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Sony’s new headset is the most powerful virtual reality system around. It brings together an impressive set of immersive tech, and is driven by the mighty PlayStation 5 console. The catch is that the PS5 and headset together come to just over £1,000. That’s a big ask when the Meta Quest 2 can be had for £399 all in.
The design is an evolution of the first-gen PSVR headset. It retains the plastic headband, but now integrates the headband release button and the tightening wheel into one on the back of the band. At the rear is a socket for plugging in the bundled wired earbuds, and a thin captive cable that connects the PSVR2 to the PS5. I didn’t find this got in the way, but