I just came from the official Playstation unboxing video where everything was nicely elegant, handled with care, etc. Here comes Ian - 3 minutes in and we're already dropping the headset on the table. Bless you, sir.
It seems like everyone is ripping the outer box no matter how careful, and also dropping the headset from the inner box. Cant wait to do the same in 12days :)
Thank you for the glasses test! It sounds daft, but after issues with glasses on the original Oculus Rift, that's been the main thing putting me off VR.
If there's anyone who can make an unboxing of sterile tech cheeky and sensual... It's Ian - lol! Great reveal, and I look forward to seeing how GT7 looks and feels in VR since it's the whole game and not just a few tracks and cars like previous entries.
I'm glad Ian talks about the halo bands, it was one of my favorite parts of the PSVR1. And a lot of companies smartly copied them after the PSVR1 released. Many of the Windows Mixed Reality headsets that came out shortly after used something similar (I definitely know the Samsung Odysseys I used did) and my Oculus Rift S even had a a similar design. Good job Sony on that!
I'd expect the controllers to be amazing! They basically combine the best parts of all the VR controllers out there in my opinion. Plus, they add all the benefits of the PS5 controllers.
It'll be interesting to see how easy it is to access volume controls in the UI now that there is no physical volume controls on the headset. Thanks Ian - great stuff from you as always!
If it’s anything like it currently is on ps5, then it’s mildly annoying. I use studio headphones so I have to use the UI, and its annoying to have to pause the game to go into the menus to adjust the sound, but tbh it only takes 2 seconds after getting used to it
9/10 could use more cats. Jokes aside thanks so much for the preview! I've already pre-ordered my own set. (couldn't resist the Horizon game), but I'd love to see a review of the acessibility options the system has.
Of course wearing that subtle Orion shirt. I wonder, is that a product one could buy somewhere? somehow? What kind of product would that be? Oh, if only there'd be a way for you, Ian, to tell me, a viewer, about Orion.
I have so many things working against me for vr - glasses, extreme sensitivity to pressure headaches, abominable motion sickness - but this unit is the first one I've seen that genuinely tempts me to give it a try.
Take it extremely easy then stop playing when cold sweat start manifest and other symptoms;) use stationary no directional changing games to practice resistance.I worked my resistance up to a year and was able to walk in Re7 or Far point with no blinds added;) Don’t give up just practice good luck :) ps even after two years I couldn’t beat racing games or space ones still to tense.. everyone have different resistance etc so…
I pre-order and I waiting more AAA games like Cal of the mountain, resident evil village, Grand turismo 7, kayak Vr. And I want the dark pictures house of ashes Vr 😍😍 or the last of us Vr 😍😍
Thank you very much for the wonderful product review I was very happy to see and was waiting for this product to be unboxed May I ask what is the weight of the retail product packaging including all the contents? in KG (not including shipping packaging)
Once you turn the game on there won't be any leakage that you will notice. With the PICO4 I think it all comes down to head and face sizes because I haven't had that issue of light leakage but I do have a wide face
One thing I wish it had and I think would have been very possible.. a flip up design like some of the early mixed reality heads sets... But with the pass through video maybe redundant..
Good video, thank you for an insight.The reason the Box is much smaller than the PSVR is because there is less hardware to deal with.A New change for most VR headsets 👍
Thank you for the size comparison with Tilly, Ian - very important info. Could we please have size comparisons for PS5 and Xbox Series S and your PC and Evercade and and
For hells sake, do not setup your incredibly expensive VR headset in a situation were dirct sunlight might hit the lenses. They will act like a magnifying glass and burn the internal display panels.
Well now you have to let Tilly have the box when you're done. Proper cheap that they didn't give you two charging cables or a Y cable so you could plug in both controllers at once. Not impressed by that, nor that the power & video cable is permanently attached to the headset. The rest of it looks great though, they just need to sort those minor issues & add PC support.
do you know of any psvr2 games that are basically a visual experience like the kayak for little kids no shooting? maybe a bundle of rollercoaster, jets, dinosaurs etc?
A channel that actually makes sense getting the unit early. Definitely some upsets going on in the community right now, but I’m happy to be here, can’t wait, 11 days!!!!🤪
It's funny how a lot of these influencers went to CES got to play the headset and was able to give a review but now that they have the actual headset in front of them they can't give a review until the headset comes out. Sony should have just waited until the release to give them their headsets.
They should just stop with all this multiple embargo date nonsense. You got your first look embargos. Then your review sample embargos (for unboxing). Then your release day embargos. Your game release embargos... it's just insane. Just build a good product and let people review it in advance of the launch so customer know whether to part with their cash or not. Or, if you build a bad product, then you suffer the lack of sales for half-arseing the manufacture. But embargos are just silly and bad for us consumers. Let the media give us the information we need to make informed decisions about what to do with our cash, or we'll just wait until after it comes out and the reviews are finally allowed.
The box is about 30% wider than my V1 PSVR box, similar depth n height... Mine is still stored in the OG box since release... 🙈 I can't afford a PS5, let alone a PSVR2 atm, but have a PS4 Pro with V1 PSVR and LOVE it, despite lo-res.... Can't wait to see the V2..... x
Yuh, psvr1 is still really awesome. You can really feel the power of the ps4 when playing games like London Heist, compared to a quest experience. Opening the car door and cruising down the highway with machine guns still gets me everytime. The resolution is low, but after a while you forget about it.
So glasses are comfortable in the PSVR2, but could you confirm that they do not touch the lenses? Other headsets allow glasses to touch the lenses which leads to micro-scratches and degradation of the lenses.
Ya need a black out Curtain or blinds haha , great video went abit more in depth than some others I've seen , never noticed just how integrated the padding is into the back strap that looks like it saved some weight compared to psvr 1
Great vid as ever. 2 questions please. Where did you get your psvr stand and does anyone think it would be an idea having the cable ran from the console along your ceiling then coming down to your head so you're not stepping on it etc and since it's a good 4 meters long?
Yea it is. I don't know why they choose to do that really, unless they didn't want people plugging in generic USB-C cables with no latch & having them fall out or not work properly.
Ian is the reason I pre-ordered my PSVR2, I'm sure many others did too. His enthusiasm for it is infectious. Loving the videos, cannot wait to play!
If there is someone that would make me preorder it would be Bryan over at psvr2 without parole. But i preordered because i really really wanted one.
Ian is 100% the reason I am dropping into VR for the very first time with PSVR2
He did an EXCELLENT job. By far the best hands on. I watched his video many times. His presentation made me a fan.
Facts. Ian’s videos on PSVR2 are one of the reasons i wanted to get into VR this time around
When should it ship? I’m waiting so patiently
Your passion/enthusiasm for VR is so infectious, Ian. Playstation honestly has the best kind of promo in the form of you just chatting about it.
Ian continuing to be probably my favourite gaming journo.
Same
The cable is actually 4.5 long. For me it means I get to play GT7 on my sim, without moving my sim rig back and forth from it's storage position!
I just came from the official Playstation unboxing video where everything was nicely elegant, handled with care, etc.
Here comes Ian - 3 minutes in and we're already dropping the headset on the table.
Bless you, sir.
3:24 I appreciate you didn’t edit out any of the mishaps and we can all learn from you to NOT use gravity as the opening force over a hard surface.
Yes, a soft table is best
This has gotta be the best unboxing video if all time. I laughed so hard at the baby part. And he even had a long long man reference? Wow.
Bryan and Myles were enjoying this so much on Gamecast Live that I had to come check it out as well, excellent video!
I don't watch or follow Eurogamer that much anymore, but will always watch Ian's videos.
(i miss the old gang! the new gang is cool too but the old gang--)
Ah good, I do love these technical videos where we go over the hardware stats and OMG KITTY!!!
Agree. Wireless brings in issues of less than stellar graphics and latency.
Started watching your channel ever since psvr2 videos started coming regularly.
Love the honesty and little jokes in the review, thanks Ian
@RealEurogamer oh wow, the REAL eurogamer... 🤣🤣
Give the box to the cat. It looks nicely cat-sized.
"No fighting, you two!" The controllers are Titch and TIlly, confirmed.
This unboxing was so humorous! I love it! 😄
It seems like everyone is ripping the outer box no matter how careful, and also dropping the headset from the inner box. Cant wait to do the same in 12days :)
Thank you for the glasses test! It sounds daft, but after issues with glasses on the original Oculus Rift, that's been the main thing putting me off VR.
The unboxing I’ve been waiting for! Ian is my go to for VR insights, though I’ll try to be more careful taking my PSVR2 out of the box
Best size comparison everrr LOL! Mr Higton, bless you for brightening up my Friday even more.
Less than a minute in and a "thats what she said" joke, never change ian. 😀
Omg, that halo of longer white hairs on Tilly, I've only seen that on one other cat before though his were denser. Pretty girl
Epic choice of background music for this 👌 Digital Ghosts by Unicorn Heads for anyone interested- whole album is mega
Thank you for the review, Ian! Love your VR videos and your opinions. Think I might be pre ordering one now… 😏
Video has a cute cat in the first minute and a half, automatic thumbs up from me.
If there's anyone who can make an unboxing of sterile tech cheeky and sensual... It's Ian - lol! Great reveal, and I look forward to seeing how GT7 looks and feels in VR since it's the whole game and not just a few tracks and cars like previous entries.
I'm glad Ian talks about the halo bands, it was one of my favorite parts of the PSVR1. And a lot of companies smartly copied them after the PSVR1 released. Many of the Windows Mixed Reality headsets that came out shortly after used something similar (I definitely know the Samsung Odysseys I used did) and my Oculus Rift S even had a a similar design. Good job Sony on that!
Ian is just the best. 😂
I'd expect the controllers to be amazing! They basically combine the best parts of all the VR controllers out there in my opinion. Plus, they add all the benefits of the PS5 controllers.
the box not cooperating always happens to me too
Liked and subscribed! Thank you sir, great video!
It'll be interesting to see how easy it is to access volume controls in the UI now that there is no physical volume controls on the headset. Thanks Ian - great stuff from you as always!
If it’s anything like it currently is on ps5, then it’s mildly annoying.
I use studio headphones so I have to use the UI, and its annoying to have to pause the game to go into the menus to adjust the sound, but tbh it only takes 2 seconds after getting used to it
Hopefully we get driving Sims for PSVR2 (American Truck Simulator VR, Train Sim World VR, Bus Simulator VR).
Just ordered mine with controller charging dock, cannot wait !!
i need to get one of those docks too
Ian told his friend on his personal channel to sell his quest and get a psvr2 and that made me say "hold on I CAN DO THAT!" So I did!
9/10 could use more cats. Jokes aside thanks so much for the preview! I've already pre-ordered my own set. (couldn't resist the Horizon game), but I'd love to see a review of the acessibility options the system has.
Of course wearing that subtle Orion shirt. I wonder, is that a product one could buy somewhere? somehow? What kind of product would that be? Oh, if only there'd be a way for you, Ian, to tell me, a viewer, about Orion.
The sections on the top could be touch buttons rather than push buttons. If they are not that now then they could be in future versions.
Your everyday uncle Ian doing an unboxing. Humanly lovely.
Just had my email confirming taking of payment from next Friday onwards ... Can't wait 😁
I have so many things working against me for vr - glasses, extreme sensitivity to pressure headaches, abominable motion sickness - but this unit is the first one I've seen that genuinely tempts me to give it a try.
Take it extremely easy then stop playing when cold sweat start manifest and other symptoms;) use stationary no directional changing games to practice resistance.I worked my resistance up to a year and was able to walk in Re7 or Far point with no blinds added;) Don’t give up just practice good luck :) ps even after two years I couldn’t beat racing games or space ones still to tense.. everyone have different resistance etc so…
Ian, this was amazing. On a sick day, this is exactly what I needed.
So freaking excited!!!
Figured Ian's video would be about the length of all other unboxers combined.
I'm in.
6:42 I wasn't prepared for that League of Gentlemen reference.
Ian's enthusiasm is just making the wait even worse. Curses on ye!
I pre-order and I waiting more AAA games like Cal of the mountain, resident evil village, Grand turismo 7, kayak Vr. And I want the dark pictures house of ashes Vr 😍😍 or the last of us Vr 😍😍
The was the best getting it out of the box I have seen today
definitely looking forward to that stream :D IT"S NEARLY HERE!!!! :D
Thank you very much for the wonderful product review
I was very happy to see and was waiting for this product to be unboxed
May I ask what is the weight of the retail product packaging including all the contents? in KG
(not including shipping packaging)
God bless Tilly. Thanks for the video
i love how i was just watching your old psvr vid about games on the ps5 and you were talking about how ps probably wasnt gonna do a psvr2 lol
Amazing video man
Well done Ian. I am in the know for what the PSVR2 will look like!😄
7:40 What a joyful exclamation.
I preordered a COtM pack the other day... Should be here on the 22nd.
Sooo about adult cat size box. Cool. Useful 😛
Once you turn the game on there won't be any leakage that you will notice. With the PICO4 I think it all comes down to head and face sizes because I haven't had that issue of light leakage but I do have a wide face
I’m excited it comes with headphones just in case the ones I have at the moment won’t work well
One thing I wish it had and I think would have been very possible.. a flip up design like some of the early mixed reality heads sets... But with the pass through video maybe redundant..
PSVR2 + Aviators just makes me want to play Ace Combat 7, Top Gun dlc in VR
great job showing off the features, can't wait to get mine. Thanks, great video!
Cheers Ian! Got mine pre ordered because of you ! Watching you from the island of Bermuda 🇧🇲
Interesting to see through the lens Psvr2 video.
PSVR2 Box Dimensions: Cat-Sized! 😄
Good video, thank you for an insight.The reason the Box is much smaller than the PSVR is because there is less hardware to deal with.A New change for most VR headsets 👍
Ah, joke's on you, Ian. I am watching this on Sunday. :P
Thank you for the size comparison with Tilly, Ian - very important info. Could we please have size comparisons for PS5 and Xbox Series S and your PC and Evercade and and
That window setup 🤣
Adjust the front so there’s no light leakage, they have an adjust button on the front for a reason
Now with two VR sets does this mean we could get Phasmo VR from Zoe or Aoife?
you can't use 2 headsets on one console
@@solid_justice5855 no I mean one of them use the old one while Ian uses the new one…
@@Californiaazoom ok
Love your energy and this review! Can’t wait for my preorder to arrive!
Best size comparison ever 👌
For hells sake, do not setup your incredibly expensive VR headset in a situation were dirct sunlight might hit the lenses. They will act like a magnifying glass and burn the internal display panels.
Well now you have to let Tilly have the box when you're done.
Proper cheap that they didn't give you two charging cables or a Y cable so you could plug in both controllers at once. Not impressed by that, nor that the power & video cable is permanently attached to the headset.
The rest of it looks great though, they just need to sort those minor issues & add PC support.
without the cable it would have been weaker. And no pc support comming, not anytime soon anyway.
Probs to get you to buy the charging cradle, it worked on me 😂
@@solid_justice5855 I'm not saying remove the cable, I'm saying make it removable. If that goes bad, you have to send the entire headset back.
@@mikeylcr7531 Yea most likely, but for that kinda money it really should be in the box.
You have the Dualsense cable so you can still charge both at the same time.
do you know of any psvr2 games that are basically a visual experience like the kayak for little kids no shooting? maybe a bundle of rollercoaster, jets, dinosaurs etc?
I'm so jealous Ian!!!! Mine not coming til 22nd been counting down the days 😭😅 so excited! Hopefully see you in some games as I'm in UK as well!
The embargo for the drop test must have lifted.
Noooo to the explosions. Minimal design feels cleaner and premium. But the cat... on the inside... YES
BEST unboxing ever! 😁👍
Ordered it, going I will be able to use it with progressive lenses glasses!
Don't let Ian empty his box next to you
Does it have the same crappy rubber the PSVR1 used on the headband?
First unboxing with glasses I have I seen, does anyone think wearing glasses could affect the eye reading sensor?
Only if they're sunglasses.
Aaaah the BoxKing xDDD
A channel that actually makes sense getting the unit early. Definitely some upsets going on in the community right now, but I’m happy to be here, can’t wait, 11 days!!!!🤪
It's funny how a lot of these influencers went to CES got to play the headset and was able to give a review but now that they have the actual headset in front of them they can't give a review until the headset comes out. Sony should have just waited until the release to give them their headsets.
They should just stop with all this multiple embargo date nonsense. You got your first look embargos. Then your review sample embargos (for unboxing). Then your release day embargos. Your game release embargos... it's just insane. Just build a good product and let people review it in advance of the launch so customer know whether to part with their cash or not. Or, if you build a bad product, then you suffer the lack of sales for half-arseing the manufacture. But embargos are just silly and bad for us consumers. Let the media give us the information we need to make informed decisions about what to do with our cash, or we'll just wait until after it comes out and the reviews are finally allowed.
Influencer?? Ian been a game journalist for well over 10 years
How people have already this psvr2? Alreeady buy it but only on day 22? I seen so many videos of people with the system already how?
Ah, the sun. Britain's greatest enemy takes another W.
You're the best! Can't wait for your reviews! :)
Ian hasn't handled a box like that since prom night
“Numero twuo” 😂😂😂
Hey does it come with a lens wipe like the original did? Unfortunately my ones gone missing so it would definitely be helpful.
The box is about 30% wider than my V1 PSVR box, similar depth n height... Mine is still stored in the OG box since release... 🙈
I can't afford a PS5, let alone a PSVR2 atm, but have a PS4 Pro with V1 PSVR and LOVE it, despite lo-res.... Can't wait to see the V2..... x
Yuh, psvr1 is still really awesome. You can really feel the power of the ps4 when playing games like London Heist, compared to a quest experience. Opening the car door and cruising down the highway with machine guns still gets me everytime. The resolution is low, but after a while you forget about it.
Ian, you are wonderfully hilarious ❤
So glasses are comfortable in the PSVR2, but could you confirm that they do not touch the lenses? Other headsets allow glasses to touch the lenses which leads to micro-scratches and degradation of the lenses.
Ya need a black out Curtain or blinds haha , great video went abit more in depth than some others I've seen , never noticed just how integrated the padding is into the back strap that looks like it saved some weight compared to psvr 1
Congratulations on the "that's what she said" usage.
Great vid as ever. 2 questions please. Where did you get your psvr stand and does anyone think it would be an idea having the cable ran from the console along your ceiling then coming down to your head so you're not stepping on it etc and since it's a good 4 meters long?
Looks like the cord is fixed to the headset. I wish it was removable incase you damage it or an opportunity for length size /color options.
Yea it is. I don't know why they choose to do that really, unless they didn't want people plugging in generic USB-C cables with no latch & having them fall out or not work properly.
The Holy Grail of VR 🥳