The PlayStation VR2 (PSVR2), released in February 2023, quadrupled the resolution of the display per eye and added new features such as eye tracking, haptic feedback, and adaptive triggers that were not available in the original PlayStation VR. The PSVR2 has established a unique position as a VR device by adding new features that were not available in the original "PlayStation VR"" such as eye tracking, haptic feedback, and adaptive trigger. PSVR2 was the only VR device that was compatible with PlayStation 5, but it also had the disadvantage of being only for PlayStation. However, on June 3, 2024, Sony Interactive Entertainment announced the " PlayStation VR2 PC Adapter! With it, you will be able to connect to your PC and play your favorite games from Steam's vast game library.
"PlayStation VR2 PC Adapter" will be available on August 7.
PlayStation.BlogSony Interactive Entertainment has announced the PlayStation VR2 PC Adapter, a device that will allow PSVR2 to be connected to a PC. It will allow users to play a vast selection of Steam titles on PSVR2 from their PC in addition to the exciting titles on PlayStation 5.
The PlayStation VR2 PC Adapter is easy to use. Simply connect the "PSVR2" to your PC using a DisplayPort 1.4 cable (sold separately). Once set up using the PlayStation VR2 app downloaded from Steam and the SteamVR app, you will be able to play VR games from Steam!
| Required PC Specs | |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit version, Windows 11 64-bit version |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-7600/AMD Ryzen 3 3100 (Zen 2 or later architecture required) |
| RAM/Memory | 8GB or more |
| GPU/Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 or later (Turing or later architecture required) NVIDIA RTX series AMD Radeon RX 5500XT or higher/AMD Radeon RX 6500XT or higher (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or higher or AMD Radeon RX 6600XT or higher graphics card is recommended) |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort 1.4 (requires standard DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort output port) |
| USB | Direct connection only |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 or later *Some Bluetooth adapters may not work properly; details to be announced at a later date |
Note that HDR and other features that cannot be used
PlayStation.BlogWhen using the PlayStation VR2 PC Adapter to play games on Steam...
- HDR
- Headset feedback
- Eye tracking
- Adaptive triggers
- Haptic feedback (*Steam standard vibration is not supported)
Note that features such as these will not be supported. However, if you have a PSVR2, you can play PC games simply by purchasing a PlayStation VR2 PC adapter!
Perhaps the first year of VR has passed, but even now there is not a large supply of VR-compatible content. However, with PlayStation 5 and Steam support, you should be able to play most games! This is one more advantage of the PSVR2.
The PlayStation VR2 PC Adapter will be available on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 for 8,480 yen (tax included) / 59.99 USD / 59.99 EUR / 49.99 GBP. For more information, please visit PlayStation.Blog.
PlayStation®VR2がPCゲームに対応！
8月7日（水）発売のアダプターでSteamの膨大なVRゲームがプレイ可能に！
詳しくはこちら⇒ https://t.co/yBh5vSUfYe#PSVR2 pic.twitter.com/82ezrx7bzQ
— プレイステーション公式 (@PlayStation_jp) June 3, 2024
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