Sony officially unveiled the PSVR 2 PC adapter, enabling PSVR 2 headset owners to connect their device to a gaming PC and access the vast array of SteamVR games. The adapter will be available for purchase starting August 7, priced at $59.99.
Key Features and Requirements
The PSVR 2 PC adapter supports all Steam VR games, including popular titles like Half-Life: Alyx. To use the adapter, players will need a DisplayPort 1.4 compatible cable, a Steam account, and a VR-ready gaming PC meeting the following minimum system requirements:
- 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: 8GB or more
- GPU: 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
- DisplayPort: DisplayPort 1.4
- USB: Direct connection only
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0 or later
Feature Differences
When playing on PC, some features will be unavailable compared to playing on PS5, including HDR, headset feedback, eye tracking, adaptive triggers, and haptic feedback (other than rumble). However, high-fidelity and sensory immersion features like 4K visuals (2000 x 2040 per eye), 110-degree field of view, finger touch detection, see-through view, foveated rendering (without eye tracking), and 3D Audio in supported games will be supported.
Background and Timeline
Sony originally confirmed PC support for the PSVR 2 in February, allowing PSVR 2 owners to connect their device to a PC to play non-PlayStation games. The adapter’s launch comes almost exactly a year after the headset’s initial release.
The PSVR 2 PC adapter offers a new way for PSVR 2 owners to expand their gaming experience, accessing a vast library of SteamVR games. While some features may be unavailable compared to playing on PS5, the adapter provides a new level of versatility and immersion for PSVR 2 owners.
