Sony has updated the PlayStation VR2’s firmware to address the rotational distortion issue that we previously highlighted in our review of the PC adapter.
I evaluated the PSVR 2 PC adapter, commending its ability to provide a standalone OLED PC VR headset featuring stunning colours and contrast, albeit at the cost of a slightly softened image with noticeable mura artifacts.
When rotating my head from side to side, I noticed a peculiar and unsettling visual anomaly not experienced while using the headset with a PlayStation 5 or another VR device connected to my PC. Despite our previous clarification, the issue persisted, remaining unaffected by manual disabling of reprojection techniques; the anomaly persisted even in visually basic scenarios.
What a stark disappointment? The PlayStation VR2’s PC adapter falls woefully short of expectations with its laughable 1080p resolution on an OLED panel that should have been capable of so much more.
The PlayStation VR2’s PC adapter has officially launched, allowing us to put it through its paces over the past few days in a comprehensive testing process. As a PC VR headset, we regard PlayStation VR2 (PSVR 2) quite closely.
Sony updates the PlayStation VR2 headset’s firmware with its latest app version, 2.0.0, aiming to resolve compatibility issues and optimize performance. I’ve thoroughly investigated the matter and firmly conclude that the issue is no longer pressing – it’s already been resolved from my perspective.
This innovative feature enables AMD graphics card users to fine-tune the headset’s refresh rate, offering a choice of either 90Hz or 120Hz settings. Prior to this breakthrough, exclusive access to NVIDIA graphics cards was required to achieve this feat.
To access all the improvements and updates from version 2.0.0, ensure that you launch the PlayStation VR2 app on Steam, put on your headset and controllers, and click “Replace” for each update individually.
TP-Hyperlink has released a specific firmware update for its UB500/UB5A Bluetooth USB adapter, which they claim can address the lag issues that some users experienced when using the PSVR 2 Sense controllers.
With the rotational distortion issue now resolved, PlayStation VR2 becomes an even more compelling option for those considering a PC VR headset. As our evaluation has shown, the decision ultimately hinges on personal preference: do you prefer the rich, vivid, yet delicate and noisy display of PSVR 2’s OLED screen, or the crisp, clear, yet uneventful and subdued presentation offered by its LCD competitors?
