Sony to Permanently Reduce PSVR 2 Price by $150 in March, Featuring ‘Horizon Call of the Mountain’ Bundle

Sony made waves today with a big announcement: they’re cutting the price of the PSVR 2 headset, starting next month. Previously priced at $550, the PS5 and PC-compatible VR headset will now be available for just $400.

When PSVR 2 first hit the market nearly two years ago, the initial excitement was palpable. However, as the two-year anniversary quietly came and went—and with no major mentions during Sony’s State of Play event two weeks ago—the company decided to drop the price to $400 in the US, €550 in Europe, £400 in the UK, and ¥66,980 in Japan starting March.

This price reduction is noteworthy because it applies across both the basic PSVR package, which includes the headset, a pair of Sense controllers, and some headphones, as well as the Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle. Originally, this bundle was priced at $600 when the headset launched in February 2023.

Reflecting on past sales, there have been occasions where the PSVR 2 was available for even less. For example, in November 2024, Sony had discounted the Horizon Call of the Mountain package to a mere $350. This could suggest more attractive deals might be on the horizon.

In its recent announcement, Sony underscored some of the high-caliber games available for the PSVR 2, such as Skydance’s Behemoth, Metro Awakening VR, and Alien: Rogue Incursion. They’re also highlighting upcoming releases like Aces of Thunder, Dreams of Another, Hitman World of Assassination, and The Midnight Walk. However, it’s clear Sony hasn’t committed wholeheartedly to its PSVR 2 lineup.

When compared to the original PSVR from 2016, which boasted first-party titles such as Astro Bot Rescue Mission, Blood & Truth, Until Dawn: Rush of Blood, PlayStation VR Worlds, VR Playroom, along with VR modes for Gran Turismo Sport and Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, PSVR 2’s exclusive offerings seem limited. So far, major titles have included Horizon Call of the Mountain, with VR modes for Gran Turismo 7, Resident Evil Village, and Resident Evil 4 Remake.

In a somewhat unexpected move, Sony introduced a PC Adapter for $60 last August. This allows PSVR 2 users to connect to a VR-ready PC and dive into SteamVR hits like Half-Life: Alyx and Fallout 4 VR. Nevertheless, this might be signaling Sony’s intent to gradually lessen PSVR 2’s reliance on the PS5 ecosystem.

Looking ahead, further discounts could potentially replicate the success seen over the Holiday season with significant year-over-year sales. This may draw in more PS5 players eager to explore both classic and new third-party titles. If we experience another 42% discount similar to the Black Friday special, the cost of a PSVR 2 could tumble to just $232—an enticing prospect that could see the headset become a must-have holiday gift.