PlayStation VR

PlayStation VR is a Console VR headset by Sony. It combines 1.04 MP/eye with OLED, weighs 610 g, and launched October 13, 2016. It is a legacy model and is mostly available used...

BrandSony
Price$399.00
ReleaseOctober 13, 2016
PlatformsConsole
BrandSony
Form FactorConsole VR headset Source
PlatformsConsole Source
MSRP$399.00 Source
Release DateOctober 13, 2016 Source
Resolution per Eye960 x 1080 Source
Resolution (MP/eye)1.04 Source
Display TypeOLED Source
Lens TypeAspherical lenses Source
H-FOV (deg)96 Source
V-FOV (deg)96 Source
Tracking TypeLighthouse Source
Color PassthroughNo Source
Tracked ControllersSeparately Available Source
Integrated AudioIncluded Source
Eye TrackingNo Source
Refresh Rate (Hz)90-120 Source
IPD Range (mm)48-78 Source
Weight (g)610 Source
ConnectivityProcessor unit + HDMI + USB Source
In ProductionNo Source
Available NewNo Source

Reception

What Users Usually Like

  • Reviews consistently praise OLED contrast and strong haptics integration. Source
  • Console-style setup is often seen as simpler than PC-first VR workflows. Source
  • Adaptive triggers and headset haptics are frequently highlighted as immersion strengths. Source

Common Criticism

  • Users frequently mention sweet-spot sensitivity and mura in darker scenes. Source
  • The wired connection and PS5 dependency are recurring tradeoffs in buying discussions. Source
  • Players regularly raise software cadence and catalog depth as a long-term concern. Source

Manufacturer Reputation

  • Sony is generally trusted for hardware polish in review coverage. Source
  • Community debate more often targets software cadence and content strategy than hardware build. Source

Primary Sources