Sony Halts PSVR 2 Production Amid 2M Unit Backlog and Shifts Focus to PC Compatibility
March 18, 2024
Sony halts production of PlayStation VR2 amidst inventory surplus, with 2 million units unsold.
Shipments of PSVR 2 fell short of production numbers, with less than 1.7 million units shipped in 2023.
Company faces setbacks following the closure of the Blood & Truth developer studio and layoffs at Horizon: Call Of The Mountain studio.
No new first-party or AAA titles announced for PSVR 2's first anniversary; instead, Sony plans to provide PC access to PSVR 2 owners.
Sony aims to expand PSVR 2's utility by making it compatible with PC VR games, indicating a pivot in strategy due to uncertain exclusive content prospects.
Despite production pause and market challenges, Sony maintains the PSVR 2's $550 price point without specifying when production will restart.
Sony introduces a new 'xtended' reality headset targeting business and professional use, suggesting a strategic diversification beyond gaming.
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Forbes • Mar 18, 2024
Sony Reportedly Pauses PlayStation VR2 Production As Inventory Backs Up
The Verge • Mar 18, 2024
Sony is reportedly pausing PSVR2 production to clear excess inventory
Ars Technica • Mar 18, 2024
Report: Sony stops producing PSVR2 amid “surplus” of unsold units