PlayStation VR2 Has Strong Launch Despite Reports, Outselling Original PSVR

The PlayStation VR2 is off to a stronger start than previous reports indicated as Sony has revealed the virtual reality headset had a better launch than the original PSVR.

Shared in a business presentation, Sony revealed that the PSVR 2’s first six weeks outperformed the original PSVR’s first six weeks, coming in at just below 600,000 units sold. Specific numbers are unclear on the provided graph (below), but the original PSVR came in closer to 500,000.

Sony also described the period as a “strong PlayStation VR2 launch”, contradicting a report in March that said the headset was only expected to sell 270,000 units in roughly the same six week period. An industry analyst had said Sony would need to cut the PSVR 2’s price to avoid a “complete disaster”.

The headset launched on February 22 with 42 games, including headlining title Horizon: Call of the Mountain and a variety of virtual reality updates for critically acclaimed games like Gran Turismo 7 and Resident Evil Village.

Sony announced another handful of games at its first PlayStation State of Play of 2023, including sci-fi western The Foglands, mind-bending shooter Synapse, and more. A major PlayStation Showcase is taking place later today, however, promising even more AAA announcements for the headset.

In our 9/10 review, IGN said: “With top-notch visual quality and immersively tactile Sense controllers, PlayStation VR2 represents a quantum leap over its predecessor, setting a new standard for console VR gaming.”

Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelancer and acting UK news editor. He’ll talk about The Witcher all day.