Globular Cluster CMP2 PS VR2 Review: Relaxed Reality

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Quick Verdict

It’s very rare that I evaluate a product and conclude that it’s a must-have. The Globular Cluster CMP2 Comfortable Mod for the PlayStation VR2, however, might be one of those products if you’re finding the stock fit of the PlayStation VR2 uncomfortable. Although the PlayStation VR2 is a great headset, its Fresnel lenses make it difficult for some users to stay in the so-called sweet spot. To make matters worse, even if you are able to set the headset in that spot, chances are you’ll lose it when moving around while playing a game.

For me, and many others, the Globular Cluster CMP2 addresses that issue while enhancing comfort. There’s a very good reason this is one of the most recommended accessories for the PS VR2. The caveat, though, is that it won’t benefit everyone.

Like many others, I took advantage of the recent PlayStation VR2 sale despite rumors that Sony may no longer be investing in or supporting the headset. I first experienced VR with the original HTC Vive, but constant motion sickness got the better of me. I went through the same with the original PlayStation VR, limiting my playtime and overall desire to even use the headset. Both the HTC Vive and PlayStation VR went on to gather dust and my interest in VR quickly faded through the years. When the PlayStation VR2 first launched and reviews were overly positive, I was interested, but the price tag was a risky one. I was really unsure whether the higher resolution and refresh rates would prevent motion sickness, but with the recent sale, I decided it was worth a shot.

Since I purchased the bundle that included Horizon Call of the Mountain, I took a gamble and plunged head-first into an experience that many expressed was nauseating. Initially, to my surprise, I didn’t feel sick during a one-hour play session, but I attributed this to the possibility that I was uncomfortable wearing the headset the entire time. My PD is very low, and staying as close to the sweet spot as possible meant tightening the headset to the point that it hurt. I found myself constantly adjusting the headset both for comfort and visibility. I was beginning to regret my purchase and wondered whether or not I would be keeping the PlayStation VR2.

The Globular Cluster CMP2 is a comfort mod for the PlayStation VR2 headset

That evening, I spent some time browsing Reddit and reading everyone’s recommendations on PlayStation VR2 accessories. Nearly every post I ran across mentioned the Globular Cluster CMP2 Comfortable Mod for the headset. I found the $49.99 price tag reasonable, especially if it could solve all of my issues, and the convenience of being able to order from Amazon made it an easy choice. The product is advertised as being a sweet spot keeper and weight balancer, using a new forehead pad, anti-slip rear pad, and a top strap to keep the headset in place while getting rid of any discomfort.

The entire package includes three different forehead pads, three different rear pads, adapters for both, two top straps, and a tool to help remove the factory pieces. Installation is pretty straightforward, although removing the front and rear pieces may seem a bit daunting at first. It took me about 20 minutes to get everything installed and I went straight to test-fitting all the different combinations of forehead and rear pads. I eventually settled on the fabric plus foam forehead pad, the gel plus anti-slip silicone cover rear pad, and the padded top strap as my preferred combination.

I jumped back into Horizon Call of the Mountain and spent about 15 minutes adjusting the top strap and seeing how low I needed the headset to sit on the back of my head to lock in the sweet spot. At first, I tightened down the headset as much as I could without it being too uncomfortable and was surprised to see how sharp and clear everything became. After a solid 30-minute session, I began to believe the Globular Cluster CMP2 was worth every penny. After a while, I found myself forgetting that I was wearing a headset and letting the immersion take over. This was never the case without the mod, as the headset constantly reminded me that I had to have something digging into my skin if I wanted to stay in the sweet spot.

It took about three days of using the Globular Cluster CMP2 to realize I had been overcomplicating things. Now, I’m able to just slide the headset on and tighten it to a moderate amount and everything is exactly where I need it to be. I don’t have to deal with the headset moving around and getting out of the sweet spot, even when playing more intense games. I’ve managed long enough play sessions that the controllers needed charging before I felt like I needed to take off the headset. Somehow, the mod exceeded the already high expectations set by Reddit users.

It’s important to note that not everyone will have the same experience as me. If you find the PlayStation VR2 comfortable just as it is, there’s a chance the Globular Cluster CMP2 will be underwhelming to you. However, if you were like me and find yourself constantly adjusting the PlayStation VR2 headset to find that comfortable sweet spot, I highly recommend giving this mod a try.

The Globular Cluster CMP2 is a Comfortable Mod for PlayStation VR2. This review is based on a purchased retail product. While FullCleared does have affiliate partnerships, they do not influence our editorial content. We may, however, earn commissions for products purchased via affiliate links.