The long-awaited PC support for the PlayStation VR2 headset is finally becoming a reality, with the official release date of the Steam app being announced.
The PlayStation VR2 headset is the successor to Sony’s first-generation VR option and can only be used with a PlayStation 5 console and compatible games.
Ever since its release in 2023, PlayStation enthusiasts have been urging Sony to upgrade the headset to accommodate PC VR games. Their requests were finally granted in February of 2024.
On July 25, 2024, the release date for the PlayStation VR2 app was announced on a Steam listing, with the official launch set for August 6, 2024.
Sony initially announced through a blog post that the PlayStation VR2 would be receiving PC support, but did not provide a specific release date until now.
This indicates that, on the aforementioned date, owners of PlayStation VR2 will have the option to download the complimentary application and utilize their $550 headset to access all of Steam’s VR titles.
Despite the June reveal of Sony’s $60 accessory that allows you to connect the PlayStation VR2 to your PC via a Displayport 1.4 cable, you will still need to purchase an adapter.
PlayStation VR2 SteamVR Minimum Requirements
After the app and adapter are released, individuals who wish to utilize their VR2 headset for PCVR games will require a computer that meets or exceeds the specified minimum system requirements.
Fortunately, the specifications are not too demanding as Sony is only asking for a 2017 Core i5 or a 2020 AMD Ryzen 3, along with a minimum of 8GB of RAM.
| 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 |
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