Sony has just made a significant announcement: starting next month, they’re giving the PSVR 2 a permanent price cut, bringing the cost down to $400. This news is sure to catch the attention of gamers everywhere, especially those who have been eyeing the virtual reality headset for a while.
The PSVR 2 made its debut nearly two years ago with a price tag of $550. However, despite reaching its two-year milestone without much commotion and being noticeably absent from any mention during Sony’s recent State of Play presentation, they’ve decided to make this headset more accessible by reducing the cost to $400 / €550 / £400 / ¥66,980, effective in March.
What makes this price reduction even more noteworthy is its impact on not just the basic PSVR bundle—which includes the headset, a pair of Sense controllers, and headphones—but also affects the Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle. Originally launched at $600 in February 2023, this bundle now benefits from the same price adjustment.
Interestingly, we’ve already witnessed a few discounts in the past that offered the PSVR 2 at an even more affordable price. For instance, back in November 2024, Sony slashed the price of the Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle to just $350, suggesting that perhaps even better deals might come around in the future.
In unveiling the new pricing structure, Sony also highlighted an impressive lineup of PSVR 2 content. Gamers can look forward to titles like Skydance’s Behemoth, Metro Awakening VR, and Alien: Rogue Incursion, along with upcoming releases such as Aces of Thunder, Dreams of Another, Hitman World of Assassination, and The Midnight Walk. However, when it comes to first-party support, Sony hasn’t gone all in with PSVR 2 just yet.
The few original titles they’ve released include Horizon Call of the Mountain, as well as VR modes for Gran Turismo 7 and Resident Evil games. This level of support stands in contrast to the original PSVR from 2016, which featured a host of games like Astro Bot Rescue Mission, Blood & Truth, and the VR mode for Gran Turismo Sport, to name a few.
Last August, Sony provided something of a lifeline to PSVR 2 players by launching a $60 PC Adapter. This device allows users to connect their headset to a VR-ready PC and enjoy SteamVR titles like Half-Life: Alyx and Fallout 4 VR. Even so, it seems this may just be the start of PSVR 2’s gradual separation from being solely tied to the PS5.
Looking ahead, it’s possible that future discounts could mirror impressive sales bumps seen in previous holiday seasons. Should discounts akin to Black Friday’s 42% off appear again, it could bring PSVR 2’s price down to a mere $232, making it an enticing option, even as a holiday gift. Gamers eager to delve into the backlog of standout titles, as well as steady streams of third-party releases, may find this opportunity too tempting to resist.
