PSVR2 review - a VR enthusiast's dream

Look, here's the deal. There are so many factors to consider when reviewing a VR headset like the PlayStation VR 2 that it makes it a little tricky to please everyone. I think John Linneman from Digital Foundry will have the tech-heads and VR veterans covered with his brilliant Digital Foundry review, and I'll definitely touch on what the headset is like for beginners as I'm sure there'll be a fair few new adopters coming in on launch. For this review though, I'll mainly be comparing the experience of using a PSVR2 with that of the original PSVR, a headset I am super familiar with. Chances are, previous PSVR owners will make up the majority of people who have pre-ordered the PSVR2. More importantly however, they will also be the people who will be most aware of all the technical advancements and innovations that Sony has made over its first generation of VR gaming.

To spot the first innovation you don't have to look any further than the PSVR2's inner packaging, which now doubles as a fancy storage box for your headset and controllers when you're not using them. It's a nice, simple idea but I, along with a fair few other reviewers who unboxed the headset last week, were taken by surprise by the fact that the flip top lid of the storage box does not have a catch built into it. This means it'll easily swing open on its own if you turn the box over, instantly dumping your new headset onto the floor. Mine only fell about an inch and it was fine but please bear this in mind when you're unpacking yours.

Once your PSVR2 is safely removed and gravity is no longer a threat, it's time to set it up. This process is incredibly simple and streamlined compared to the initial setup of the original PSVR. The PSVR2 is powered by one simple 4.5 metre long cable that is thin and light, and plugs straight into the console via USB-C. It's the literal definition of plug and play and is super convenient compared to any other wired headset I've used.

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