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Sony PlayStation VR

Sony PlayStation VR

October 2016
Single 5.7" OLED, 1920 × 1080 total (960 × 1080 per eye)
PlayStation System Software (PS5 requires a Camera Adapter)
Dependent on Console (PS4/PS5)
~610g (excluding cable)
N/A (Headset is wired); Move controllers last ~10 hours
$399 (at launch, headset only)
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Launch
Version
October 2016
Display
Type
Single 5.7" OLED
Resolution
1920 × 1080 total (960 × 1080 per eye)
Refresh rate
90Hz, 120Hz
Field of view
Approx. 100°
Brightness
High (OLED)
HDR
Headset does not support HDR; however, the CUH-ZVR2 Processor Unit supports HDR passthrough to the TV.
Optics
Lens type
Aspherical (Non-Fresnel, significantly reducing "god rays")
IPD adjustment
Software-only (via PlayStation Settings)
Eye relief
Yes (A button on the bottom allows the visor to slide forward/back)
Tracking & Input
Tracking type
Outside-in (Visible light tracking via 9 LEDs on the headset)
Controller tracking
Tracked by the PlayStation Camera (required)
Hand tracking
No
Eye tracking
No
Facial tracking
No
Performance
Processor / Chipset
External Processor Unit (handles 3D audio and Social Screen output)
RAM
Dependent on Console (PS4/PS5)
Storage
None (Stored on Console)
Mixed Reality Features
Passthrough
None (Hardware does not have front-facing cameras)
Depth sensing
Handled by the external PlayStation Camera
Audio
Built-in audio
Integrated Microphone (ZVR2 model adds integrated earbuds)
3.5mm jack
Yes
Mic
Yes
Connectivity
Wired
HDMI, USB, and proprietary AUX (via Processor Unit)
Wireless
No
Bluetooth
No
PCVR support
Not officially supported
Compatibility
Platforms
PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro, PlayStation 5
Supported OS
PlayStation System Software (PS5 requires a Camera Adapter)
Comfort
Weight
~610g (excluding cable)
Strap type
Halo-style headband with rear dial and quick-release button
Face interface
Rubber/Silicone light shield (easily removable and washable)
Battery
Battery life
N/A (Headset is wired); Move controllers last ~10 hours
Charging method
N/A (Headset); Mini-USB or Micro-USB for controllers
External battery support
No
Misc
Inside the box
VR Headset, Processor Unit, Connection cable, HDMI cable, USB cable, Stereo headphones, AC power cord/adapter
Price
$399 (at launch, headset only) Check Price on Amazon *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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