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How to set up eye tracking on the PlayStation VR 2
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ThePlayStation VR 2flaunts a slew of exciting features, but the one that stands out as the most futuristic is undoubtedly the eye-tracking technology.
Eye trackinghas several uses with the PSVR 2. First of all, it allows forfoveated renderingwhich will boost the performance of supported games by blurring areas of the screen you’re not looking at.
There are also a handful of games that use eye tracking as gameplay features, including Tetris Effect, Rez infinite and The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR.
ThePS5should prompt you to set up eye tracking when you first plug the PSVR 2 headset into the console. However, you’ll ideally need to manually reset eye tracking everytime a new person uses the headset.
Fortunately, it’s a relatively easy process, although it is hidden away in the settings. We’re going to guide you through the setup, with a step-by-step explanation below:
What you’ll need:
The Short Version
Step1
Plug the PlayStation VR 2 into the PS5, and turn the headset on
You can plug the headset into the PS5 via the USB-C port on the front. The headset can be turned on via a power bottom on the underside (shown in picture).
Step2
Press the home button on your DualSense or VR Sense controllers
This button should be shaped as the iconic PlayStation logo.
Step3
Click on PlayStation VR2 Quick Settings
It should be the leftmost panel, with the picture of the PlayStation VR 2 headset.
Step4
Scroll down to Eye Tracking
You’ll find this option near the bottom of the menu, just below Adjust Visibility.
Step5
Make sure ‘Enable Eye Tracking’ is activated, then click Adjust Eye Tracking
The toggle’s slider for Enable Eye Tracking should be switched to the right.
Step6
Put the PlayStation VR 2 on your head
The PS5 will now prompt you to place the headset on your head to continue the process.
Step7
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup
You’ll be asked to keep your eye on a dot as it moves around the screen. Make sure to keep your head as still as possible, as you want the headset to sync up your eye movements rather than your head movements. Once this is done eye tracking should be set up.
Troubleshooting
This likely means your PlayStation VR 2 isn’t plugged in properly, or that you haven’t switched the headset on. Also make sure that both your PS5 and PSVR 2 are updated with the latest firmware.
This could potentially mean that the lenses aren’t lined up with your eyes. You can alter the distance between the lenses by using the scroll wheel on the top-left side of the headset.
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