Sony released a peek into the prototyping stages that led to PSVR 2, showing off a number of test units for both the headset and controllers.
In an extensive interview on the PS blog, PSVR 2’s Product Manager Yasuo Takahashi reveals the development process behind Sony’s latest VR headset.
Takahashi reveals that detailed discussions on the company’s next-gen PSVR began in earnest after the launch of the original in 2016. From there, the team started prototyping various technologies for PSVR 2 starting in early 2017.
Below is a condensed version of the interview, including all provided photos. If you want to read the full article, click here.
Challenges of Design & Optimization
Maintaining a light and compact design while implementing new features was a challenge, Takahashi says, requiring the teams to work closely to produce detailed technical estimates and optimize the design.
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