[UPDATE: Debunked] Sony VR2 production cuts due to low pre-orders

[Lord Mittens]

Sony Slashes PlayStation VR2 Headset Output After Pre-Orders Disappoint

Sony Group Corp. reduced projections for the initial launch of its PlayStation VR2 headset dramatically after early pre-orders disappointed, signaling little improvement for the hyped-but-unproven virtual reality sector.

www.bloomberg.com

A combination of it's high price and tough economy are to blame

Sony Group Corp. reduced projections for the initial launch of its PlayStation VR2 headset dramatically after early pre-orders disappointed, signaling little improvement for the hyped-but-unproven virtual reality sector.

The company halved its forecast for shipments of the PSVR2, which is set for a Feb. 22 release, this quarter to about a million units, said people familiar with its deliberations. Sony had previously aimed to have 2 million headsets ready for the launch quarter and leverage its second-generation headset to drive user growth and adoption for VR.

The Tokyo-based electronics giant has told a supply partner to expect reduced display panel orders, according to the people, who asked not to be named as the information is not public. The company now plans to ship around 1.5 million units between this April and March next year, they added, though that figure may be adjusted further in response to demand.


Mod edit: Sony has approached gamesindustry.biz and denied the rumors.

Sony reportedly halves PS VR2 shipping numbers

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[adamsapple]

A peripheral more expensive than the base console is gonna be a tough sell no matter what. The enthusiasts will buy it sure, but getting it to mass adoption will be a challenge.

 

[Elder Legend]

I am sure the device is great, but you are being forced to spend another $500 if you want to jump into VR. As I've said previously, VR is still to expensive for majority of the consumers. I think they should have waited longer. Not surprised the pre-orders are not doing well, a lot of the titles already exist in the VR market. Horizon Call of The Mountain is not enough to cut it. They should have waited another year or 2 and released it at a cheaper price with more games.

 

[Heisenberg007]

While it may be true, it's important to remember that Bloomberg has previously shared a similar incorrect report in the past regarding PS5.

Sony Cuts PlayStation 5 Forecast by 4 Million Due to Chip Woes

Sony Corp. has cut its estimated PlayStation 5 production for this fiscal year by 4 million units, down to around 11 million, following production issues with its custom-designed system-on-chip for the new console, according to people familiar with the matter.

www.bloomberg.com

Sony denies report it’s making millions fewer PS5 consoles than expected

Will there be enough PS5 stock at launch?

www.theverge.com

 

[anonpuffs]

This is why their stupid "we won't have a show because of the Activision deal" bullshit is stupid as fuck. They're hurting their own business. A state of play focused on VR would've sold through everything.

 

[Shmunter]

Nooooo!

Where’s the marketing you charlatans!

But when I preordered, shit was sold out next day. Not sure how the second allotments are going.

 

[Gods&Monsters]

This is why their stupid "we won't have a show because of the Activision deal" bullshit is stupid as fuck. They're hurting their own business. A state of play focused on VR would've sold through everything.

I preordered mine but I feel like they're not doing enough to market it. No showcase, no SOP, only blog no one reads. Is it because of Activision? Nobody knows but it's definitely weird.

Same for their first-party games or Hogwarts Legacy and TLOU. They're not taking advantage of anything. Silence.

 

[Sleepy Brown]

Makes sense. No one wants this.
It's too expensive and has no games.
The PS VR2 will flop just like the PS VR1

 

[Elder Legend]

Makes sense. No one wants this.
It's too expensive and has no games.
The PS VR2 will flop just like the PS VR1

Did the PS VR really flop? I wasn't really following it.

 

[TubzGaming]

The PS VR2 will flop just like the PS VR1

Did the PS VR really flop? I wasn't really following it.

As of January 2020 PSVR1 sold 5 million Making it the Second best selling VR Headset first being Quest 2, So i wouldn't call it a flop.

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Unit sales of PSVR worldwide 2020 | Statista

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[arvfab]

i wouldn't call it a flop

You are also not a Sony-hating troll. Big difference there.

 

[Old Gamer]

By Takashi Mochizuki

Same Bloomberg person who previously posted a rumor about increased projections now posts an article about decreased ones.

Where have I seen this before? PS5 launch?

 

[arvfab]

Same person who previously posted a rumor about increased projections now posts an article about decreased ones.

Where have I seen this before? PS5 launch?

Was thinking the same. Where are the initial projections coming from? Where are the new ones coming from?

 

[Deleted member 417]

While it may be true, it's important to remember that Bloomberg has previously shared a similar incorrect report in the past regarding PS5.

Sony Cuts PlayStation 5 Forecast by 4 Million Due to Chip Woes

Sony Corp. has cut its estimated PlayStation 5 production for this fiscal year by 4 million units, down to around 11 million, following production issues with its custom-designed system-on-chip for the new console, according to people familiar with the matter.

www.bloomberg.com

Sony denies report it’s making millions fewer PS5 consoles than expected

Will there be enough PS5 stock at launch?

www.theverge.com

This.

This story is bogus and full of wishy washy details. Sony only planned on making 1 million headsets, so I don't know where they got the story that they are slashing them by a quarter from.

Bloomberg and Forbes have been caught out spreading FUD and lies about Sony for years.

 

[Umar]

Makes sense. No one wants this.
It's too expensive and has no games.
The PS VR2 will flop just like the PS VR1

It has more games at launch than series x ever did

 

[Umar]

 

[ethomaz]

I doubt it.

They will ship something between 1-2 million at launch.

 

[ethomaz]

Makes sense. No one wants this.
It's too expensive and has no games.
The PS VR2 will flop just like the PS VR1

Tell for yourself.

It is a must to buy for me.
BTW PSVR was very successful… beat every other VR device on PC until Quest 2 that launched several years late.

 

[Yurinka]

Sounds like another fake news FUD article from Bloomberg with lies about Sony bad news.

I wonder if Sony will make another statement AGAIN to debunk it saying that Bloomberg is lying.

 

[Heisenberg007]

Makes sense. No one wants this.
It's too expensive and has no games.
The PS VR2 will flop just like the PS VR1

We're talking about PS VR 2, not Xbox please