Sony announces the arrival of PlayStation VR2 compatibility on PC. You will need to purchase an adapter, sold from August 7, 2024.
Since the launch of the PlayStation VR2, we cannot say that Sony has made its virtual reality headset a pillar of the success of the PlayStation 5. However good it may be from a hardware point of view, it is penalized by a catalog limited games. But the Japanese firm may have found a way to boost sales of this PS5 accessory: by making it compatible with a PC.
Sony had teased this feature several months ago. In a press release published on its blog on June 3, the multinational announced all the details of the launch. PlayStation VR2 compatibility on PC will be available starting August 7. With a first point to know: you will have to pay €60 to purchase an adapter, an amount which is added to the price of the headset (€600). Despite this high bill, Sony does not even provide the DisplayPort cable (DisplayPort 1.4 standard).
PS VR2 soon compatible with a PC
Sony is right to launch its PlayStation VR2 on PC, for the simple reason that its product is based on an impressive technical sheet. Especially in the face of competition: thus, it is equipped with an OLED screen (compared to LCD on the Valve Index or the Meta Quest 3), offers 4K rendering (2000×2040) and does very well on the frequency images (90/120 Hz). All for a price lower than the Valve Index and barely higher than Meta Quest 3.
Once connected to a PC, the PlayStation VR2 will be able to access the SteamVR library, quite rich in games and experiences (much more than the PlayStation 5 catalog, which constitutes a paradox). We think, for example, of Half-Life: Alyxundoubtedly the best VR game ever released (and exclusive to the Valve platform).
You will obviously need a PC with a solid configuration to run VR games. Sony indicates these requirements:
- Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit;
- Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 3 3100 processor (Zen 2 at least);
- Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 or AMD Radeon RX 5500XT/RX 6500XT GPU. Sony recommends higher graphics cards for ” optimal performance » ;
- DisplayPort 1.4:
- Bluetooth 4.0.
Note, finally, that PC users of the PlayStation VR2 will be deprived of certain immersion technologies – which will remain exclusive to the PlayStation 5. Sony cites HDR rendering, eye tracking, headset vibrations, adaptive triggers and haptic feedback. Perhaps they will be integrated later. 4K definition and 3D audio rendering are, for their part, guaranteed.
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