Good day!
Cas here, and I've been using the PSVR2 for a couple of weeks now, and while I was at
it, I've been gathering some tips and tricks, shortcuts, and little hacks that can really
improve your gameplay experience.
So watch this video to get the most out of your PSVR2.
Thanks to WidmoVR for sponsoring a portion of this video.
Let's get into it; join me beyond reality!
Let's start with making one of the best parts of the headset even better.
The Sense controllers.
Did you know that the wrist straps are self-tightening?
That's right, simply pull on the strap like this to tighten it with one hand.
Now to free my hands to do other things, I like to roll them up on my arms.
I love that rolling them back into my hands is as easy.
But some people might want to take this to the next level and make it like knuckle controllers.
The benefit is that you can let go of them without dropping them.
Companies are probably already making accessories for this, but if you don't want to spend any
money there's a workaround with the current strap.
To do this, you have to detach the strap by twisting it upwards.
Don't twist too hard; it can break!
Make the loop small and wrap the strap around the handle like this.
Feed the connector through this loop and reconnect it by twisting it in the opposite direction.
Make a hole in the loop and tighten it as much as you need, and feed your hand in.
That's it!
Depending on your hand size, this may not work for everyone, but it works for my small
hands, and it's my preferred way of using the controllers now.
You can even still roll them up on your arms, and they'll stay more in place.
Kind of feels like a cowboy doing a quick draw.
While we're at it, some of you might find it useful to remap the controllers' buttons.
The settings for this are pretty hidden; you need to...
1.
Go to Settings > Accessibility. 2.
Controllers > Custom Button Assignments for PS VR2 Sense Controllers.
3.
Then enable it here and select Customize .
It's nice because you can completely remap everything.
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Next, if you wear glasses in a VR headset, it can damage the lenses, so I don't recommend
that.
Instead, I suggest using prescription lens adapters.
When choosing adapters for this headset, looking at those designed with eye-tracking in mind
is important because the sensors are right on the lenses.
That brings us to the sponsor of this part of the video.
WidmoVR makes these lens adapters, and they just released PSVR2 versions!
They aimed to strike a balance between eye-tracking and comfort, and I think they did a great
job.
They fit great, snap on and off easily, and they chose to cut out this part to make it
more comfortable around the nose without reducing the field of view.
The height is also customized based on the prescription to keep it as low-profile as
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Widmo's experience in this market shows.
We've used their adapters on other headsets for years and never had to replace them.
If you don’t wear glasses, you can also get the Plano (non-prescription) adapters
to protect the headset's lenses.
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It also gives us a small referral fee that helps support the channel.
Another thing you should take care of is the cable.
Having it connected to my PS5 while playing VR gives me huge anxiety that I will accidentally
pull on my console with disastrous outcomes.
You can avoid that with a MagSafe connector.
However, some people think this could damage the port, while others say it works if you
get a good quality one.
I'm personally not sure if I want to try that, so the next best solution is to get a cable
extension.
Then use clips like this one to anchor the extension cable; that way, the PSVR2 wire
won't pull the PS5.
You can wrap some electrical tape around it to make sure it doesn't slide in the clip
too much.
I'll put a few suggestions for cables and organizers in the description.
Now we’re almost ready to enter the Oasis.
First, get this, a floormat, which is my recommended way to play VR in room scale.
This is so you can feel with your feet if you're still standing within a safe distance
from your walls or furniture.
Cut one up yourself or buy one of these.
This way, you can also set the Boundary Display Sensitivity in the settings to "Low" so it
doesn't appear too much.
Cuz nothing is more distracting than having those virtual walls up all the time.
This setting is accessible from Settings > System > Accessories > PSVR 2 then Play Area.
Finally, time to enter the Matrix.
You might wonder which games to buy first.
Well, an excellent place to start is with the free demos.
It's a little bit hidden, so I'll link this page below for you.
Two of my favorites are Song in the Smoke and, recently, Horizon.
I also have a video full of my personal favorite PSVR2 games that you can check out.
Once you install a game, try out this neat feature to start games.
The PSVR2 supports the same voice commands as PS5 and works very well since you now have
a microphone right next to your mouth.
You'll need to enable them first.
Go to Settings > Voice Command (Preview) and enable the option.
Then you can say, "Hey PlayStation" to make it listen.
You can use it to launch games or open specific settings pages.
Unfortunately, it isn't very smart other than that, but hey, it's fun.
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Now you have a game launched, but it might not FEEL quite right yet.
Let me try to solve this for you too.
You may have a partner, a friend, or even a pet you want to hear while playing games.
If you use these earbuds, hearing anyone is hard, but there's a solution.
Turn on Sidetone.
It's accessible from Sound > Audio Output.
This option allows you to hear other sounds in the room (as well as your own voice) through
the PSVR 2's built-in microphone.
If this setting is grayed out, then make sure to put on your PSVR 2 headset first.
Next, the passthrough view.
The black-and-white footage of your real-life environment is so helpful for quickly doing
things.
There's a shortcut, this function button below the headset.
You can change this button to Mute Microphone in Settings > Accessories > PlayStation VR2
> VR Headset section > Function Button Assignment.
Could be helpful if you play a lot of multiplayer games.
You can still quickly access the passthrough view in the quick settings, then 'View Surroundings.'
While we are here, let’s take note of some settings.
You can access this Quick Settings menu FAST by double-tapping the controllers' PlayStation
button.
If you're getting a lot of that high persistence motion blur I discussed in my full review,
you can decrease the brightness to make that better right here at the top.
You can also find the Adjust Visibility menu here.
This is one of the most important settings.
Because if the visuals aren't sharp for you, you must ensure this calibration is done right.
Your eyes need to be in the dead center of these holes.
Use the IPD slider to adjust the distance between the lenses, then adjust the strap
until your headset sits in that spot where your eyes are in the middle.
An excellent way to measure if you've done it right is to go in the passthrough mode,
and if the text on the pop-up is sharp to you, then you're good to go.
In these past weeks, I tend to return to this menu every so often, even during gaming, because,
like it or not, the sweet spot is small, but I'm happy Sony made adjusting it easy.
Now, if you have found that sharp center, the headset might have to be very tight, and
it might get uncomfortable.
Unfortunately, that's the case for me.
What you can do about it are these comfort hacks.
If the headset is front-heavy, you can add counterweights.
Some people are crafty and make holders of velcro straps for power banks.
You can also use velcro to add a top strap.
For example, these Quest 1 straps by Studioform work on the PSVR2.
It looks ugly as heck, but who cares if it's comfier?
Okay, the controllers, headset, and audio experience are now better.
At least, I hope.
But there's one more thing, tracking.
If you find yourself losing tracking every so often.
Look at your room.
The cameras on the headset need something to see to know where it's positioned.
It won't be able to do that if you're playing in a room with four walls of one color.
To help with that, it helps to hang posters or have some furniture in the room.
NOT a mirror, as that could mess up the tracking.
Tracking works best in a normally lit room, so it isn't great in a very dark or very bright
room.
So make sure to close your curtains and turn your lamp on instead.
A TV with reflection and moving images can also mess up the tracking.
It helps to turn on "Tracking Support," which will use your TV as a tracking marker.
To enable that, go to Settings > Accessories > PlayStation VR2 > Tracking Support and turn
the option on.
Also, please make sure your headset cameras are clean.
After an intense VR game, you might want some rest.
The PSVR2 can then also be used to consume content, you can say - as a TV replacement.
Sony calls this 'Cinematic Mode.'
But, by default, the two benefits of the display 120Hz and HDR, are not turned on.
It is automatically enabled in VR, but if you want to use it in Cinematic Mode, you
must go...
To Settings > Accessories > PlayStation VR2 > Cinematic Mode.
Then select Video Output for Cinematic Mode.
There you'll find the option for both 120Hz output and HDR.
If this is greyed out, you have to go to Settings > Screen and Video > Video Output > and Disable
120hz Output first.
When you're finally satisfied playing games, it's time to store the headset in a cozy place.
You can tug in the earbuds in these holes, so it doesn't tangle around, catching dust.
Make sure they can't catch any sunlight because that can damage the lenses.
The best way is to store the headset in a box with a closed lid.
You can even use the original box for that.
Now funny enough my last tip is still storage space, but now I mean the internal one for
installing games.
You might not have enough space anymore, which happened to me.
So a tip is to upgrade your PS5 storage by installing an internal SSD.
I thought about using an external SSD, but I like having a clean setup without any cables
hanging around.
And Sony made this SUPER easy to do; anyone can do it.
I followed their guide, and I was done in like 5 minutes.
I'll link it below and also which SSD I'm using in case you’re looking for one.
So there you have it, some essential tips and hacks for getting the most out of your
PSVR2.
Remember, VR gaming is all about immersion and having fun, but it's also personal, so
don't be afraid to experiment and find what works best for you.
Let me know if there are any tips I've missed.
I'm always looking for more.
If you want to learn more about the PSVR2, check out this one right here.
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