Sony recently unveiled some key figures onPlayStation VR2,including sharing that 2 million units should be ready to ship by March 2023 and no supply issues have been encountered so far. The PS VR2 is the next generation of Sony’s efforts in the virtual reality market. Fans had been aware of thePlayStation VR2for some time, but at CES 2022 the names of the new headset and accessories were officially confirmed, alongside a release date set for early 2023.Before it was made clear that gamers could expect to see the PS VR2 in early 2023, plenty of information was already known about the headset, as some features were leaked through Sony patent filings. According to one Sony patent, immersion will be boosted in thePS VR2 through the addition of haptic feedback, something that was also included in the DualSense controllers for the PS5. Alongside the leaked features of the PS VR2, some of the headset’s changes have also been shown in official reveals by Sony, such as the new UI.RELATED:PlayStation VR2 Video Highlights Headset’s New Features and Biggest GamesWith so many new features coming to PlayStation VR2, many are hoping to get their hands on one of the new headsets when they launch in early 2023. However, with the supply issues that are still plaguing the PS5, there are questions as to whether Sony will run into similar problems with its VR platform. There was an expectation a few months ago that Sony was planning abig launch for the PS VR2, and now a new Bloomberg report shows that Sony has had no supply issues since production began in September and the company is planning to have 2 million headsets ready to go by March 2023.
Considering that supply chain issues are continuing to cause problems within the gaming industry, this is a good sign for anyone wanting to get one of the new VR headsets at launch. Alongside the production of the PS VR2 going well, Sony also expects to seemore PS5 consolesavailable early next year as well.
For many, the PlayStation 5 has been an elusive console since it first released in 2020, and a lot of people have been forced to wait months to get their hands on the new hardware or face the increased costs of scalpers. The news that Sony hasn’t faced any recent supply chain issues might indicate that production is getting back on track.Xbox Boss Phil Spencermade similar remarks about the Series X and S consoles, stating that while demand might not be met in 2022, 2023 could see more hardware in stores for people to buy.
