Sony recently made a major announcement that’s sure to excite virtual reality enthusiasts: starting next month, they’re permanently dropping the price of the PSVR 2 headset to $400.
This move comes almost two years after the PSVR 2 initially hit the market at a steeper $550. Despite its two-year anniversary passing with little fanfare and not even getting a mention at Sony’s recent State of Play, they have decided to reduce the price to $400/€450/£400/¥66,980 come March.
Both the basic PSVR 2 bundle, which includes the headset, two Sense controllers, and headphones, as well as the Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle, will see these reduced prices. Originally, the latter bundle launched at $600 in February 2023.
While the PSVR 2 has already had its share of temporary discounts, such as the Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle being available for just $350 in November 2024, this new price cut is set to be permanent, hinting at even better deals potentially in the pipeline.
Sony’s announcement highlighted an exciting lineup of games compatible with PSVR 2, including Skydance’s Behemoth, Metro Awakening VR, and Alien: Rogue Incursion, along with forthcoming titles like Aces of Thunder and Hitman World of Assassination. However, they have yet to fully commit their resources to the system. To date, Sony has only rolled out a limited selection of first-party content for PSVR 2—this includes Horizon Call of the Mountain and VR modes for Gran Turismo 7, Resident Evil Village, and Resident Evil 4 Remake.
This approach contrasts with Sony’s intensive support for the original 2016 PSVR, which saw the release of beloved titles like Astro Bot Rescue Mission, Blood & Truth, Until Dawn: Rush of Blood, and VR modes for Gran Turismo Sport and Resident Evil 7: Biohazard.
On a positive note, last August, Sony offered PSVR 2 players a bit more flexibility by releasing a PC Adapter for $60, enabling users to connect to a VR-ready PC to enjoy games on platforms like SteamVR, such as Half-Life: Alyx and Fallout 4 VR. Yet, their strategy implies that this might just be the start of a more significant shift away from tying the PSVR 2 exclusively to the PS5 ecosystem.
With these reductions making the headset more accessible, there’s potential for a boost in sales, similar to the upswing seen last holiday season. A further discount, echoing the Black Friday offer of 42% off, could drop the PSVR 2 to just $232, suddenly making it an irresistible option for those seeking rich gaming experiences without breaking the bank.
On a final note, an update from February 27th, 2025, corrected the Euro pricing to €450, after initially being reported as €550.
