Half-Life: Alyx soon playable with PS VR2 thanks to new PC adapter

Following news earlier this year it was planning to roll out PS VR2 support on PC, Sony has announced the PlayStation VR2 PC adapter.

With this adapter in play, users’ VR headsets will become compatible with PCs, which in turn will allow them to expand their libraries with a large number of games on SteamVR. Yes, that includes titles such as Half-Life: Alyx.

In addition to the adapter itself, players will also need to ensure they have a DisplayPort cable that is compatible with DisplayPort 1.4. A Steam account is also required, and you will need to ensure your PC is up to the task of supporting the hardware.

Here are the minimum requirements for PS VR2 gameplay on PC, as shared by PlayStation:

Sony notes there will be some differences using its PS VR2 set on PC compared to on consoles. For example, HDR, headset feedback, eye tracking, adaptive triggers, and haptic feedback (other than rumble) will not be available when playing on PC.