# Sony PlayStation VR2: specs and price

**Price (US):** $549 at en.wikipedia.org (US launch MSRP; headset only (requires PS5 or PC via adapter)), as of 2026-06-27. A sourced, dated price of record — other retailers (incl. Amazon) may be lower. Among the 15 vr headsets we track it is #3 cheapest of 15; category median $999.
**Brand:** Sony
**Released:** 2023-02
**Deskmark:** Gold Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 68/100, #3 of 17 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).
**Price tracked since:** June 2026

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $549 |
| Brand | Sony |
| Released | 2023-02 |
| Display per eye | 2000x2040 |
| Refresh (Hz) | 120 |
| FOV (°) | 110 |
| Tracking | inside-out (4 headset cameras + IR eye tracking) |
| Standalone | No |
| Storage (GB) | — |
| Weight (g) | 560 |
| Passthrough | Yes |

## Where it stands

At $549, the Sony PlayStation VR2 is #3 cheapest of the 15 VR headsets we track, where the median is $999. On the spec sheet, its refresh of 120 Hz is above the median of the 17, its weight of 560 g is below the median of the 16, and its FOV of 110 ° is at the median of the 13.

## What reviewers say

Four whitelisted hands-on reviews (Road to VR, UploadVR, Engadget, Tom's Guide) of the exact PSVR 2 (PS5) headset; all four survived verification. All four praise the OLED resolution/clarity leap; three highlight comfort, the simpler single-cable setup, and immersive haptics plus eye tracking. Three flag the $549 price (more than the PS5 it requires to run) and a port-heavy launch library. Only UploadVR and Engadget report tested numbers, both for Sense controller battery life (6 hours and 30 minutes and around four hours respectively). (Based on 4 reviews, 2 lab-tested, 2023-02-15–2023-03-10.)

Praised: Huge OLED resolution upgrade delivers rich color, deep blacks and a sharper image; Comfortable to wear with a dramatically simpler single-cable setup than the original; Headset and controller haptics plus eye tracking add real immersion; Inside-out tracking is a big step up and largely error-free.
Flagged: Priced at $549, more than the PS5 it requires to run; Launch library leans heavily on ports rather than new titles; Small sweet spot, motion blur and visible mura hold back edge clarity; Audio limited to bundled earbuds or TV with no physical volume control.
Disagreement: Optical quality splits the testers: Road to VR flags a small sweet spot, motion blur and visible mura that hold back clarity, while UploadVR reported vivid, sharp visuals with no god rays. On value, Engadget is the outlier ('Everyone else should just sit tight'), whereas Tom's Guide and UploadVR lean recommend for existing PS5 owners.
Sources: RoadToVR (2023-02-22, roadtovr.com), UploadVR (2023-02-15, uploadvr.com), Engadget (2023-02-16, engadget.com), Tom's Guide (2023-03-10, tomsguide.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the Sony PlayStation VR2?**

Four whitelisted hands-on reviews (Road to VR, UploadVR, Engadget, Tom's Guide) of the exact PSVR 2 (PS5) headset; all four survived verification. All four praise the OLED resolution/clarity leap; three highlight comfort, the simpler single-cable setup, and immersive haptics plus eye tracking. Three flag the $549 price (more than the PS5 it requires to run) and a port-heavy launch library. Only UploadVR and Engadget report tested numbers, both for Sense controller battery life (6 hours and 30 minutes and around four hours respectively). Praised: Huge OLED resolution upgrade delivers rich color, deep blacks and a sharper image; Comfortable to wear with a dramatically simpler single-cable setup than the original; Headset and controller haptics plus eye tracking add real immersion; Inside-out tracking is a big step up and largely error-free. Flagged: Priced at $549, more than the PS5 it requires to run; Launch library leans heavily on ports rather than new titles; Small sweet spot, motion blur and visible mura hold back edge clarity; Audio limited to bundled earbuds or TV with no physical volume control. (From 4 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)

**How much does the Sony PlayStation VR2 cost?**

The Sony PlayStation VR2 has a US price of $549 (US launch MSRP; headset only (requires PS5 or PC via adapter)), as of 2026-06-15.

**How does the Sony PlayStation VR2 compare on price?**

At $549, the Sony PlayStation VR2 is #3 cheapest of the 15 VR headsets we track, where the median is $999.

**When was the Sony PlayStation VR2 released?**

The Sony PlayStation VR2 was released 2023-02.

**What are the Sony PlayStation VR2's key specs?**

Sony PlayStation VR2 (Sony): display per eye 2000x2040, refresh hz 120, fov deg 110, tracking inside-out (4 headset cameras + IR eye tracking), standalone No. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_VR2 (en.wikipedia.org, accessed 2026-06-15)
Corroboration: https://www.playstation.com/en-us/ps-vr2/ps-vr2-tech-specs/ (accessed 2026-06-15)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/vr-headsets/sony-playstation-vr2/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the Sony PlayStation VR2 price of record was $549 as of 2026-06-15 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/vr-headsets/sony-playstation-vr2/
License: CC BY 4.0. Price history: https://frontdeskreview.com/data/price-history.jsonl