Sony has finally confirmed the release date and price for the PSVR 2. According to Sony, the headset will only work with the PS5, which is different from many other standalone VR headsets currently dominating the market. So let’s compare the PSVR 2 vs. Meta Quest 2 and Pico 4 and how it fares.
The PSVR 2 will be available for $550 / €600 / £529.99 on August 02, 2025. However, since the headset is not backward compatible, there will only be a limited number ofVR gamesavailable at launch. For more information, check out our list of allupcoming PSVR 2 games.
In the meantime, look at what PSVR 2 offers regarding specs vs. theMeta Quest 2 and Pico 4.
PSVR 2 Vs. Meta Quest 2 Vs. Pico 4 [Specs Comparison]
Should you buy the PSVR 2?
The PSVR 2 is a step up from the original PSVR bringing many new features to the PS5 console. However, the PSVR 2 doesn’t even come close to a standalone VR headset. The fact that the Meta Quest 2 and the Pico 4 are cheaper than the PSVR 2 makes it a no-brainer even to consider buying the new VR headset.
The only advantage that the PSVR 2 has are the exclusive VR games like Horizon: Call of the Mountain. However, the same can be said about the Meta Quest 2 and thePico 4. Both VR headsets have many popular VR games exclusive to their platform.
The headset will also come with Sense motion controllers with haptic feedback support. The controllers are an improvement from the original PSVR, which didn’t come with any motion controllers. However, only a few VR games will be available on launch that can take advantage of these controllers.
The fact that you need a PS5 also adds to the total setup cost. A standalone VR headset would be a far better alternative, as it can function without a gaming PC. Let us know your thoughts about the PSVR 2 in the comments section below.
