Sony is shaking things up by announcing a permanent price drop for the PSVR 2, bringing the cost down to $400 starting next month.
The PSVR 2 hit the market nearly two years ago at a starting price of $550. With the quiet approach to its two-year mark and not much mention during the recent State of Play, Sony has decided it’s time for a more wallet-friendly $400 / €450 / £400 / ¥66,980 price tag beginning in March.
What’s more intriguing is that this price cut applies not just to the basic PSVR package, which comes with the headset, two Sense controllers, and headphones, but also affects the Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle, initially priced at $600 when it launched in February 2023.
Looking back, there have been times when the PSVR 2 was even more affordable due to various sales. Just last November, for instance, the Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle was slashed to $350, hinting that more enticing deals might be on the horizon.
Sony is keen to emphasize the high-quality content available for PSVR 2, such as Skydance’s Behemoth, Metro Awakening VR, and Alien: Rogue Incursion. Plus, exciting upcoming releases like Aces of Thunder, Dreams of Another, Hitman World of Assassination, and The Midnight Walk are on the way. Yet, despite these game offerings, it’s evident that Sony hasn’t gone all in on the PSVR 2 front.
In terms of first-party games for PSVR 2, releases have been limited to titles like Horizon Call of the Mountain and VR modes for Gran Turismo 7, Resident Evil Village, and Resident Evil 4 Remake. This is quite different from the original 2016 PSVR days, which saw a surge in first-party titles like Astro Bot Rescue Mission, Blood & Truth, Until Dawn: Rush of Blood, PlayStation VR Worlds, VR Playroom, and VR enhancements for Gran Turismo Sport and Resident Evil 7: Biohazard.
On a positive note, last August, Sony did a favor for PSVR 2 users by launching a PC Adapter for $60. This accessory helps connect to a VR-ready PC, expanding the gaming library to include SteamVR games like Half-Life: Alyx and Fallout 4 VR. However, it seems like this is part of a broader plan to steadily decouple PSVR 2 from being solely tied to the PS5 ecosystem.
Looking ahead, upcoming discounts might spark an uptick in sales, much like the boost experienced during the holiday season. This could attract more PS5 owners who want to dive into both the fantastic older games and the consistent flow of third-party releases. If a remarkable 42% discount like Black Friday happens again, it could drop the PSVR 2 price to just $232—making it a perfect gift option for many.
(Update as of February 27th, 2025: The Euro price has been corrected to €450 from the originally reported €550.)
