PlayStation VR2

How to prevent motion sickness while playing PS VR2 version of Rez Infinite

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You may start to feel nauseated when playing the PlayStation VR2 version of Rez Infinite. To see how you can prevent yourself from getting motion sickness, you can take a look at this article from Seeking Tech.

1. For the first potential solution, you should make sure that you have the VR Rez Play Style setting set to Standard. By doing so, there will be less camera movement, which should result in less nauseating triggers when playing through the on-rails stages.

To find this setting, you need to go to the Options menu from either the pause screen or title screen. From there, select Controls and you should see VR Rez Play Style. Make sure that this setting is set to Standard or Advanced in order to limit the camera movement.

2. While you are in the Controls section of the Options menu, we also suggest setting the VR Control Type to Type-4.

By doing so, you can use your eye movement to control the aiming reticle. We found that, by focusing on the reticle, we were able to ward off any motion sickness triggers.

3. If possible, you can have a fan blow into your face as it will help trick your brain into thinking that you are moving when you are actually standing still or sitting down.

4. Chewing gum while playing the PS VR2 version of Rez Infinite should help as well since this activity keeps you grounded in the real world.

5. If you start getting motion sick in Rez Infinite, then it is best that you stop as soon as possible. If you decide to keep playing, then your nausea will get even worse and it will take even longer for you to recover.

Instead, we recommend that you play Rez Infinite for as long as possible until you start to feel sick. Afterwards, you can take off the headset and then rest until the nausea goes away.

Over time, you should be able to get better VR legs when playing this game. As a result, you should be able to have longer gaming sessions without worrying about getting sick.

6. Rez Infinite is one of the more intense experiences, especially if you are new to virtual reality gaming.

If possible, you can try playing a different PlayStation VR2 game, such as Beat Saber, that doesn’t have a lot of movement, until you build up your VR legs so that you can play Rez Infinite and other intensive games later on without any motion sickness.

How to enable eye tracking support for PS VR2 version of Rez Infinite

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One of the coolest features of the PlayStation VR2 is its ability to track your eye movement. Rez Infinite is one of the few games that actually take full advantage of this feature as the rail-shooting game allows you to aim at your targets just by looking at them.

To see how you can enable eye tracking support for Rez Infinite, you can check out this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

1. If you haven’t done so already, make sure you have eye tracking enabled on the system menus.

In order to check, press the PS button on the controller to open the Control Center quick menu. From there, select PlayStation VR2 Quick Settings and then Eye Tracking. Finally, make sure that Eye Tracking is enabled.

If you want, you can also select the Adjust Eye Tracking option from this small window menu if you need to calibrate your eye movements.

2. With eye tracking enabled, launch the PlayStation 5 version Rez Infinite and then head over to the Controls menu.

If you are playing the game currently, then you need to press the Options button on the controller to bring up the Pause screen, where you can then select Controls.

If you are in the main menu, then you can select Options and then head into Controls.

3. From the Controls screen, make sure that the VR Control Type is set to Type-4. By doing so, you will be able to use your eyes to move the aiming reticle during a stage.

From the same menu, you can also change the Shot Control Type and VR Rez Play Style if you want to further customize how you want to play the PlayStation VR2 version of Rez Infinite.

How to reduce the PlayStation VR2 screen door effect

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When playing certain games with the PlayStation VR2, you may notice that there is a screen door effect. To see how you can potentially reduce this visual filter, you can take a look at this guide from Seeking Tech.

What is the screen door effect?

When you are looking through the PlayStation VR2 lens, you may notice that there is a grid overlay placed on top of the image. As a result, the graphics may appear as if you are looking through a screen door.

This effect occurs due to your eyes being extremely up close on the screen in the VR headset. You will notice the same effect if you look up close to your computer monitor and/or television screen.

The grids are actually tiny pixels that aren’t noticeable if you are looking at your monitor and/or TV at a normal viewing distance. Because you are looking up close at the lens of the PS VR2, the screen door effects become more noticeable.

Although the PlayStation VR2 has a resolution of 2000 x 2040 pixels per eye, which is significantly more than the 960 × 1080 pixels per eye of the first PS VR headset, the grid like filter can still be visible in certain virtual reality titles.

How to reduce the screen door effects in PlayStation VR2 games

The screen door effect varies on a game-by-game basis as some titles are more susceptible than others.

In some cases, you may be able to make the grids less visible by adjusting the brightness level. In order to do so, we suggest that you first look for the brightness slider from the in-game menu for the game you are playing.

If you aren’t able to adjust the brightness by using the in-game menu, then you can press the PS button on either the Left or Right PlayStation VR2 Sense Controller. From there, select the PlayStation VR2 Quick Settings card. You should then be able to adjust the brightness output of the VR headset.

If the brightness option is greyed out, then you should make sure that you are wearing the PlayStation VR2 first before entering the PlayStation VR2 Quick Settings menu.

What to do if the PS VR2 screen keeps going black

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If your PlayStation VR2 screen keeps going black, then you can check out this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech to see how you can potentially fix this problem.

1. For the first step, you should make sure that the USB C cable of the virtual reality headset is securely connected on both ends.

On the PlayStation VR2, you need to pull the scope outwards to find the USB connection. It should have the Circle, Triangle, Square and X symbols printed on it.

If this connection is loose, then you can try pushing it inwards.

2. Using a USB-C extension cable may cause the screen to go blank.

So, if you are using one, then we recommend that you remove it and then connect the PS VR2 headset directly to the PlayStation 5 console.

3. You can also try removing any other devices you have connected to the USB ports of your PS5.

4. The screen of the PlayStation VR2 may be turning off due to the VR headset overheating.

To see how you can prevent the temperature of this device from getting too hot, you can take a look at this previous guide.

5. Make sure you have the latest firmware downloaded for your PS5 as a new update may fix your screen issue.

You can manually download an update by heading over to your console’s Settings menu and then selecting System > System Software > System Software Update and Settings > Update System Software > Update Using Internet.

6. If possible, try to test out your PlayStation VR2 headset on another PlayStation 5.

If the virtual reality headset works just fine on the other console, then there may be something wrong with the PS5. In this scenario, you will need to send the system in for repair.

If the screen is also going dark or turning off when it is connected to the other console, then you most likely need to send your PlayStation VR2 in for repair.

What to do if the PlayStation VR2 Sense Controllers won’t turn on

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Most PlayStation VR2 games require the Sense Controllers. If these accessories do not seem to be powering on, then you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

1. For the first step, we suggest that you try charging the Sense Controllers. If your PlayStation VR2 is brand new, then the internal batteries of its controllers could be depleted.

When recharging, you should use a compatible USB-C cable. For the best compatibility, you can use the USB-C charging cable that came with your PlayStation 5 and/or PlayStation VR2 headset.

Try to wait at least 15 minutes of charging before removing the USB-C cable from the Sense Controllers. Afterwards, press the PS button on the controllers to see if you see any lights appear.

2. It important to note that the Sense accessories will turn off right away if they aren’t connected to your PlayStation 5.

If you haven’t done so already, make sure you set up the PlayStation VR2 with your PS5. In order to do so, connect the virtual reality headset to the USB C port of the game console. Afterwards, turn on the console and then the PS VR2. The PS5 should detect the VR headset and then lead you through the rest of the setup process.

3. If the Sense Controllers still aren’t turning on, then you can try resetting them. To do so, you need to use a thin pin to push down on the reset button located at the bottom of the pin hole for at least 5 seconds.

The pinhole is located next to the L2 or R2 button on the backside. It may be hard to spot if your room isn’t brightly lit.

After resetting the controller, connect it to your PS5 via a USB cable and then press the PS button so that you can re-link it to the console.

4. If the left or right PS VR2 Sense pads still aren’t powering on, then there may be some hardware defect. In this case, you will have to send the controllers in for repair.

How to prevent lines from appearing on the PS VR2 screen

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When playing with the PlayStation VR2, you may see lines appear on the screen of the lenses. Of course, this can be extremely distracting and take you out of your immersion while playing a game. To see how you can make these lines go away, you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

1. For the first fix, you can try setting the Boundary Display Sensitivity to Low. You can do so by taking the following steps:

  • Press the PS button to open the quick menu of your PS5.
  • Select Quick Settings from the quick menu.
  • Afterwards, scroll down and then select Other Settings.
  • In the Accessories > PlayStation VR2 menu, select Boundary Display Sensitivity.
  • Set the Boundary Display Sensitivity to Low.

By doing so, the white lines should show up less as the boundary setting won’t be as sensitive.

2. If you are still seeing the matrix like effects show up occasionally, then your play area may not be large enough. The good news is that you can manually edit your player area to increase its coverage, even beyond obstacles and walls.

In order to do so, you need to do the following:

  • Press the PS button to open the quick menu.
  • Next, you need to select Quick Settings.
  • You should then scroll down and select Set Play Area.
  • When asked how you would like to play with the PlayStation VR2, you need to select Stand Still and Moving Around.
  • Select the Reset Play Area option.
  • Once you get to the point where you can manually edit the play area, make sure you add more to your play area.

As we stated above, you can expand the area to beyond any walls or obstacles so that you can avoid hitting the border as often. If you decide to do so, you should be extremely careful so that you don’t run into walls and/or other obstacles while playing.

How to disable cross play in Synth Riders Remastered Edition

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Multiplayer is a new feature added to Synth Riders Remastered Edition on the PlayStation VR2. By default, you will be able to play online with other players on other players.

If you would rather disable cross-play in order to get as fair as a competition as possible, then you can check out this tutorial from Seeking Tech to see how you can properly do so.

1. For the first step, you need to enter the Settings menu in the game. You can find and select the “Settings” option from both the pause screen and title screen.

Alternatively, you can select the gear cog icon at the top of the stage selection menu.

2. Once you have made your way over to Settings, you need to select Multiplayer on the left column.

3. On the right side of the same screen, you should see the PlayStation Only setting under the Platform section.

4. To disable cross play, make sure that the PlayStation Only is set to On.

5. Exit out of the Settings menu after you turn off cross-platform play.

6. You should now only be matched up with others who are playing on a PlayStation console.

If you would like to enable cross-play at some point, then you need to return to the Settings > Multiplayer menu. From there, make sure that the PlayStation Only setting under the Platform section is set to Off so that you can play with players on other platforms.

How to adjust the vibration intensity in Synth Riders Remastered Edition

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The PlayStation VR2 version of Synth Riders Remastered Edition supports force feedback. As a result, you should be able to feel a rumble when hitting a note with your orbs as well as riding a line.

Playing the game with full vibration intensity will drain the battery of your Left and Right PlayStation VR2 Sense Controllers a lot faster. Not to mention that the haptics may be a little too distracting, causing you to miss notes.

To see how you can adjust the vibration intensity in this VR music rhythm game, you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

1. For the first step, you need to navigate your way over to the Settings menu in Synth Riders Remastered Edition. This can be done by selecting Settings from the title screen or pause menu.

Alternatively, you can also select the gear cog icon if you are in the stage selection screen.

2. After getting to the Settings menu, you first need to select Gameplay from the list of options available on the left column.

3. On the right side of the same screen, scroll down until you see Haptic Intensity.

4. By default, the Haptic Intensity is set to 100%. You can select the left and right arrows next to the percentage to change the value in increments of 10% at a time.

To fully disable force feedback, make sure that Haptic Intensity is set to 0%.

5. Once you are done, exit out of the Settings menu.

6. The next time you play through a song in Synth Riders Remastered Edition, you should notice a change in the force feedback strength when hitting a note or riding a line.

How to get past the warning screen in PS VR2 version of Beat Saber

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Before you can start playing the PlayStation VR2 version of Beat Saber, you first need to read through the warning screen. This section will warn you that the game will display flashing images as well as require high physical activity.

If you have a hard time trying to get past this screen, then you can check out this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

In order to exit the warning notification, you need to look at the text to get the blue “Continue” button to show up at the bottom. Afterwards, move the pointer over to that button and then press L2 if you are using the Left PlayStation VR2 Sense Controller as the pointer or R2 if you are using the Right PlayStation VR2 Sense Controller in order to select it.

1. If you can’t seem to get the blue button to show up, then you can try slowly moving your head downwards and upwards to see if you can get it to appear.

2. You can also try re-centering the tracking camera.

In order to do so, you should first make sure that you are staring as straight as possible. Afterwards, press and hold the Options button on the PlayStation VR2 Sense for a few second.

Once the screen has been re-centered, look up and down to see if you are able to select the Continue button.

3. There is a possibility that your head movement may not be properly tracked.

In this case, we recommend that you take a look at this guide to see how you can improve the PlayStation VR’s tracking capabilities when playing games such as Beat Saber.

Once, you make the necessary changes, test to see if you are able to see the Continue button in the warning screen.

4. If you are able to see the Continue button but can’t select it, then there may be something wrong with the trigger button of the Sense controller.

If you can’t select using L2 or R2, then you can try doing so with the other button. You can change the menu pointer in Beat Saber to the other hand by pressing the trigger button, which is L2 for the Left PlayStation VR2 Sense Controller and R2 for the Right PlayStation VR2 Sense Controller.

How to fix Synth Riders Remastered Edition audio lag issues

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You may notice that there is a bit of audio lag when playing Synth Riders Remastered Edition on the PlayStation 5. The latency may throw you off your rhythm in this PlayStation VR2 music game. To see how you can reduce the sound lag, you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

1. For the first step, make sure you have the latest patch installed for the game.

To check, you should first ensure that your PS5 is connected to the internet and then move the cursor over to the Synth Riders Remastered Edition icon located on the home screen menu of your console. You can go to the home screen by pressing and hold the PS logo button on the controller.

Afterwards, press the Options button on the Right PlayStation VR2 Sense Controller to bring up a pop-up menu, which is where you can then select Check for Update.

2. With the game updated, go to the Settings menu.

You can do so by selecting Settings from the title screen or pause menu. In the stage selection section, you can also select the gear icon to head into Settings.

3. From Settings, select Audio on the left column.

4. On the right side of the same screen, scroll all the way down to the Latency section and then select Calibrate.

5. You should now be in the Audio Latency Offset menu. Here, you should see a ball moving back and forward. When the ball hits the middle dot, you should hear a sound effect being played.

If the ball doesn’t match the sound, then you can adjust the latency meter above. You will be able to change this value anywhere from 0 millisecond to 250 milliseconds.

6. After adjusting the audio lag, select the save button in the Audio Latency Offset menu.

7. If you adjusted the latency offset correctly, then you should no longer experience any sound lag in Synth Riders Remastered Edition.