PlayStation 5 will integrate wireless PS VR for Virtual and Augmented Reality [Rumor]

Turning to Sony’s patent applications in Japan, we’re always trying to figure out what the PlayStation 5 (PS5) will bring us. Today we see that the Japanese manufacturer is apparently working on a major evolution of its virtual reality headphones that will soon benefit from a wireless device.

Virtual Reality moved a long way since the first models like the Oculus Rift came out. At Sony, we firmly believe that the gaming industry can focus on the capabilities of these devices. A patent filed by the brand in October 2018 suggests that the virtual reality experience could be one of the key features of Sony’s new console.

Today, VR helmets are selling like hot cakes. Since the launch of the PlayStation VR in 2016, the Japanese company has sold more than 3 million units. Since then, Sony has been intensively involved in virtual reality gaming and wants to equip the PlayStation 5 with a VR headset.

Sony leaves behind Microsoft with its PS5

Sony was the only game console manufacturer to early adopt virtual reality with the PlayStation VR and its PS Move controllers. A pretty successful bet, since the Japanese manufacturer has become the market leader in the sale of virtual reality headsets and offers a huge catalog and VR games that are often unique and above all have a good experience in this area. Microsoft with its Xbox did not dare to take the step of VR, nor did Nintendo with its Switch. Building on this success, Sony aimed to place virtual and augmented reality at the heart of the PS 5.

On 11 October, the US Patent and Trademark Office published a patent pending from Sony. The document describes a head-mounted screen that can follow the position of the user’s fingers and interact directly with the virtual world without a controller. A portable device positioned on the wrist then emits infrared light, which in turn is captured by the VR helmet’s cameras.

According to Sony’s patent, the device is equipped with video sensors on the wrist to identify the position of the user’s fingers. With this Virtual Reality Kit, PlayStation 5 could allow players to interact with the virtual world while enjoying the gameplay.

The patent connects the console to the headset on frequencies between 5 GHz and 60 GHz to ensure motion detection in the room. Knowing that each frequency has its limits, Sony has decided to use several of them to promote gaming sessions without signal loss. In addition to the existence of a wireless connection to the console, the patent also covers ankle connections that can follow foot movements. This device will certainly bring immersive VR experiences to football games such as FIFA or PES.