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[Pre Order] PlayStation VR2 $879.95 Delivered @ Sony Australia

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I remembered I had saved a Sony Store offer in my Amex cards recently, so checked the Sony Online store and it has the PSVR 2 Pre-Order live, went ahead and purchased it with a $100 discount bringing it down to $779.95 delivered thanks to Amex Offers.

Not eligible for cashrewards or shopback though.

Estimated shipping date is 23 February 2023.

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  • +38

    holy moly it costs as much as the console itself

    • +33

      Better get in now before the $50 bump.. šŸ˜

    • +10

      yikes that's a no from me dawg…
      but i hope anyone that picks it up enjoys it

    • +28

      Not sure why that comparison is relevant. It's cheaper than competing VR units with worse specs, far more pertinent comparison.

        • +34

          Much lower specs though, not just because the PS5 is acting as the rendering engine. PSVR2 has HD OLED screens with higher resolution along with haptic feedback and a wider field of vision.

          • +15

            @cafeman: you mean 4K OLED screens (also with HDR) not HD

            • +2

              @FeZZa21: I do - good pickup. Typing too quickly!

          • +5

            @cafeman: It's also not wireless, which the Quest is, and for a lot of people that's a dealbreaker.

            • +10

              @Ham Dragon: And for many including me that's a feature. The wireless solution uses highly compressed visuals and reduces visual quality, until a near lossless solution exists, I'd prefer the cable to retain the visual quality.

              • +3

                @Bogan Timmy: Fair enough, different horses and whatnot.

              • @Bogan Timmy: Quest can be used wired too if you want to play PC VR games and don't want to do it wirelessly.

            • @Ham Dragon: And that argument is a joke, Quest is like 2 hours play time and the VR experience is night and day. Sony is producing full fledged AAA games and much higher quality games. Quest 2 is an inferior experience in general. 1 cable is not a dealbreaker and anyone who thinks it is has never experienced a high end VR device. The PSVR2 display is now going to be the best on the market. You can't get the visual and graphical fidelity on a wireless device like Quest in comparison to PSVR2. The real issue is people just want Sony to wear the cost of the PSVR2 and have it cheap because they already bought a PS5. Everyone wants something for nothing.

              • @Justin9mm:

                Sony is producing full fledged AAA games and much higher quality games.

                Which AAA games are Sony making for PSVR2? I haven't seen any. They didn't make any for the PSVR1.

                Quest is like 2 hours play time

                There are many battery pack Quest 2 straps and solutions, even as simple as sticking a portable battery pack to it. I've got the official Quest 2 Elite Strap with Battery that doubles the battery life to ~4 hours. That's more than enough for anyone.

                https://au.pcmag.com/vr/96652/meta-quest-2-elite-strap-with-ā€¦

                1 cable is not a dealbreaker and anyone who thinks it is has never experienced a high end VR device.

                I'd argue that anyone that thinks a cable is fine has never experienced wireless VR.

            • -1

              @Ham Dragon: Cool. Buy the Quest then? Seriously.

              • @ThithLord: Oh shit I totally forgot, only Serious Fansā„¢ are allowed to comment, and only in glowing, positive terms. Seriously yourself buddy šŸ¤¦šŸ»ā€ā™‚ļø.

            • +1

              @Ham Dragon: Wired for better latency issues. I'm pretty sure Sony has tested it out to make it not too invasive.

              • +1

                @nobro25: That's fair, both will always have limitations, but there's something uniquely fun & satisfying about being able to roll & dive around on my back lawn at night playing Super Hot etc with massive boundaries set.

          • +3

            @cafeman: I bought my 5k pimax with double the fov for cheaper

          • +1

            @cafeman: Only slightly lower specs https://vr-expert.com/oculus-quest-2-vs-psvr2-which-is-the-bā€¦

            You'd be hoping you would be getting something a little bit better for double the price.

            The biggest L though is that cable the psvr is using though. The quest working wirelessly with a PC is amazing.

            • @RI4V4N: I would say that plus PSVR2 is still using fresnel lens. By this time next year most newer headsets will be moving over to pancake lens.

          • @cafeman: OLED screens is a big plus and will look great, but the headset is using fresnel lens which has a smaller sweet spot.

            I've tried pancake lens headsets and the sweet spot on them are huge. It is the main thing holding me back because most or if not all next gen VR headsets from the major VR headset companies will be using pancake lens as the standard.

        • -1

          you strap a mobile to your head and say its the same thing? lol

          • +4

            @venomqo: It can be connected to the PC wired or wireless to play PC games, so not sure what your argument is? This PSVR headset canā€™t do that. The mobile chip is just extra.

            • -1

              @Psygnosis: That negates the 'cheaper' part of the argument though doesn't it?

              • +5

                @McFodder: But he was making it come across that the Quest was a joke, about it being some mobile joke compared to a real VR headset, but the point is that the Quest can connect to a PC and play proper PCVR games, wirelessly or wired, plus playing great games mobile, while the PSVR only works via the PS5 wired.

                • @Psygnosis: And in comparison to PSVR2, even the Quest 2 is inferior, the display is LCD 1832 x 1920. PSVR2 OLED 2000 x 2040 per eye. The most important thing about a VR experience is the graphics/resolution. No matter if you connect it to a PC, you won't get higher resolution then the display can output.

                  • +1

                    @Justin9mm: Couldn't agree more. I bought the PSVR1 and I loved the difference it made to gaming. But the low res (being able to see the pixels) meant it was a downgrade visually from my PS4 Pro. That and no AAA games. So mine sat collecting dust.

                    I note though, that I went from very very bad off-road driving to relatively great in grain turismo. And flying an X wing in Rogue Squadron was a real moment for me.

                    So if Sony can get the AAAs happening, I'll try it againā€”even if I have to go without smashed avo for a month.

                    • @Chakko: Yes and people need to realise while expensive, it is very competitive compared to other higher end VR units, but the one thing Sony has is the capability to develop the best AAA VR experiences/games. This higher end unit will allow developers to do things that they just could not do with the original PSVR.

                  • @Justin9mm: I would argue FOV is equally as important as resolution, and it is why pixel per degree is a better measurement for graphical fidelity compared to raw resolution numbers.

                    • @jt90: Yes and PSVR2 is 110 FOV in comparison to Quest 2's 98.

                  • -1

                    @Justin9mm: Such a minor difference. Not like the PS5 is as powerful as a real pc anyway, so probably can't actually output ultra level graphics at that resolution, it can't barely do 30fps at 4k in modern games.

                    Then there is the cable vs wireless. Or thinking the psvr tracking is going to be even half as good as meta's.

                    • -1

                      @RI4V4N: There's so many things wrong with your comments.
                      First of if you referring to my FOV comment, I only answered a question, never said it was a major difference, I didn't even care about FOV comparison until it was brought up.

                      Secondly, PS5 for its price can outperform any PC of similar value, majority of PC's in people's homes couldn't do more than 30fps in 4K either.. There are loads of games on PS5 near 4K resolution at 60+ fps. I'm playing Ragnarok right now on high frame rate mode with unlocked VRR, it's consistently hitting between 75-90fps at Native 1440p upscaled to 4K. MW2 on current gen consoles, PS5 & Series X runs 120fps in Native 1560p also upscaled to 4K. You can't get that with a $800 PC. You act like current gen consoles are trash. PC Master race much?

                      Thirdly we already know the PSVR2 is more powerful than Quest 2 with better tracking, the PSVR2 will be outputting 4K 90-120hz. Besides 'wireless' the Quest 2 is shit compared to the PSVR2 specs wise and Sony have the ability and track record to invest in some seriously good AAA VR games.

                      • -2

                        @Justin9mm:

                        I'm playing Ragnarok right now on high frame rate mode with unlocked VRR, it's consistently hitting between 75-90fps at Native 1440p upscaled to 4K.

                        That's because it's a PS4 game being released on PS5 as well, the devs even said as much.

                        Sony have the ability and track record to invest in some seriously good AAA VR games.

                        Not on VR they don't. Their track record is the exact opposite when it comes to "good AAA VR games". They haven't released a single one lol.

      • +3

        Not sure why you're comparing it to other VR units, when they can connect to a PC, and aren't tied to the PS ecosystem.

      • +4

        Doesn't this require a PS5 and as such increase the cost closer to 1500? I don't know much about VR but surely there is some competition at that price?
        Of course if I already have a PS5 and want VR this would seem the better option and I'm guessing the same could be said about a gaming PC and the competing options?

        • +6

          Valve Index alone costs $1899. Requires a PC with reasonably good GPU to work.

          • @Bluto Mindpretzel: The index is pretty dated techwise now. The wireless quest 2 with a PC makes a lot more sense (having to setup lighthouses too?) than the index.

            If you really don't like oculus even though you don't need a Facebook login anymore, the others from HP and etc are prob still better/cheaper

          • @Bluto Mindpretzel: Quest 2 has been as low as like $399 and works with any PC capable of running VR games.

            • @MrFunSocks: Quest 2 for $399!? LOL.. Don't think so, maybe the original Quest.. show me the proof?

              • +1

                @Justin9mm: November 2021 I bought mine from amazon for $449 with $100 amazon credit.

                • +2

                  @MrFunSocks: Its crazy they put the price up so much a year later without adding any upgrades. Fortunate timing purchasing it last year. Nice.

                  • @eclisciport: I couldn't believe when I saw it at like $699 the other day haha. I thought they must have released the Quest 3 but nope, just a massive price hike.

      • +1

        You need a ps5 to use it , so itā€™s essentially a $1500 headset

        • +12

          Don't you need something with all headsets though? I have a PS5 and a low spec laptop - for me I'd need to calculate in the cost of a new PC to use any headset other than the PS5 one. I'm sure I'm not alone.

          • +5

            @dregs: Not the Quest you donā€™t.

            • +1

              @Psygnosis: But by this logic a game controller is $80 + cost of console.

              • +1

                @Bluto Mindpretzel: But you get a controller with a console purchase already plus you can use said controller on multiple other systems so you dont need to even buy a console.

              • +1

                @Bluto Mindpretzel: You can use the ps5 controller on PC or your phone

        • +2

          You need a HDTV to play PS5 so essentially a $1500 console! Your argument is ridiculous.

          • +1

            @Justin9mm: Nope , you can use a cheap monitor if you want

            My point is you donā€™t need anything to use an Oculus Quest.

            • -1

              @piston3461: Correct but it's not as good as the PSVR2 and won't have the quality library of games/experiences that Sony will bring. I don't understand what you're trying to prove, you're all butthurt over needing one single thin ass cable but at the end of the day it's a superior VR headset.

              • +1

                @Justin9mm: Itā€™s superior but itā€™s tethered and costs more to access , all Iā€™m saying. Itā€™s a bigger barrier to entry that i donā€™t think will be as popular some some think it will. The launch line up of games is also very weak , so Iā€™d hold off to see what else gets announced

                • @piston3461: I agree it is a little expensive but with the right games it will be a damn good VR headset even wired. If it was anywhere between $599-$699, it would of probably sold out immediately. I think Sony have gotten a little greedy from the success of the PS5.

              • +1

                @Justin9mm: You might want to look at the PSVR1 library before you say that.

                • @MrFunSocks: I had a PSVR one, what does the library have to do with the PSVR2 considering the PSVR2 is nothing like the original PSVR and Sony have said they are investing into bringing AAA games to PSVR2. Original PSVR was very limited. People will buy a superior high end VR experience which PSVR was not. The library of the PSVR1 does not determine the success of PSVR2.

                  • @Justin9mm: I'm sorry but if you can't see that how they treated PSVR1 is a pretty good indication for how they'll treat PSVR2 then I don't really know what to say. Sony said the same things for the PSVR1. Sony said the same thing for the PS Vita.

                    How superior or "high end" the PSVR2 is in comparison is irrelevant. The PS5 is much more superior and high end than the PS4 yet the PS4 got lots of AAA games, didn't it? They could have made AAA games for the PSVR1. They didn't.

                    The library of the PSVR1 does not determine the success of PSVR2.

                    Sure, but dismissing it as irrelevant is stupid. It's the only point of comparison we have, and they ignored it. The PSVR2 isn't going to sell enough units to justify AAA investment.

                    • @MrFunSocks: It will be different this time around. How do I know? Lots of factors from their PR media, tech of the device, developer sources and because I've been gaming for over 35+ years and I'm pretty good at predicting these things from experience. PSVR1 was a very limited piece of test kit for them to see if they can compete in the VR space. They are seriously investing in this one and considering the specs of the headset and power of PS5, it will allow them to make some really good games. It will be much more successful because it can now compete with other higher end VR units and make it a potential preferable choice. PSVR1 design and performance was trash.

      • +4

        Let face it.. Quest 2 is only good for ONE thing and we all know what it is. >: )

        • Whatā€™s that? Refuse to support Facebook so not a clue.

          • +1

            @Hybroid: Use your heads

          • @Hybroid: Getting in contact with Facebook support, or it used to be.

          • @Hybroid: Beat Saber, it's all my friends play on their Quest 2s.

        • +8

          Walkabout Mini Golf obviously

    • +12

      "Holy crap, it's even more expensive than my keyboard!"

      VR tech isn't cheap, and this has eye tracking with foveated rendering (plus no doubt insane haptics) which only the Quest Pro has. Go check the price of the Quest Pro.

      • Eye tracked foveated rendering isn't going to be the magic bullet that people think it's going to be. Most of the time you're looking straight ahead, not side-eyeing, while playing games. Not to mention that eye tracked foveated rendering adds pretty significant overhead and latency, which can negate a lot of the benefits to using it. It will be interesting to see how many developers use it and how it looks.

        The Quest 2 uses foveated rendering already btw (FFR), just not eye tracked (ETFR). The middle of the image is rendered in higher resolution than the edges/outside.

        • -1

          Eye tracked foveated rendering isn't going to be the magic bullet that people think it's going to be.

          And your credentials on this matter are?

          • @ThithLord: I can read and I know what these things do. Not to mention I already explained it in that post. I'll explain again I guess?

            As I said, VR headsets already use foveated rendering so they're already only rendering a subset of the image at full resolution. Tracking your eyes just means that the subset of the image that is full resolution can move around the screen, it's not always in the middle. Tracking your eyes takes adds roughly 50ms of processing time according to devs using the tech that PSVR2 uses (Tobii). 50ms is a lot when you're having to render games at 120fps - a single frame at 120fps only has 8ms to render. 50ms is more than 6 frames worth of delay, and it requires processing power and extra work from developers to implement.

            • +1

              @MrFunSocks: Lot's of people with hands-on experience with the unit seem to disagree with your take, but I appreciate the justification

              • @ThithLord: Disagree with what exactly?

                • @MrFunSocks:

                  Eye tracked foveated rendering isn't going to be the magic bullet that people think it's going to be.

                  This part

                  • @ThithLord: How have they disagreed with that? What evidence do you have of it being the magic bullet? What has ETFR specifically done to make it better? What games are there that give you the option to turn it on and off, and show a marked improvement in graphics and/or performance with it on?

                    • -1

                      @MrFunSocks: Mate you're the one who made the claim, where's your proof? You haven't got your hands on the unit yet. And I mean I wasn't suggesting they exactly say it's a magic bullet - don't be silly

    • +1

      So did the first generation of PSVR, but things have come a long way in the last five years.

    • It costs more

  • +5

    Ordering the charging station through Amazon incase it price matches lower, will occur automatically + the Horizon bundle via Sony for this $100 off.

    • +7

      It's not you….it's me……for some reason I can't quite comprehend what you are saying here. I really want to though. Must be the way I'm reading it in my head. What are you suggesting?

      • As for the charging station Amazon pre-orders are good because you only pay when it finally ships and the price you pay is the lowest Amazon had it up for during the pre-order phase.

        • So only the charging station? I'm not up to date yet, has Amazon offered the VR set itself for pre sale?

          • @seamonkey: Iā€™m not sure. Search Amazon. I also doubt PSVR2 will be discounted prior to release.

    • +3

      r/ihadastroke

      • Lol. VR product value shopping calculation overload.

  • Dont they need to charge your Amex before 11/12/22?

    This isnt due until 23/2/23 so I assume your Amex won't get charged until then so you miss out on the $100 cashback!

    • +3

      sony store charges instantly for pre-orders

      • If you are referring to this AmEx Statement Credit offer, then it is a targeted offer contrary to your claim. If that isn't it, then can you please link to information about this untargeted AmEx offer.

        • didn't think it was targeted, can we place the targeted price somewhere in the title still otherwise there's nothing special about the price?

          • @FeZZa21: The price in title should be the out-of-pocket cost. The AmEx Statement Credit is a form of cashback, and eligibility to this cashback is severely restricted compared to, for example, a manufacturer's cashback open to all purchasers. For this reason, we do not want it appearing in the title. You are welcome to expand on it in the description.

  • +1

    Thanks for visiting from Ozbargain ā¤ļø

    hmmm…

  • +4

    as much as i hate meta/fb i think im going to just wait it out for the next quest, not that quest 2 is already very ample

    • don't know how that's relevant to playstation but ok

      • +11

        sorry i guess i should have spelt it out

        ps vr2 looks alright but as far as vr tech goes, I will just wait out for whatever is coming next to replace quest 2. cable free is literally a game changer.

        didnt neg ya btw.

      • +14

        Sounds like it is relevant to VR…

    • +2

      Nothing could make me buy hardware made by Zuck

      • +2

        That's what I thought until I realised how amazing modern VR is and all the similar options are triple the price.

  • +9

    Shame it's still connected by a cable

    • +3

      yea keeping that upgrade for later.. psvr 3 will be wireless!

    • +4

      I hear ya. Cable was a killer for me.

      • +2

        yeah it really was nasty on the v1, thankfully it's just 1 usb-c cable this time

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