Sony has rolled out a fresh update for the PlayStation VR2 App, which now lets users dive into SteamVR content with ease. This improvement is designed to tackle and simplify the often pesky problem of diagnosing controller tracking troubles that have been causing headaches for players.
With version 3.0 of the PlayStation VR2 App, a helpful new feature called the “Bluetooth connection quality” check has been introduced. This addition is intended to give users a clear idea of how effectively their controllers are communicating with their computer systems.
When the app made its debut back in August 2024, it officially opened the doors for PSVR 2 to run SteamVR games. However, the initial release didn’t exactly go off without a hitch; there was a chorus of complaints regarding controller tracking problems. The root of this issue lies primarily in the necessity of the PSVR 2 PC adapter, which frustratingly lacks hardware to connect controllers. Instead, users have had to rely on a standard Bluetooth connection directly to the PC.
Normally, this wouldn’t be a major concern, but the quality of Bluetooth adapters can be all over the map. Their performance can be dramatically affected by where they’re positioned in the system or by competing Bluetooth signals floating around nearby.
Sony provides a handy reference list of officially supported Bluetooth adapters along with a quick troubleshooting guide for diagnosing shoddy connections. Yet, even among those who’ve purchased the recommended adapters, complaints have persisted.
To address these ongoing issues, the v3.0 update brings in a crucial “Check Bluetooth Connection Quality” option. This new addition delivers more detailed insights into how well the controllers are linking up with the PC. With this clearer information, users may more readily pinpoint if a fickle Bluetooth connection is the root of tracking problems. If the connection looks solid, other factors such as reflective surfaces or unusual lighting conditions might be at play.
On top of that, the update smooths out a hiccup that was causing delays in controller vibrations and implements other performance and stability enhancements to the app.
This update builds on the foundation laid by version 2.5 of the PlayStation VR2 App, which dropped in December. That version also aimed to spotlight Bluetooth-related causes for controller tracking issues by alerting users if a weak connection was noticed.
