THE PlayStation VR 2 It is very expensive, more expensive than PlayStation 5, although necessary to use it. Suffice it to say that the virtual reality headset Sony struggles to attract players, but the Japanese manufacturer has found a new argument to sell yours PS VR 2 : an adapter for playing on a computer !
today, Sony formalizes this adapter that will arrive this summer and that will allow you to enjoy its games VR on steam thanks to PlayStation VR 2. The release date of this adapter is set for August 7, 2024 and it will cost only €59.99.misery to increase the possibilities of PS VR 2 tenfold (as long as you have a PC player by hand, obviously). Sony speaks in his blog PlayStation to detail all this:
When PlayStation VR2 was released last year, we were excited to bring PS5 players a new generation of VR games featuring innovative gameplay and immersive sensory features. Determined to provide players with more content options, we’ve worked hard to enable access to additional games on PC to build on the list of PS VR2 games already available on PS5. Today, we’re excited to announce that we’ll be launching this support on August 7th.
Gamers will be able to purchase and launch games from Steam’s impressive library, which has thousands of VR games under its belt, including popular titles such as Half-Life: Alyx, Fallout 4 VR and War Thunder.
to start, players will need to purchase a PlayStation VR2 adapter for PC, which will be available for an estimated retail price of €59.99. at select retailers and on direct.playstation.com, depending on region. Gamers will also need a DisplayPort cable (sold separately) compatible with DisplayPort 1.4, as well as a Steam account and a computer meeting the minimum requirements listed below*.
Minimum computer requirements
Here are the minimum requirements to use PS VR2 on 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 required) RAM / random access memory 8 GB or more GPU/graphics card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 or later (Turing architecture or later required) – NVIDIA RTX series – AMD Radeon RX 5500XT or later / AMD Radeon RX 6500XT or later (For optimal performance, we recommend using an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 3060 graphics card or AMD Radeon RX ) . 6600XT.) DisplayPort DisplayPort 1.4 (Standard DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort required) USB Direct connection only Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0 or later** The configuration is very simple: Simply connect your PlayStation VR2 to your PC with the PS VR2 to PC adapter and DisplayPort 1.4 cable. Next, download the PlayStation VR2 and SteamVR apps on Steam. These will allow you to set up your PS VR2 on your PC, customize your settings and your game space, as well as purchase games from SteamVR.
As with all PC gaming technologies, performance depends on various criteria, such as your installation, the compatibility of your system and the quality of your DisplayPort 1.4 cable. Make sure your installation meets the minimum system requirements. Minimum configuration must also be respected for SteamVR games. Be sure to check this information directly on Steam.
Performance differences with PS VR2 on PS5
PS VR2 was designed from the ground up for the PS5. Therefore you will find that Some key technologies, such as HDR, headphone feedback, eye tracking, adaptive triggers and haptic feedback (different from regular vibration) are not available on PC.. However, other high fidelity and sensory immersion features of PS VR2 are supported in compatible games***, including 4K resolution (2000 x 2040 per eye), 110 degree field of view, finger contact detection and transparent view, not forgetting foveal. imaging (without eye movement tracking) and 3D audio***.
Although PS VR2 offers optimal immersion on PS5, we hope gamers will enjoy being able to play a large number of VR games on PC with a single headset.
Browse the Steam Store’s impressive collection to discover multiplayer open worlds, survival horror, stealth and action games, sports simulations, puzzles and popular free-to-play games. Tell us which ones you’re most excited to discover!
* Although the DisplayPort 1.4 standard is common, make sure your computer supports it before buying a cable.
**Some Bluetooth adapters may not work due to compatibility issues. We will provide more information closer to release.
***The 3D audio experience uses SteamVR audio technology instead of Tempest 3D AudioTech, which is only compatible with PS5.
The owners of PS VR 2 so will have to wait a few more weeks before discovering a bunch of new games on PC, the catalog is huge SteamVR. If you are not equipped, you can find the package with the PlayStation VR 2 And Horizon Call of the Mountain from € 499 onwards Amazon, Crabato And Fnac.
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