You're knowledge, excitement and fair coverage of the PSVR2 coming from a PC experience background has won me over. I enjoy your channel and will look forward to all of your PSVR2 videos. My main experience is only Psvr and quest, so it's nice hearing your opinions in relation to other headsets I know nothing about. You're a vr and tech enthusiast first, and that's what I appreciate the most!
Doesn't surprise me cos PSVR1 was the most comfy I had.. with Rift CV1 a close second (everything else felt janky inc quest 2/vive ). It's actually a bit lighter than PSVR1 too! I loved the floating front design on PSVR1 as my face could move, smile etc.. felt less 'locked in' so could stay in longer than other HMDs. The only bit that hurt after some time was the hard sides but they've made them softer on PSVR2... so hopefully it'll be even better! I hope mine comes on Wednesday... still prepping to ship (UK)
I’m absolutely dumbfounded. PSVR was a cloud. A piece of tech on my head that I forgot was even there. PSVR 2? I feel like I have a dull knife pressing again my forehead for two hours. Also, my eyes are close together and the lenses crush my nose when the dial is set appropriately. My comfort solution is to wear a handband (!). The headband seems to make up for the lack of padding. As far as weight, I don’t notice a difference in weight, if anything I felt the original was balanced better and feels lighter. There significantly less padding on the halo band. I can’t wrap my head around no one mentioning this in any review, or preview. It’s a huge step down, in my opinion, based on comfort. Other than that, it’s a brilliant device so far and there’s a lot of potential. I’m excited to see what Sony releases next.
I'm sure mixed reality as a technology will go from strength to strength, and portable MR headsets might one day legitimately replace a laptop. But for now I'm glad Sony has gone for a pure VR gaming design on this. Comfortable, light-blocking, light-weight. Not needing to care about being compact or needing to go with pancake lenses + LCD panels. It's great to see PlayStation still invested in and believing in VR as a gaming medium.
NGL i thought u said pickle 4 controller at 5:28 lol... but love the depth in ur review. loving my quest pro cause I can play mobile and PC games. once the PSVR2 is launched fully, I want to get that for console games on ps5.
Hey Sebastian, do you have a rough time frame in mind you are shooting for the Crystal Review? Next week maybe? Sorry to hijack the PSVR2 comments - excited about both!
im waiting for that too but i guess Pimax team probably told him not to do it until they start ship to customers first. LOL. im getting psvr 2 and i might gave up Pimax Crystal because pc vr game graphic will never look good as psvr 2 version because vr game developers want low end gpu owners can play it too. its always gonna be similar to Quest 2 quality games
Love your enthusiasm for VR which I share. Looking forward to your thoughts on the clarity of the visuals as well as game play..I am also interested in viewing content such as TH-cam VR and VR photos of my own and wonder if you know anything about the availability of this type of software in the Playstation store.
The PSVR 2 had no battery and only very simple onboard electronic due to not being standalone, right? If so comparing the weight doesn’t seem like a fair comparison.
All the usual outlets have compared it to everything except the HP Reverb G2. Given the price are in the same ballpark and the G2 has slightly better resolution, I’m curious as to how they compare.
I took my PSVR1 out the other day and the rubber paddings on the forehead and rear straps were falling apart. If the PSVR2 is made of the same materials, are they designed to allow third party facial interfaces and headband paddings to be changed? All they needed was just to use Velcro instead of glue.
The cushioning on PSVR2 is different from OG PSVR (which had a sponge material covered by a layer that could deteriorate). This new stuff is a silicone-based material that shouldn’t ever soak in the sweat and oils like the old one did. Although we don’t yet have info on swappable padding, the recent SONY breakdown shows it’s at least pretty easy to remove them, so that’s encouraging. I would love to see some 3rd party magnetic solutions. 🤞
There is only one review out there that has stated that the PPD is 19 which is HORRIBLE. I hope you Speak on this and more in detail like when the headset moves on your head does it readjust the image so you don't lose the sweet spot.
I have VP2 with power PC so there is nothing here for me, EXCEPT I see PSVR2 as a huge glass ceiling breaker for VR. Go you good thing! Grow that VR pie!
im planning to have both psvr2 and pcvr/stand-alone, what would be better? go for pico 4 or save about $140 on pico 3(no link version) also i need to get a better gpu
its not Meta's fault, its the oculus owners fault for not buying games at Oculus store. They all buy from Steam and all the non oculus headset owners are playing oculus pc exclusive games using Revive. Meta is smart to focus only mobile vr gaming
Was also wondering about this. From what I’ve heard, it appears they’ve done away with numeric indicators and opted for a facial diagram using eye tracking data
@@ivanvuksan8050 You see the diagram within the headset. PSVR supports IPDs 58-70. If you sit outside of that range you should wait until they release specs for PSVR2
Hi sebastian, currently owning a quest2, but it has never really satisfied me, getting tired from waiting to a new alternative to come out, so i was wondering what s the best pcvr option you could advise me, pico4 ou pico3 link ? Or reverb g2 ? Thanks.
Still waiting until this matures and for new headsets to come out. Still feels proprietary, and the cost is about 1k, since I don't own a PS5. Looks good though.
@@donnajones1075 - it does not. It has finger touch DETECTION. It’s good enough for most use-cases in VR, so it doesn’t bother me either way. It DOES mean you can’t flip the bird, though (unless it’s supported in-game). 😝
Yes - at least in terms of your head size. PSVR2 has been changed from OG PSVR design so that the sides of the halo strap are flexible to allow greater comfort for wider heads. 🙂
@@森里螢一-f3c Agree. After writing my comment, I also thought about it. The helmet will be sold, and the games, respectively, will be bought by few people.
@@森里螢一-f3c psvr 2 games always gonna be better graphic than pc because pc vr game developers gonna downgrade the graphic quality so low end gpu owners can play it too. im only gonna focus psvr 2 games and im really excited about Hybrid games( triple A title games both tv and vr mode but gamepad only). Hopefully all Unreal Engine 5 games gonna be Hybrid.
It’s plausible that SONY will at some point open a PlayStation store on PC that sells their PSVR games, but don’t hold your breath… if they do it, it might take a while.
Not fair that you left the bobovr on the pico, of course it’ll weight more with it. It’s like you’re saying that’s fresnel form factor > pancake, which isn’t true.
It's alright because that's how I use my Pico. And no need to get defensive, nobody is taking anything away from your Pico joy. It's also still my daily driver for Standalone.
Incorrect. OG PSVR could be worn for many hours at a time with no marks to head or face, and zero discomfort (if worn properly). PSVR2 is even lighter, better balanced, and has more flexibility built into the halo. You will not find a more comfortable headset, and discomfort will simply not be an issue for you with PSVR2… …WITH ONE EXCEPTION: If you have a smaller IPD then the lenses CAN pinch your nose somewhat because of the eye-tracking tech that surrounds them. If your IPD is smaller, check into reviews that address this.
Are you looking forward to PSVR2? Is yours on the way? Which VR headset are you coming from?
Sebastian, are you planning to do a Psvr2 test through the lens?
Coming from Rift S and from what I hear PSVR 2 is a nice upgrade from that.
Will be my first headset. Preordered a while ago, and I’m currently getting my sim rig together for GT7. Thanks for the video 👍🏽
Super excited. Shipped. It says Wednesday, but it's next day air, so fingers crossed, I get it tomorrow. Coming from a quest 2 mostly stand alone.
@@dark_winter8238 Its cool 👍😃
You're knowledge, excitement and fair coverage of the PSVR2 coming from a PC experience background has won me over. I enjoy your channel and will look forward to all of your PSVR2 videos. My main experience is only Psvr and quest, so it's nice hearing your opinions in relation to other headsets I know nothing about. You're a vr and tech enthusiast first, and that's what I appreciate the most!
Thats why I watch his reviews and not average joe sponsored by sony on youtube
Doesn't surprise me cos PSVR1 was the most comfy I had.. with Rift CV1 a close second (everything else felt janky inc quest 2/vive ). It's actually a bit lighter than PSVR1 too! I loved the floating front design on PSVR1 as my face could move, smile etc.. felt less 'locked in' so could stay in longer than other HMDs. The only bit that hurt after some time was the hard sides but they've made them softer on PSVR2... so hopefully it'll be even better!
I hope mine comes on Wednesday... still prepping to ship (UK)
I've pre-ordered and looking forward to it.
I’m absolutely dumbfounded. PSVR was a cloud. A piece of tech on my head that I forgot was even there. PSVR 2? I feel like I have a dull knife pressing again my forehead for two hours. Also, my eyes are close together and the lenses crush my nose when the dial is set appropriately.
My comfort solution is to wear a handband (!). The headband seems to make up for the lack of padding. As far as weight, I don’t notice a difference in weight, if anything I felt the original was balanced better and feels lighter. There significantly less padding on the halo band. I can’t wrap my head around no one mentioning this in any review, or preview. It’s a huge step down, in my opinion, based on comfort. Other than that, it’s a brilliant device so far and there’s a lot of potential. I’m excited to see what Sony releases next.
I'm sure mixed reality as a technology will go from strength to strength, and portable MR headsets might one day legitimately replace a laptop. But for now I'm glad Sony has gone for a pure VR gaming design on this. Comfortable, light-blocking, light-weight. Not needing to care about being compact or needing to go with pancake lenses + LCD panels.
It's great to see PlayStation still invested in and believing in VR as a gaming medium.
Good review! Hope Psvr2 sells more than 5 million.
The PSVR controller Looks so futuristic, I love it
At last!!!! :) excellent comparison so far Sebastian! Thx!
Thanks for unboxing!! Can't wait for review.
Can you please measure the FOV of the Pimax Crystal?
NGL i thought u said pickle 4 controller at 5:28 lol... but love the depth in ur review. loving my quest pro cause I can play mobile and PC games. once the PSVR2 is launched fully, I want to get that for console games on ps5.
Hey Sebastian, do you have a rough time frame in mind you are shooting for the Crystal Review? Next week maybe? Sorry to hijack the PSVR2 comments - excited about both!
im waiting for that too but i guess Pimax team probably told him not to do it until they start ship to customers first. LOL.
im getting psvr 2 and i might gave up Pimax Crystal because pc vr game graphic will never look good as psvr 2 version because vr game developers want low end gpu owners can play it too. its always gonna be similar to Quest 2 quality games
Love your enthusiasm for VR which I share. Looking forward to your thoughts on the clarity of the visuals as well as game play..I am also interested in viewing content such as TH-cam VR and VR photos of my own and wonder if you know anything about the availability of this type of software in the Playstation store.
Fantastic video. Look forward to the full review.
The best channel in the world!
Awesome. Can't wait to get mine. Been using the Samsung Odyssey from a while back and have been waiting for a headset to upgrade to.
Love the look of the pimax crystal!
u're nuts
The PSVR 2 had no battery and only very simple onboard electronic due to not being standalone, right? If so comparing the weight doesn’t seem like a fair comparison.
Enjoy Sebastian lol getting mine 10am Wednesday morning 😁
The PSVR 2 should be compared against the Index or Rift S, not the quest 2 or any standalone headset
All the usual outlets have compared it to everything except the HP Reverb G2. Given the price are in the same ballpark and the G2 has slightly better resolution, I’m curious as to how they compare.
1 more day 😀 I am soo excited
PSVR1 had some kind of "software" IPD adjustment where you would make a photo of your face with PS camera and then mark your pupils on this photo
Hey, how does the comfort compare with Big Screen Beyond in your opinion?
I took my PSVR1 out the other day and the rubber paddings on the forehead and rear straps were falling apart. If the PSVR2 is made of the same materials, are they designed to allow third party facial interfaces and headband paddings to be changed? All they needed was just to use Velcro instead of glue.
The cushioning on PSVR2 is different from OG PSVR (which had a sponge material covered by a layer that could deteriorate).
This new stuff is a silicone-based material that shouldn’t ever soak in the sweat and oils like the old one did.
Although we don’t yet have info on swappable padding, the recent SONY breakdown shows it’s at least pretty easy to remove them, so that’s encouraging.
I would love to see some 3rd party magnetic solutions. 🤞
Nice! From California
There is only one review out there that has stated that the PPD is 19 which is HORRIBLE. I hope you Speak on this and more in detail like when the headset moves on your head does it readjust the image so you don't lose the sweet spot.
I Have HP Reverb G2, Im really intersted to know the screen compare with psrv2 Oled screen ? Is it makes nositible differents ?
I have VP2 with power PC so there is nothing here for me, EXCEPT I see PSVR2 as a huge glass ceiling breaker for VR. Go you good thing! Grow that VR pie!
I have a large ipd 73/74. I need to know the max ipd before I buy it but can’t find it. Can you help?
Is that sound clock ticking?
hello my friend hope you had a good trip. do you know when expecting pimax crystal to release and start taking orders
I wish there was a dedicated streaming device for the quest. We need high definition. Without a good PC
Yes i want see more :)
Better than any pcvr
LUCKY GUY ! I'M STILL WAITING FOR MY SET TO arrive
Maybe one day I will have the chance to bring Parallel to PSVR2😎👍🏻
PSVR2 yesyeysyeys Pimax Crystal yesyesyeysys.
im planning to have both psvr2 and pcvr/stand-alone, what would be better? go for pico 4 or save about $140 on pico 3(no link version) also i need to get a better gpu
The only P3 to consider is the LINK version, otherwise get a P4.
Are u doing review of any game tonight? So I can stay up
From experience I can tell you the Rift S is the most comfortable. Too bad Meta went in a different direction
its not Meta's fault, its the oculus owners fault for not buying games at Oculus store. They all buy from Steam and all the non oculus headset owners are playing oculus pc exclusive games using Revive. Meta is smart to focus only mobile vr gaming
IPD range on psvr2?
Was also wondering about this. From what I’ve heard, it appears they’ve done away with numeric indicators and opted for a facial diagram using eye tracking data
@@ExtraAtEase Where can I find this diagram? So we are suppose to buy this without knowing if it will fit? wtf?
@@ivanvuksan8050 You see the diagram within the headset. PSVR supports IPDs 58-70. If you sit outside of that range you should wait until they release specs for PSVR2
Will retail store chains carry PSVR 2?
Yes.
Hi sebastian, currently owning a quest2, but it has never really satisfied me, getting tired from waiting to a new alternative to come out, so i was wondering what s the best pcvr option you could advise me, pico4 ou pico3 link ? Or reverb g2 ? Thanks.
Still waiting until this matures and for new headsets to come out. Still feels proprietary, and the cost is about 1k, since I don't own a PS5. Looks good though.
This is certainly a great headset, but a big but. But the software is 30to50 % more expensive as on the Steam/Meta or Meta quest store.
Mine has been saying awaiting carrier pick up for like 4 days and I'm real annoyed
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cinematic mode plzzzzzzzzzz no one is talking about it or how good it is 😠😠😠
Years ago, looking at the parents, i taught it would have finger tracking. Turns out is a functionality similar to the Oculus touch controllers.
If they had gone with that patent, the PSVR 2 would be far more expensive. The Valve Index controller is very expensive.
Yah… Finger-tracking is less important for most people, and SONY wanted to hit a good balance of functionality with affordability.
Psvr2 does have finger tracking.
@@donnajones1075 - it does not. It has finger touch DETECTION. It’s good enough for most use-cases in VR, so it doesn’t bother me either way. It DOES mean you can’t flip the bird, though (unless it’s supported in-game). 😝
Does anyone know if I can watch my 3D movies on the PSVR2?
The ps5 currently doesn’t support 3d blu rays
@theclassicgamer20 can it not play iso files or Mp4 sbs files?
@Taddy P neither did the PSVR at launch, hopefully we'll get a patch.
The PSVR1 supported 3D movies, although not at launch. They might patch it in later for the PSVR2
Too bad for us consumers that they didn't make it pcvr compatible, at the same time I can completely understand their strategy to push PS5 sales
I have quite a large head with even wider glasses. So wide i fact that they do NOT fit in the quest 2. Do you believe that they will fit in the PSVR2?
Quest 2 is terrible for glasses wearers. Chances are way better here!
Yes - at least in terms of your head size.
PSVR2 has been changed from OG PSVR design so that the sides of the halo strap are flexible to allow greater comfort for wider heads. 🙂
Watch CNET's review. He has really wide glasses that didn't fit in the Quest 2 and said they fit great in PSVR2
For comfort nothing beats the pace. No pcve is comfortable
No Reverb G2 comparison?
I don't have the headset here at the moment!
Gratz ;)
quest 2 is killing me , so heavy and even you change the strap... the sweet spot is so tiny , how's psvr2 sweet spot?
I'm wondering why Psvr2 was not made compatible with PC? Can it hinder business?
Then nobody will be buying games from PlayStation platform, which is the primary business of Sony. PC and console are two seperate markets.
@@森里螢一-f3c Agree. After writing my comment, I also thought about it. The helmet will be sold, and the games, respectively, will be bought by few people.
@@森里螢一-f3c psvr 2 games always gonna be better graphic than pc because pc vr game developers gonna downgrade the graphic quality so low end gpu owners can play it too. im only gonna focus psvr 2 games and im really excited about Hybrid games( triple A title games both tv and vr mode but gamepad only). Hopefully all Unreal Engine 5 games gonna be Hybrid.
It’s plausible that SONY will at some point open a PlayStation store on PC that sells their PSVR games, but don’t hold your breath… if they do it, it might take a while.
so sony can make profit out of games, which is sad but maybe some day we will be able to connect it to pc
I'd rather lose both arms than give 1 cent to Meta
Needs PC support
Not fair that you left the bobovr on the pico, of course it’ll weight more with it. It’s like you’re saying that’s fresnel form factor > pancake, which isn’t true.
It's alright because that's how I use my Pico. And no need to get defensive, nobody is taking anything away from your Pico joy. It's also still my daily driver for Standalone.
I think it can be comfortable only first one hour, after that head start filling pressure like on the not comfortable Quest pro
Incorrect. OG PSVR could be worn for many hours at a time with no marks to head or face, and zero discomfort (if worn properly).
PSVR2 is even lighter, better balanced, and has more flexibility built into the halo.
You will not find a more comfortable headset, and discomfort will simply not be an issue for you with PSVR2…
…WITH ONE EXCEPTION:
If you have a smaller IPD then the lenses CAN pinch your nose somewhat because of the eye-tracking tech that surrounds them.
If your IPD is smaller, check into reviews that address this.