PlayStation VR 2 launches strong, outselling the original PSVR in just six weeks of launch

The PSVR 2 has been PlayStation's huge success.

PlayStation VR 2 launches strong, outselling the original PSVR in just six weeks of launch

PlayStation VR 2 (Image via: PlayStation)

The market for VR is ever-growing and expanding. VR technology has been on the market for only 10 years but has seen considerable growth in recent years. Sony has been one of the first contenders in the market. In 2014, Sony announced Project Morpheus and later renamed it PlayStation VR. Moreover, they released it in 2016, and it sold over 5 million units, which in itself is impressive.

For context, In 2023, Sony released the PlayStation VR 2, which is one of the few gaming companies to release a second-generation VR headset. And their newest addition to the VR market has swept in loads of customers.

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Sony has a strong hold on the entertainment industry. From its PlayStation consoles to its console-exclusive games, Sony has an intensive profit margin. And now, Sony’s hold on the VR market has increased significantly too. Since the PlayStation VR 2’s release six weeks back, the item has sold over 600,000 units. This is by no means a small number. Furthermore, the VR set even outsold its original predecessor sales in its first six weeks by quite a margin.

PlayStation VR 2 is a great new entry in the VR market, as it’s a second-gen VR set. By launching this and the success of their product, Sony has shown that it has a strong footing even in the VR market, amongst competitors like Oculus Rift, Valve Index, HTC Vive Pro 2, etc. Moreover, the sales of PlayStation VR 2 are staggering. This is a significant improvement over the original PSVR, which sold just 5 million units in its lifetime.

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Sony hit it out of the park with PlayStation VR 2

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PlayStation VR 2 (Image via: PlayStation)

On February 22, 2023, Sony launched the successor to the PSVR, the PlayStation VR 2 set. Due to Sony’s pricing of the PSVR 2 being higher than its direct competitor, Oculus Quest 2, people didn’t think the product would sell much, though it has broken all expectations. The product has sold over 600,00 units, making it a huge success. There are several factors that have contributed to the strong launch of PlayStation VR 2.

First, the headset is a significant improvement over the original PSVR. It features a higher-resolution display, a wider field of view, and improved tracking. Second, the PlayStation VR 2 has a strong lineup of game titles. These include Horizon: Call of the Mountain, Resident Evil 4 VR, and Gran Turismo 7 VR. A wide range of gamers are sure to anticipate and appeal to these highly anticipated games.

Sony priced the PlayStation VR 2 at $499.99, whereas they priced the original PlayStation VR at $399.99. Since PSVR 2 is a second-generation VR set, a $100 increase in price is a minuscule amount. Those who own the PSVR can switch to the next-gen VR set much more easily.

The PlayStation VR 2’s strong launch indicates a promising future for virtual reality. Consumers’ increasing interest in VR headsets is driving the growing demand for the market, and developers are investing in creating high-quality VR content. The explosive market success of the PlayStation VR 2 is poised to make VR a mainstream gaming platform in the years to come.

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