PlayStation VR2 will get large value minimize in Amazon Black Friday sale however it will not final lengthy

If you’re on the prowl for a new gaming console in the Black Friday bargains, you might want to cast your eyes over PlayStation’s virtual reality headset. The PlayStation VR2 has been slashed to a mere £339 at Amazon, marking a massive £190.99 off its usual price tag of £529.99 and the lowest it’s ever been, according to price tracker camelcamelcamel.

This deal is also up for grabs at Currys and Very, while PlayStation Direct is flogging it for £349.99. PlayStation has also trimmed the price of the PS VR2 and Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle to £349.99, which is the same as buying the device solo.

The PS VR2 allows you to plunge into your PS5 games in virtual reality, boasting 4K HDR visuals and up to 120fps, all displayed on two 2000×2040 OLED screens that offer over four times the resolution of the original PS VR. It also offers a wide 110o field of view and eye tracking, which follows your eye movements for an even more immersive experience.

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For those hunting for a more wallet-friendly virtual reality experience, Meta has recently launched a budget version of its Quest headset, the Meta Quest 3S. Several retailers have cut this model for Black Friday including Currys and EE, which are offering it for £275, while prices at Meta Direct kick off at £289.99.

The VR2 comes equipped with a built-in motor feedback in the headset, offering subtle vibrations that sync with the on-screen action, and 3D Audio for an immersive gaming experience. The latest model also boasts the upgraded PS VR2 Sense controller, allowing you to interact with virtual items and environments while experiencing realistic responses through haptic feedback, reports Birmingham Live.

It’s important to note that the PS VR2 requires a PS5 console, with a straightforward one-cable connection linking the headset to your PS5. Over 300 top PlayStation games are compatible with the VR2, including big names like Resident Evil 4 Remake, No Man’s Sky and Gran Turismo 7.

PlayStation Direct also offers a free trial of Horizon Call of the Mountain, a new chapter of the popular franchise designed specifically for the PS VR2. The gadget has earned a solid 4.3-star rating from 250 reviews on Amazon, with 207 of them being four and five-star.

One chuffed gamer raved: “PS VR2 is by far the best entry into high-end VR if you have a PS5. It is truly a technological marvel and has given me so much enjoyment. The headset is practically plug and play, which gives it a huge advantage against PCVR, and the package of a PS5/PS VR2 is comparatively inexpensive when factoring in the quality of the experience. When I compared the PS VR2 to the Quest 2 I initially thought it seemed expensive, however, after seeing the gameplay differences it is clear the Quest 2 and the Quest 3 are simply a different type and altogether inferior headsets. The technology is truly groundbreaking and works seamlessly.”

Another ecstatic user exclaimed: “Wow, I can never play a non-VR game again. Set up is easy with on-screen instructions. Picture is clear enough, but won’t be anywhere near as sharp as your 4K TV – but it’s true 3D, the feeling of realism and depth far outweighs the lack of clarity. It’s like saying a cinema screen isn’t as sharp as your smaller 4K TV – maybe it isn’t, but it’s a better experience. [In] Gran Turismo 7 for example, you are literally inside the car, the steering wheel and instruments look like they are really there. It’s so realistic; look at the wheel, that’s sharp and [the] distance is blurry, look at the distance, the dash is out of focus. It literally behaves like viewing things in the real world.”

A chuffed customer raved about their new gadget, saying: “Brilliant piece of tech, perfect for VR gaming. Some of the games are visually mind blowing. The setup is nice and easy, just one cable feeding into the PS5, and once the controllers are set up, you’re good to go. Eye tracking is great, your surroundings are blurred out and it focuses solely on what you’re looking at directly as the image sharpens, making what you’re looking at pop. The rumbles you get in the headset and in the controllers are a great feature and definitely add to the immersion. If you’re new to VR games or a big VR gamer, go for it, you won’t be disappointed.”

Yet, even with their top-notch review, they did point out some cons, admitting: “The headset itself isn’t comfortable, I might need to mess around with the settings to fit my face better. [Another] drawback is the lack of video apps, as this would make the machine complete. I feel like Sony is missing a trick on this one, they need to put more effort into the software, as the hardware is fantastic.”