Summary
A recent hardware certification listing from Sony seemingly confirms native PC functionality for thePlayStation VR2headset. The company confirmed earlier in the year thatPS VR2compatibility would be expanded to PCs, but didn’t specify how it would exactly work. With this new listing, things are a little clearer regarding the headset’s utility on PCs.
Launched in 2023 as the successor to the PS VR, PS VR2 initially received a good number of exclusive games, such asHorizon Call of the Mountainfrom Firesprite,Gran Turismo 7from Polyphony Digital,C-Smash VRS,Firewall Ultra, and others. Beyond these, though, the VR headset’s library has been sparse, which, when combined with the $550 price tag, has unfortunately stunted its adoption among the PS5 userbase. Demand has reportedly been quite low, to the point whereSony even allegedly paused PS VR2 productionearlier this year.
The company is clearly aware of the dwindling sales of the PS5-exclusive headset, and so announced that it was looking for ways to makePlayStation VR2 compatible with PC sometime this year. It appears that may be imminent, as Brad Lynch on Twitter discovered that Sony has submitted a hardware certification listing in South Korea for a “PlayStation VR2 PC adapter.” As the name suggests, the adapter will enable PC players to plug in a PS VR2 headset and use it with their rigs.
Sony Could Announce PS VR2 for PC Soon
From the listing, it seems the adapter will likely be sold separately rather than be bundled with PS VR2 headsets. Price and release date details are unknown as of now, but Sony’s corporate strategy meeting on May 31 could spill the beans on the headset’s arrival on PC, or maybe even the long-fabled May PlayStation event, if it does come to fruition. Whenever that may be, those who have been waiting for the same can now take advantage of a substantial price drop for the PS VR2 as part ofPlayStation’s 2024 Days of Play promotional event, which starts today and ends on June 12.
It’ll also be interesting to see whether PS VR2 exclusives likeHorizon Call of the MountainandFirewall Ultrawill land on PC alongside the headset.Gran Turismo 7has long been rumored for a PC release as well, but it’s unlikely to make its debut anytime soon. Conversely, those who already own a PS VR2 as well as a gaming PC would gain access to a huge library of VR games, includingthe critically-acclaimedHalf Life Alyx. Bringing the headset to PC could very well turn out to be a net positive for its adoption, and with its overall value proposition, it may rack up a lot of favor with VR enthusiasts on PC in the near future.
