Sony launched its first ever virtual reality headset back in 2016, but we had to wait more than six years for a successor.
The PlayStation VR 2 was finally announced in November 2022, becoming the first official VR accessory for the PlayStation 5. While the original PS VR is compatible with the PS5 (provided you request the separate adapter), a refresh was due.
And the PS VR2 is a significant upgrade, with key changes including a new OLED screen, wider 110-degree field of view, plus support for a 120Hz refresh rate and 4K HDR content.
With the headset and first batch of games on sale now, here’s everything you need to know about buying the PS VR2 in the US and UK.
Where to buy the PlayStation VR2 in the US
The PS VR2 was only available at the PlayStation Store for a while, but this has now been extended to include third-party retailers:
- Sony – just headset or Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle
- Amazon – just headset or Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle
- Best Buy – just headset or Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle
- Target – just headset or Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle
- Walmart – just headset or Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle
- GameStop – just headset, Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle not available
Where to buy the PlayStation VR2 in the UK
In the UK, there are now plenty of options:
- Sony – just headset or Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle
- Amazon – just headset or Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle
- Argos – just headset or Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle
- Box – just headset or Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle
- Currys – just headset or Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle
- Ebuyer – just headset or Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle
- Game – just headset or several different bundles
- John Lewis – just headset or Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle
- HMV – just headset or Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle
- Very – just headset or Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle
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Best PlayStation VR2 prices right now
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When was the PlayStation VR2 released?
The PlayStation VR2 is on sale now, having been released on 22 February 2023.
How much did the PlayStation VR2 cost at launch?
Not only is the PS VR2 a lot more expensive than its predecessor ($349/£349), it actually costs more than the launch price of the PS5 itself ($499/£479).
Sony’s recommended retail price is $549.99/£529.99, which is how much you’ll still pay at the time of writing. That includes the headset itself, plus two Sense controllers and stereo headphones.
If you want a bundle with includes Horizon Call of the Mountain, one of the launch titles, it’ll set you back $599/£569. A dock to charge the controllers costs an additional $49.99/£39.99.
However, if you own a PS5 but have decided not to buy the PS VR2 yet, you’re far from alone. According to Bloomberg, only around 270,000 units were sold between launch day and the end of March 2023.
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Author: Anyron Copeman, Senior Staff Writer
As the resident expert on Windows, Senior Staff Writer Anyron’s main focus is PCs and laptops. Much of the rest of his time is split between smartphones, tablets and audio, with a particular focus on Android devices.