Sony’s PlayStation VR2 Firmware Update Allows PC Compatibility

Sony has announced that they are working on PC support for the PlayStation VR2, with plans to allow players to access additional games on their computers later this year. The latest firmware update for the VR headset now presents it as a VR headset to PC graphics cards, rather than just a monitor as it did before.

While this update is a step in the right direction, it does not mean that you can use the PSVR 2 as a PC VR headset just yet. A driver would still be needed for full functionality. The developer of iVRy, who currently offers a PC driver for the original PSVR, has been working on a PSVR 2 driver and has provided it to a tester. They have found that a custom hardware adapter may no longer be required for AMD cards, and could potentially be unnecessary for NVIDIA cards if NVIDIA whitelisted the headset.

However, there is a significant caveat to using the PSVR 2 directly on a PC. The headset’s cable has a single USB-C connector that carries power as well as DisplayPort and USB3 data. This could be an issue for most graphics cards, as the now-discontinued VirtualLink adapter was the only option for compatibility with certain cards.

If Sony does plan to support direct PC connection for the PSVR 2, they may need to create an adapter to support the majority of graphics cards. This wouldn’t be unprecedented for Sony, as they previously offered an adapter for using the original PSVR with the PS5 console. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting development in the world of virtual reality gaming.