Sony Group Corp. SONY has made progress toward allowing PlayStation VR2 (PSVR2) headsets to work with personal computers.
What Happened: According to The Verge, citing VR enthusiast Brad Lynch, Sony is “certifying an adapter” to allow PSVR2 hardware to work on PCs.
This move follows Sony’s earlier announcement in February about plans for PC support for the PSVR2, aiming for a 2024 release, although they hadn’t detailed how this support would happen before.
The certification for the adapter was filed on March 27 with South Korea's regulator. Details like pricing, appearance, and release date of the adapter are still unknown.
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Why It Matters: This news is encouraging for the modding community, which has been trying to integrate the PSVR2 with PC gaming setups since its launch in 2023.
With a price tag of $549.99, higher than the PS5’s launch price, the PSVR2 faced criticism for being limited to Sony’s console ecosystem. PC support could make it a more versatile investment, appealing to a broader audience.
This development comes at a crucial time. Reports indicate declining interest in PSVR2, prompting Sony to halt headset production due to unsold inventory. Enabling PC compatibility could breathe new life into the device. It could also attract more users beyond PlayStation fans, potentially addressing the inventory backlog.
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