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PSVR2 has sold 600k units, 8% over PSVR1 in the same period of time
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That's legitimately surprising. There doesn't seem to be anywhere close to as much excitement or buzz around PSVR2 as there was the first one. Nobody I follow seems to care, anyway. While the first one people were rushing to try and find one.
The real test will be how it fares a few years from now. I think PSVR was helped a lot by it's price drop and continued software support. I know I personally can't afford PSVR2 but would love to grab one if it ever gets somehow gets like $200 cheaper than it is now.
The real test will be how it fares a few years from now. I think PSVR was helped a lot by it's price drop and continued software support. I know I personally can't afford PSVR2 but would love to grab one if it ever gets somehow gets like $200 cheaper than it is now.
I guess that's kind of great considering it didn't launch in stores anywhere and they really didn't market it very well at all.
Didn't that article said something like Sony may need to cut the price to avoid a disaster? I wonder who wrote that article hmmm…
Impressive considering its more expensive and there were less PS5s in the wild than PS4s in the same timeframe on top of having no retail presence. I'm hoping it continues to be a modest success so there's more VR modes in upcoming games and unique VR games too. I'm holding off until stuff like Alyx shows up or Astroboy.
Wonder if they can still hit the 2 million in year one.
Also, we now know the article below was objectively incorrect:
www.bloomberg.com
Also, we now know the article below was objectively incorrect:
Sony PSVR2 Headset Off to Slow Start as Metaverse Push Sputters
Sony Group Corp. is projected to sell fewer than 300,000 PlayStation VR2 headsets in its first weeks on the market, a slow start for company efforts to take a leading role in development of the metaverse.
www.bloomberg.com
Comparing it to PSVR doesn't really tell us if it has met their expectations or not
I believe this is now the third time in the last couple years that a Mochizuki-written Bloomberg article about PlayStation has been proven wrong.
GameSpot actually tweeted this?
Embarrassingly unprofessional.
GameSpot actually tweeted this?
Embarrassingly unprofessional.
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Good news, this certainly makes my recent purchase of one feel a lot better for longer term support from Sony. Hope we see some bangers announced tomorrow for it. Gimme that Astro Bot 2 please and thanks.
Pretty good (especially for the premium price) but not huge growth as I assume Sony wanted out of their new headset, which is probably where that Bloomberg report was assessing from.
That depends on the regions, PS Direct isn't available in all regions like Canada which has had the headset at retail like Amazon and Best Buy since launch.
Just a couple of times back when Bloomberg talked about it.
Holy shit. Damn, someone does not like VR at Gamespot, uh?
Considering the number of PS5s out there compared to ps4…I'd like to call BS on that.
not bad, was on the fence of purchasing one because i'd really like to play RE8 in VR, but the lack of other Games made me shy away. If they supported PC, i would instantly sell my Quest 2 and buy PSVR2 instead.
Probably not, since that wouldn't count as a sale. Plus, I can't imagine they gave a significant amount away compared to 600k units.
Yeah, I think this is the best way to look at it. It's decent, given the price.
The trajectory vs. the original PS VR is a little concerning though. Per that graph, it launched like a third ahead of the original and now it is 8% ahead, with sales growing at a slower rate compared to the original. It's extremely possible those lines have already crossed or are very close to.
Post this four times + the article of it to ensure people it's a flop.
Idk what Sony's internal expectations for the headset were of course. With the price, retail availability, and install base of the PS5, surpassing the first PSVR is pretty damn good
I'm surprised Sony didn't try and limit the bad press by announcing those figures when the negative stories were coming out.
It's impressive for what it costs and the PS5's availability/ubiquity relative to the PS4 at the same time
That said it's clearly not a runaway success and breaking VR into the mainstream and will stay within the same overall niche as PSVR1
That said it's clearly not a runaway success and breaking VR into the mainstream and will stay within the same overall niche as PSVR1
That seems extremely strong considering the price/economy/soft launch. I myself want one but am waiting until this holiday season to see where I'm at with free time.
What the hell? This is embarrassing even for game journalism standards.Just a couple of times back when Bloomberg talked about it.
I hope behemoth is actually cool considering it got a position in a slide. Call of the mountain climbing in a shadow of the Colossus fight sounds ambitious but amazing if they can pull it off.
600,000 units sold in 6 weeks is very impressive especially when you consider it costs $600+ with tax included.
I'm looking forward to seeing more games for it tomorrow.
I'm looking forward to seeing more games for it tomorrow.