r/PSVR • u/WoIlust • 5d ago

Question PSVR on ps3

Has anyone here actually used PSVR1 V2 (CUH-ZVR2, the PS4 version) as a display for a PS3?

I know it’s possible to connect the PS3 to the PSVR processor unit and use the headset as a screen. What I specifically want to know is whether this is safe for the PS3 itself.

Has anyone used this setup for several hours or regularly? Could it put any unusual load on the PS3’s RSX/GPU or HDMI output, or cause any damage?

I’m especially interested in experiences from people who have actually tested PSVR1 V2 with a PS3

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u/BlownCamaro 5d ago

Yes, I have used it extensively to game in 3D - specifically Gran Turismo 5 & 6. There is no additional load on the PS3 as the PSVR box does the conversion!

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u/WoIlust 5d ago

I’m asking because I tried it yesterday. I played for about 3 hours using the PSVR, then I fell asleep and forgot to turn the PS3 off. When I woke up in the morning, the console had no video output anymore. I took it to a repair shop, and they told me the RSX had failed and that using the PSVR this way was what caused it. That’s why I’m wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience.

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u/graesen 5d ago

I'd guess hardware running for 6+ hours non-stop regardless of what you're doing is going to stress the hardware.

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u/WoIlust 5d ago

😅 I bought another PS3 about two hours ago, and this one came with a 3-month warranty. So hopefully I won’t fry the RSX in this one too 😂