SEE ALSO: <\/a><\/p>\n But what exactly do you get with each headset? Let\u2019s dig in and find out.<\/p>\n PSVR2 vs. Meta Quest 2: Specs<\/p>\n \n Sony’s headset is handsome. When it comes to specs, there\u2019s really no contest between PSVR2 and Meta Quest 2. But you have to apply some context to understand why that\u2019s not necessarily a bad thing for the headset on the losing end of the argument.<\/p>\n Our friends at IGN<\/a> put together a handy little chart for comparing VR headset specs, but I\u2019ll give a rundown here, too. PSVR2\u2019s lens resolution (arguably the most important spec) is as good as you\u2019ll get in any sub-$1,000 headset, coming in at 2000×2040 per eye. By comparison, Quest 2 has a lens resolution of 1832×1920 per eye.\u00a0<\/p>\n That\u2019s not a huge drop-off, but PSVR2\u2019s lenses are OLED, while Quest 2\u2019s are LCD. That gives PSVR2 an advantage in image quality.<\/p>\n Both headsets have \u201cinside-out tracking,\u201d which means you don\u2019t have to set anything up to make them work. That stands in contrast to something like the original PSVR, which used a separate camera peripheral for motion tracking. PSVR2 and Meta Quest 2 are both more freeing in this regard.\u00a0<\/p>\n \n But so is Meta’s! That said\u2026Quest 2 does have one major advantage when it comes to freedom. It\u2019s completely wireless with all of its horsepower inside the headset itself. PSVR2, on the other hand, needs to be connected to a PlayStation 5 (which is $400 or $500 on its own) via USB-C at all times to work. The upside is that it can use the PS5\u2019s power to create better-looking experiences than the Quest 2 on its own. However, Quest 2 can connect to a sufficiently powerful gaming PC, unlocking access to PC-exclusive VR games.<\/p>\n Looking at other miscellaneous specs, each headset has its ups and downs. PSVR2\u2019s 110-degree field of view trumps Quest 2\u2019s 90-degree equivalent, but Quest 2 has built-in speakers for audio, while PSVR2 asks you to use wired headphones. PSVR2 has a really nifty eye-tracking feature, which Quest 2 does not have. PSVR2 has haptic sensors in its headset and controllers, Quest 2 doesn\u2019t. You get the idea.<\/p>\n \n Mashable Light Speed\n <\/p>\n At the end of the day, just by virtue of being newer and more advanced, I gotta give it up for PSVR2. But there are definite advantages to going with Quest 2, as well.<\/p>\n Winner: PlayStation VR2<\/p>\n PSVR2 vs. Meta Quest 2: Games<\/p>\n \n VRChat needs to be seen to be believed. This is where things get much tricker for Sony\u2019s headset, as the comparison isn\u2019t really fair. One headset has had years to build up a content library, while the other is just getting started.<\/p>\n Needless to say, Quest 2 wins this category. There are just too many great VR games, apps, and experiences on the Oculus store<\/a>. Beat Saber, Among Us VR, and Bonelab are all some combination of popular and well-regarded. Plus, you get a whole suite of non-gaming apps, like the beautifully chaotic VRChat<\/a>.<\/p>\n Still, let\u2019s give PSVR2 some flowers here. The launch lineup is about 30 games deep and features enhanced versions of Quest games like Beat Saber and Star Wars: Tales From the Galaxy\u2019s Edge<\/a>. There\u2019s at least one big exclusive in Horizon: Call of the Mountain, a game that takes advantage of the PS5\u2019s horsepower to give you something the Quest 2 can\u2019t. PSVR2 may not have a singular killer app yet, but if Sony properly supports the platform over the next few years, its library could eventually grow to rival Quest 2.<\/p>\n Winner: Quest 2<\/p>\n The verdict<\/p>\n Once the dust settles, the choice between PSVR2 and Quest 2 is more philosophical than objective. What do you want out of VR? Do you want a pure gaming experience with the best specs possible, or something more versatile and affordable, with a much larger library of experiences?<\/p>\n If you don\u2019t already have a PS5, the answer is clear. Get a Quest 2 for less than half the total cost of a PS5 and PSVR2 and go to town. Experience the cacophonous joy of VRChat and break a sweat in Beat Saber. Relish in the lack of a wire protruding out of your head. It\u2019s a great headset for those who are VR-curious.<\/p>\n
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