Sony has just made a big move, deciding to permanently cut the price of its PSVR 2 headset as of next month. This adjustment lowers the cost to $400, making it more accessible for gamers who use PlayStation 5 or PC for their virtual reality experiences.
Initially launched almost two years ago at a price of $550, the PSVR 2 didn’t receive much attention during its recent anniversary, nor was it highlighted during Sony’s State of Play event a couple of weeks back. Now, it will be available for $400 in the US, €450 in Europe, £400 in the UK, and ¥66,980 in Japan starting this March. This price slash applies not only to the basic package, which comes with the headset, two Sense controllers, and headphones, but also to the Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle, which originally hit the market at $600 in February 2023.
Interestingly, while this price cut is significant, PSVR 2 has dropped even lower during past sales. For instance, in November 2024, the Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle went down to $350, indicating that there might still be more savings to look forward to in the future.
In its latest pricing announcement, Sony points out a lineup of quality content for PSVR 2. This includes games such as Skydance’s Behemoth, Metro Awakening VR, and Alien: Rogue Incursion. Additionally, there are several anticipated titles on the horizon like Aces of Thunder, Dreams of Another, Hitman World of Assassination, and The Midnight Walk. However, it appears Sony hasn’t given its all-out support to PSVR 2 just yet.
To date, Sony has released a limited mix of first-party games for the PSVR 2, including Horizon Call of the Mountain and VR modes for Gran Turismo 7, Resident Evil Village, and the Resident Evil 4 Remake. This lineup pales in comparison to what was available for the original PSVR released in 2016, which boasted Astro Bot Rescue Mission, Blood & Truth, Until Dawn: Rush of Blood, PlayStation VR Worlds, and so much more, including VR modes for Gran Turismo Sport and Resident Evil 7: Biohazard.
In August of last year, Sony introduced a PC Adapter for $60, allowing PSVR 2 users to connect to a VR-ready PC to enjoy games on the SteamVR platform, such as Half-Life: Alyx and Fallout 4 VR. This move hints at Sony’s gradual shift to extend the PSVR 2’s compatibility beyond just the PS5 system.
Looking ahead to additional discounts, we might see another boost in annual sales resembling this past Holiday Season. Such discounts could entice PS5 users, offering them not just a chance to play through past popular titles but also the ongoing flow of third-party games. If a discount like the 42% off on Black Friday repeats, we could see the PSVR 2 drop down to just $232, making it an attractive offer for many gaming enthusiasts.
Additionally, a recent update corrected an error with the Euro pricing, now officially set at €450, not the previously mentioned €550.
