Does PSVR 2 come with headphones?
The PSVR 2 includes three audio options for players to choose from when it comes to headphones
PSVR 2 includes everything you need right in the box… Well, apart from a PS5. PSVR 2 comes with controllers, it doesn’t need a camera to work on PS5, and if you want to know how to clean your PSVR 2, it’s super simple. The retail box also doubles as a handy storage case to keep your headset in top condition for many years to come.
But does PSVR 2 come with headphones? Thankfully, the answer is yes, but they might not be to your liking. Unlike other VR headsets like the Meta Quest 2, the PlayStation VR2 doesn’t feature built-in speakers. Instead, a pair of earbuds are included. You get different-sized rubber tips that may fit your ears better, so experiment with what works best for you.
The earbuds can be neatly plugged into the headset’s 3.5mm headphone jack and even attach to the headset itself to make things more tidy when playing a game. There are no dangling wires to worry about here, which is a nice touch.
Despite feeling rather cheap, the free PSVR 2 earbuds do a fine job conveying the PS5’s proprietary 3D audio, which is more important than ever if you want to immerse yourself in VR.
Not everyone likes wearing earbuds, though, and thankfully over-ear headphones can also be worn with PSVR 2, including some of the best PS5 headsets on the market like the PS5 Pulse 3D Wireless Headset. Wired headphones will also work, but make sure you don’t get tangled up mid-game.
However, be careful. Some over-ear headphones won’t fit over the PSVR 2’s bulky headband. Heed caution before you buy a new pair of headphones expecting them to fit snugly over your ears and the PSVR 2 headset, as some won’t work.
It’s worth pointing out that when you’ve got the PSVR 2 sitting on your head, a pair of headphones on top of that, and the PSVR 2 controllers wrapped around your wrists, it can feel a little suffocating wearing so many peripherals at once. That makes the included earbuds an appealing option and they may be enough for most users.
It would have been nice if the PSVR 2 could also let you ditch headphones entirely like the Meta Quest 3 and HTC Vive XR Elite for a more open audio experience, but unfortunately, that’s not the case.
To put it simply, then, you have three audio options when it comes to PSVR 2: use the free earbuds that come included, use a wired pair of headphones that can be plugged into the PSVR 2’s 3.5mm headphone jack, or use a wireless headset that can connect to PS5. Again, the main thing you need to be aware of when using an alternative to the included earbuds is whether your chosen pair will fit over the PSVR 2’s headband.
Last updated: August 7., 2024