MediaTek Announced as Official Sony Partner, Will Power PSVR2 With Custom SoC

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It has been revealed that the PlayStation VR2 will use custom SoCs’ (system-on-chip) created by MediaTek. In case you didn’t know, MediaTek is currently holding its annual summit. While the company is prominently known for being a supplier of chips in the field of television, cell phones, and other small electronics, they made a somewhat surprising reveal during their showcase, announcing that they will be the official partner of Sony for the PSVR2 headset. 

Unfortunately, the company didn’t go into further details outside the partnership announcement and the custom-made SoC for the PSVR2. 

For those who don’t know, MediaTek is a semiconductor company that provides chips for various devices. While the name may not be familiar, it’s likely one of your mobile devices, and even television is powered by a chip produced by them. During the same summit, the company just announced its newest mobile chipset, the Dimensity 9200, which is looking to bring a significant power boost to mobile devices. This includes support for Wi-fi 7, improved cameras, faster ram, and even ray-tracing support. 

There is a ton to look forward to from MediaTek in the coming years, but for PlayStation fans, this news should be a welcomed one as their chipsets have so far been impressive. 

As for the PSVR2 itself, it’s set to launch in February next year, and will cost more than a PS5, sadly. Here are some of the games confirmed to be on the way for the device.

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