Sony's PSVR 2, if the new leaks are true, will be quite an upgrade from the original PSVR, and gamers who were able to get their hands on a PS5 can look forward to VR gaming in 4K and an even more immersive experience thanks to the headset's reported haptics motor. experience thanks to the headset's reported haptics motors.

UploadVR cites "multiple sources" who shared specs for the PSVR 2, which looks to be a much more refined piece of kit than its predecessor. We knew this was coming when Sony announced the PSVR 2 controller, which will replace the basic PS Move wand. But these rumors suggest that the PSVR 2 could surpass the Oculus Quest 2 in terms of display.

The Oculus Quest 2 offers a resolution of 1832 x 1920 per eye, while the original PSVR was only 960 x 1080 per eye; PSVR 2 reports that the next-generation headset will boast a resolution of 4000 x 2040 - 2000 x 2040 per eye.

As for rendering, PSVR 2 works smarter by using Forbidden Rendering. This means that objects in the user's peripheral vision that are not directly viewed are rendered in lower quality. This reduces the hardware rendering load, but the key is to be able to follow the fast movements of the eyes without compromising the immersive experience.

Another welcome addition is inside-out tracking. Now that Sony has discontinued the PS Move controller, the headset's onboard camera will instead be used to track the position of the new orb-shaped controller.

Of course, one drawback is that PSVR 2 is not wireless; it will employ a USB-C type cable that plugs into a convenient port on the front of the PS5. Given that the rest of the hardware is so upgraded and refined, though, one can't lament the presence of a single cable.

The leaked PSVR 2 spec list paints a very attractive picture, but as always, none of it is definitive. But if you're committed to the PS5 ecosystem, you might want to start saving now; it's definitely a step up from PSVR.

Sony has stated that PSVR 2 will not launch this year, but there was news that one of the first PSVR 2 games will appear on the platform. Meanwhile, PlayStation boss Jim Ryan is convinced that VR gaming will be "huge" and expects Sony to pull out all the stops for the next generation of VR headsets.