According to reports from earlier this year, this was planned Start PS VR2 support on PCSony has announced the PlayStation VR2 PC adapter.
With this adapter, users’ VR headsets will become compatible with PC, allowing them to expand their library with a large number of games on SteamVR. Yes, this includes titles like Half-Life: Alyx.
In addition to the adapter, players will also need to make sure they have a DisplayPort cable that is compatible with DisplayPort 1.4. A Steam account is also required, and you will need to make sure your PC is ready to support the hardware.
Here are the minimum requirements for PS VR2 gameplay on PC, as shared by Play Station,
| Operating System | Windows 10 64-bit / Windows 11 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-7600 / AMD Ryzen 3 3100 (Zen 2 or later architecture required) |
| RAM memory | 8 GB or more |
| GPU/Graphics Card | -NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 or later (Turing or later architecture required) -NVIDIA RTX series -AMD Radeon RX 5500XT or later / AMD Radeon RX 6500XT or later (For best performance, we recommend using an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or later or AMD Radeon RX 6600XT or later graphics card) |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort 1.4 (must be a standard DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort output port) |
| USB | Direct connection only |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 or later (Some Bluetooth adapters may not work due to Bluetooth adapter compatibility.) |
Sony noted that there will be some differences in using the PS VR2 set on a PC compared to a console. For example, HDR, headset feedback, eye tracking, adaptive triggers, and haptic feedback (other than rumble) will not be available when playing on a PC.
It will still support high-fidelity and sensory immersion features, though, with Sony highlighting its 4K visuals (2000 x 2040 per eye), 110-degree field of view, finger touch detection and see-through view, as well as foveated rendering (without eye-tracking) and 3D audio in supported games.
“While PS VR2 remains the most immersive way to experience gaming on PS5, we hope players will enjoy the ability to play an expanded lineup of VR games on PC using the same headset,” PlayStation concluded.
The PlayStation VR2 PC Adapter will arrive on August 7, retailing for £49.99 / $59.99 / €59.99.
Will this PC adapter expand support for Sony’s VR hardware? Eurogamer’s VR expert Ian Higton thinks it will It’s hard to stay excited about PlayStation VR2 if Astro Bot won’t also wear it,
For more on the PS VR2 – a set which Ian has described as “spectacular” – be sure to check out our handy feature detailing Nine ways to get the most out of Sony’s headsetThis includes beginner tips, fixing blur, accessibility, and more.
