You can use PlayStation VR's spiffy Cinematic Mode to enjoy non-virtual reality PlayStation 4 games using your expensive new purchase – but did you know that it also works with a PC, Xbox One, or Wii U? The setup itself is simple: replace the HDMI cord coming out of your PS4 and into the Processing Unit with your console or computer of choice; you'll still need to be connected to Sony's system via USB, however. This is because the Processing Unit requires a specific handshake from the PS4 in order to operate properly.

So, what can you do with a competing console? Well, you get the simulated cinema screen, which operates using the accelerometers in the headset, so you don't necessarily need to be facing the PlayStation Camera. As we pointed out in a previous article, the Cinematic Mode isn't particularly great due to the low-resolution screen used in PlayStation VR, but we suppose that this "feature" is a nice thing to have if you're ever in need of a personal display for your other platforms.

[source eurogamer.net]