PC adapter for PlayStation VR2 arrives in August with some drawbacks

After teasing PC support testing earlier this year, the PC adapter for PlayStation VR2 is coming in August, the company has revealed. Specifically, the device will cost $59.99 and will be available at select retailers and the PlayStation Online Store starting August 7. With this device, you can use PlayStation VR2 hardware to play SteamVR games, including the critically acclaimed Half-Life: Alyx.

Ironically, PlayStation gamers have been asking for a Half-Life: Alyx port for PlayStation VR (and now PlayStation VR2) for years. While that still won’t happen, this PC adapter at least allows players to use their PlayStation VR2 device to play the game through Steam. They can do the same thing with hundreds of other SteamVR games, like Fallout 4 VR and War Thunder.

Here’s a look at the minimum system requirements to use PlayStation VR2 on your PC:

However, as exciting as the ability to use your PlayStation VR2 device on PC is, it does come with some distinct drawbacks.

“PS VR2 was designed from the ground up specifically for PS5, so you’ll notice that some key features, like HDR, headset feedback, eye tracking, adaptive triggers, and haptic feedback (other than rumble), are not available when playing on PS5”, the PlayStation Blog. job bed. “However, other high-fidelity and sensory immersion features on PS VR2 are supported, including 4K visuals (2000 x 2040 per eye), 110-degree field of view, touch detection finger and transparent view, as well as foveal rendering (without eye tracking) and 3D audio in supported games.

PlayStation says the most immersive way to experience PlayStation VR2 will remain the PS5, even after this PC adapter is available for purchase.

To set up the PC adapter, you will need to connect the PlayStation VR2 to your PC using the adapter and DisplayPort 1.4 cable. After that, download the PlayStation VR2 app and SteamVR app from Steam. This will allow you to configure the device on PC, customize your settings, and play SteamVR games.

The PlayStation VR2 PC Adapter will be available for purchase starting August 7.

To find out more, read game Informers Half-Life: Alyx review, then read game Informers PlayStation VR2 review.

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