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Connecting your PlayStation VR2 headset to a gaming PC and accessing SteamVR's vast library has been surprisingly challenging until recently. Sony's $60 adapter, released last fall, finally bridges this gap, allowing PS VR2 owners to enjoy PC VR gaming—provided your PC meets the minimum specifications. However, despite its "plug-and-play" marketing, the adapter requires some extra setup steps depending on your PC configuration.
Connecting Your PS VR2 to Your PC Using the Adapter
Before starting, ensure you have everything needed. The adapter enables compatibility with most SteamVR games, but you'll need: sufficient Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity, a DisplayPort 1.4 cable, a free AC power outlet, the PlayStation VR2 and SteamVR apps (installed on Steam), and two USB-C charging ports and cables for the Sense controllers (or the optional Sony charging station).
What You'll Need
First, verify your PC's compatibility using Sony's official PS VR2 PC Adapter preparation page. Assuming compatibility, gather these items:
- PlayStation VR2 headset
- PlayStation VR2 PC adapter (AC adapter and USB 3.0 Type-A cable included)
- DisplayPort 1.4 cable (sold separately)
- Free USB 3.0 Type-A port on your PC (Note: Sony advises against extension cables or external hubs, though a powered hub may work.)
- Bluetooth 4.0 capability (built-in or via an external adapter)
- Steam and SteamVR installed on your PC
- The PlayStation VR2 app installed in Steam
Step-by-Step Connection Instructions
Once you've gathered everything, follow these steps:
Install Software: Download and install the Steam Windows client, SteamVR app, and the PlayStation VR2 app.
Pair Controllers: Turn on your PC's Bluetooth. On each Sense controller, hold the PlayStation and Create buttons until the light blinks. Pair them with your PC via the "Add device" option in Bluetooth settings. If using an external Bluetooth adapter alongside a built-in one, disable the built-in adapter in Device Manager.
Connect Adapter: Plug the PS VR2 adapter into a USB 3.0 Type-A port. Connect it to your GPU's DisplayPort 1.4 slot using the provided cable. Connect the AC power adapter and plug it into an outlet. The adapter's indicator will turn solid red. Connect the PS VR2 headset to the adapter's USB-C port.
(Optional) Disable Hardware-accelerated GPU Scheduling: For newer GPUs (e.g., Nvidia RTX 40-series), disabling this setting may improve stability. Navigate to Settings > System > Display > Graphics, click "Default graphics settings," and turn off "Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling." Restart your PC.
Launch Apps and Setup: Power on the PS VR2 headset. Launch SteamVR and set it as your default OpenXR runtime. Open the PlayStation VR2 app to update controller firmware and complete the headset setup (Play Area, IPD, display distance, etc.).
Enjoy! Once setup is complete, you can play SteamVR games.
Connecting Without the Adapter?
Currently, connecting the PS VR2 to a PC without the adapter is unreliable. While some reports suggest that certain 2018-era GPUs with VirtualLink might allow a direct connection (with the PlayStation VR2 app installed), this is not consistently reliable. For a guaranteed, supported experience, the adapter is necessary.
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