Sony is preparing to discontinue its practice of providing the free PlayStation Camera adapter required to connect PlayStation VR (PS VR) to PlayStation 5 (PS5). The company states that without this adapter, which works with the original PlayStation Camera developed for PS4, PS5 users will not be able to fully experience the PS VR experience. Because while PS VR works with a light-based tracking system, PS5’s new HD camera is not compatible with PS VR. For this reason, PS5 owners who want to use PS VR continue to need this adapter, especially with a specific tracking system.
According to the information on Sony’s support page, the PlayStation Camera adapter will not be provided free of charge as of November 26, 2024 or until stocks run out. Currently, users can request an adapter through a form provided by Sony. However, it seems that it will become more difficult to obtain an adapter as this demand period ends. Alternatively, you can request an adapter via Sony’s support line at 1-800-345-7669. In this process, it is reminded that the serial number of the processing unit of the PS VR is required.
Alternative solutions for those who miss adapter demand
Sony’s discontinuation of adapter support may direct users who want to play PS VR games on PS5 to third-party solutions. Although the adapter is currently available through some alternatives produced by third-party vendors, Sony’s official adapter is more preferred because it is free. On the other hand, the fact that PS VR games are not compatible with PS VR2 stands out as a factor that increases the importance of this adapter. Since both titles use different tracking systems, most older PS VR games are only compatible with the original PS VR.
Removing this adapter offered for PS VR will cause some popular games to remain playable only on the old generation device. Despite Sony re-releasing some older games for PS VR2, PS VR-exclusive games like Astro Bot Rescue Mission and Everybody’s Golf VR are still unavailable on the new headset. This may especially affect users who want to play these games on PS5.
As a result, it is of great importance for users who are considering owning a PS VR adapter to obtain this free adapter from Sony until November 26, 2024. After this date, it may become difficult to find and obtain the adapter as stocks run out or the free supply period ends. On the other hand, although there are third-party solutions, the performance and compatibility of the original adapter offered by Sony stands out as a more reliable option for users.