PlayStation VR 2 has dropped to just £349 at most major UK retailers, alongside its Horizon Call of the Mountain Bundle dropping to just £389. This is the lowest price we’ve ever seen for the VR headset, but there’s no sign of a similar deal for the US just yet.
But, this comes at the perfect time for those in the UK, as the PSVR2 will soon be getting Steam support, which will massively expand the potential games available on the headset.
Sony just dropped a new app on Valve’s digital distribution store, which will be used to update the firmware for the PSVR2 hardware, allow users to adjust settings such as screen brightness, and establish a play area for the device via the SteamVR dashboard.
What We Said in Our Review
We absolutely adored the PSVR2, awarding it with a 9/10 in our PSVR2 review. Reviewer Gabriel Moss stated that the headset is “a quantum leap over the original PSVR in terms of ease of use, visual quality, and immersion” and that any “PlayStation owner who loves VR should upgrade as soon as possible.” It’s a virtual reality device that also landed on our list of the best VR headsets, making it a worthwhile purchase for PlayStation owners looking to be fully absorbed in some high-quality games.
Using The PSVR 2 on Steam
The new Steam listing shares the system requirements to run Steam VR games on PSVR2. These remain unchanged from what Sony previously confirmed. To get the best performance, the company recommends that your PC gaming rig be equipped with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060, an AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, or a newer GPU, such as the RTX 40 series. A ~$60 PC adapter will also be needed to run PSVR2 on a PC.
The PSVR2 Steam app will be released on August 6 — a day before the PC adapter is officially released. The device aims to expand the versatility of the premium VR gaming headset as Sony tries to expand the PSVR2’s gaming library beyond locking it to the PS5 gaming hardware ecosystem.
Best PSVR 2 Deals Today
PSVR 2 at Amazon – £349 (was £529.99)PSVR 2 Horizon Call of the Mountain Bundle at Amazon – £389 (was £569.99PSVR2 at Currys – £349 (was £529.99)PSVR2 at Argos – £349.99 (was £529.99)PSVR2 at Smyths – £329.99 + £2.99 Delivery
Is PSVR 2 Worth Buying at This Price?
It’s an incredible price drop, especially for a headset as new. It’s also not likely we’ll see a price drop like this until Black Friday, so it’s worth taking advantage of now before the price goes back up.
What Games Are Available for PSVR2?
There are quite a few different games that you can play on PSVR2, including big-name titles like Horizon: Call of the Mountain, Resident Evil Village, Resident Evil 4, No Man’s Sky, and so many more. For a full look at available titles, check out our list of PlayStation VR2 games here.
Or, if you’re looking for specific recommendations, have a look at our breakdown of the best PSVR2 games to play in 2024. Plus, as PSVR2 will soon be compatible with Steam VR titles, there’s plenty more use for it in the future.
Why VR Is Worth Investing In
If you’ve been looking for a way to be fully immersed in some of your favorite games, virtual reality is the way to go. It provides an exciting new gameplay experience that you can’t get anywhere else, enveloping you in a game’s world as you play through its story. With a headset like the PSVR2, you can be transported into some of the most exciting PlayStation worlds, such as the robot dinosaur-filled land of Horizon, which is an incredible experience if you’re a fan of the PlayStation exclusive.
Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.
With contributions from Hannah Hoolihan.
