Sony has revealed the fascinating development process behind the PlayStation VR2 headset and controller, as well as concept images. The PlayStation VR2 is designed to be used with the PS5, which was launched earlier this year.
Development of the PSVR 2 began in late 2016, shortly after Sony released the original PlayStation VR for the PS4. After more than six years of hard work, the headset is now ready for market.
One of the distinctive features of the PSVR 2 is its built-in vibration motors, which enhance total immersion. The vibration motor from the DualShock 4 controller was incorporated into an early PSVR 2 prototype by Sony engineers, and the results were encouraging.
The original PSVR’s tracking technology relied on the PS4’s camera to monitor visible light strips on the headset. The PlayStation VR2, on the other hand, takes a different approach, using built-in autonomous tracking technology with four black and white fisheye cameras. While wearing the headset, these cameras allow users to see the real world around them. Sony tested various tracking systems, including infrared LEDs and an external camera, before settling on the built-in tracking for its efficiency and ease of use.
The PSVR 2 Sense controller was developed alongside the headset in 2016. Sony went through several iterations before settling on the best design for the controller. After many prototypes, they settled on the current spherical shape, which provides excellent tracking from all angles.
The PlayStation VR2 has been on the market for five months and has quickly gained popularity. Within six weeks of release, the headset had sold 600,000 units, outselling the original PSVR. With the PlayStation 5 platform now available and exciting titles such as Firewall Ultra, Resident Evil 4 Remake and Aces of Thunder on the horizon, sales of the headset are likely to soar.
