Sony just casually announced PSVR 2's biggest upgrade yet, and I'm ecstatic
Feb. 22, 2024I can’t wait to play Half-Life Alyx on PSVR 2
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PSVR 2 is finally getting PC support, and the best part is, it could be coming sooner than you think.
According toSony’s latestPlayStation Blog post, Sony is currently testing PC compatibility and hopes to make it available this calendar year. Camouflaged under news about exciting new games coming to the platform, Gillen McAllister, Manager of Content Communications at SIE had this to say:
This news comes exactly a year on from the launch of PSVR 2, which we consider to be thebest VR headsetfor gaming on the market. Much-requested PC support would only make that truer since its feature set is top-notch for its price.
PC support has been attempted by plenty of eager fans and early adopters, but it’s proven very tricky, and nigh on impossible to make PlayStation’s second VR device work with Steam. With Sony officially testing it for themselves, PSVR 2 could give the PC VR market the shake-up it needs.
Besides theHTC Vive Pro 2andValveIndex that are still trucking along, there’s a widening gap in the market for PC gaming-specific VR headsets. The Meta Quest 2 and 3 do work with PC, but their standalone nature and mixed-reality features mean they’re not suited for that purpose first and foremost.
Even with competitors in mind, PSVR 2 as a standalone device for PC VR gaming is monumentally cheaper. $550 / £530 for a device with 4K resolution per eye, foveated rendering, integrated tracking, and an OLED display is exceptional value for money on PC. The HTC and Valve options come closest to that set of features and they both require close to a grand for their full kits, tracking modules, controllers, and more.
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I do have a bit of a hunch that we’ll see at least one new PC VR headset release or even get announced this year, and maybe Sony’s decision to add PC support attests to that. On the other hand, this could be in line with PlayStation’s strategy of bringing its exclusive games to PC, or indeed to help it compete with standalone headsets likeApple Vision Proand theMeta Quest 3.
In my opinion, this isn’t necessarily a move Sony is taking because of poor sales figures in the device’s first year. While it’s tough to say for sure because Sony has kept those figures close to its chest, by all accounts PSVR 2 has sold around as many units as the first PSVR, which is a perfectly on-trend amount for a niche VR device.
While I wouldn’t argue that PSVR 2 hasn’t sold well, I reckon the Quest 3 is probably selling better, and with Apple Vision Pro creating a buzz around the market, Sony probably wants to keep firing from the hip to keep gamers interested.
Regardless, PC support for PSVR 2 is a really exciting thing, and although we don’t know what form it will take yet, whether it’s through a downloadable app or simple driver support, it’s something to look forward to.
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One of my earliest memories is playing SuperMario64 and wondering why the controller I held had three grips, but I only had two hands. Ever since I’ve been in love with video games and their technology. After graduating from Edinburgh Napier University with a degree in Journalism, I contributed to the Scottish Games Network and completed an Editorial Internship at Expert Reviews. Over the last decade, I’ve been managing my ownYouTube channelabout my love of games too. These days, I’m one of the resident hardware nerds at GamesRadar+, and I take the lead on our coverage of gaming PCs, VR, controllers, gaming chairs, and content creation gear. Now, I better stop myself here before I get talking about my favourite games like HUNT: Showdown, Dishonored, and Towerfall Ascension.Location: UK Remote
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