But there is no talk yet about the full use of the headset on another platform.
Sony gaming division released for the PlayStation VR2 virtual reality headset, firmware that simplifies the use of the device with a PC. There is no talk yet about the full use of PlayStation VR2 on PC, but Sony has taken a step in this direction.
As VR enthusiasts who experimented with the headset explain, previously, to connect the PlayStation VR2 to a PC, you had to, for example, deal with the Extended Display Identification Data metadata format. Now there is no need to bypass it.
In the same time, tells developer of the iVRy Driver for SteamVR, you still need a VirtualLink adapter or similar device to connect the PlayStation VR2 to a PC. The fact is that the headset has two ports: USB-C for power supply and DisplayPort for transmitting other data.
It can be assumed that Sony has simplified the connection of PlayStation VR2 to PC as part of the initiative announced in February to support this platform. The company plans to implement the ability to connect PlayStation VR2 to PC by the end of 2024.
Most likely, Sony decided to add PlayStation VR2 PC support due to low demand for the headset. According to IDC, PlayStation VR2 sales have been falling continuously since the start of sales.
The company has not yet explained how exactly the PlayStation VR2 will connect to a PC. It can be assumed that Sony will release a special adapter with USB-C and DisplayPort connectors that connects to a PC.
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