Best PlayStation 4 Virtual Reality Headsets AI pick
Chosen by an AI model from its trained knowledge, with its reasoning.
AI pick: Sony PlayStation VR CUH-ZVR2
The second-revision PSVR headset adds integrated headphones, a slimmer cable and HDR passthrough over the original.
Not for: Buyers without a PlayStation Camera, PS5-only owners wanting PSVR2-level visuals, and people prone to motion sickness.
What the AI looks for in PlayStation 4 Virtual Reality Headsets
- Revision
- Prefer CUH-ZVR2 over CUH-ZVR1. Its integrated audio and HDR passthrough remove setup annoyances.
- Processor unit match
- Make sure the matching processor unit and connection cable are included. The headset cannot connect without them.
- Tracking requirement
- Budget for a PlayStation Camera if one is not included. The headset tracks only through the PS4 camera.
- Fit
- The headband design suits glasses wearers better than many face-strap headsets. The visor hangs off a head ring rather than pressing on the face.
Brands that matter
- Sony: The only PS4-compatible VR headset maker.
What to avoid
- PlayStation VR2, which is PS5-only.
- Used headsets with yellowed lenses or broken cables.
- PC VR headsets, which do not work on a PS4.
Questions
Can a PC VR headset be used on a PS4?
No, the PS4 supports only Sony's PlayStation VR.