Sony Interactive Entertainment lancia l'headset VR next gen PlayStation VR2
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) ha annunciato ufficialmente il lancio nei principali mercati internazionali del suo headset VR di nuova generazione PlayStation VR2, una device che promette di migliorare nettamente l'esperienza degli utenti con la realtà virtuale in ambito gaming.
SIE ha comunicato i prezzi di lancio di PlayStation VR2, il cui bundle commerciale include anche il controller VR2 Sense, nei mercati statunitense, europeo, britannico e nipponico, dove gli MSRP ufficiali sono pari rispettivamente a $549.99, €599.99, £529.99 e ¥74,980.
Tra le specifiche di primo piano di PlayStation VR2, Sony Interactive Entertainment ha citato, tra le altre, la Visual Fidelity, ottenuta peraltro con il ricorso a un display OLED 4K HDR, che gestisce senza problemi refresh rate fino a 120Hz, e inoltre a un angolo di visualizzazione pari a 110° e a ben 2000 x 2040 pixel dedicati a ogni occhio.
Oltre alla vista, gli altri "sensi" dei gamer sono gestiti con la tecnologia PlayStation VR2 Sense, che combina il controller VR2 Sense, 3D Audio e funzionalità di tracciamento evolute che mappano i movimenti del player e lo immergono al meglio nell'ambiente virtuale.
Come da tradizione è molto ampio il supporto del nuovo prodotto hardware da parte delle software house, siano esse PlayStation Studios o i suoi partner. Sono infatti oltre 100 i videogame in sviluppo dotati di supporto per il controller PlayStation VR2, oltre ai ben noti e già lanciati Horizon Call of the Mountain, Gran Turismo 7, Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge Enhanced Edition e Resident Evil Village.
Press Release
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) announced today the global launch of its next generation virtual reality headset, PlayStation VR2. Featuring high fidelity visuals, new sensory features and enhanced tracking, PlayStation VR2 takes virtual reality gaming to a whole new level, enabling players to feel a heightened range of sensations unlike any other. The PlayStation VR2 headset and included PlayStation VR2 Sense controller is available at the recommended retail price of $549.99 / €599.99 / £529.99 / ¥74,980.
"Providing extraordinary experiences to gamers is what we strive for at PlayStation, and today we are thrilled to start this new chapter in virtual reality gaming with PlayStation VR2," said Jim Ryan, President and CEO, Sony Interactive Entertainment. "PlayStation VR2's innovative technology has helped unlock the creativity of the industry's finest developers, who have designed outstanding games that deliver a greater sense of presence for players. I can't wait for fans around the world to experience PlayStation VR2 for themselves."
Building upon key innovations from PlayStation 5 (PS5), PlayStation VR2 ushers in a new generation of virtual reality experiences that will captivate players' senses.
New Sensory Features with PlayStation VR2 Sense Technology: The combination of PlayStation VR2 Sense controller, PlayStation VR2 headset feedback, 3D Audio, and eye tracking brings emotion and immersion to life.
PlayStation VR2 Sense controller with haptic feedback and adaptive triggers that enable players to feel and interact with games in a much more visceral way - whether it's adding tension to the pull of a bow string or vibration effects during an epic boss battle. With finger touch detection, the PS VR2 Sense controller can also detect the approximate location of your fingers, enabling you to make more natural gestures with your hands during gameplay.
Headset feedback is a new sensory feature that amplifies the sensations of in-game actions from the player. It's created by a single built-in motor with vibrations that add an intelligent tactile element, bringing players closer to the gameplay experience. For example, gamers can feel a character's elevated pulse during tense moments, the rush of objects passing close to the character's head, or the thrust of a vehicle as the character speeds forward.
3D Audio leverages PS5's Tempest 3D AudioTech to make sounds in the PS VR2 player's surroundings come alive, adding to this new level of immersion.
Eye Tracking detects the motion of the player's eyes, so a simple look in a specific direction can create an additional input for the game character. This allows players to interact more intuitively in new and lifelike ways.
Visual Fidelity: For a high-fidelity visual experience, PlayStation VR2 offers an OLED display with 4K HDR video format (2000 x 2040 per eye), smooth frame rates of 90 Hz/120 Hz, 110-degree field of view, and foveated rendering.
Headset-based Controller Tracking: With inside-out tracking, PlayStation VR2 tracks the player and the controller through integrated cameras embedded in the VR headset. The player's movements and the direction they look at are reflected in-game without the need for an external camera.
Designed for Comfort: The PlayStation VR2 headset was designed with comfort in mind - it's slightly lighter compared to the first PlayStation VR headset, even with the addition of new features. Also included is an integrated vent for extra air flow while playing, and a lens adjustment dial so users have an additional option to match the lens distance between their eyes to optimize their view. PlayStation VR2 will also have a simple setup process—with a single cable connected directly to PS5, players can immediately jump into the VR experience.
With more than 100 titles currently in development, PlayStation VR2 will launch alongside a diverse portfolio of games from PlayStation Studios and third-party partners, including Horizon Call of the Mountain, Gran Turismo 7, Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge Enhanced Edition, and Resident Evil Village. Beyond the initial launch date, additional titles set to launch for PlayStation VR2 include The Walking Dead Saints and Sinners Chapter 2: Retribution, Creed Rise to Glory: Undisputed Edition, Tetris Effect, Firewall Ultra, and more.
The breadth of the PlayStation VR2 game portfolio showcases the strength of support from the industry's leading game developers, who are committed to creating exceptional experiences for players in this new generation of virtual reality gaming.
Source: Sony Interactive Entertainment Press Release Links
