Long before the industry pivoted toward generative AI, social simulation, digital collectibles, and the metaverse, virtual reality was the defining frontier of gaming. By the time the PlayStation VR 2 arrived in 2023, it already felt like a late arrival to the party. The tail end of the 2010s had made one thing clear: there is a limited audience for bulky wearable hardware, especially when it requires a high-end desktop PC just to cycle through repetitive iterations of titles like Job Simulator or Beat Saber.
However, if you are a curator of gaming hardware, now is the ideal time to add the PSVR 2 to your collection of tech oddities. Best Buy is currently discounting open-box PSVR 2 units, with prices starting at $159 for “fair” condition and $199 for “excellent.” This represents a substantial markdown of 50% or more off the original $399 retail price. (Be sure to input your local zip code to confirm real-time inventory and fulfillment options.)
The PSVR 2 offers a more refined experience than many of its clunkier, high-priced competitors, boasting a relatively streamlined setup and exclusive access to PlayStation’s prestigious library of franchises. Horizon: Call of the Mountain stands out as a polished, immersive spinoff that masterfully blends high-stakes combat against mechanical behemoths with breathtaking vertical exploration.
Though the hardware is only a few years old, Call of the Mountain offers a compelling glimpse into a parallel trajectory for gaming—a path that, ultimately, failed to gain mainstream traction. It is easy to envision a library filled with VR-native versions of modern classics: a visceral, hands-on approach to God of War, a grounded survival perspective in The Last of Us Part 2, or even a whimsical, tactile mode for Astro Bot. Nevertheless, the platform still hosts several essential titles, including Moss, Tetris Effect, and The Last Clockwinder. For those who prefer thrills, there is the singular experience of facing down Lady Dimitrescu in Resident Evil Village in full 360-degree immersion.
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Source: Polygon
