Great news: Sony's PlayStation VR headset will finally get a PC adapter, which allow its owners to access more VR video games on PC. Bad news: there will be features you won't get to enjoy. But hey, at least the PS VR 2 won't be as limited as it was before.
PS VR 2's PC Limitations
PlayStation finally realized that its latest VR headset has a lot more potential than being tied to its console, and it is releasing a PC adapter that allows owners to use the PS VR 2 on PC. You will have to pay $60 before you do, but it's a small price to pay for added access.
Unfortunately, the adapter is not everything PC users have hoped for as it wouldn't be able to utilize the best the PS VR 2 has to offer. Particularly, it won't be able to use the VR headset's HDR, eye tracking, and adaptive triggers.
The adapter will require users to attach several cables for it to be fully functional, all of which will be connected to the adapter box. The box will in turn be connected to the PC through the USB and DisplayPort, as reported by Gizmodo.
If the player chooses to, they can also attach an additional cord to the monitor, displaying the current gameplay for others to watch. Other than the limitations set by the upcoming adapter, PC players will need a DisplayPort 1.4 output and a separate DisplayPort cable.
The good news is that the VR headset won't need too much from your setup, which means that you don't need an expensive gaming PC to operate it. The minimum specs are said to be the equivalent of an Intel Core i5-7600 or AMD Ryzen 3 3100 CPU.
Along with that is a GPU of or higher than an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 or an AMD Radeon RX 5500XT, as well as 8 GB of RAM. The specs are basically the minimum component requirements any gaming PC would have anyway.
The VR headset won't be the aspect that would require a lot of processing power but the game you intend to play, so what you need will mainly depend on the kind of titles you intend to play. Otherwise, you won't need much after purchasing the adapter.
You Can Look Into Other Options
If you have a PS5 as well as a gaming PC, a PS VR 2 purchase along with the adapter might be worth it, so as long as you are willing to pay $550 for the headset and $60 for the adapter. Sony's VR device is even on sale right now with $100 off.
However, you might find other, more fitting VR headsets that would basically provide the same experience. The Meta Quest 3, for instance, will only cost you $499.99 without the need of an adapter, and it will already be able to access Steam's VR games.
If you want a VR headset that is built for PC games specifically, you can opt for the Valve Index, although you'll end up paying more since it will cost you $999. Like the competing VR devices, it also comes with one headset and two controllers.
