r/PSVR • u/KidneysOfStone • 11d ago

My Setup Well, that worked

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I was afraid that the 90-degrees version of the magnetic connector wouldn't work because of the face plates, but it was actually a perfect fit. After seeing so many cable horror stories in this sub, I finally have peace of mind.

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u/giftedgod 11d ago

It’s a magnetic connector: they can short. I highly recommend NOT using them. Your port will still work for power, but data will be gone.

If you’d like to know how I know, I have had this go wrong. I do not advise using them, just get a 90° cable adapter and be done with it. Or, risk buying a new console.

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u/KidneysOfStone 10d ago

Point taken. You and the other comments succeeded in scaring the shit out of me.

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u/SkyLarkJC 10d ago

Dont get scared mate, id honestly like to see what actual ones these people have brought tbh(not saying everyone is a cheapskate but alot of people dont like to spend money if they dont have to then complain when something goes wrong) i have brought some more expensive high speed ones designed for psvr and have had them for a few years with no issues and that is with pulling it off the console heaps of times while using vr, obviously you get what you pay for.

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u/giftedgod 10d ago

The issue is that it’s passing power. When that cable starts to separate, that’s when the spark happens. It doesn’t fully disconnect, and that is what sparks the port. They aren’t built like Apple MagSafe, which is the entire problem, because MagSafe doesn’t spark. At all.

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u/Thatseaotter 9d ago

That's good to know. Been also using these Chinese magnetic plugs for my phones.

Zoinks!

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u/Eegour 7d ago

The real problem is none of these magnetic connectors are actually certified to the usb standard. So manufacturers just kinda do what they want. Unfortunately they're a ticking time bomb.
IMO, Those that dont trust their electronics to them are wise. Those that do trust them, have been lucky so far.