RAMpocalypse be damned, PSVR 2 has returned to its lowest-ever price. While other computing tech and gaming hardware struggles to stay at MSRP, (or launch at all, in the case of the Steam Frame), Sony's VR headset is laughing at them all. It's dropped back to its lowest-ever price, which is going to be all the more tempting for folks who are awaiting launch and pricing news for Valve's upcoming visor.
It's hard to believe PSVR 2 launched at a higher cost than the PS5 it was designed to work alongside. Since its permanent price drop to $399, it's been an absolute steal in the VR gaming market, even giving the Meta Quest 3 headsets a run for their money in terms of features per dollar. We've seen it drop to $299 at Walmart and Amazon before, but if I'm not mistaken, this is the first time in 2026 it's received this deep a discount.
Of course, PSVR 2 can afford to drop in price while all the standalone headsets struggle due to RAM shortages. Reason being, PSVR 2 doesn't have any processing power or memory within the headset itself. Instead, it relies on the console or PC you hook it up to. It's essentially a very technically gifted display, as opposed to a computing device of its own.
In fact, PlayStation's architecture this generation is particularly futureproofed for the RAM-pocalypse, as even the PS5 shares RAM between its GPU and CPU. While that console still may come under fire from AI-induced memory shortages, it has less of a problem to solve than gaming PCs do.
And although I said it earlier today with news of Virtual Desktop opening up one of Steam Frame's most unique features to other headsets, the VR market isn't slowing down to wait for Valve. The Steam Frame could be a massive turning point in the industry if it's priced correctly, but while Valve is silent about the cost and launch date, other manufacturers have the opportunity to steal its thunder.
PSVR 2 being $100 off certainly seems as though it's trying to steal a market share. Like I said back in December (when we last saw PSVR 2 drop to this price), I highly doubt Steam Frame will be more affordable than this.
In my opinion, when it comes to gaming specs and features, PSVR 2 is far superior to the Meta Quest 3, so besides the part of me that wants to wait and see how the Steam Frame eventually compares, there's no hesitancy with me recommending you Sony's micro-OLED headset right now. If you have a PS5 or a gaming PC to link it up with, this is honestly one of the best VR headsets money can buy - especially when its $100 more affordable.
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