[18] The headset connects to the PlayStation 5 console through a single USB-C cable that negotiates 12 V via Power Delivery[19][20] and simultaneous USB 3 data and video via DisplayPort alt-mode,[21][22][23] which enables a simple plug and play design.

[24] Sony stated that while they are still researching the technical possibility of a wireless connection, due to concerns about its impact on performance, they chose to go with the cable solution.

[26][27] Compared to the first generation PS VR, the headset overall weight has been reduced,[24] while the headband underwent many design improvements to increase its comfort.

[30] In addition to cooling the IC chip, this airflow also provides ventilation to help minimize the lenses fogging up while the player is wearing the headset.

[24] Cinematic Mode is also supported, which is used to view all non-VR game and media contents on a virtual cinema screen at 1920x1080 @ 120 Hz HDR.

[33] These lenses "act on microscopic level to significantly reduce ghosting" and "allow for a beautiful image without sacrificing brightness".

[38] The controller was designed with a focus on balancing the center of gravity and reducing weight, while also maintaining comfort and incorporating new features.

[45] The controller is shaped like an "orb or hollowed-out sphere", which is used to ideally place a ring of 14 IR LEDs that is used for tracking its position and orientation.

[48][38][49] Sony announced that more than 100 games are in development, with over 30 titles available at the launch window, including Resident Evil Village, The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners – Chapter 2: Retribution, Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2, No Man's Sky, Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge, Demeo, Moss and Moss: Book II remasters, and PS VR2 exclusives Horizon Call of the Mountain and The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR.

[53] This is in contrast to the previous game in the series, Gran Turismo Sport, which was only supported by the original PS VR headset in a very limited capacity.

[63] While the launch library was described as "solid" by CNN,[64] The Telegraph had some concerns about future first party software plans beyond the current offering.

[66] In regard to the software, previews of the exclusive title Gran Turismo 7 were positive, with Motorsport.com describing it as "the best console virtual reality experience to date".