Sony stops free PS5 PlayStation Camera adapter for PS VR
Brief:
Sony is discontinuing its free PlayStation Camera adapter for the PS5, a key accessory for using the original PS VR headset. The move will affect users who want to continue using PS VR on the PS5.
- End of the Free Adapter Offer
- Third-Party Alternatives
- PS VR Compatibility on PS5
End of the Free Adapter Offer
Sony will soon stop offering the free adapter that allows gamers to connect the PlayStation Camera to their PS5. The camera (released for PS4) is required to use the original PlayStation VR on the company's current console, as the headset uses light-based tracking. The PS5's own HD camera isn't compatible with PS VR.
"As of November 26, 2024, or until supplies last, the PlayStation Camera adapter will no longer be available," Sony says on a support page. In the meantime, you may be able to request an adapter via a form. Alternatively, as Wario64 points out, you may have to call Sony support at 1-800-345-7669. You'll need the serial number from the PS VR's processing unit to claim an adapter.
Third-Party Alternatives
If you miss out on grabbing the accessory from Sony, there are third-party options available. Still, this one's free and it's the official Sony adapter.
PS VR Compatibility on PS5
As a reminder, PS VR games do not run on PS VR2, partly because the headsets use different tracking methods. Some games have been ported to the latest headset and other VR platforms. However, many are still only available on the original PS VR, including several first-party titles. So if you want to play Astro Bot Rescue Mission or Everybody’s Golf VR on PS5, you’ll need a PS Camera adapter.
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