According to current industry estimates, PlayStation VR2 will be compatible with the upcoming PS6, while Sony has completely frozen the development of a PS VR3.
The current technological bottleneck is not the headset, but the limited processing power of the PlayStation 5. However, a simple, inexpensive upgrade system via software mods, as seen on PCs, will not be available on Sony's closed platform.
PS VR2 on the PS6
The current headset uses a standardized USB-C interface. Technically, the hardware is competitive in the long term, as the built-in displays and lenses are capable of rendering extremely high-resolution assets. However, the PS5 rarely fully utilizes this potential due to a lack of GPU power. A PS6 will likely be able to improve the graphical quality of the existing VR headset through sheer raw power, without requiring buyers to purchase new hardware.
According to the insider, Sony will not be adding VR support to the PS6. Moore's Law Is Dead However, this should only be treated as a side note. Even on the PS5 Pro, no significant advantages were implemented. The strategic focus has long since shifted.
End of the line for PS VR3
Internally, the development of a direct successor is considered out of the question. The virtual reality market is stagnating globally and is not generating any significant profits for Sony. Therefore, large-scale first-party investments by Sony in new VR hardware are unlikely in the coming years. The system will remain in maintenance mode.
The platform's future therefore lies exclusively with external studios. Developers like Flat2VR, who modify classic flat games for VR systems, must fill the content gap. But even here, the market is thinning out extremely quickly.
Sony itself is also blocking quick, inexpensive upgrades for existing PS5 games in the store. Every VR enhancement must go through a strict certification process, be fully tested, and released as an official patch. A cheap $10 upgrade model for older titles is therefore out of the question.
The PS VR2 is not dead in terms of hardware, but Sony is discontinuing it. Abandoned on a software levelThose who already own the headset can continue using it with improved performance on the PS6. Given the stagnant software pipeline and the cancellation of a PS VR3, a new purchase is only worthwhile for PC users with a suitable adapter or for absolute VR enthusiasts.
The main thing is that the software is released; the glasses themselves are still great.
That's good! I hope I can continue using my 2TB SSD on my PS6 instead of buying a new one, or even new controllers.
Maxim Neumann, everyone will be hoping for that, but I think they're more likely to rely on the new ones with faster read and write speeds 😬
Ridiculous! No one will buy it without game support. We saw the same thing with the PS Vita! No game support and it's instantly forgotten. 🙆
It hardly bothers people; it's their own fault, I'd say, if they trusted Sony.