Sony's PlayStation VR2 was highly anticipated, with promises of improved graphics, better tracking, and improved comfort. However, sales projections for the virtual reality headset have been underwhelming, with reports suggesting that Sony will miss its ambitious sales goals by a significant margin.
Research firm IDC last week claimed the PlayStation VR2 is off to a slow start and the VR market as a whole is struggling. The market research firm predicted that Sony would sell only 270,000 PSVR2 units in 2022, well below the company's projections of 2.6 million units.
A rumor perpetuated by some key business insiders suggests that Sony could be scaling back PlayStation VR2 production plans for this year, citing a lack of demand for the new virtual reality headset.
Growing pains - There's been all kinds of speculation about PSVR2 and its supposedly slower than expected launch. Bloomberg reported last month that the PSVR2 could be having growing pains, with analysts already raising concerns about headset sales just a month after launch.
Sony Group Corp. is projected to sell fewer than 300,000 PlayStation VR2 headsets in its first six weeks on the market, a slow start for the company. This is a significant drop from the 5.5 million PlayStation VR headsets sold since its launch in 2016.
The slow start to PlayStation VR2 sales has left industry analysts scrambling to identify the reasons for the lukewarm response. Some have suggested that the high price point of the headset, which retails for $399, could be a contributing factor.
Others have pointed to the lack of new games available for the PlayStation VR2. While there are some exciting titles available, such as Resident Evil 4 and Hitman 3, there are few exclusive titles that are driving sales.
New reports claim that Sony will miss its ambitious PlayStation VR2 sales goal by a significant margin. The company had hoped to sell 2.6 million units in 2022, but IDC predicts that Sony will sell only 270,000 units.
Despite the underwhelming sales projections, there is still hope for the PlayStation VR2. The virtual reality market is still in its infancy, and Sony has a strong track record of delivering innovative and exciting gaming experiences.
One potential game that could drive sales is Creed Rise to Glory, a boxing movie tie-in title that originally launched back on PSVR in September 2018. The game has received high praise from critics and could be a strong contender for the PlayStation VR2.
In conclusion, while the slow start of PlayStation VR2 sales is concerning, it is important to remember that the virtual reality market is still in its early stages. Sony has a strong track record of delivering innovative and exciting gaming experiences, and there is still potential for the PlayStation VR2 to be a success. However, the company will need to address some of the key issues that are holding back sales, such as the high price point and lack of exclusive titles.
