In theory, the PSVR 2 cannot be connected to the PC, but the surprise that the first ones found when trying them is that yes, which can be done, however, not as a use for virtual reality glasses. WhatDo you want to know what happens when the PS5 HMD VR is connected to a computer? Well, keep reading to find out.
If there’s anything we think is wrong with newer PC graphics cards, it’s the fact that they don’t have a USB-C Alt DP output to be able to output video to both the glasses virtual reality and portable monitors. Since this decision has greatly harmed the implementation of virtual reality on computers and makes PSVR 2 more interesting by requiring only one cable to operate.
Here’s what happens when you connect the PSVR 2 to your PC
The folks at The Verge were able to test their PSVR 2 unit and taking advantage of the fact that they have an AMD RX 6800 XT with video output via USB-C they decided to hook them up to see what happens and they found that the HMD is working and that can receive an image, but in a less limited way, since the resolution it supports is 1080pfour times less than what the unit allows, in addition to is not recognized by SteamVR. In addition, it becomes a second screen.
What is striking is that the image transmitted via the USB-C cable is not encrypted, most likely not to add latency in the decryption process and affect the virtual reality experience where you can enjoy action at high frequencies, it’s important for immersion. In any case, Windows is not presented as a virtual reality unit, but as a screen, while the drivers are presented as a classic control button, not allowing access to all functions. Also note how it also detects things like device cameras in the list of other devices. Which points to a potential PSVR 2 update for PC. Although at the moment SONY isn’t doing much for the job.
Why does the PC not detect them correctly?
Each device today carries information about its nature in a small memory where its technical characteristics are mentioned so that the device can work with them. However, they usually have a control chip which, depending on the system to which we connect the device, may simply not work or, in this case, give incorrect or partial information so that all the functionality of the device cannot be not be used.
That is, when we connect the PSVR 2 to the PC, it first asks for the device specs, but instead the glasses itself asks the system if it’s a PS5. They most likely do this by asking about the presence of the Oberon processor, the main PS5 that has never been released on a computer, and when the answer is negative, it tells the computer that it is a Full HD screen.
At the moment, SONY sells its glasses only for its PS5 video game console, but it should cost nothing to update the firmware of the glasses and allow them to be used. However, it is much more complex hardware than the first generation, especially due to the new tracking sensors included such as cameras and especially eye tracking. Who knows, maybe over time SONY will change its mind.
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