What was the PlayStation VR headset's original launch date?

The original PlayStation VR headset launched on October 13, 2016.

Sony developed PlayStation VR as a virtual-reality accessory for the PlayStation 4. The headset displayed stereoscopic images and tracked the player’s head movement, while compatible games could also use PlayStation Move controllers or the standard DualShock 4.

It launched with a range of compatible software rather than functioning as a standalone console. The system required a PlayStation Camera, and the launch package included a processor unit that handled connections and certain display functions.

The headset is sometimes confused with PlayStation VR2, which launched for PlayStation 5 in 2023. PlayStation VR2 introduced newer features such as eye tracking and Sense controllers, so its release date does not apply to the original PlayStation VR.