In August, players will be able to access a huge catalog of SteamVR games on their PS VR2 thanks to a brand new PC Adapter.
VR games have taken the world by storm, and their popularity has been growing over the years, regardless of the platform. Now, PlayStation users will finally be able to expand their library exponentially and experience Steam’s wide range of PC VR games. This is all thanks to an upcoming PC adapter for the PS VR2, which will become available to purchase soon.
When Is the PC PS VR2 Adapter Out?
The PC adapter for the PS VR2 will be available to purchase on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. It will be sold directly from PlayStation and select retailers for an estimated price of $94.95AUD/$59.99USD/£49.99/€59.99. However, the adapter is not all you will need; a DisplayPort cable compatible with DisplayPort 1.4 is required. Your PC must also meet the minimum requirements to support the PS VR2. Below are the minimum requirements needed for your PC.
| Operating system | Windows 10 64-bit / Windows 11 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-7600 / AMD Ryzen 3 3100 (Zen 2 or later architecture is required) |
| RAM / memory | 8 GB or more |
| GPU / graphics card | -NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 or later (Turing or later architecture is required)-NVIDIA RTX series-AMD Radeon RX 5500XT or later / AMD Radeon RX 6500XT or later(For the best performance, we recommend that you use an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or later or AMD Radeon RX 6600XT or later graphics card) |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort 1.4 (must have a standard DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort output port) |
| USB | Direct connection only |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 or later** |
The PC adapter gives players the chance to experience a whole new range of highly rated VR games, such as Half-Life: Alyx. Players should also remember that they need a Steam account to access the thousands of VR games available on Steam. Unfortunately, Steam games are unavailable unless you have downloaded and made a Steam account.
Additionally, thanks to Days of Play, players in selected regions will be able to get $100 off PS VR2 and PS VR2 Horizon Call of the Mountain Bundle. This offer is available until Wednesday, June 12, 2024. However, the offer date may vary depending on your region and participating retailer.
How To Connect PS VR2 to PC
It should be noted that the PS VR2 was made specifically for PlayStation 5 consoles. This means features such as HDR, headset feedback, eye tracking, adaptive triggers, and haptic feedback will unfortunately not be available when playing on a PC as it is a PlayStation 5 VR headset. However, 4k visuals, 110-degree field of view, finger touch detection, see-through view, foveated rendering, and 3D audio will be supported on PC. Players will need to set up their PS VR2 on their PC to then customize their settings and play area. Below are the steps for connecting your PS VR2 to your PC.
- Connect the PlayStation VR2 to your PC using the PS VR2 PC adapter and the DisplayPort 1.4 cable.
- Download the PlayStation VR2 App.
- Download the SteamVR App from Steam.
After this simple setup, the PS VR2 should be ready to use on your PC. However, performance may vary depending on your PC’s setup. It is essential your PC meets the minimum requirements and the SteamVR title you’d like to play. System compatibility, the quality of the DisplayPort 1.4 cable, and the SteamVR titles system requirements also determine how your PC and PS VR2 perform. Players would benefit from double-checking all requirements before purchasing a SteamVR game.
That’s everything you need to know about the upcoming PC adapter for PS VR2. Will you be playing PS VR2 on your PC? Let us know in the comments below! If you’d like to find more information like this, feel free to check out our Guide Hub.
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