Can I Use PSVR Controllers on PSVR 2?
Phallic, but not future-proof
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The PSVR 2 controllers include adaptive triggers and built-in haptic feedback, which were also found in the DualSense Wireless Controllers. Moreover, they also feature finger-touch detection and an ergonomic design with an orb-shaped design that’s expected to make long hours of gameplay comfortable and easy.
Sony PSVR 2
Weight
560g/19.8oz
Cameras
4 embedded cameras for headset and controller tracking IR camera for eye tracking per eye
Sensors
Six-axis motion sensing system (three-axis gyroscope, three-axis accelerometer) Attachment Sensor: IR Proximity sensor
Display resolution
2000 x 2040 per eye OLED panels
FOV (field of view)
Approx. 110 degrees
Refresh rate
90Hz, 120Hz
If you already own the original PSVR and the PSVR controllers and are thinking about getting the new PSVR 2, you might be wondering if the original controllers will be compatible with the newest release.
Well, we conducted thorough research to find the answers ahead of the release. Keep reading to find out what we know.
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Are PSVR Controllers Compatible with PSVR 2?
The PSVR 2 and its controllers will replace the original PSVR and PSVR controllers on February 22, 2023. It’s been revealed that the original PSVR controllers are not compatible with the latest PSVR 2, as there is no forward or backward compatibility on these devices.
While some might view this as a disadvantage, we believe it was completely necessary in order to make sure that the new PSVR 2 takes a big step forward in VR technology. Backward and forward compatibility typically limits technological breakthroughs and could create bottlenecks for one or both devices.
The PSVR is almost six years old, which is why making the PSVR 2 backward compatible could have made it less advanced. As Hideaki Nishino, the Senior Vice President at Sony, explains, backward compatibility was deliberately not included in order to maintain a “next-generation VR experience.”
So, if you’re thinking about getting the new PSVR 2, you should know that you won’t be able to use the original PSVR controllers with it.
Do the original PSVR controllers work with PSVR 2?
No, seeing as original PSVR games don’t work with the PSVR 2, there is no reason to make the original controllers work.
Do PSVR games work on the PSVR 2?
No. Backwards compatibility is not supported. However, PSVR 2 patches are arriving for PSVR 2 games, often without extra charge.
PSVR 2 review: FAQs!
If you’re eager to know everything about the PSVR 2, you’re in luck, as we’ve written a lot of pages about the PSVR 2. For your convenience, we’ve listed it all below!
- Best Games for PSVR 2: What to look forward to!
- Does PSVR 2 Support HDR?
- Are the PSVR 2 controllers compatible with PS4?
- Can I Use PSVR Controllers on PSVR 2?
- Do I need a TV to use PSVR 2?
- Is PSVR 2 Multiplayer?
- PSVR 2 head size – Everything you need to know
- Does PSVR 2 work with PS4? No, and here’s why
- How to connect PSVR 2 to PS5: Quick PSVR 2 setup guide
- How to change PSVR 2 viewing modes?
- Where to buy PSVR 2 & pre order details (All regions)
- How To Sync PSVR 2 Sense Controller?
- How to turn the PSVR2 Sense controller on and off?
- Is The PS Move Controller compatible with PSVR 2?
- Is the DualSense Edge controller compatible with PSVR 2?
- Can you play normal PS5 games with PSVR 2? Cinematic mode explained
- Can you wear over ear headphones with the PSVR 2?
- Can you move while wearing the PSVR 2 headset?
- Does PSVR 2 track eye motion? Yes, but not in the creepy way
- What is PSVR 2 see through mode and how does it work?
- What size room do you need for PSVR 2?
- Can you wear glasses with PSVR 2?
- Vive XR Elite vs PSVR 2: Can console VR compete in 2024?
- Meta Quest Pro vs PSVR 2: Which is the best next-gen VR headset?
