It’s going to be a busy yr for gaming

Even as Sony shares extra particulars about PlayStation VR2, we’ve nonetheless questioned in regards to the video games, the timing, and crucially, the worth. Today, the corporate narrowed in a bit — PlayStation VR2 is formally coming in “early 2023,” in keeping with a tweet from PlayStation.

Coming early 2023. #PSVR2 pic.twitter.com/R3MwWVPyNt

— PlayStation UK (@PlayStationUK) August 22, 2022

It’s a easy announcement tweet with simply the brand new timeline and a well-recognized picture of the PS5 headset and VR2 Sense controllers, each of which have been proven off earlier than. With Gamescom taking place this week, this could possibly be a lead-in for a wider announcement. Or it might simply be one other incremental information replace, enterprise as ordinary. You by no means know.

How a lot is an excessive amount of?

I’m anxious in regards to the value, notably after Meta Quest 2 obtained a $100 value hike.

The $400 vary could be a pleasing shock, however I’m anticipating nearer to $500 (relying on what’s included). Either approach, should you’re a brand new PS5 proprietor, it’ll possible be lots. I’m saving.

That mentioned, I obtained my cash’s price out of the PlayStation VR, and it’s been lengthy sufficient that I’m able to put money into one other VR platform. Even with technical drawbacks, I preferred the PSVR expertise — I’m anticipating to really feel the identical approach about PSVR2. In some methods, I hope the following headset echoes the PS4-to-PS5 transition; extra of the identical, however nicer.

Sony has loads of time to do an enormous VR-focused State of Play blowout stream within the coming months. For now, the docket has Horizon Call of the Mountain, Resident Evil Village, No Man’s Sky, and The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners – Chapter 2: Retribution.

PlayStation VR garnered followers, and I’m crossing my fingers that PSVR2 is the improve it ought to be. An ergonomic, well-thought-out headset is nothing with out significant video games, and expectations are solely getting larger. Resident Evil will get my foot within the door, at the least.

The Resident Evil 4 remake is out on March 23, 2023, and it’ll help PlayStation VR2 in some not-yet-concrete approach. I’m additionally down for one other Village run.

It’s enjoyable to assume again to the PSVR launch lineup — it was a mad sprint round right here with Chris and I splitting up assessment duties for video games like SuperHyperCube, Until Dawn: Rush of Blood, Rez Infinite, Job Simulator, and Batman: Arkham VR. I’m hoping for a splashy group.

Jordan Devore

Jordan is a founding member of Destructoid and poster of seemingly random footage. They are something however random.