PS VR2 video and audio guide

PS VR2 video and audio guide

Find out about PlayStation®VR2 video and audio outputs, and how to enjoy 120 Hz video on your PS VR2. 

Video outputs for PlayStation VR2 modes  

What you see on the social screen (the image shown on your TV when you’re using PS VR2) changes when you put on or take off your headset.

When you're using a game or app that supports PS VR2, the display is shown through the headset and your TV.

  • The resolution shown by your headset can be up to 2K per eye.

  • Your TV resolution is shown in the Video Output menu.

When you use your PS VR2 system to play a game or app that doesn’t support PS VR2, you see an image in cinematic mode. 

  • The resolution shown by your headset can be up to 2K per eye.

  • Your connected TV screen turns black when the VR headset is put on. 

  • You can set 120 Hz or HDR video output.

PS VR2 tech specs

How to set up 120hz video on your PS VR2 headset

PS VR2 can display 120 Hz video in cinematic mode through the headset. Your TV doesn’t need to support 120 Hz video for it to be displayed through your headset. 

  1. Go to Settings > Accessories > PlayStation VR2 > Cinematic mode.
  2. Select Video Output for Cinematic Mode.
  3. Set 120 Hz output.

How to set up HDR on your PS VR2 headset

PS VR2 can display HDR video in cinematic mode through the headset. Your TV doesn’t need to support HDR video for it to be displayed through your headset. 

  1. Go to Settings > Accessories > PlayStation VR2 > Cinematic mode.
  2. Select Video Output for Cinematic Mode.
  3. Set HDR output.

3D Audio and PS VR2 

PlayStation®5 consoles support 3D Audio as standard. All PS5 games and PS VR2 games* can offer 3D Audio for additional immersion. 

*When using supported headphones

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