According to one manufacturer, Sony is still negotiating for components related to the PS VR2 headset.
In a statement released Monday, Tobii AB, which describes itself as a "global leader in eye tracking and a pioneer in attention computing," announced that they are "currently in talks with Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) to become the eye-tracking technology supplier for SIE's new VR headset, the PS VR2." ”
The company added: "As negotiations are still ongoing, Tobii will not comment on the financial implications of this transaction at this time. ”
The suggested retail price for eye and head tracking cameras sold by Tobii is $230. The camera uses custom infrared optical sensors to track the user's eye movements and supports more than 50 games, including Far Cry 6 and Flight Simulator. Supported games can use functions such as eye movements to control targets and select props, and visual effects can even be adjusted according to the player's line of sight.
Sony has yet to comment on the official release date of the PS VR2 headset. However, if the company has not yet officially decided on some of the components that make up this machine, it could mean that it will take some time before it is fully operational.
Sony revealed the specs of the PS VR2 at the 2022 CES held last month, but did not provide an official release date. After the event, when asked if the PS VR2 would go on sale this year, a Sony spokesperson declined to acknowledge or deny the 2022 release date.
In last month's specification statement, Sony confirmed its intention to include eye-tracking in the PS VR2, even detailing the feature's capabilities. "With eye tracking, the PS VR2 can detect the movement of your eyes, so just looking in a specific direction creates additional input for the game character," the company said. ”