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Sony PlayStation VR2 review and specs

Name: Sony PlayStation VR2
Brand: Sony

Spec-sheet comparison, not a hands-on test. We have not tried the Sony PlayStation VR2 ourselves: the score and details are based on the official Sony spec sheet and dated market prices.

Headset (CFI-ZVR1) with two Sense controllers; official PC adapter sold separately

8.9Very good · out of 10

The Sony PlayStation VR2 is a PlayStation 5 VR headset from Sony that also works on PC through an adapter; the manufacturer states 2000 × 2040 pixels per eye, OLED panels and a 110° horizontal field of view. Our calculated score: 8.9/10 ("Very good"), ranked 8 of 13 in its category.

Two 2000x2040 OLED panels (per eye) with HDR, 90/120 Hz refresh and an approx. 110° field of view.
Eye tracking with foveated rendering and headset vibration feedback on PS5; connects to the PS5 with a single USB-C cable.
Works on Windows PC (SteamVR) through the official PS VR2 PC adapter, but HDR, eye tracking, headset feedback and adaptive triggers are not available on PC.

€449.99

Market price checked on 29 October 2026

View offer at PlayStation ↗€449.99Official store

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Specs

Brand	Sony
Model	PlayStation VR2
Version	Headset (CFI-ZVR1) with two Sense controllers; official PC adapter sold separately
Type	PS5 headset, PC through an adapter
Display	OLED with HDR, Fresnel lenses
Resolution per eye	2000 × 2040
Field of view	About 110°
Max refresh rate	90 or 120 Hz
PC connection	PS5: one USB-C cable. PC: official PS VR2 PC adapter (DisplayPort 1.4 and Bluetooth 4.0 or later required), sold separately
Consoles	PS5
Tracking	Inside-out (4 built-in cameras)
Eye tracking	Yes
Controllers included	Yes
Weight	About 560 g without cables
Warranty	1 year, plus the 2-year legal guarantee of conformity in the EU

In the box

Headset
Two PS VR2 Sense controllers

Compatibility

PS5 headset, PC through an adapter. PC connection: PS5: one USB-C cable. PC: official PS VR2 PC adapter (DisplayPort 1.4 and Bluetooth 4.0 or later required), sold separately. Consoles: PS5.

Where to buy

PlayStation ↗	€449.99

Official Sony spec sheet ↗

How we score

Score out of 10, calculated in the VR headset category from the official spec sheet and the checked price, then placed on our editorial scale. Not a hands-on test. Missing criteria are removed and weights renormalized.

Raw score (weighted average)	7.8/10
Displayed score (editorial scale)	8.9/10

Clarity (PPD or resolution) (25%)	5.3/10
Horizontal field of view (10%)	7.5/10
Display type (15%)	10.0/10
Max refresh rate (5%)	9.0/10
PC connection (15%)	7.0/10
Tracking (5%)	8.0/10
Eye tracking (5%)	10.0/10
Weight (5%)	5.5/10
Price (15%)	10.0/10

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Price checked on 29 October 2026

Data from the official Sony spec sheet

Calculated score, not a hands-on test

Compared with its rivals

The two products in the same category with the closest price.

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Sony PlayStation VR2

8.9Very good · out of 10

2000 × 2040 per eye, OLED, 110°
PC connection: DisplayPort via adapter or kit
Checked price: €449.99

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8.2Good · out of 10

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8.5Very good · out of 10

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PC connection: compressed streaming
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2000 × 2040 pixels per eye

Sony does not publish a pixels-per-degree figure: resolution per eye stated by the manufacturer, field of view: about 110°.

What Sony promises

Points taken from the official manufacturer spec sheet.

Two 2000x2040 OLED panels (per eye) with HDR, 90/120 Hz refresh and an approx. 110° field of view.
Eye tracking with foveated rendering and headset vibration feedback on PS5; connects to the PS5 with a single USB-C cable.
Works on Windows PC (SteamVR) through the official PS VR2 PC adapter, but HDR, eye tracking, headset feedback and adaptive triggers are not available on PC.

Connection, tracking and contents

PS5 headset, PC through an adapter. Connection: PS5: one USB-C cable. PC: official PS VR2 PC adapter (DisplayPort 1.4 and Bluetooth 4.0 or later required), sold separately. Tracking: Inside-out (4 built-in cameras). In the box: Headset, Two PS VR2 Sense controllers. On PC, HDR, eye tracking, headset feedback and adaptive triggers are not available, according to Sony. Sony does not publish a PPD figure.

By the numbers

PC connection: DisplayPort via adapter or kit
Tracking: Inside-out
Eye tracking: Yes

Price and availability

Market price checked on 29 October 2026: €449.99. Sold at €449.99 on the official PlayStation store in France and Germany. Not listed on PlayStation Direct US at the time of the check (headset pages returned an error). Linked merchant: PlayStation. The price at the merchant is the one that applies.

By the numbers

Checked price: €449.99
Merchants: 1

The score in detail

Weighted average of the criteria: raw score 7.8/10, which is 8.9/10 on our editorial scale.

Clarity (PPD or resolution)

5.3/10

Weight: 25% of the overall score

Display type

10.0/10

Weight: 15% of the overall score

PC connection

7.0/10

Weight: 15% of the overall score

Price

10.0/10

Weight: 15% of the overall score

Frequently asked questions

Is the Sony PlayStation VR2 good for sim racing?

On paper, the Sony PlayStation VR2 offers 2000 × 2040 pixels per eye, a field of view of about 110°, a DisplayPort link through an adapter or kit sold separately. Gran Turismo 7 appears in the PlayStation Direct list of PS VR2 games. On PC, it works with SteamVR games through the official adapter. This is a spec-sheet comparison, not a hands-on test.

How sharp is the Sony PlayStation VR2?

Sony states 2000 × 2040 pixels per eye but no pixels-per-degree figure. Our clarity score then uses the resolution per eye, on a scale anchored to headsets that publish both figures.

How does the Sony PlayStation VR2 connect to a PC?

PS5: one USB-C cable. PC: official PS VR2 PC adapter (DisplayPort 1.4 and Bluetooth 4.0 or later required), sold separately.

Does the Sony PlayStation VR2 need base stations?

No. Inside-out (4 built-in cameras). The cameras on the headset track its position.

Does the Sony PlayStation VR2 work on PS5?

Yes: Sony designed it for the PlayStation 5, connected with one USB-C cable. Gran Turismo 7 appears in the PlayStation Direct list of PS VR2 games.

What score does the Sony PlayStation VR2 get?

The Sony PlayStation VR2 scores 8.9/10 ("Very good") in the VR headset category, ranking 8 of 13. The score is calculated from the official specs and the checked price, with no hands-on test.

How much does the Sony PlayStation VR2 cost?

The price checked on 29 October 2026 is €449.99. It may have changed since.

What is in the box?

According to the official spec sheet: Headset, Two PS VR2 Sense controllers.

Where can you buy the Sony PlayStation VR2?

We link to PlayStation. The links go straight to the merchant.

Did you test the Sony PlayStation VR2 hands-on?

No. This page is a spec-sheet comparison, not a hands-on test: we have not handled the product. All information comes from the official Sony spec sheet and dated market prices.

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