As we approach the launch of PSVR 2, it's good to know all about its price, and how you can get your hands on one. PSVR 2 will launch on February 22, 2023, and will cost $549.99 / £529.99 / AU$879.95. Pre-orders, however, have been live since November 15, and stock is still gradually being released for folks to secure them. After months of waiting, it's almost time to see how PSVR 2 will fit within the PS5 ecosystem, and how it will match up with the best VR headsets.
Pre-orders, mostly thought to be a one-and-done in a day situation, have actually been controlled so strictly by Sony that there still seem to be units up for grabs. The price has been a hot topic since we heard it revealed, as the new headset costs more than a PS5 does.
Although the high cost may seem daunting to people who have already sunk over $500 into a PS5 setup, Sony's new VR system actually slots into an extremely reasonable market position in terms of its VR rivals. What's more impressive, is that it does so without losing out on innovative and futureproofed features. The state of the VR market looks to be heating up in the first half of 2022, with other manufacturers releasing new headsets too.
Down below, we've listed exact prices and details about bundles, pre-orders and more. While the bundle offering is weaker than the PSVR 1, we now know there are over 30 titles being developed for PSVR 2, so it's not all doom and gloom. As we get closer to launch day, we're bound to hear more concrete details about retailers and other games, so be sure to stay tuned as we update this page.
How much does PSVR2 cost?
PSVR 2 costs $549.99 in the US, £529.99 in the UK (inc. VAT), and AU$879.95 in Australia. For that price, you'll get a set of VR 2 Sense controllers, some stereo headphones, and of course, the headset itself.
For those keeping score, the original PSVR cost $399 / £349 / AU$549.95 when it launched in 2016, which, was the same as the launch price of the PS4. At the time of launch, the PS4 has seen some price drops since its 2013 release, so comparing the two prices in their console timelines, there is a lot of similarity.
You can also get a PSVR 2 Sense controller charging station for $49.99 / £39.99 / AU$79.95, which could help to free up your PS5 console's USB charging ports.
When did PSVR 2 pre-orders go live?
Although it's launching February 22, 2023, pre-orders for PSVR 2 went live on November 15, 2022. For the initial launch phase, gamers will only be able to pre-order from PlayStation's Direct online store if they reside in the US, UK, Luxembourg, Germany, France, or Belgium. Any pre-orders made will be shipped throughout launch week.
Although some people may have been lucky enough to secure a headset on the 15th, Sony has been continually sending out pre-order invitation emails to people who registered their interest for one, as well as to folks who didn't register, but were on Sony's mailing list anyway. You can register for your pre-order through the official PlayStation website, although if you're on Sony's lists for marketing emails and such, you may have gotten one already, so be sure to do a search if you're interested.
If you're interested in seeing some launch and current prices for PSVR 2's rivals, we've listed them in the table below.
| Header Cell - Column 0 | Launch MSRP | Current MSRP |
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation VR | $399 / £349 | $299 / £249 |
| Oculus Quest 2 | $299 / £299 | $299 / £299 |
| HTC Vive Pro 2 (full) | $1,399 / £1,299 | $1,399 / £1,299 |
| Valve Index (full) | $999 / £919 | $999 / £919 |
| HTC Vive Cosmos Elite | $899 / £899 | $899 / £899 |
Where to pre-order PSVR 2
As we've mentioned, for the initial launch phase, PSVR 2 will only be available to pre-order through PlayStation's Direct store. This is true whether you're in the US, UK, or major European markets. Pre-orders went live on November 15, 2022, and you can register your interest to be in with a chance of securing a headset or bundle.
As we understand it, Sony initially selected from the pool of registered fans, and sent out the details for how to claim pre-orders on the 15th. Annoyingly, registering your interest didn't mean for certain that you got to pre-order. We imagine this plan of action was the result of PS5 stock shortages and scalpers in recent years. Even more annoyingly, we also aren't certain what time these golden-ticket-like emails will arrive between now and launch day, so watch your inbox like a hawk.
Since PlayStation is supplying pre-order information to specific people who have registered their interest, we can't give you an exact link to follow where you can pre-order. However, check below for links to the PlayStation Direct PSVR 2 Pre-order pages in your region.
- US: PlayStation Direct Store
- UK: PlayStation Direct Store
- France: PlayStation Direct Store
- Germany: PlayStation Direct Store
- Netherlands: PlayStation Direct Store
- Luxembourg: PlayStation Direct Store
Will there be PSVR 2 bundles?
Sony has announced that PSVR 2 will be available with only one game-bundle at time of writing. For $599.99 / £569.99 / AU$959.95, you can get the PlayStation VR2 Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle. This includes the headset, controllers, headphones, and a PlayStation Store voucher code for - you guessed it, Horizon Call of the Mountain.
PSVR bundles set it apart from a lot of the competition at launch, so it's a bit of a shame to only see one confirmed bundle option at the moment. Nevertheless, Sony did confirm at CES 2023 that over 30 games are being developed for the platform, one of which being a free VR upgrade for Gran Turismo 7, and one being VR favorite, Beat Saber.
If you're after something on the market right now, we'd recommend taking a look at all the latest Oculus Quest 2 deals, or check out all the latest PS5 deals on the best PS5 accessories for more current-gen kit.
