PSVR2 Sales Slow, Sony Pauses Production Amid Surplus Units and Lower-Than-Expected Demand
• Sony has reportedly paused production of PlayStation VR2 headsets due to a backlog of unsold units • Sales of the $550 PSVR2 have slowed progressively since its February 2023 launch • Sony produced well over 2 million PSVR2 units anticipating strong demand • Sony's VR-focused London studio recently closed as part of layoffs impacting 900 staff • The PSVR2 reportedly sold poorly during the 2023 holiday season compared to Meta's Quest headsets