The PSVR 2 has been a silent PS5 accessory success, and it’s currently $100-off

Amazon Prime Day may be drawing to a close, but deals are still live in various places — including some not even at Amazon, like the Sony PlayStation VR2 Horizon: Call of the Mountain Bundle — it’s $100-off at GameStop, making it just $299.99.

Now I was a little mild on the PSVR 2 system at launch, and was instead head over heels in love with my Meta Quest 3, however, several things have changed since then to make the PSVR 2 a much more solid pick up. In fact, after the PlayStation Portal, it might just be the best PS5 accessory you can buy.

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First, the Quest 3 and the Quest 3S have risen fairly steeply in price, making them a much less attractive offering compared to Sony’s headset — especially for folks who already own a PlayStation 5. Then you have the arrival of the PC adapter, which allows you to use the PSVR 2 not only with your PS5 but also as a gaming PC, opening the door to a much broader catalogue of titles through Steam — including some of the genre’s best like Half-Life: Alyx.

But where the PSVR 2 system has won me over is its surprisingly solid range of hits on Sony’s own console. Which includes Horizon Call of the Mountain, which you’ll get included with this bundle if you decide to pick it up.

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The best PSVR 2 games

What makes a game system isn’t its hardware, it's the software. Just look at Nintendo’s consoles — the likes of the Wii, DS, and Nintendo Switch haven’t flourished by being technical powerhouses; they’ve thrived in part because they’re home to an incredible library of titles that are a blast to play.

It might have taken a little while as PSVR 2’s library built up, but it’s now at a pretty solid level with a mix of VR-exclusives and VR ports of larger titles, which make the headset worth owning.

My favorite by far has to be Hitman: World of Assassination. Stepping into the shoes of Agent 47, you can perform the game’s unique blend of precise silent assassinations and chaotic kills in first-person, showcasing your aptitude for both firing pistols and setting up explosive rubber duckies. Plus, the sandbox levels are simply a delight to explore from this new perspective.

Then there’s VR classics like Pistol Whip and Beat Saber. These rhythm-style games encourage you to move and act to the beat in order to rack up a high score. I love both of these titles because they’re so simple, yet effective, and encourage that active involvement that VR is best known for. Sure, you’ll look a little silly, but you’ll feel so cool as you master these titles.

Lastly, I can’t talk about VR without talking about one of its best-suited genres: horror. Resident Evil 4 Remake and Alien: Rogue Incursion instantly come to mind, but whichever horror story you choose, be ready for a proper scare. It’s a lot more terrifying to actually be inside the haunted house than simply watching your character wander its halls through your TV screen (and in fairness, that could also be very scary).

Plus, with all the PC VR games playable through Steam — including AAA tentpoles, indie hits, and fan-made VR mods for flat gaming classics — the PSVR 2 is in a really healthy place even if it doesn’t seem to be at the front of Sony’s mind.

If you’re looking to enhance your PS5 gaming experience, then you absolutely should consider snatching up this deal while you can.

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Hamish is a Senior Staff Writer for TechRadar and you’ll see his name appearing on articles across nearly every topic on the site from smart home deals to speaker reviews to graphics card news and everything in between. He uses his broad range of knowledge to help explain the latest gadgets and if they’re a must-buy or a fad fueled by hype. Though his specialty is writing about everything going on in the world of virtual reality and augmented reality.