PlayStation VR2 is not compatible with older PSVR titles

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PlayStation has confirmed that those who owned the original PlayStation VR were out of luck when it came to upgrading to the new VR headset. PS VR2 is not compatible with PS VR games. This could be a roadblock for those hoping for a smooth transition.

In a recent episode of the Official PlayStation Podcast, Hideaki Nishino spoke about the development of PS VR2 and confirmed that older games will not be playable on the new headset. According to Nishino, this is due to the more advanced features of the new headset, including its eye tracking, haptic feedback and 3D sound. "This means that developing games for PSVR2 requires a totally different approach than the original PSVR."

PS VR2 is expected to launch early next year. Sony's Jim Ryan says it will have 20 major games at launch. But it will miss some of the classics from the previous library, and at the moment there's no indication that Sony plans to find a way to fill the gap. The company has sold 5 million units of the original headset at last report, which means many users won't be able to bring their games to the next generation.

A consolation for PSVR owners is that Sony offers a free adapter that allows the PS4 camera to work on the PS5. This means that even users who have upgraded consoles will still be able to use their old headsets on a new console. However, your mileage may vary depending on how well you use it when the next VR games only launch on the new headsets.

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PlayStation VR2 is not compatible with older PSVR titles

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PlayStation has confirmed that those who owned the original PlayStation VR were out of luck when it came to upgrading to the new VR headset. PS VR2 is not compatible with PS VR games. This could be a roadblock for those hoping for a smooth transition.

In a recent episode of the Official PlayStation Podcast, Hideaki Nishino spoke about the development of PS VR2 and confirmed that older games will not be playable on the new headset. According to Nishino, this is due to the more advanced features of the new headset, including its eye tracking, haptic feedback and 3D sound. "This means that developing games for PSVR2 requires a totally different approach than the original PSVR."

PS VR2 is expected to launch early next year. Sony's Jim Ryan says it will have 20 major games at launch. But it will miss some of the classics from the previous library, and at the moment there's no indication that Sony plans to find a way to fill the gap. The company has sold 5 million units of the original headset at last report, which means many users won't be able to bring their games to the next generation.

A consolation for PSVR owners is that Sony offers a free adapter that allows the PS4 camera to work on the PS5. This means that even users who have upgraded consoles will still be able to use their old headsets on a new console. However, your mileage may vary depending on how well you use it when the next VR games only launch on the new headsets.

GamesBeat's credo when covering the gaming industry is "where passion meets business". What does it mean? We want to tell you how much the news means to you, not only as a decision maker in a game studio, but also as a game fan. Whether you read our articles, listen to our podcasts, or watch our videos, GamesBeat will help you learn about and engage with the industry. Discover our Briefings.