Sony today announced a slight refresh for last year’s PlayStation VR. We don’t have much to talk about in the way of new features, but Sony did manage to address some of the bigger annoyances we had with the release model. Notably, the lack of HDR…
Sony today announced a slight refresh for last year’s PlayStation VR.
We don’t have much to talk about in the way of new features, but Sony did manage to address some of the bigger annoyances we had with the release model. Notably, the lack of HDR pass through on the breakout box — the device that connects the VR headset to your PlayStation console — and less mess involved in the setup.
With the popularity of Ultra HD televisions with HDR, the inability for the breakout box to pass the signal with HDR to the television set is inexcusable. It still can’t do it while the PS VR is in use, but you no longer have to unplug the unit when it’s not being used to enjoy other games with HDR.
The mess of chords is another major gripe, as it both increases setup time (as it’s not something I’d leave plugged in before without HDR pass through), and the sheer number of them decreased the overall experience. It’s hard to imagine you’re Batman when Bruce Wayne can’t stop tripping over, or accidentally unplugging cables.
You’ll still have to contend with wires, but a “slimmer, streamlined connection cable” that includes integrated stereo headphone cables is a step in the right direction.
Here’s the entire Q&A, from the PlayStation Blog:
Sony didn’t share a release date for the PlayStation VR CUH-ZVR2 in the US, but did promise to “share details on the launch timing in North America at a later date.” In Japan, the new hardware comes out on October 14, and costs 44,980 yen ($398).
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