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- On November 26, 2024, Sony will discontinue its free PlayStation Camera adaptor program.
- To connect the original PS VR headset to the PS5, an adapter is required.
- In order to avoid being pushed toward the PS VR2, users are advised to request the adaptor while supplies remain.
Owners of PS5s may find it more difficult to use the original PlayStation VR headset on their devices as Sony is about to discontinue its free PlayStation Camera adaptor program.
The free adapter that enables the PS4’s PlayStation Camera to connect to the PS5 will no longer be available, the company has confirmed, starting on November 26, 2024, or whenever existing stocks run out.
Using the original PS VR headset requires this adapter because the light-based tracking mechanism of the headset is incompatible with the more recent PS5 HD Camera.
Users can still submit a request form on Sony’s support website with the serial number from their PS VR’s processor unit to get an adapter while supplies last.
Users who need help can also call Sony’s support hotline. Although there are third-party adapters available, many people prefer the official Sony adapter because it offers a dependable, free connection option.
One significant distinction between Sony’s VR generations is highlighted by the discontinuation. Games for the PS VR that were made for the first headset don’t work with the newer PS VR2, which has a different tracking mechanism. Because of this, a number of well-known PS VR games, like Astro Bot Rescue Mission and Everybody’s Golf VR, are only accessible on the original headset at this time.
This modification might persuade people to switch to the PS VR2 or look for other VR platforms down the road. But as long as supplies continue, this free adapter is still the easiest and most dependable solution for people who are still using the original PS VR on a PS5 to prolong the life of their VR collection.
