SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Sony’s version of virtual reality will cost a few hundred dollars less than competitors when its headset is released in October.
The company announced a $399 price tag and the October release date for PlayStation VR on Tuesday during the Game Developers Conference.
The head-mounted display works in tandem with the PlayStation 4 console. The headset surrounds a wearer’s vision and immerses them in 360-degree virtual worlds.
PlayStation VR’s debut will follow the respective launches of the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive consumer versions.
The Rift will be available March 28 for $599. The Vive will be released April 5 for $799. They both require high-end PCs in order to work.