Virtual reality has steadily risen from a niche subset of the gaming community into a steadily growing field. While the technology is still relatively in its infancy, it’s beginning to catch the eye of a greater number of companies, including Sony, which already has the PlayStation VR headset, but appears to be working on yet another, according to a new job listing.
The job listing, found on Sony’s website, is recruiting for “development of a head mounted display for next-generation VR.” The headset isn’t explicitly called the PlayStation VR 2, and while it seems safe to infer that it is, Sony is a massive company. It’s entirely possible that any future VR headset from the company would be, say, for a mobile phone.
“Next-generation” does imply something powerful though, so a PSVR 2 still seems like the most likely answer. Plenty of advancements have been made in the VR field since the original PlayStation VR headset debuted. Specifically, the Oculus Quest has shown that wireless VR is a possibility, and can achieve similar results to a PC or console-connected device.
With a next-gen PlayStation VR, Sony could correct many of the complaints it received about the first unit. The device required an additional box on top of the PlayStation console itself and had numerous cables running to it, making it unsightly. A smaller, more compact unit, capable of the same functions but with a much smaller footprint would make the unit far more competitive with some of the other offerings currently available.
Tech companies do have a tendency to cancel devices while in development, and until Sony makes an official announcement, fans shouldn’t get their hopes too high up. Plus, virtual reality is an especially complicated technology, and if Sony is looking to completely overhaul its devices, it could be a few years before it has anything to show. The groundwork is there from the previous unit, but there’s certainly a lot of changes that need to be made if its to be a meaningful improvement.
Even if it does get confirmed, there’s still the chance that the device has nothing to do with the PlayStation brand. VR has numerous applications in both the consumer and professional fields, from military to education, as seen with Half-Life: Alyx being used to teach, so the device could be used for something closer to that. Regardless, VR is interesting, and it’s promising that Sony is developing more in the field.
Source: Sony
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