great hardware!

I tried the PSVR2 for the first time at my brother's place, the experience was beyond anything I had imagined. Playing Gran Turismo was an absolute thrill, especially in his driving sim setup. I'm no car enthusiast or play car games often but, if I owned the PSVR2 with his setup, I would not play any other game besides Gran Turismo.

Love the video, the only advice I can give to people is do NOT try to push through motion sickness. As soon as you feel it stop and come back when you feel good, it'll help you get your VR legs much faster

Got it two days ago and had two 40 minute sessions of Horizon Call of The Mountain. I had PSVR before but with this PSVR2, the quality and the immersion is a huge leap forward to it's predecessor. I recommend it 100%.

I think, I may have never commented on your videos before, but here we go: I picked it up purposefully to go VR Racing. Got back into racing games 2-3 years ago and tried to inch further ahead in terms of immersion and realism. In that regard I can only applaud the PS VR2. Not only for the quality but also for the pricing. I know, it has been one of the main criticisms about the hardware, but as you mentioned in the video, getting a PS5 and PS VR2 outright, instead of having to get a high-end gaming pc (which alone will set you back as much as the console and headset together) AND then pay another grand or more on compatible VR goggles… that’s just a much much higher entry-point. I would say. Not disregarding, that you’ll still have to pay somewhere around 1200€, just to get started. But as mentioned… VR experience on a PC still does have a much much MUCH steeper-level pricing. All I can say is that gran turismo 7 on the PS VR2 is almost a must for every racing enthusiast, who also appreciates the story and history of automobiles and likes collecting them, while also having a good driving experience. I would get into why I’m not calling it a good RACING experience (at least offline) but that is way beyond what’s been asked to report. Also… the micro transactions in GT7 are just an atrocious anti-gamer crime to behold… thanks for that Sony and Polyphony. But ey… can’t have it all, eh? PS VR2: 10/10 🎉

I’m loving RE village in vr. It’s incredible. Haptics are on point. I was so surprised when I shot the shotgun for the first time and I felt it all through my head. Insane.

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I pre ordered it, and I’m loving it. 100% recommended. I do get motion sickness after 20/30 minutes, but I’m slowly building up my resistance. The level of immersion is incredible. I’ve only played Horizon and RE8, and if this is the beginning, I cannot wait to see what the future games will look like!

I'm very interested. I think the key for this to sell well is for it to actually be easy to demo in stores before you buy. Hopefully Sony will partner with GameStop and/or Best Buy to get demo units in local stores before Christmas this year.

Adaptive triggers + haptic feedback makes all the difference in vr. That's another layer of immersion.

I’m really sad no man’s sky isn’t getting more love. The fact that you get to play the entirety of the game in VR, with no caveats, is absolutely huge and I think it deserves more attention.

Great experience. Picked up Horizon to see what it was fully capable of. No Mans Sky is always great in VR as well. I’ve also picked up Star Wars. Thanks for the recommendation about Gran Turismo. I hadn’t really considered that but it does seem like good possibility.

Finally, been waiting for y’all’s review. I got it launch day, but haven’t dived deep into it, waiting for a decent review from you guys.. perfect, thanks!

Never been a big VR fan but I really enjoy having the PSVR2 and the option to play these games when I want! GT7 is amazing with a steering wheel and pedals. I really recommend getting the charging station, it’s kinda annoying having to plug in both controllers to charge.

I got it and I was blown away! Downloaded all the demos and I’m working my way through them. I don’t have my VR legs yet so I’m playing in 15-20 min bursts. After watching this, I’m really interested in Gran turismo.

This was awesomely presented! Loved the script especially. Made it really easy to absorb the info. Always wondered if it's worth picking up a PSVR(now 2) kit for my PS5 when I already have a Quest 2... Still undecided, but this is great stuff to know none the less! hahaha

I think it's great that you are a vr guy, it gives us a honest review, you have experienced ohter vr sets so you know what to look out for and can give that information to us. Great review. Maybe I will look into getting one at Christmas or later, like you said depends on the games coming.

Horizon, What the Bat, Tetris Effect and Before Your Eyes are definitely catching my attention for PSVR 2 games but I’m definitely not ready to jump in on it yet considering that price point. I’m gonna wait it out for a while and if they add more cool games later down the road, I might try it out.

I don't remember when was the last time I felt so excited about playing with new toy. Really amazing and even with current game lineup it provides a lot of fun. Horizon, Resident Evil and Gran Turismo feel so good! I was not expecting that.

This seems like an amazing upgrade to the current PSVR. I barely play mine because it’s a chore to pull out all the cables, make sure the camera is set up right, find that weird usb charger that the controllers need, etc. I can’t wait to try this one

I'm really glad to see the PSVR2 doing well, big budget VR games are what we need and that's exactly what this headset is bringing to the table.

If you sometimes get motion sickness try placing a fan in front of you while playing. It'll stimulate moving irl which could help! I never felt much sickness but I did feel a bit while playing saints and sinners but this helped me a lot!

The cable length was an issue for me due to the way my gameroom is set up. I grabbed a JSAUX usb-c extension cable and it worked great. I've not seen any lag or loss in fidelity.

Love this channel, susbcriber since 2 yrs now- I hit the like when the video just starts. And I love those other videos that falcon made. When Im about to buy a game , this is the 1st channel I checked.

For me, the fact that I already owned GT7, RE8 and No Mans Sky meant that along with the Horizon bundle I have plenty to play without going too deep into my pockets above the cost of the unit itself. Worth mentioning though that the other game I purchased was the Star Wars experience. Highly recommended! I like it more than Vader Immortal.

PSVR2 is phenomenal! I've been getting into GT7 and Kayak VR especially. The latter is a real hidden gem- it feels like going on holiday anytime you want, it looks incredible (bordering photorealistic) and you can use it as a chillout or a workout. And I still get a chuckle out of feeling the convincing headset haptics when I hit my head on a low object because I didn't duck far enough. My only slight negative with the headset so far is that it sometimes does take a bit longer finding the sweet spot for visual clarity than before, but that is a small price to pay for the massive graphical step up from last gen when you get it. Also, cinematic mode looks great now, so I can watch Dune on a (virtual) big screen anytime I want!

I bought a PSVR2 and I really love the hardware. It is my first VR headset that I own. GT7 in VR is jaw-dropping. I think the biggest worry for me is that a lot of the games I really want to play on the PSVR2 rely on the kindness of Sony's competitors -- a Minecraft PSVR2 update, a Skyrim PSVR2 update, and a Half-Life Alyx port. I also really, really want to play Genshin in VR.

Your videos are fantastic. Really fresh and informative. Thank you and keep it up!

Your content is just so honest and excellent

I grew bored of the PSVR 1 pretty quick. I would occasionally jump in-nice option. With the PSVR2, I constantly want to jump back in. RE8 and GT7 have been my top games. Horizon is good but in shorter bursts(more scenic than engaging). Kayak mirage is a good introduction, especially for family/friends. Ragnarock is surprisingly fun and a hidden gem. I’ve experienced significantly less motion sickness with the PSVR2 compared to the PSVR1. Loving it.

I'm glad you guys don't rush reviews. I don't want a day 1 review always. I want an HONEST review, which is why I'm subscribed

Detached was my VR limit. It was like a Zero-Gravity sim on PSVR. Not even Wipeout would get me sick. But spinning-around in a spacesuit was a bit nuts, and fun. I got into VR with the PSVR. Any game that gave me full-locomotion and I was happy with it. Older games that deserve an update to PSVR 2 on my list; Hitman, Wipeout, Hitman, SW Squadrons, Hitman, RE7, Hitman, and Hitman. 😄

Jake thank so much. Your ability to state and communicate what I have experienced on my own VR2 is just amazing! My first game is Far Horizon, Call of the Mountain and it provided a very good training ground to try this new devise. I was really happy how easy it was to setup, play and experience. Its really all new for me but with the future game developments I think it is going to be absolutely amazing tech.

Gameranx your reviews are always so honest and on point! Thank you for this.

Got it as my first VR set, and can't get enough of Drums Rock. Not a lot of great trucks, but it gets me going for like couple of hours straight. Didn't even start Horizons, but it's tgere, next on the list. If Sony provides some nice titles it's going to be a worth buy for me.

Nice review, its nice that you've got no annoying music like other reviews.

Liking and commenting for the algorithm. Thanks for covering this 👍🏼

Good balanced review, even being a fellow VR enthusiast. I wish it PSVR2 could be better than a cautious recommendation depending on the software lineup, but that's just where VR is right now. Kudos to Sony for making an awesome device. Hopefully more hybrid titles like RE8 and GT7 will follow. I've said it for a while now, people usually don't care about VR exclusive games, but they're curious about what it would be like to play their favorite flat games in VR. Maybe even curious enough to buy a headset and get converted :D

Watching this video just made me realise how long I've been watching you guys and its been great. Keep up the amazing work. It's always been enjoyable

I got the PSVR2 on launch day and have been playing it daily since. It's the first thing to usurp my Nintendo Switch in terms of being my go-to gaming fix. The original PSVR was the first gaming thing that felt new and exciting in a while, so having that experience but improved is great. It has its quirks like you said, but I'm very happy with it overall. Speaking to the motion sickness thing, I actually had less of an issue with it after turning off the "vignette" setting in Horizon VR. I use stick movement at medium speed.

Just got mine! First thing I had to play was Pistol Whip and its exactly what I wanted. The kit itself is fantastic for all the reasons already mentioned in this video and I'm really excited about the future for this thing.

I picked up the Horizon bundle. I had controller issues, but the reddit thread helped me fix it. It definitely seems to be some software issue as it makes the controllers (usually one) not work. Most seem to be the right one, mine was the left one and with horizon if you can't use the trigger, you can't climb. I have GT7 in transit and not sure what else I'm going to get. Wonder if they'll port Beat Saber as I hear that's a fun one.

What's your opinion on the theater mode for non-VR games and viewing movies and streaming media?

I got the old psvr last year. Years after the release. Despite how less advanced it was compared to others, I had a great time with it. Even my mother liked it, she liked the Until Dawn Rush of Blood game just because its like a ride. Resident Evil 7 was awesome in vr. I just ordered this one. Haven't tried any other vr headsets(no good pc), so this should be an amazing experience. Can't wait to replay re8 in vr!

thank you Jake and Gameranx

This was a really good overview. Time and effort definitely worth it!

Got one last week and really enjoying it so far. And for the big headed individuals like myself, it's really comfortable, which I was a little worried about is I found the PSVR1 would push at the sides of my head and get painful after a bit. Now just waiting for the beatsaber port so I can put the VR1 away.

Great video and review, thank you!

😍 That Robocop framed pic. Oh, and the headset looks great too. :)

I was one who had issues initially with the left controller but got it figured out with some help from a Reddit thread. I really love NMS in VR, starting a new play through and it’s just a great game, you will experience planets in a whole different way. My main peeve about PSVR 2 is all the short games. Even Horizon which I love, but I’m not paying $50 for a 6-10 hour game. And most of the new stuff is the same length. I guess I’m one of the players out there that is betting on something bigger and better in the future. Forbidden West in VR would be fantastic!

Re Village VR must be amazing. That was my favorite part of owning a meta quest..RE4 VR. Definitely picking this up.

9:27 The Delorean also has a max speed of 88 MPH *on the actual speedometer* in the game (plus the digital clock matches live, real-world time) & it's clearly visible when in VR (albeit there is some missing functionality that can't be fixed in VR mode such as best lap in an online lobby & other live data).

Jake! I really appreciate you praising on how these headsets have been streamlined :D Greets from a day 1 2011 VR enthusiast []-)

Only VR I ever messed with was the original PSVR until on Wensday I ordered my PSVR2 and mannnnn I'm just blown away

Got it day one! Picked up; pro football, horizons, star wars, pavlov, already had gt7. Compared to my 3090 paired with a reverb g2, it's probably a little better. Worth the buy

Ironically I click the light button before the video even gets started because I like you guys content that much

As usual Mr. Baldino providing the level headed professionalism the internet needs. You can be a fan and still be fair. There’s nothing wrong with criticism. There’s nothing wrong with enjoying yourself. This is how you editorialize. Well done as usual.

I’m still holding out hope for a Last of Us VR game. That would be both amazing and terrifying in VR!

IMO, this is the first VR headset that's good from all angles. The comfort and weight of the headset, the tracking is excellent, it's basically plug n play, and the visual quality is up there with the more expensive PC VR headsets. I also haven't experienced any bugs yet, which I can't say the same for the PC VR world. My only gripe is the cord is easily kinks, so i would advise not to roll it up when putting it away.

Great review! Cant wait to get one.

No hardware issues for me. Absolutely in love with this thing so far. RE8 and GT7 honestly feel like they may have justified it on their own for me. Nevermind all of the other cool experiences I’ve gotten to have with smaller games. I can guarantee that Astrobot will get either a rerelease or a sequel or both and that will also be great.

i know you guys were debating on talking about this, just wanted to say i really appreciate you guys putting in the work for us, the consumer. really curious about this device!

Thank you I absolutely love my vr 2 it’s amazing to actually be put inside the game experience is breathtaking ❤

Hey Jake. As a fire fighter, this is similar to our masks and the head crank is similar to fitting our helmets. Just a cool tid bit you might dig.

I got the bundle with Horizon Call of the Mountain - it's an amazing experience thus far. I got to the fight with 3 scrappers at once yesterday and was leaping all over my living room trying to dodge and counter attack. That was a thrilling adrenaline rush like I've never had in a game before. Absolutely worth the price as far as I'm concerned and I can't wait to dive into more games. I've basically ignored my PS5 this gen - preferring my Xbox Series X and Game Pass over the PS5 - but now with the PSVR2 I think my Xbox is going to be collecting dust for a while.

I'm really impressed with this VR it's my first for gaming. I had a Galaxy VR in 2015 that I would dock my phone into it until the phone started to change the form factor. Still, GT7 and RE8 are my favorite VR experiences as of now.

Interesting and informative review. Makes me intrigued to buy it. Finally getting a PS5 next week so I’ll keep this in mind

As an early VR adopter, motion sickness will happen but take your time and go slow. Play till you start to feel a little weird then take a break and come back when you feel better. Eventually you’ll notice lasting a lot longer as you get your VR legs

Just finished playing Village, so cool

I really love the psvr2 so far! I experienced motion sickness and headaches a lot less with the higher frame rate and graphics. Shout out to the game Demeo, got a unexpected love for the game!

I ordered one on Friday. Can't wait to get it so I can play gran turismo 7 with my mates in vr. Plus I have got a wheel to make it even more immersive

An honest and thorough review, thanx:)

The jump from 1-2 is insane, never imagined the difference in quality and ease of use. For anyone thinking of vr this is the best on the market

You pretty much nailed the experience of owning a PSVR2. I'm just hoping the future games 🎮 will make it worth wild. So far I only have GT7 (which is amazing) & RE Village (makes the game a completely different experience). Just waiting for the library to beef up.

god seeing the old studio, classic Gameranx

so far it’s pretty fun i been playing pavlov, re8, horizon, ATF, light brigade, no man’s sky, and pistol whip and i’m honestly so impressed after owning the quest 2 lol oh and star wars that shit looks like they remade the game it looks so good 😂

I am very interested in seeing where they take the psVR2. I honestly enjoyed the games on the first one.

Thank you for the review.

Yes! Was waiting for this. Almost bought a oculus last year but because I own a ps5, I figured hold off for the psvr 2. Idk what to do!!! Lol. It's my first VR plunge.

Dude GT in VR is so damn mind blowing because of how perfect the materials and textures are from the drivers seat. My brain did have a hard time adjusting to the car moving and my body being perfectly still while driving tho. Such a weird feeling lol

Will absolutely pick this up. Once the library grows more big titles

the PSVR2 is so cool i can hear the wind... oh wait that's my PS4

Great review and very balanced for an enthusiast. Great upgrade from the first, adopted early to get the most out of life cycle and happy so far!

Yesss the update I was waiting for! Thanks Jake!

Walking dead Saints and sinners retribution should be fun. Really looking forward to that next month, and I’m excited for switchback because I really enjoyed rush of blood in psvr. At the moment, Gran Turismo is the coolest game on there. I’m having so much fun with it and I’m not even really into cars or racing. It’s such a cool experience especially if you get the wheel for it. Had my father and grandfather try it out and they were completely amazed by it.

Motion sickness has nothing to do with your stomach but the vestibular apparatus in your inner ear which is there to give you your orientation in 3 d space and help your brain make sense of what it sees in relationship to you and your distance and angle to it. Some people have legitimate issues with processing information that doesn't line up with where they are in space in relationship to what they are seeing. motion sickness is your brain telling you something is wrong between where you are and what you are seeing for example climbing a ledge while both your feet are firmly on the ground...

Excellent review. I will definitely purchase this based on what you have shared with us. Thank you.

I love my PSVR2. GT7 and RE8 are really mind blowing. Also Light Brigade and Pistol Whip have been a blast. It's leaps and bounds ahead of PSVR1. I'm super excited for Synapse and the Isaac Asimov game as well. There's plenty of games to keep me busy in the meantime tho. Puzzling places has also been a really relaxing pastime. All in all I have no regrets in getting this headset. I know the price is steep but to me it's been super worth it

GT7 and RE8 are so good. I also am very impressed with the increase in quality of VR1 titles such as Thumper and Moss. Great piece of kit that can only get better

A you did a good great job for the hardware and gave tips tome love you brother thanks

got mine last week, so far beat saber, RE 8, and GT7 are amazing! this thing is my new toy for a while!!

Got it for my birthday!!! Showed up day one! I also feel like crap and can’t see now that I played it all night…………

PSVR 2 NEEDS A BOXING GAME!!!!

got this on pre order, my last headset was psvr1, the technology on this thing is something really awesome and gives you another reason to love humankind. I really like vr games for what it is . A great medium to obtain immersion and new way of possibilities to input controls and interact inside games . I hope many people get to experience what this device and its games get to offer. This is not going to replace pancake gaming but it is a device that will take many hours of gameplay as well, only downside imo is that many of these games require you to have more energy and have the attitude to do some physical work ( nothing compared to ringfit but you get the idea), climbing a mountain and shooting some arrows might get you sweaty after a while. This might become an issue if you are the kind of guy that get to play vídeo games with low energy levels.

The cameras and switching to outside view was crazy!

I think it is best to have someone that likes VR to review VR hardware. I have seen reviews from some bigger wevsites that state that they aren't a fan of VR but they are atill doing the review for PSVR2, and all the critiques of PSVR2 were related to VR overall no just PSVR2.

As always a good and helpful review

top video as always your the go to guy to see if its worthy 👌💯 by the way cool robocop picture

Horizon is my first ever VR game. Well, I'm excited for Beat Saber to get ported. I have played that on the Quest 2. This is an amazing game. VR gameplay blows my mind. I love exploring rooms in Horizon games, this one literally allows you to do it yourself. I also preordered before your eyes.

A pro tip I was told by YT'ber thrillseeker was to put a fan near your TV so you 1) don't hit it because you are passively aware of the location and how strong the wind is to let you know if you are too close. 2) is to help reduce how often you get motion sick because since you feel wind you will likely trick some of your brain into believing that you are moving to some degree and motion sickness won't hit you as hard. Personal tip is to have the fan set low enough that it isn't interrupting audio during important dialogue during gameplay/cutscene. While having the fan speed high enough that you feel it