Sony-backed Japan Display launches new high-end VR screens that could power PSVR 2

Japan Display, a joint venture between Sony, Hitachi, and Toshiba, today announced separate 1,001-pixel-per-inch (PPI) and 803PPI displays specifically designed for VR use. While the new screens boast visual improvements that set the stage for a second-generation PlayStation VR, they also hint at a future market trend in VR design: lower-size, lower-weight headsets.

Not surprisingly, both next-generation screens promise enhanced resolution, reduced motion blur, and low latency compared with current options. The key selling point is pixel density: Today’s PSVR offers a relatively low 386PPI, compared with 615PPI for the HTC Vive Pro.