Does PSVR 2 work on PC?
The PlayStation VR2 doesn't work on PC right now, but that will change in the future
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? Officially, no, but that will change in the future.
Sony quietly announced that PC support is coming to its VR headset in a blog post, letting you play some games in the future. How exactly PC support for PSVR 2 will work is unclear, though, as the headset connects via a USB-C port. Perhaps an adapter will be released, but Sony will need to offer some sort of solution.
Being able to use the PSVR 2 on PC is an exciting prospect, thanks to the PSVR 2 specs alone. It improves on the original PlayStation VR headset in almost every way and is one of the best headsets on the market in terms of hardware. But there simply haven’t been enough PSVR 2 games released to show off the device’s enhanced visuals, tactile feedback, and snazzy eye-tracking – which is where PC support could help massively.
Now that the Meta Quest 3 has been released, you’ll likely be 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 price of a Meta Quest 2, adding PC support for PSVR 2 would make Sony’s headset better value for money.
Is PSVR 2 compatible with PC?
Let’s get the bad news out of the way quickly: PSVR 2 does not work on PC, at least for now. You can hook up the headset to as snazzy a rig as you like, but you won’t be able to use it for VR gaming.
Currently, PSVR 2 is only compatible with PS5, which means you’ll not only need to shell out on the VR headset but also need to pick up Sony’s flagship console to use it as it isn’t even compatible with a PS4. Without a PS5, the PSVR 2 is a glorified sleep mask (and not a particularly comfortable one).
The PSVR 2 will work with PCs in the future, however. Right now, if you plug it into a PC using a USB cable, Windows will detect it as a second monitor. It’s not much use, though, and with no support for the PSVR 2’s Sense controllers or eye-tracking, it amounts to little more than an HD monitor positioned inches away from your face.
Sony will add PC support sometime this year, which could let PSVR 2 owners experience some of the best VR games that were previously exclusive to PC like Half-Life: Alyx.
While PSVR 2 getting PC support is certainly welcome, it might not be enough to convince you to get Sony’s headset just yet. Read our thoughts on whether PSVR 2 is worth it to decide if it’s right for you.
Last updated: March 4, 2024