PS5 Fans Think Sony's Accidentally Leaked a Wireless PSVR2 Headset 1
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Optimistic PS5 fans believe Sony may have leaked a wireless PSVR2 headset. Today’s firmware update announcement brought news of an upgraded Welcome hub for the new-gen system. This customisable portal allows you to display a variety of gaming information, including your Trophies and PS Store wishlist.

One widget, however, also allows you to display your DualSense battery information. And, in an image on the PS Blog, it clearly shows a PSVR2 headset with a battery indicator beneath it. Initially we believed this may be referring to the PSVR2 Sense Controllers, but having tested this out on our own console, we’ve discovered they have their own unique icons, different to what’s seen in Sony’s picture.

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PS5 Fans Think Sony's Accidentally Leaked a Wireless PSVR2 Headset 2
We tried plugging the PSVR2 Sense Controllers and PSVR2 into our console, but couldn’t duplicate the icon seen in Sony’s image. — Image: Push Square

What is this PSVR2 battery indicator all about, then? Well, some believe it’s hinting at some kind of wireless version of Sony’s virtual reality headset. Currently, you need to connect the accessory to your console using a single USB cable, which some find restrictive. Aside from the price of the peripheral and some issues with its lenses, this is the biggest criticism that’s been pointed at the product.

But sales of PSVR2 have been slow, and Sony’s support for the headset has largely evaporated. While new virtual reality titles are still releasing on the PS Store, many of them have been developed by smaller studios, and there are currently no first-party exclusives announced for the device. It’d be strange to see the Japanese giant invest in a new wireless model, then.

As such, we’re going to assume this is just a mock-up designed to showcase the Welcome hub that’s not necessarily reflective of its actual features. It’s an interesting spot, though, and we’ll check with the manufacturer to see if it has any plans for a wireless PSVR2 in the future.

Would you buy a wireless PSVR2 headset? (2,130 votes)

  1. Yes, I'd buy PSVR2 for the first time if it was wireless18%
  2. Hell yeah, I'd upgrade from my existing wired PSVR218%
  3. Hmm, it'd depend on the price19%
  4. No, I already have a PSVR2 headset and don't mind the cable32%
  5. No way, I have no interest in PSVR2 at all right now13%

[source blog.playstation.com]