Sony’s PS VR2 headset has really executed fairly properly, in keeping with a latest PDF from Sony Interactive Leisure CEO Jim Ryan, displaying gross sales of the headset following its launch again in February.
Though some had suspected that the headset wasn’t doing properly, knowledge from SIE suggests in any other case. Ryan confirms that gross sales of the PS VR2 had reached 600,000 models inside the first six weeks of the headset’s launch. The PS VR2 formally launched again on February 22 of 2023.
600,000 models might not sound like quite a bit in comparison with the quantity of PS5 consoles bought by the point the headset was out there. However quite the opposite, it’s a major success from SIE’s standpoint. 600,000 models bought is best than the unique PS VR in that very same first six weeks when it launched. SIE’s chart exhibits that the PS VR2 had 8% extra models bought than the primary headset. Pointing to extra recognition over the second-generation {hardware}.
PS VR2 gross sales from different retailers aren’t included within the knowledge
For the reason that knowledge offered by SIE solely contains the primary six weeks of the headset’s launch, the variety of headsets bought might be larger than 600,000. These first weeks don’t account for the final a part of April or any of Could. And as of Could 12, the PS VR2 was formally in the stores at Greatest Purchase and different retailers right here within the US. In addition to another native retailers in different international locations.
SIE additionally seems to anticipate extra gross sales with upcoming PS VR2 titles. Past PS VR2, SIE can be trying forward, highlighting a few of its plans for guaranteeing future development. This contains increasing the PlayStation IP, with the corporate projecting having 50% of its console releases be from inside studios.
It’s additionally increasing the IP past gaming. Which it’s already executed with exhibits like The Final of US on HBO. That is along with upcoming TV and movie initiatives like Twisted Steel, Gran Turismo, the Ghost of Tsushima film, a God of Battle collection and extra.