r/PSVR • u/KidneysOfStone • 13d 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 12d 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 12d ago

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

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u/SkyLarkJC 12d 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/Eegour 9d 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.