Update: Sony Says It Has Not Cut PSVR2 Production Numbers

Update, 12:14 p.m., 1/31/2023

After a recent Bloomberg report that stated Sony had told supply partners to prepare for a reduction in display panel orders, alongside word that the company had halved its shipment forecast as a result of disappointing pre-order numbers, Sony has refuted the claim in a new statement to GamesIndustry.biz. 

This publication claims that PlayStation hasn’t reduced production of its VR headset, touching on Bloomberg’s report. Report. GamesIndustry.biz that it is “seeing enthusiasm from PlayStation fans for the upcoming launch, which includes more than 30 titles such as Gran Turismo 7, Horizon Call of the Mountain, and Resident Evil Village.” 

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Original story, 09:06 am, 1/31/2023

A new report shows that Sony has cut its shipping forecasts for PlayStation VR2’s upcoming headset. Bloomberg. 

According to the publication, Sony’s forecast has been halved from 2,000,000 units shipped in quarter 1 to 1 million due to disappointing pre-order numbers prior February 22nd launch. Bloomberg reports that Sony has told a supply partner to prepare for a reduction in display panel orders, and PlayStation is expecting to ship roughly 1.5 million units between this April and March 2024. This expectation may change, however, if steam increases around PSVR2. 

As for the disappointing pre-order numbers, it’s not surprising – would-be PSVR2 adopters have been vocal about the price point of the headset. A standard package for PSVR2 costs $549.99. That’s more than you would pay to buy the PlayStation 5 console that is required to play PSVR2. You will need to spend over $1000 if you do not have a PS5 but are interested in joining the PSVR2 community. 

Plus, some players have been outspoken about their disappointment in the PSVR2 launch lineup as well, which includes many games already available on other VR platforms or games previously playable on PlayStation VR’s first iteration. The launch window lineup contains more than 30 games. This includes a major first-party release of Horizon: Call of the Mountain. But, Supermassive Games’ The Dark Pictures VR, which was one of the most anticipated PSVR2 title, got delayed. 

PSVR2 will be launched on February 22, 

[Source: Bloomberg]

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