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by Domagoj Belancic
PS VR2 charging station review: handy – once you figure out how to use it
3/4/2023
Translation: Veronica Bielawski
The battery in PS VR2 controllers doesn’t last long. Sony’s charging station helps with that and looks chic. I just felt a bit stupid when attempting to plug in the controller.
The PlayStation VR2 headset has one advantage with its cable: you never have to charge it – unlike its controllers. Their battery lasts half as long as that of the DualSense, meaning it’s empty in about three to four hours. Even though a VR session rarely lasts that long, you have to charge the controllers regularly. The fact that this requires two USB cables doesn't make things any easier. Enter Sony’s charging station.
Am I stupid?
The charging station works like any other charging dock. Place the controller on it, wait until it’s charged, finito. At least in theory. As usual, I ignore the instructions. I mean, c’mon. I’m a gaming editor, and this is a simple charging station. How hard could it be?
The charging station has one port, located on the back. I connect the included power supply, then try to dock the two VR controllers. Due to their unusual shape, I’m not entirely sure where the front, back, top and bottom are. I end up having to fumble around with them. Logically, the charging port of the controller has to make contact with its counterpart on the dock. But getting the controllers in the correct position proves to be a minutes-long undertaking.
Once I finally get the PS VR2 controllers properly onto the station, the next problem arises: shouldn’t they light up when charging? They do seem to be sitting a bit loosely ...
Now the controllers light up and are charging (side note: the standard DualSense isn’t compatible with the dock). Charging takes 1.5 hours, which is the same as via USB cable. The dock looks really fancy with the controllers. It fits perfectly with the PS5. If my kids weren’t constantly absconding with the controllers, I’d leave the station on top of the TV cabinet instead of hiding it inside.
Fire hazard?
Ideal buddy for the PS VR2
I don’t have a charging station for my dual-sense controller yet. But with two VR controllers added to the mix, there are frankly too many cables for me to deal with. Sony’s charging station solves this problem. It’s a shame I can’t charge the regular controller with it, too.
The VR controllers attach relatively easily once you’ve figured out how to position them – and once you’ve plugged in the adapters. To top it all off, the dock looks real chic. Its price tag of around 50 francs / euros is also alright. Long story short: if you’re on the hunt for a suitable charging station for the PS VR2, you can feel good about grabbing this one.
Philipp Rüegg
Senior Editor
Philipp.Rueegg@digitecgalaxus.chAs a child, I wasn't allowed to have any consoles. It was only with the arrival of the family's 486 PC that the magical world of gaming opened up to me. Today, I'm overcompensating accordingly. Only a lack of time and money prevents me from trying out every game there is and decorating my shelf with rare retro consoles.
