PlayStation VR2: official PC support is just around the corner

He PlayStation VR2 one step closer to receiving long-awaited official support for PC. South Korean regulatory document revealed that Sony has already certified computer adapter your virtual reality headset. The information shows that the procedure in question was completed on March 27, which increases speculation that this accessory will be announced soon.

The Japanese company has so far remained silent on this issue. It is not yet known what the PlayStation VR2 PC adapter is, what its technical capabilities and price are. In many countries, certification of new products to the authorities is accompanied by photographs, but in this case, images of the device are not yet known.

While we don’t yet have details on how this device will work, we can at least start to get an idea. How Sony plans to add PC support to PlayStation VR2. Last February, the company announced that it was working to expand the use of its headset outside of PS5. But there were no details about how he planned to achieve this.

Thanks to data now coming out of South Korea, we know what users will need physical addition Play on your computers using PlayStation VR2. At first it was thought that the Japanese would be able to add support directly through the firmware. This opportunity was strengthened in late March when the virtual reality headset received an update that opened the door to its official use on PC, although it was clear that something else was missing before it was finally implemented.

PlayStation VR2 adapter for PC is on the way

When Sony confirmed that it was working on official PC support for PlayStation VR2, He promised it would arrive this year.. However, the company did not give a specific date for achieving this goal.

“We are pleased to inform you that we are currently testing the ability for PlayStation VR2 players to access additional games on PC, to offer an even greater variety of games in addition to […] available via PS5. We expect this support to be available in 2024, so stay tuned.”

The decision to open up PSVR2 to allow it to be used outside of PS5 was no accident. Device sales will be much lower than Sony originally intended, allowing it to be used on PCs, a sector in which games Since virtual reality has many enthusiasts and plenty of room for further growth, I would like to give it new commercial impetus.

In search of a new commercial impulse

Let’s not forget that in March of this year, just weeks after Sony confirmed that it was planning to add PC support to the PlayStation VR2, it was revealed that the company had allegedly stopped producing it. In accordance with Bloombergcompany production of new units ceased headset get rid of accumulated units in your inventory.

One of the most criticized aspects of PlayStation VR2 was its high price. The device was released for 599.99 euros and did not drop below this price for more than a year. In fact, it’s currently enjoying a discount thanks to PlayStation Days of Play, which started on May 29 and runs until June 12. The device is available at a price of 499.99 euros for a limited time in the Sony store, but even so It’s still as expensive as the PS5..