Sony will soon be discontinuing the free adapter that allows gamers to connect the PlayStation Camera to their PS5. The headset uses a light-based tracking method, so a camera (released for PS4) is required to use the original PlayStation VR on the company’s current consoles. PS5’s unique HD camera accessory is not compatible with PS VR.
“The PlayStation Camera adapter will no longer be available after November 26, 2024, or while supplies last,” Sony says on its support page. In the meantime, you may be able to request an adapter via the form. Or, as Wario64 points out, you may need to call Sony Support at 1-800-345-7669. To obtain the adapter, you will need the serial number of your PS VR’s processing unit.
If you are unable to obtain accessories from Sony, there are still third-party options available. Still, this is free and an official Sony adapter.
PS VR games cannot run on PS VR2 because the headset uses a different tracking method. Some games have been ported to modern headsets and other VR platforms. However, many are still only available on the original PS VR, including some first-party titles. So if you want to play things like Astro Bot Rescue Mission or Everyone’s Golf VR via PS5, you’ll need a PS Camera adapter.
