We've known for a while now the PlayStation VR headset will be compatible with the PS5. The PSVR, while not a monster hit on release, has certainly grown into itself as the VR genre has expanded, with an estimated five million users according to a Sony press release earlier this month.
However, while PlayStation lead Mark Cerny confirmed existing PSVR headsets will work on the console, we're hearing from another quarter that Sony is already planning to update the headset, or release a brand new one, specifically for the PS5.
- Best VR games
- Xbox Series X up close
VR Education, a company behind immersive virtual reality "experiences" like Apollo 11 VR and Titanic VR, has released an investor report to inform its shareholders on the company's progress. In that report is the folowing quote:
"2020 will see Sony release the PlayStation 5 and a new version of the PlayStation VR headset (PSVR), which will further expand the high-end VR user base; the Group intends to support this device with its current suite of showcase software."
There's a few key distinctions to make here. The first, and most obvious point is that a new PSVR headset has been confirmed by an existing VR content producer, and it's confirmed to be coming this year. Although Cerny confirmed that existing PSVR technology will still be PS5 compatible, a new headset means one of two things: an update that doesn't drastically deviate from the current PSVR generation, or a major overhaul, which we could call the PSVR 2.
There's a few key distinctions to make here. The first, and most obvious point is a new PSVR headset has been confirmed by an existing VR content producer, and it's confirmed to be coming this year. We've heard rumours of a powerful new wireless headset before, and this could be it.
Although Cerny confirmed that existing PSVR technology will still be PS5 compatible, a new headset means one of two things: an update that doesn't drastically deviate from the current PSVR generation, or a major overhaul, which we could call the PSVR 2.
Upgrade to smarter living
Get the latest news, reviews, deals and buying guides on gorgeous tech, home and active products straight to your inbox.
It's more likely we'll see the former. VR Education claims to support the device with "its current suite of software" demonstrating there's no great leap between the new device and the current-gen model. The tweaks to the formula must be to take into account the PS5's capabilities, so future developers can make games in 4K or 8K for the headset, while older content can still be supported.
There's another key point to make here that everyone seems to be missing: if PSVR software is supported, and existing PSVR games are in hard disc format, does that confirm the console will have PS4 (and maybe PS3) backwards compatibility? With the PS5 reveal mere weeks away, time will tell.
Liked this?
- PS5 games we can't wait to play
- Best Black Friday deals
- Best Cyber Monday deals
Matt Evans now works for T3.com sister brand TechRadar, covering all things relating to fitness and wellness. He came to T3.com as staff writer before moving on, and was previously on Men's Health, and slightly counterintuitively, a website devoted to the consumption of Scotch whiskey. In his free time, he could often be found with his nose in a book until he discovered the Kindle.
-
Feeling cold on your winter hike? An outdoor expert says you’re making this mistake
Apparently it's common with 'first-time hikers'
By Bryony Firth-Bernard Published
-
Save $60 with this super cheap Ring starter kit in Lowe's early Black Friday sale
Two Ring best-sellers for how much?!
By Lizzie Wilmot Published
-
All PS Plus members get one of best-looking action games on PS5 for free
Available to download through PS Plus today
By Rik Henderson Published
-
PS5 gets a surprise free system update ahead of the PS5 Pro launch
Expect to see some homescreen changes
By Rik Henderson Published
-
PS Plus getting one of 2025's most exciting upcoming PS5 games for free
PS Plus Extra and Premium members getting Remedy's weird new shooter on day one
By Rik Henderson Published
-
Your PS5 games could change forever after groundbreaking court decision
EU court rules that third-party cheats and add-ons are allowed
By Rik Henderson Published
-
PS Plus adding one of my favourite action-RPGs on PS5 and PS4 for free
Dare you go back to the island?
By Rik Henderson Published
-
PS5 Pro pre-order stock update – new stock available today
There's new PS5 Pro pre-order stock at select retailers
By Rik Henderson Published
-
I use this PS5 SSD on a daily basis and now it's at its lowest price for Prime Day
The WD_Black SN850X is the best PS5 SSD on the market – especially in this massive deal
By Rik Henderson Published
-
PS Plus subscribers get one of the best sci-fi remakes of all time on PS5 for free
Dare you go back into space?
By Rik Henderson Published