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First PSVR 2 price cuts might be on the way
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Sony’sPlayStation VR 2headset is finally heading to retailers, which could mean the first price cuts for the expensive PS5 add-on could be on the way.
Since the release in February, the PSVR 2 model has only been available directly from Sony, which means deals have been impossible to come by.
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However, once the next-generation peripheral hits independent stores we may see some competition among retailers willing to cut the margins on a device that costs a whopping £529.99/$549.99 when purchased from Sony.
Yep, that’s more than thePS5.
In a tweet today, Sony wrote: “PlayStation VR2 will soon be in stock at local retailers, in addition to http://direct.playstation.com. Check your local retailer for availability.”
AsEngadgetpoints out, the UK retailer ShopTop reckons it’s going to have stock from May 12, but it’s not available to pre-order yet and there’s no confirmed price either.
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The PlayStation VR 2 earned a four star review fromTrusted Reviewswith our reviewer Ryan Jones praising the stunning 4K OLED screen, improved Sense controllers, stylish design and streamlined set-up as well as the improved immersion brought by haptic feedback.
The price did let down the side a little bit, as did the absence of backward compatibility with first generation PSVR games and experiences.
“The PlayStation VR 2 has all the specs required to offer wonderfully immersive experiences, but will depend on future first-party PlayStation games in order to be a worthwhile alternative to the more affordable Meta Quest series,” Ryan concluded.
Right now there are experiences for Horizon Call of the Mountain,Resident Evil Village, No Man’s Sky and Gran Turismo 7 among others.
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Chris Smith is a freelance technology journalist for a host of UK tech publications, including Trusted Reviews. He’s based in South Florida, USA. …
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