Still, not all of the best VR games launch on Sony’s PSVR platform, and if you own both a PlayStation and a gaming PC, you might baulk at the idea of having to buy a second headset for your desktop. While it’s not the best way to experience PC-powered VR games and experiences, there is a way to use your PlayStation VR headset on your PC. You won’t be able to play room-scale games, or take full advantage of handheld controls like you would with an Oculus Quest 2 and Air Link, but you should be able to enjoy standing VR games that offer keyboard and mouse or controller support. Either way, it’s worth a go, especially if one of your favourite games has PC VR support. Here’s how to set up and use PlayStation VR on your PC.  

How to use PSVR on PC

The first step to using PlayStation VR is to download and install Trinus PSVR, the third-party software that allows your PC and your PSVR headset to ‘talk’ to one another. Once Trinus PSVR has been installed on your PC, the next step is to connect the headset and adjust the resolution settings – PSVR operates best at 1080p, so you’ll want to make sure that your display output matches this. Now that you’ve got your PlayStation VR headset hooked up to your PC, it’s time to configure Trinus PSVR and SteamVR to play your favourite Steam games. That’s it! You should now be able to play any SteamVR games that offer keyboard and mouse or controller support. You may not be able to move around or physically interact with the environment like with the HTC Vive Cosmos or get the freedom of a standalone headset like the Oculus Quest 2, but it’ll save you the hassle of buying a second headset just for use with PC. And who knows, maybe PC setup will be a little easier when the PlayStation VR 2 finally appears.

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Lewis Painter is a Senior Staff Writer at Tech Advisor. Our resident Apple expert, Lewis covers everything from iPhone to AirPods, plus a range of smartphones, tablets, laptops and gaming hardware. You’ll also find him on the Tech Advisor YouTube channel.