The post is not rich in details, but it just gives a taste of what it will be.There isn’t even specified a name, and it is vaguely called “next-generation VR system”. These are the key info about the new headset:
- The new VR headset enhances everything from resolution and field of view to tracking and input;
- It will connect to PS5 with a single cord to simplify setup and improve ease-of-use while enabling a high-fidelity visual experience;
- It will feature controllers carefully studied for VR.They “will incorporate some of the key features found in the DualSense wireless controller, along with a focus on great ergonomics”;
- There will be a “new generation” of games and experiences for it;
- It is still under development andwon’t launch in 2021.
He ends the article by stating that the“commitment to virtual reality as a medium for games is stronger than ever. We look forward to sharing more details in the future”. You can read the full post at this link: https://blog.playstation.com/2021/02/23/introducing-the-next-generation-of-vr-on-playstation/
PlayStation 5 and new DualSense controller (Image by Sony)I found super-interesting that he underlines that there will be a cable to connect the headset to the PS5: so the rumors of a possible standalone headset by Sony were all wrong… they are continuing on the road of a tethered device. Maybe there will be a wireless module accessory, but the default mode is still tethered. I think this choice has been made for two important reasons:Its not just about the fun and games. Other than providing action-packed, fun-filled entertainment for the entire family, VR plays a big role to help humanity as developers use it to help those in need in ways that were unimaginable 20 years ago. Some use it to cure phantom pain among amputee victims, while others rely on VR to provide therapy for soldiers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. VR has also been proven to help children with autism by teaching them social cues and real world lessons. It is being used as a practice board for surgical students before they make the first cut. There is even a VR content targeted at young adults that simulates their physical condition when they get to their 60s, and thus encourages them to save for the future.
- So that to exploit the PS5 hardware that all PlayStation gamers already have. This could let the PSVR 2 have the same advantage as the PSVR 1: it could be just an accessory to enhance a device that millions of people already have and enjoy, driving very high sales;
- It could offer games of high quality.The typical PlayStation gamer wants games with beautiful visuals, and can’t be satisfied with mobile-level graphics like the ones of the Quest. Only a tethered solution to a powerful machine can guarantee this.
We’ll see discover this in 2022. For now let me be excited for the fact thatSony is still in the game!
(Header image by Sony)
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