Longtime VR users will read this headline and think, “Of course!” He nods sadly as he remembers the last time he messed up his last VR headset with one mistake. But for new PS VR2 owners who don’t know what I’m talking about, I repeat the caveat. Do not leave the PS VR2 lens in direct sunlight..
why? VR headsets like the PS VR2 use a Fresnel or pancake lens as a kind of magnifying glass, focusing your field of view on his OLED or LCD display underneath. Generally speaking, no light is supposed to enter the headset. This is because face-to-face interfaces or light blockers create an immersive vacuum, with only the lit internal display visible.
However, after removing the VR headset, if direct sunlight hits the VR headset directly, the lens will Expanding The sun’s photons hit the display directly, resulting in a permanent yellow, pink, or black sun patch or streak every time you put on the headset.
When that sun damage manifests, good luck immersing yourself in a PS VR2 game that has a permanent sunspot in your sight, even if it’s not in the middle! (opens in new tab) reddit (opens in new tab) An example of what it looks like.
Worse, it’s the internal display that’s damaged, not the lens, so I doubt Sony will be able to fix it without a full replacement. , is not covered by the limited warranty.
Near the end of the “Health and Safety” section of the PS VR2 manual, there is a cautionary note that reads, “During operation and transportation, do not expose the product, battery, or accessories to high temperatures, high humidity, or direct sunlight.” , and storage. ”
However, many people may skip this or put their headset down (in the sun) while reading. The disclaimer doesn’t necessarily emphasize that it’s the lens that needs to be protected, it’s about preventing high temperatures that can overheat the inside.
Meta clarifies to Quest 2 owners on this safety page (opens in new tab) “The lenses in your headset can be permanently damaged in less than a minute in direct sunlight, even indoors,” but check out Reddit to find out where these yellow spots came from. See one harrowing story after another of Quest 2 owners asking how to fix it (they can’t).
(Note: We’ve reached out to PlayStation representatives for comment on whether they have any recommendations for sunlight or blockers, but have not heard back at the time of publication. Assume that)
For some PS VR2 owners, this isn’t a problem if the living room or game room doesn’t have enough lighting. The windows should be closed anyway to avoid direct sunlight. This is because her IR signal on the Sense controller for motion detection is blocked. But when the play is over and the window is open, someone unfamiliar with the rules (such as a child or a hired cleaner) just puts it down in the wrong direction.
So far I’ve only alerted my partner to the problem with the front of the headset facing the window. But just in case, you might end up creating a makeshift blocker between PS VR2 play sessions. Either that, store it in the included drawer, or buy a case. Both can be a little inconvenient due to the 14 foot cable.
Before the headset arrives, we have the PS VR2 Solar PSA.Beyond that, feel free to check out my PS VR2 review outlining why I love it so far (more reasons to stay unbroken), or my other We recommend purchasing the Sense Controller Charging Station if you don’t already have one.
With its wide OLED display, precision controls, comfortable design, and exciting new eye-tracking tech, PS VR2 harnesses the power of the PS5 hardware to great effect.
