To do it, Sony announced the launch of an adapter for its PS VR2 which would allow them to be connected to a computer. A gadget that was not very well understood why they launched the original glasses with a USB-C cable, although we are not the ones to discuss technical decisions like that. Well, since yesterday this accessory is available in stores and you can buy it for the price of 59.99 euros. And just so you know… it comes with a surprise.
A little gift to get PS VR2 working on PC
The fact is that yesterday was the first day of sale of this adapter and those who bought it quickly cried foul over two specific aspects. But first, we are going to tell you what comes in the box: on the one hand, the adapter itself, which has a USB-C connector on the front where the glasses are plugged in and then on the back there are three connectors, one for the USB that goes to the PC, another for a Display Port cable that goes to the graphics card and the third… oh the third!
That third connector is a Jack round to plug in a 5V power adapter. Yes, as you have read, the PS VR2 It seems that they do not get the power they need from the computer and the Japanese have decided to put in an AC adapter for these tasks, so what at first should be a clean connection to the computer with few cables, has ended up becoming a mess similar to that of the PS VR of PS4 that arrived in 2016.
As you can see in the thumbnail of the video that we left just above, the PS VR2 They are plugged into a device from which three cables must then come out, which does not seem very efficient or logical, given that practically all PCs with the power to run VR have ports capable of meeting all the necessary requirements.
But there is still more… nonsense
If you are thinking of buying this adapter, remember that you not only have to spend the 59.99 euros that it costs, but you must also add the cost of a Display Port cable because it does not come in the pack that we bought, and we must tell you that its presence is essential to make the virtual reality glasses work. Without that cable, we will not be able to start enjoying Half-Life AlyxFor example.
So now we can say that PS VR2 Are compatible with PC and the games you have in SteamVR (even if you already have glasses on your computer) but at the price of having to add more cables and power adapters to your setup. Something that nobody wants to do… unless there is a force majeure.