Can you move while wearing the PSVR 2 headset?
Yes, but you don't have to
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With the PSVR 2 release date coming very soon, we’re on the march to bring you all the information and answers we can, and a lot of people are asking if you can move while wearing the PSVR 2 headset.
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This makes sense, as the PSVR 2 requires a PS5 to work, and it needs to be plugged in, meaning that there has to be a practical limit. But what is that limit? Does there even have to be a limit? Fret not, dear reader. We’ll explain.
If you’re anxious for more PSVR 2 info, we’ve already covered whether you can wear glasses with the PSVR and what size room you’ll need, with much more info coming. For now, though: Can you move while wearing the PSVR 2 headset?
Can you move while wearing the PSVR 2 headset?
The answer is a resounding, and unsurprising yes. However, there is a limit and some options if you don’t have the room to move around too.
According to Sony’s bumper FAQ post, you’ll need a 2m × 2m (6 ft 7 in × 6 ft 7 in) free area for what they call ‘Roomscale’ gameplay. This is the gameplay mode that allows you to physically move around, however, we re-iterate that you don’t need to utilize this ability.
On the flip side, Sony has put a lot of effort into ensuring that any movement doesn’t impact the tracking of the controllers.
The original PSVR utilized the PS Camera to provide tracking info, as it visually tracked the bulbous light-up ends of the PS move controllers. This worked ok, however, if the line of sight was broken, for example, if your body was between the controller and the camera, tracking would stop until the line of sight was restored. This limited movement considerably, which is probably the cause of this query.
Luckily, movement is more comprehensively tracked with the PSVR 2, as the cameras integrated into the headset itself track the controllers. They have a very wide FoV too, so the range is far larger.
Can you move while using the PSVR 2?
Yes. Though, it’s recommended that you have at least 2m × 2m (6 ft 7 in × 6 ft 7 in) of free space.
How long is the PSVR 2 cable
The included USB Type-C cable is approximately 4.5m (14.7 ft) long
PSVR 2 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?
