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How to use PSVR2 with a PC
Before launching a game
This walkthrough assumes the PC adapter is already wired and the headset has completed its first setup. If not, follow How to set up the PSVR2 PC adapter first; it covers Windows requirements, Steam and app installation, controller pairing, adapter cabling and the first play-area scan.
Check that Steam, SteamVR and the PlayStation VR2 App are installed and that the headset is connected. Sony’s PC requirements call for a compatible Windows PC, the official adapter, DisplayPort 1.4, direct USB 3.0 and Bluetooth. Use Sony’s requirements page if you are unsure whether the computer or adapter is supported.
Start a PC VR session
- Turn on the PC and headset, then confirm the adapter and headset show as connected in the PlayStation VR2 App. The app does not need to be opened every time after initial setup, but it is useful for checking device status, firmware updates and play-area settings.
- Open Steam and launch SteamVR.
- Put on the headset only after the play area is clear. Press the PS button on either Sense controller to open the SteamVR dashboard. Use a Sense controller to navigate; Sony documents L2 or R2 as the select action.
- Launch a VR title that supports SteamVR from the dashboard or Steam library. If a title does not offer a VR mode, check that game’s current Steam listing or publisher support rather than assuming every PC game is compatible.
Useful controls and PC-specific limits
- Reset the view direction: hold the Options button on the right Sense controller until the line of sight resets.
- Check the real room: press the headset’s function button for see-through view. The game does not automatically pause, so pause or save first. When you leave the play area, the screen does not automatically switch to see-through.
- Change the play area: press PS to open the SteamVR dashboard, select the PS VR2 icon, then choose Go to Play Area Setup for PS VR2. Use its Play Area or Floor Height controls. If a game still behaves unexpectedly after resetting the area, Sony documents Clear Play Area Data in the same setup flow.
- Take a screenshot: press Create on the left Sense controller, or press PS and L2 together on the left controller. Sony’s default location is
C:\Program files (x86)\Steam\userdata\[Steam user number]\760\remote\[App ID]\screenshots. Sony says video clips are not supported through PSVR2 on PC.
If the game or headset does not respond
Check that SteamVR sees the headset and both controllers, and confirm the title supports SteamVR. If the headset disconnects, check the adapter and direct USB/DisplayPort connections using the PSVR2 connection troubleshooting guide. For poor tracking, use Sony’s PC play-area controls rather than the PS5 settings menu. For a PC-specific error, see Sony’s PSVR2 PC troubleshooting page. Do not open the headset or use an unofficial driver as a shortcut.
Sources
- PlayStation Support: How to use PS VR2 to play VR games on PC — SteamVR dashboard, controller actions, see-through view, line-of-sight reset, screenshots and no-video limitation.
- PlayStation Support: How to change your PS VR2 play area on PC — current PC play-area and floor-height paths, including clearing play-area data.
- PlayStation Support: How to prepare for using PS VR2 with PC — compatibility requirements and required apps/adapter.
- PlayStation Support: How to set up PS VR2 on PC — first-time setup and controller pairing.
- PlayStation Support: How to troubleshoot PS VR2 on PC — official connection troubleshooting.