After their annual E3 press conference, Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe (SIEE) confirmed the launch date for PlayStation VR as October 13, 2016.
Sony will pursue a two wave launch strategy. In the first wave, the following territories will offer PlayStation VR for sale on 13th October 2016:
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom.
PlayStation VR will be priced at EUR 399 (GBP 349.99).
Sony will announce details about the second wave and availability in other markets in the coming months.
Update: Batman: Arkham VR was confirmed as a launch title in a Playstation interview.
In terms of launch software, the following titles will be available on day one (trailers and gameplay are attached to names).
- Rigs – EUR 59.99 (GBP 49.99)
- VR Worlds – EUR 39.99 (GBP 29.99)
- Until Dawn: Rush of Blood – EUR 19.99 (GBP 15.99)
- Super Stardust – EUR 19.99 [or EUR9.99 upgrade] (GBP 15.99)
- Hustle Kings – EUR 19.99 [or EUR 9.99 upgrade] (GBP 15.99)
- Tumble VR – EUR 9.99
- Batman: Arkham VR – (TBC)
