The headset has been designed in a similar “orb shape” to the VR2 Sense controllers which were revealed by Sony last month. The circular design represents the 360-degree view that players will have access to in VR, Sony said.

The Japanese gamesmaker conducted extensive testing to ensure a comfortable feel for a variety of head sizes including balancing its weight profile to feel as unobtrusive to the user as possible and making it lighter than the previous generation.

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Other features include an adjustable scope that places the scope area closer or further away from the face, a lens adjustment dial, so users have options to match the lens distance between their eyes to optimise their view, and a built-in motor to give physical feedback.

They have also integrated...