The PlayStation VR2 PC app now warns of controller Bluetooth connectivity points, and Sony lists really helpful adapters and drivers as an answer.

Sony launched the PC VR adapter and SteamVR driver for PS VR2 in August. In September, it adopted up with a significant firmware replace, fixing the rotational distortion concern we famous in our overview and enabling refresh fee choices on AMD graphics playing cards.

On the identical time, TP-Hyperlink made accessible a particular firmware model for its UB500/UB5A Bluetooth USB adapter that it says might repair the lag points some house owners have been experiencing with the PS VR2 Sense controllers.

Some preliminary customers of the PC adapter assumed that these points have been monitoring points. However as we identified in our technical evaluation of PS VR2, its controller monitoring is superb. The truth is, these are Bluetooth connectivity points.

On PS5, the PS VR2 Sense controllers hook up with the Bluetooth of the console itself. On PC, the adapter itself doesn’t present Bluetooth, so that you must use a motherboard with built-in Bluetooth or a USB Bluetooth adapter.

Nonetheless, some motherboards and adapters aren’t fairly as much as the duty of dealing with the PS VR2 Sense controllers. Sony says its new 2.5.0 replace to the PlayStation VR2 software program will detect controller Bluetooth connectivity points and warn you with a notification.

In case you get this notification, Sony recommends visiting its assist web page, which features a record of verified Bluetooth adapters, and a hyperlink to the customized firmware TP-Hyperlink made for PS VR2.

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That Sony is constant to enhance PS VR2’s PC VR assist is a promising signal for patrons. Nonetheless, the headset nonetheless lacks its standout options on PC, together with eye monitoring, HDR, headset rumble, adaptive triggers, and precision controller haptics.

It is also unclear whether or not the hand monitoring function seemingly now accessible on PS5 will ever come to the SteamVR driver.

Nonetheless, with the headset now lower to $350 for the remainder of the 12 months, these omissions could not matter as a lot. No different VR headset presents OLED panels, a lossless PC VR picture, or exact IPD adjustment at wherever close to as low a worth.

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