Sony Says PS VR2 Was Designed for PC Compatibility From The Beginning

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"We Designed PS VR2 With PC In Mind."

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  • Sony reveals that PS VR2 was designed with PC compatibility in mind from the start.
  • However, the PC adapter does not support advanced features like headset feedback and eye tracking.

Sony has unveiled the PS VR2 PC adapter, which will make their VR headset compatible with PCs. The aim is to enhance the VR experience for users who own a PS5 and a PC. Sony also revealed that when designing the PS VR2, it was a top priority to ensure it worked with PCs. 

Why it matters: The development team understood that a smooth VR experience across various platforms was essential. This early focus meant the PS VR2 was built to connect to PCs from the very beginning.

PlayStation VR2
Sony’s VR Headset department was hit with layoffs in March 2024.

AV Watch, a Japanese magazine, asked Sony if they planned for the PS VR2 to connect to PCs from the beginning.

The PS VR2 was designed with PC connection in mind from the beginning.

-Sony

At first, Sony focused on making the VR experience great for the PlayStation 5. When the PS VR2 launched, the main aim was to deliver excellent performance and user satisfaction with the PS5.

After that, the team quickly improved compatibility with PCs to offer a more flexible VR experience. To make this transition easier, Sony is releasing an adaptor for the PS VR2 on August 7, priced at $60.

This adaptor will allow the headset to connect to a PC if the system meets certain requirements. While the PC adaptor will support advanced features like 4K visuals, a 110-degree field of view, and 3D audio, it won’t support the headset’s best features.

These include headset feedback, eye tracking, and adaptive triggers on PC.

PlayStation VR2
Sony recently lowered the price of the PS VR2, causing it to sell out quickly on Amazon.

However, with PC compatibility, PS VR2 users can now enjoy more than just PlayStation-exclusive games. They can access a wide range of VR content on PCs, including indie games and advanced simulations.

The PC adapter will let PS VR2 users access various games on platforms like SteamVR and OpenXR. Games like Half-Life: Alyx will now be available, greatly expanding their options.

It also hints that Sony might start offering its exclusive VR releases on PC, making the gap between console and PC gaming even smaller.

Overall, the PC adapter could increase the headset’s value, but it comes at a high price. It will be interesting to see if the headset challenges popular VR headsets like the Valve Index and Meta Quest Pro.

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