PlayStation VR2 Set to Expand VR Library with Steam Support
Sony has made a significant move to expand the library of VR titles available on its PlayStation VR2 (PS VR2) headset by testing PC games support. The company announced last month that it would roll out PC support for PS VR2 on August 7, and now, a PS VR2 application has surfaced on Steam. This new app will allow players to access PC VR titles on the platform starting next month.
According to the Steam page for the app, players will be able to set up their PS VR2 headset on their PCs and access the library of VR titles and apps on Steam. The app will also enable updates for the PS VR2 headset and PS VR2 Sense controllers. Moreover, players will be able to adjust settings from the SteamVR dashboard, including defining the play area for the headset and adjusting screen brightness.
To access the PS VR2 Steam app, players will need the PS VR2 headset, PS VR2 Sense controllers, and the PS VR2 PC adapter. The adapter will be available at a retail price of $59.99 (roughly Rs. 5,000) at select stores and direct.playstation.com in supported regions. Additionally, players will need a DisplayPort cable compatible with DisplayPort 1.4, an active Steam account, and a PC that meets minimum requirements.
Last month, Sony confirmed that players would be able to access Steam’s VR library, which includes popular titles like Half-Life: Alyx, Fallout 4 VR, and War Thunder. The PS VR2, launched in February 2023, has been struggling to attract players due to its limited game library and incompatibility with PS VR titles. Despite this, Sony continues to release new VR titles, with a report last month claiming the company is making “deep cuts” to funding for VR titles.
