SIE today officially announced the shocking new design of the PSVR2, a new generation of VR headsets, along with the upgraded version and final design of the PSVR 2 induction controller. SIE also said that the game creators already have a development machine for the PSVR2.
SIE said players will notice that the PSVR2 headset is similar to the PSVR2's sensor controller, both with the same "sphere" appearance. This round sphere shape represents the 360 degrees that the player can feel when entering the virtual world, so this shape captures this very cleverly.
In addition, the official also pointed out that the PSVR2 headset design was also inspired by the PS5 family of products.
"When our design team created the PS5 console, they also took into account the next generation of VR headsets, so you'll find that they have some similarities in appearance and feel. The PS5 has flat edges because it means to be shown on a flat surface, while the PSVR2's design places more emphasis on adding circles because it means there is constant human contact, similar to the rounded edges of the DualSense controller and pulsed 3D headphones. ”
Some details:
Focus on ergonomics and comfort
Adjustable headband
Adjustable eyecup, stereo headphone jack position is consistent with the PSVR1
Added lens adjustment dial
Lighter, thinner and lighter
New built-in motors
New ventilation holes help the lens avoid fogging
Full text of the official blog:
Today, I'm honored to showcase the stunning new design of our next-generation VR headset, the PlayStation VR2, as well as the final design image of the PlayStation VR2 Sense controller update.
You'll notice similarities between the PS VR 2 headset and the PS VR2 Sense controller, both with a matching "spherical" look. The orb shape represents the 360-degree view that players feel when entering the virtual reality world, and this shape cleverly captures and presents this.
The design of the PS VR2 headset is also inspired by the appearance of the PS5 series. Our design team also took into account the next generation of VR headsets when creating the PS5 console, so you'll notice some similarities in appearance and feel. The PS5 console features flat edges because it is designed to be placed on a flat surface, while the PS VR2 headset is designed to emphasize roundness because the device will continue to contact the wearer, similar to the rounded edges of the DualSense controller and Pulse 3D headphones.
We wanted to create a headset that, in addition to being a pleasing decoration in your living room, would immerse you in the game world so much that you would almost forget you were using a headset or controller. That's why we pay close attention to the ergonomics of this headset and conduct extensive testing to ensure that all head styles are comfortable to wear. We carefully balanced the weight of the first generation of the PS VR headset and designed a simple, adjustable headband to make its ergonomics gain many positive comments and suggestions, so we also retained the same concept for the PS VR2 headset. Other features, such as the adjustable eye mask of this headset, place the eyecup area closer or farther from the face, and the position of the stereo headphone jack remains the same, so players don't feel unfamiliar.
We've added new features such as the lens adjustment dial to the PS VR2 headset to further enhance comfort, and users can also choose to match the lens distance between the two eyes to optimize their field of view. We've also created a thinner and lighter design, and even with new add-on features like new built-in motors for head-mounted device feedback, the weight has not increased slightly. Creating thinner and lighter designs and adding new features to improve the first-generation headset can be a challenge, but when we saw the final design, the design and engineering teams proved that it was possible!
In addition, we have integrated a new vent design into the PS VR2 headset, which we think users will appreciate. And listen to Yujin Morisawa, senior art designer at SIE, who designed the PS VR2 headset installation, explain why this is his favorite part of the overall design:
"When I started designing the PlayStation VR2 headset, the first thing I thought about was creating vents in the headset to drain air, similar to the design of the vents on the PS5 console that allow air to flow. Our engineers came up with this idea as a great way to ventilate and avoid camera fogging when players are immersed in VR games. I worked on a number of design concepts to make this happen, and in the final design, you can see that there is some space between the top of the eyecup and the front surface, where the vents are integrated. I am very proud of the results of this vision and of the positive comments and recommendations that have been received so far. Hopefully, PlayStation fans will share the same view, and I can't wait to get them to give it a try."
– Yujin Morisawa, SIE Senior Art Designer
Another thing we'd like to share is that we've added thousands of tiny PlayStation symbols to the design of the PS5 console and DualSense controller, and we've added tiny PlayStation symbols to the front and rear straps of the PS VR2 headset in the hope of improving player comfort.
When PS VR2 launches, there will be a huge leap forward in the way we play games in virtual reality. The PS VR2 system has many new features to look forward to, including stunning 4K HDR high-fidelity vision and state-of-the-art image rendering technology, enhanced tracking capabilities such as inward and outward camera tracking, new PlayStation VR2 Sense technology features (e.g., headset feedback), and a new PS VR2 Sense controller that creates an amazing sense of immersion and uses intuition. In addition, the PS VR2 system uses a simple one-wire setup, so you can connect to the game immediately.
Game creators already have the PS VR2 development kit, and we're excited to see what kind of games they'll create that truly transform virtual reality into an extraordinary experience for players." We look forward to sharing with you more details about PS VR2. Stay tuned for the latest news!