sony launches psvr2 steam app just before pc support arrives

The PlayStation VR2 is set to gain new compatibility features, allowing gamers to play Steam VR games on the headset starting with a new app launching on August 6, 2024. This update broadens PSVR2's gaming library beyond the PlayStation 5, bringing exciting VR titles like Half-Life: Alyx to the platform. Users will need a $60 PC adapter and a VR-ready gaming PC with specifications such as Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT for optimal performance. Although the PSVR2 will lose some key features like eye-tracking and adaptive triggers on PC, it will still support 4K resolution and a 110-degree field of view.

To run Steam VR games on PSVR2, you need a VR-ready gaming PC equipped with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060, an AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, or a newer GPU such as the RTX 40 series, along with a $60 adapter.

Launched in February 2023, the PlayStation VR2 has seen fluctuating momentum due to limited first-party game support and budget cuts. However, it maintains high technical specs such as top-notch visual quality and immersive Sense controllers, which earned it a 9/10 review on IGN. Expanding its compatibility with Steam VR games could revive interest in the VR headset.