Does PSVR 2 work on PC?
The PlayStation VR2 didn't work on PC when it launched, but that has thankfully changed
Sony’s PS5 VR headset delivers a smooth, feature-rich console virtual reality gaming experience – and currently has no competition to speak of from Microsoft or Nintendo. But does PSVR 2 work on PC? The answer is yes, but that wasn’t always the case.
In February 2024, Sony quietly announced that PC support was coming to its VR headset. PC support wasn’t initially available on PSVR 2 when it launched, so you’ll need to purchase an adapter for $59.99 and a DisplayPort 1.4 cable.
Furthermore, several PSVR 2 features won’t work when the headset is connected to a PC. Sadly, HDR, headset feedback, eye tracking, adaptive triggers, and haptic feedback will not work.
If that isn’t enough, your PC needs to meet these minimum 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/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
DisplayPort/DisplayPort 1.4: (must have a standard DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort output port)
USB: Direct connection only
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0 or later
For the best performance, Sony recommends using an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 or later GPU, or an AMD Radeon RX 6600XT or later GPU.
Despite the caveats, using PSVR 2 on PC is an exciting prospect. There haven’t been enough PSVR 2 games released to show off the device’s enhanced visuals, tactile feedback, and snazzy eye-tracking, and many of the best VR games reside on PC like Half-Life: Alyx.
How to connect PSVR 2 PC
Connect your PlayStation VR 2 headset to your PC using the PSVR 2 PC adapter and DisplayPort 1.4 cable. You’ll then need to download the PlayStation VR2 App and the SteamVR App from Steam.
While PSVR 2 getting PC support is certainly welcome, it might not be enough to convince you to get Sony’s headset. Read our thoughts on whether PSVR 2 is worth it to decide if it’s right for you.
You may also be considering the Meta Quest 3, or weighing up the differences between PSVR 2 vs Meta Quest 2 before you decide which heavyweight VR device is worth buying. While the PSVR 2 price far exceeds the cost of a Meta Quest 2 and Quest 3, adding PC support for PSVR 2 at least makes Sony’s headset better value for money than before.
Adam Vjestica is The Shortcut’s Senior Editor. Formerly TechRadar’s Gaming Hardware Editor, Adam has also worked at Nintendo of Europe as a Content Marketing Editor, where he helped launch the Nintendo Switch. Follow him on X @ItsMrProducts.
Last updated: August 7, 2024