When PlayStation VR2 launched last year, it introduced PS5 players to a new generation of VR games with innovative gameplay and immersive sensory features.
Inspired by a passion for bringing gamers even more content options, Playstation has been working to enable access to additional games on PC, and today, they are happy to share that this support will be rolled out Soon.
Starting August 7th , Players will have access to purchase and play Steam’s expansive library of thousands of VR games, including fan favorites like Half-Life: Alyx, Fallout 4 VR, and War Thunder.
To start, players will need to purchase a PlayStation VR2 PC adapter, which will be available for an estimated retail price of $59.99 / €59.99 / £49.99 at select retailers and direct.playstation.com where available. Players will also need a commercially available DisplayPort cable (sold separately) that is compatible with DisplayPort 1.4, as well as a Steam account and a PC that meets the minimum requirements as seen below.
| 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 / memory | 8 GB or more |
| GPU / graphics card | -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 (For the best performance, we recommend that you use an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or later or AMD Radeon RX 6600XT or later graphics card) |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort 1.4 (must have a standard DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort output port) |
| USB | Direct connection only |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 or later** |
Playstation however wants to make it clear , PS VR2 was designed specifically for PS5, so certain key features like HDR, headset feedback, eye tracking, adaptive triggers, and haptic feedback (beyond rumble) are not available when playing on PC. However, other high-fidelity and sensory immersion features of PS VR2 are supported on PC, including 4K visuals (2000 x 2040 per eye), a 110-degree field of view, finger touch detection, and see-through view. Additionally, foveated rendering (without eye tracking) and 3D Audio are supported in compatible games.
Additionally, as part of the Days of Play celebration, gamers in select regions can receive a $100 discount on PS VR2 and the PS VR2 Horizon Call of the Mountain Bundle (for PS5) until June 12. Be sure to check direct.playstation.com for more details.
Let us know below , which games you’re excited to try in VR !
