do it just yet. Need that Star Warw open world RPG. 100 hrs + first 😢 Just started Hogwarts Legacy thanks to you and all I can think of is why don’t we have this … in the Death Star with Lightsabers etc and so forth!
How didn’t you think it wouldn’t from the quest 2? Did you read the specs? Or think about the fact it’s running of a ps5 and not a mobile chip?
You realize quest 2 also works corded to a pc, right? Its not just cordless mobile hardware
@@Stonehorn tru, still the headset out match the quest in ever category
@@hansolodolo92 it’s very close with s high end PC. That said, the PS5/PSVR2 is a far better deal, and the headset tech is a bit better. My pc alone costs almost triple what the pair do, and that’s just the tower. Eye tracking and foveated rendering is what makes the difference
@@Stonehorn I have one, it just not close when you put on both back to back. That’s why I’m typing this because I assumed that would be the case but some are surprised. The fov is a huge improvement over the quest (kinda forgot how much that matter because I’ve been only using the quest 2 for a year after yawing a Lenovo explorer) HDR, and haptic feed back does alot
@@Stonehorn Yeh, I played Alyx on my quest that way, but I prefer PSVR2 now (GT7 and RE8 are awesome). Once you get in the sweet spot it looks as good or better than anything I've tried on PC (been into VR since rift dk2/Vive... etc). Remember also that 'PCVR' on quest 2 is actuall compressed streamed video even with the official link cable that I have, PSVR2 is uncompressed display port over USB-C.
What do you think about the ssd samsung 990 pro?
The Vr2 has been a major upgrade to my gaming experience. I did get the Official Sony Dock which wasn't worth the $80 Aus which i shared
How does anyone not talking about the Mura affect especially coming from the quest2 it makes the psvr2 so disappointing
The official charger also has the insert, fyi. I have it.
People complain its more blurry then the original psvr is this true? Just my thoughts.
I bought a PS5 and PSVR2 just because Gran Turismo 7 is fully playable in VR.I'm not interested in flat screen games these days.I'm not a PC guy so I want a plug and play VR headset.Zombieland headshot fever is a nice arcade shooter too and I'm waiting for Switchback, a sequel of Rush of Blood.
I think "The Last of Us" would be as terrifying as "Resident Evil," to be honest. I WANNA PLAY IT NOW.
The main reason why it doesn't feel like anything's on your head. It's because It's because it's All wired You get Lightness with Being wired only Wireless wireless v r headsets are gonna be heavy Unless you want less than thirty minutes a battery life Like if you want that Battery life you gotta go heavy Now that there's actually good graphics For playstation vr I am definitely gonna play Jurassic world aftermath collection job simulator and vacation
simulator And robinson the journey When there's
ever a PSVR2 version of that
I want Alien isolation VR pretty please, though thinking about, I'm might just crap myself, so maybe not :)
PSVR2 👑
Best VR Community.
Does anyone think the Mura is a dealbreaker ?
It's definitely not. It was there apparently on PSVR 1 also but I never noticed it.
For me it’s not a deal breaker, but it has spoiled a few scenes for me. If it is a deal breaker for anyone, I would consider their opinion more than valid.
I also think mine was worse when I first turned on the display. Either I noticed it more or it has improved a bit with use already (apparently that can occur). Or I have adapted to it. That said I have no illusion that it will go away.
It is a shame, as the lights and darks of the screen are amazing, if the Mura wasn’t there it would be damn near perfect for me. As it is, I think it’s just a good experience overall.
Try dropping the brightness to about 70 percent
Almost a deal breaker. It makes me sad in the pants big time.
@@donnajones1075 I’ve been meaning to give that a go.
Sure, it’s pricey, but it’s really nice tech. I’m having a blast (pun intended) with pistol whip and zombie land. I’m getting prepared for RE8. The clarity seems good enough.
Can you play fps games with the dual sense controller like you did with gt 7.?
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Maybe someone can set me straight but I keep hearing people say the cord is permanently attached, and it's not. They straight up show it being taken apart in the teardown video. Am I missing something or are there really that many people who speak without doing their due diligence?
Well, technically the cord is permanently attached to the head strap section, not the visor section. Per the teardown video you can unplug the cable from the visor (plus that other little white plug that branches off from the main cable) and then separate the visor from the head strap, but the cable will still be attached to the head strap.
Great review!
I’m waiting to buy one at Walmart as soon as they start selling them that is. $550 is more then fair and I will be using my Capital One Walmart gift cards to cover the majority of the cost😊
Please do yourself a favor and don’t steer with the stick on gran turismo 7. Just enable gyro motion controls and have fun with it. It works great!