DanEON
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Bluetooth controllers suffers interference from 2.4ghz wi-fi. For better connection, just disable the 2.4ghz wifi of your router.
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PSVR2 PC gaming adapter reviews
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TIGERCOOL
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My first impressions are good overall. Got it set up without any issues. Driving with a 3080 12gb and 5800X3D, HL Alyx is running at over 4000 pixels per eye by default, second highest fidelity preset. Opted for 90hz for stability
No problems with Bluetooth, no latency or tracking issues. I got a pcie wifi/Bluetooth 5.3 card with antennas a month back, which seems to be the best case scenario. Running at this res, the game looks beautiful. Up there with the very best I've seen on ps5, and without any reprojection or foveated rendering keeps things surprisingly crisp edge to edge.
Colours look great, even without HDR. I don't find myself missing the haptics much.
The same downsides with are present. The subpixel structure still adds that low grade fuzz, though it's harder to notice with the supersampling. I still get occasional "warbling" in the image. There's a bit of motion blur from the oled panel, mitigated by dropping the brightness down.
Have had some weird frame dips in HL:A that seem to occur when I'm looking directly at a wall in the game or near loading zones. I'm assuming that's an engine issue.
Overall having a lot of fun with the game. Having a VR lobby is nice too, the whole thing is definitely better thought through and seamless than Sony's solution of returning you to 2d mode between games.
Seems like a really solid PCVR headset at minimal additional cost for existing owners (assuming you have a decent rig). Excited to try more games soon.
No problems with Bluetooth, no latency or tracking issues. I got a pcie wifi/Bluetooth 5.3 card with antennas a month back, which seems to be the best case scenario. Running at this res, the game looks beautiful. Up there with the very best I've seen on ps5, and without any reprojection or foveated rendering keeps things surprisingly crisp edge to edge.
Colours look great, even without HDR. I don't find myself missing the haptics much.
The same downsides with are present. The subpixel structure still adds that low grade fuzz, though it's harder to notice with the supersampling. I still get occasional "warbling" in the image. There's a bit of motion blur from the oled panel, mitigated by dropping the brightness down.
Have had some weird frame dips in HL:A that seem to occur when I'm looking directly at a wall in the game or near loading zones. I'm assuming that's an engine issue.
Overall having a lot of fun with the game. Having a VR lobby is nice too, the whole thing is definitely better thought through and seamless than Sony's solution of returning you to 2d mode between games.
Seems like a really solid PCVR headset at minimal additional cost for existing owners (assuming you have a decent rig). Excited to try more games soon.
sncvsrtoip
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Bry0
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Wow that’s actually kind of shocking. I can get both very close to my eyes, I may need to do this test myself. I basically only play gt7 with psvr2 so it will be interesting to see if I perceive a difference in my pc games.
Robot Carnival
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haha. I was busy and didn't get to check yesterday, but when I try to find one today it's all sold out. oh well, I'll just wait for when it's restocked.
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night13x
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So funny random story.
I ordered the adapter off of Amazon on Tuesday when it first came available. Said friday delivery. This morning got an email saying it shipped and will be here tomorrow. Fist pumping "yeah" in the air knowing I will get it earlier than expected. Took me 5 minutes to realize tomorrow IS friday.
Im retarded.
Looking forward to testing it out. Carry on.
I ordered the adapter off of Amazon on Tuesday when it first came available. Said friday delivery. This morning got an email saying it shipped and will be here tomorrow. Fist pumping "yeah" in the air knowing I will get it earlier than expected. Took me 5 minutes to realize tomorrow IS friday.
Im retarded.
Looking forward to testing it out. Carry on.
TIGERCOOL
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I bet he didn't disable his onboard bluetooth before trying to connect the controllers to his new adapter. Should delete them from the device manager list, disable his mobo bluetooth, then pair with the tp-link. Another issue could be that he's connecting his adapter to a 3.0 USB. Some people just can't truebleshoot.
Freeman76
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Think I'll buy one of these, my PC doesnt have bluetooth though, has anyone used this?
Also, is there anything else I need apart from the Adapter and BT Dongle?
Buying this purely to play Alyx
Also, is there anything else I need apart from the Adapter and BT Dongle?
Buying this purely to play Alyx
TIGERCOOL
Member
Get a display port 1.4 cable as well if you only have the one that you use for your monitor.
People using dongles - even the recommended ones - have had some issues... recommend getting a 5.2 + pcie card with an antenna if you can find a good deal.
If you stick with the dongle make sure it's on the front of your PC with a clear line of sight to your controllers, and plugged into a USB 2.0 slot (not 3.0). That will help with the worst of the issues, I think.
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willothedog
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CitizenKratos
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It's so interesting regarding FOV between these two because it seems like the one impression where there is no consistent result between Quest 3 and PSVR2 among users. My conclusion was very similar to this test with Q3 seeming much smaller FOV but so many Q3 owners say it's the opposite.
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Bry0
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Yeah it’s kinda odd. As good as the q3 lenses look with regard to edge to edge clarity, I never really felt like the fov was as good as I thought it would be before it launched. And while people tend to knock the psvr2 lenses, having owned both a quest 2 and index in the past, I think the psvr2 lenses are the best of the fresnel lenses I’ve tried. The index and quest 2 were both insanely front heavy which didn’t help.
Team Andromeda
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Half-Life: Alyx here we come
Revolutionary
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Got my adapter from Sony Direct in just a little over 24 hours with standard shipping. Not too shabby.
But I didn't realize I needed a Displayport cable to use it so I'll have to wait until tomorrow to play around with it. Tried a HDMI->Displayport cable but it doesn't seem to accept it.
But I didn't realize I needed a Displayport cable to use it so I'll have to wait until tomorrow to play around with it. Tried a HDMI->Displayport cable but it doesn't seem to accept it.
Freeman76
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Sorry I'm really not tech savvy at all. What is the 1.4 cable? I have my PC connected to my TV, do I need another port or something.
drezz
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1.4 is just the newest version of that particular cable, which can load more data through it(res and hz/fps).
The full name is just Display Port(DP for short) and with 1.4
So DP 1.4
Normal TV's its HDMI cable and that will not work(To our knowledge at THIS TIME).
So you most likely will need to buy that extra cable.
And you need to see if your GPU has that DP connector (and a 1.4 at that), what GPU do you have?
Yerd
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Received mine today. Only ordered it yesterday. Surprisingly quick shipping.
I don't know if my bluetooth on my MB will work. Will have to test it out.
I just ordered a new DP cable. I have a 2nd monitor that doesn't need to be working for this, I can use that cable to test this out.
I don't know if my bluetooth on my MB will work. Will have to test it out.
I just ordered a new DP cable. I have a 2nd monitor that doesn't need to be working for this, I can use that cable to test this out.
Hoddi
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That BT dongle is one of the two mentioned on Sony's support page so it should be fine. Both seem to be using the same/similar CSR chipsets so that might be worth considering if compatibility is truly an issue. I also have an older BT4.2 dongle with a CSR chipset and haven't had any connection issues with the controllers so far.
Justin9mm
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I feel like there will be a rev 2 of the adaptor with improvements and or patch improvements over time, I'll wait. I think Sony has rushed this out the door. And I don't believe they had PC in mind before launch, what a crock!
I still have PTSD from the setup of the OG PSVR box. I already have a Quest 2 and it does just fine for my PCVR games, not worth going through all this setup for me personally when I can just have a nice wireless free experience, the display is not worlds better without the additional features from the PS5. I think there are a lot of people in the same situation as me.
I still have PTSD from the setup of the OG PSVR box. I already have a Quest 2 and it does just fine for my PCVR games, not worth going through all this setup for me personally when I can just have a nice wireless free experience, the display is not worlds better without the additional features from the PS5. I think there are a lot of people in the same situation as me.
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Buggy Loop
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Yerd
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Cannot get past the damn vr app setup.
I first started fine, 2 controllers appeared and connected to my bt controller. It tells me to put it all down on the table and it just cycles forever. I cancelled the process and shut down the PC for a minute or 2. Started back up and now I can only get 1 controller to work at a time. I can remove them, re-pair them. Starting with whichever one I want and then the 2nd controller gets paired and then shuts off immediately. Only the first paired controller stays on and I can't get to the next step of the app that I didn't get past the first time.
I'm going to assume it's my MB bluetooth, but wtf, it started off no issue.
I first started fine, 2 controllers appeared and connected to my bt controller. It tells me to put it all down on the table and it just cycles forever. I cancelled the process and shut down the PC for a minute or 2. Started back up and now I can only get 1 controller to work at a time. I can remove them, re-pair them. Starting with whichever one I want and then the 2nd controller gets paired and then shuts off immediately. Only the first paired controller stays on and I can't get to the next step of the app that I didn't get past the first time.
I'm going to assume it's my MB bluetooth, but wtf, it started off no issue.
cyberheater
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Beardo was very impressed with the visuals. OLED blacks and popping colours and of course a much clearer image due to a direct connection.
MacReady13
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Trying to buy this adapter in Australia but can't seem to find any retailers with stock! Anyone (especially here in Melbourne) know of anywhere I can buy one? JB is saying to order it and it will arrive end of August!
Freeman76
Member
Thank you for the info! I wouldnt have known this lol. So I have a 4070 GPU, will have a look and see if it has this.
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GHG
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You should have 1 hdmi port and 3 displayport connections on that card.
I have a Rog Strix, B760-A Gaming wifi motherboard. It came with an antenna for wireless, has bluetooth 5.3. I have direct line of sight of the antenna.
I had no issues with connecting the PSVR2 controllers, just read the instructions on the manual.
I also have everything on the 5ghz spectrum.
Only issue is my Xbox controller did not want to connect anymore. It's as if it can only handle the PSVR controllers.
Currently struggling with SteamVR stuff. Still trying to figure out what the hell is causing my fps to drop to 1fps, could be theatre mode/UEVR related.
I had no issues with connecting the PSVR2 controllers, just read the instructions on the manual.
I also have everything on the 5ghz spectrum.
Only issue is my Xbox controller did not want to connect anymore. It's as if it can only handle the PSVR controllers.
Currently struggling with SteamVR stuff. Still trying to figure out what the hell is causing my fps to drop to 1fps, could be theatre mode/UEVR related.
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Lucifers Beard
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I had the exact same fps issue. You need to lower the headset resolution as it's massively super sampling to ridiculous resolutions.
sncvsrtoip
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Freeman76
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Holy shit, will a 4070 handle this?
sncvsrtoip
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Im working on mac but 4070 is faster than xsx gpu
64bitmodels
Reverse groomer.
i thought exclusives were good for the industry
Bry0
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Alrighty tested it out a bit and did a back to back comparison with my quest 3.
Anyone want to buy a quest 3?
Seriously I have a dedicated router for wireless streaming and frankly it’s not even close still. The contrast/color/brightness absolutely obliterates the q3. I only noticed quest 3 compression on distant objects and it’s been years since I had an index but… yeah compression became immediately obvious especially on distant objects after comparing them back to back. Controller latency on the psvr feels a little worse and the persistence blur can be noticeable, but visually my goodness it’s so much better, and the fov for me is definitely better with the psvr2. I wish tracking latency was a little better though. It’s not a deal breaker and I would wager moving my BT Antenna to a slightly better spot may help.
It also seems that “100%” resolution on the psvr2 on steam is really something like a 2x supersample. Of your performance is rough that’s probably why. But seriously, I thought GT7 looked pretty good but running this headset off a 4080 reveals that its capable of some pretty impressive clarity that the ps5 simply doesn’t have the grunt for.
Anyone want to buy a quest 3?
Seriously I have a dedicated router for wireless streaming and frankly it’s not even close still. The contrast/color/brightness absolutely obliterates the q3. I only noticed quest 3 compression on distant objects and it’s been years since I had an index but… yeah compression became immediately obvious especially on distant objects after comparing them back to back. Controller latency on the psvr feels a little worse and the persistence blur can be noticeable, but visually my goodness it’s so much better, and the fov for me is definitely better with the psvr2. I wish tracking latency was a little better though. It’s not a deal breaker and I would wager moving my BT Antenna to a slightly better spot may help.
It also seems that “100%” resolution on the psvr2 on steam is really something like a 2x supersample. Of your performance is rough that’s probably why. But seriously, I thought GT7 looked pretty good but running this headset off a 4080 reveals that its capable of some pretty impressive clarity that the ps5 simply doesn’t have the grunt for.
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poppabk
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A 4090 won't handle it at max.
nemiroff
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It's taxing, but a 4070 can absolutely handle it as there are countless ways to adjust settings that impact performance, and it includes support for DLSS. It's worth mentioning that MSFS is very CPU limited. But it's worth a try because it's one of the best VR experiences on the market - In my opinion.
A reminder: The next title in the franchise, MSFS 2024, comes out on November 19.
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fart town usa
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Good call. If it's anything like playing on the PS5, lowering the brightness in the headset can do wonders for certain games.
fart town usa
Member
As someone who got PSVR2 at launch, it's really cool to read PCVRs impression of the headset. It seemed relatively negative when the adapter first dropped but people seem to be working out the kinks and are now raving about it. Refreshing to see some excitement for VR on Gaf, lol.
I wish I had a gaming PC, I'd be all over this.
starfire1978
Neo Member
Anyone suggest decent video card under 400 us instead of adapter.
Why not? Of course you can. Although NMS VR is not a gamepad game I don't think. You can use the PSVR2 controllers in it AFAIK.
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Freeman76
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Sorry I meant gamepass
nemiroff
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Edit: Wait, I think I got it now, you mean Gamepass on Steam VR..?
Well in that case you should be fine AFAIK.
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GHG
Gold Member
If its like it is on other VR headsets that rely on Steam VR then add them to steam as non-steam games so that you can access them after booting up Steam VR.
TGO
Hype Train conductor. Works harder than it steams.
Yeah but PSVR2 don't really have Demo's
Hoddi
Member
As long as you have SteamVR running before you boot into the games then NMS/MSFS from Gamepass will work fine in VR. It's just a matter of the games detecting that you have a VR system.
cyberheater
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To be balanced. Here’s a rather negative review.