He PlayStation VR2 has just added the long-awaited official support for PC, thanks to the announcement of a new Sony adapter. As the Japanese company explains, the accessory allows the headset of the PS5 is compatible with the entire catalog of Steam virtual reality games.
In this way, what has been rumored since last week is confirmed. PlayStation had confirmed in February that it was working on adding PC support to the PSVR2, but no further formal details had been offered since then. Days ago, it was learned that the company had certified an adapter for computers in South Korea, and everything indicated that its presentation was imminent.
Of course, if you want to play with PlayStation VR2 from your PC, prepare your wallet. Sony’s new adapter is not cheap at all: It will cost 59.99 dollars, 59.99 dollars or 49.99 pounds sterling. It will be available from next August 7th at the official Sony store and through selected retailers.
The PlayStation VR2 adds the long-awaited official support for PC
Sony has also confirmed a list of minimum specifications that computers must meet in order to use the PlayStation VR2 on Steam. But not only that. Asians also indicated that many of the features offered by the virtual reality headset on the PS5 They will not be available on PC.
The features missing from the PlayStation VR2 when connected to a PC are not minor, and will probably be a disappointment to users. Sony has confirmed that the headset will not support eye tracking, adaptive triggers, or haptic feedback on controls or the headset Properly said. It will also not support viewing content in HDR.
Beyond the absence of haptic feedback, Sony indicates that there will be conventional vibration in the PSVR2 when used with a computer. To compensate, the Japanese indicate that other top-level features do work on the PC, such as 110° field of view, finger detection, 3D audio in compatible games, support for 4K and foveated rendering, which renders in real time and with higher quality what you are looking at. The curious thing about the latter is that it is offered despite the absence of eye tracking.
What you need to use PSVR2 on your computer
In addition to the adapter, Sony indicates that the PlayStation VR2 requires a DisplayPort cable, compatible with DisplayPort 1.4, sold separately. Regarding the minimum requirements that your PC must meet, the following stand out:
- RAM memory: at least 8 GB.
- Processor: Intel Core i5-7600 o AMD Ryzen 3 3100, o superior.
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, AMD Radeon RX 5500XT or AMD Radeon RX 6500XT, or higher. However, Sony recommends a GeForce RTX 3060 or Radeon RX 6600XT, or more powerful versions, for better performance.
- Connectivity: USB, DisplayPort 1.4 y Bluetooth 4.0 o superior.
- Operating system: Windows 10 or Windows 11, in both cases 64-bit.
It may sound obvious, but keep in mind that if you want to access Steam’s catalog of virtual reality games, you will have to create an account on that service if you don’t already have one. Regarding the configuration of the PlayStation VR2, Sony assures that it is very simple:
“Simply connect the PlayStation VR2 to your PC using the PC adapter and DisplayPort 1.4 cable. Then, download the PlayStation VR2 app and the SteamVR app from Steam. This will allow you to set up PS VR2 on your PC, customize your settings and play area. game, and start purchasing and playing games on SteamVR.”
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Returning to the absence of some features of the PlayStation VR2 when connected to a PC, Sony argues that this is because the device was originally designed for use only with the PS5. However, the company does not indicate whether the intention is to add support for the missing functions in future firmware updates.
It is logical to think that the manufacturer does not want to burn all the PSVR2 cartridges out of its ecosystem. But if the intention is to give new impetus to your sales, a limited user experience It probably won’t help you.. Especially when the PlayStation VR2 costs the same as a PS5, and to that must be added the extra costs for the PC adapter and the DisplayPort cable (if you don’t have one previously).
