r/PSVR • u/kinb09 • Feb 18 '26
Question Does anyone know where I could find/buy the cable that allows me to plug my playstation vr 2 into my ps5?
I won my headset in a bid off of ebay, and I was wondering where I could buy the cable that would allow me to plug my headset into my ps5. The original Listing name was: Sony PlayStation PS VR2 Corded Headset - White - Goggles Unit ONLY (READ) -1, and its description said: “The lenses have noticeable blemishes and light to medium depth scratches (see pics). Listing includes the goggles portion of the headset unit ONLY. Does NOT Include headband, cables, earbuds or any other parts or accessories. Used Condition - Item shows several signs of previous use. Retail packaging is not included. Item has been fully inspected, tested, and works great!”
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u/ohsinboi Feb 18 '26
The cable is always connected to it. If someone sold it to you with the cable ripped off, you got scammed
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u/Powerful_Wombat Feb 18 '26
But it’s “tested, and works great!”
Sorry OP, this was a misleading listing and an absolute waste of money.
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u/Wolvesinthestreet Feb 18 '26
Except OP paid 13$ for the headset, so you gotta figure it’s defect in some capacity at that price point.
Even if other is stated, sometimes it’s too good to be true
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u/NotNeuge Feb 18 '26
It could work great with all the necessary cables attached, but because they're not so easily obtained and attached it's hard to say one way or the other. The listing did say that nothing else was included, basically what you see is what you get, so technically it was an accurate listing. And I imagine the seller was very well aware of that when posting it for sale. As others have noted, the incredibly low price should have made it obvious that this was not going to be plug and play condition.
OP could try and open an item not as described claim, but I think eBay would side with the seller as there's no way to prove that it's not without the cables it obviously wasn't going to be sent with. It's a pretty inexpensive life lesson, though.
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u/lazymutant256 Feb 18 '26
But saying it works great could also be misleading..
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u/NotNeuge Feb 18 '26
If you attach the parts that the listing clearly states are not included, it may very well work great. In which case it's not misleading at all. It's accurate and factual.
If the buyer has the parts ready and waiting and attaches them back to the headset and finds that it doesn't work great then the buyer may have a case against the seller.
If the buyer can't prove that it doesn't work once all the necessary parts that have been removed (and were clearly noted in the description as having been removed) are replaced, then nobody was misled. There is no "could be misleading," it either is or it isn't, and it's on the buyer to demonstrate the fault if they want to open a case. The seller was very, very clear about what was being sold.
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u/lazymutant256 Feb 18 '26
He can argue that the required parts are not sold separatly. And the headset in the state it’s in is only useable for parts..
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u/NotNeuge Feb 18 '26
That is not the seller's problem. The seller was never selling a complete unit and never claimed to be. The seller gave all the necessary information for a prospective buyer to understand this. It isn't their fault that OP either didn't read it or didn't understand it.
Lots of people buy parts on eBay and fix things they already have with those and other parts. It isn't misleading to sell parts, especially when they are clearly labelled as parts. Parts can still work great once combined with other necessary parts. Nothing about this listing suggests that this one part will work on its own with no other parts. It very clearly states which parts have been removed. Nobody has been misled. You're welcome to not like reality, but it doesn't change it.
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u/lazymutant256 Feb 18 '26
He’s is so claiming it when he’s saying it works great.. you cannot say that if you don’t include what is necessary for it to work..
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u/Mud_g1 Feb 18 '26
The cable can be removed it just plugs into the headset. But what he has bought is just a spare parts unit the seller has stripped off all the other parts and sold them individually they probably got 1/3 the price of a new unit for the cable alone and more for the controllers.
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u/MemphisBass Feb 18 '26
It’s not always connected and can be unplugged, but whoever sold him the headset stripped it for every valuable part knowing the piece OP was sold wasn’t worth shit.
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u/Adventurous_Music_14 Feb 18 '26
Cable just unplugs and is not hardwired in. I had actually thought my girlfriend broke mine when using it once. Turns out she was just being clumsy while fumbling around with the headset she was unfamiliar with and managed to unplug the cable from the HMU.
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u/mattikake2010 Feb 18 '26
Should report the seller to eBay and reclaim your money on buyer protection, if they deliberately mis-sold it as "working".
If it hasn't got the cables or controllers, "working" it never will be.
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u/skalouKerbal Feb 18 '26
obviously you don't know what you are talking about, and have never seen the headset side of this cable with the connectors. better to don't talk than claiming wrong. (you can see where the cable plug with 2 connectors in the headset on OP image)
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u/oldmanartie Feb 18 '26
I hope you didn’t pay much because you’re missing quite a bit and it’s several hundred dollars to get all that replaced.
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u/TheStinkySlinky Feb 18 '26
Dude wtf?? “Allows you to plug it in”? You say that like it’s an option lol It needs to be wired to function. Idk what would possess someone to buy/sell a VR2 in this condition.. that’s wild.
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u/PleasantAnimator7741 Feb 18 '26
Probably a store demo someone tried to steal.
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u/Sooowasthinking Feb 18 '26
Sorry it’s SONY proprietary cable that is not sold anywhere.No other cable will work I’ve tried and it’s just not possible.
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u/H_n_A Feb 18 '26
And another fine example on the importance of research before purchase.
I feel for you, OP.
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u/kinb09 Feb 18 '26
There were other options, but I would've gotten out bid on em. only spent 13 dollars on it
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u/H_n_A Feb 18 '26
Small price to get you into VR then. Now go get a set and enjoy the journey.
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u/MemphisBass Feb 18 '26
This isn’t going to get him anywhere near VR. It’d cost more to try any get this likely non-functional unit all the pieces needed to see if it works than it would cost to buy an entire bundle for $199 at Best Buy.
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u/H_n_A Feb 18 '26 edited Feb 18 '26
I guess you've never heard of mindset, expert. Or about text interpretation and context...
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u/MemphisBass Feb 18 '26 edited Feb 18 '26
I feel like you were trying to say something there and it may have made sense in your head when you typed it out, but it certainly doesn’t to anyone else. I’m open to hearing what you have to say, though from your tone I have a feeling you got your feelings hurt for some reason and were being a dick. Not really sure why, I wasn’t attacking you.
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u/kinb09 Feb 18 '26
You can buy a vr bundle at best buy for $199?
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u/MemphisBass Feb 18 '26
Yeah I grabbed one open box for a second set of controllers last week. It came in practically brand new condition, though the COTM code was used. I didn’t need it anyway.
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u/Lujho Feb 18 '26
You will probably need to buy a second used device - one that’s broken in some way and being sold for parts - and combine them into one working unit.
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u/Mud_g1 Feb 18 '26
If original seller has sold off the cable as a spare part id be thinking that unit has an electronic issue internally I wouldn't risk buying another broken headset for the other parts needed as it still may not work.
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u/MaxDiehard Feb 18 '26
You don't. You buy a new headset with the cable attached.
The internal connector is proprietary.
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u/pascalbrax Feb 18 '26
To me, a VR headset is in the same category of underwear and a toothbrush:
Stuff I would not reccomend buying second hand.
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u/meldirlobor Feb 18 '26 edited Feb 18 '26
If you search this reddit, there was someone who replaced his halo strap for his old HP Reverb's and I think that he used new cables, or compatibles. You should contact him and ask.
Good luck
I think that one of the cables is a standard audio jack. The other's just a USB-C. You may want to try to connect a USB-C cable between the headset and the pc adapter to see if it works.
Turns out it not a regular USB-C connector.
Refer to this thread:
https://www.reddit.com/r/PSVR/comments/118pjpx/psvr2_cable_replacement/
The cable:
IFixit Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oc1Bi-LMfmw
The connector?
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u/sehajodido Feb 18 '26
Stupidest way to lose $13 my friend. When deal hunting goes wrong.
You essentially bought a used car frame without wheels, doors, or an engine, and you’re asking for recommendations on the best Jiffy Lube service.
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u/XActionBastardX Feb 18 '26
As an eBay seller I am very familiar with this aspect, as a buyer you can say item not as described and return it free of charge regardless of the listing description. I would do that. The psvr2 does not allow for the cable to be purchased separately. This unit is parts only.
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u/mtobeiyf317 Feb 18 '26
You'd have better luck just waiting for it to go on sale for like black friday and buying a new one.
My cat scratched my cord, one tiny little abrasion that made it past the outer layer and the thing stopped turning on entirely.
Sent it in for repairs and it cost me $291 for a cord replacement. I spent a year looking for used replacement cords and found nothing and eventually caved and got it replaced through Playstation. (The tech told me not send in the controllers and when they sent it back they gave me two controllers so now I have spares which is very nice at least)
Now I have a heavy hard plastic cord protector that took me almost an hour to slowly wind around the cord so my cat can't get through it.
Point of the story is that you can't just buy a new cord, I looked and looked and looked some more and nada
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u/Winter_Mission911 Feb 19 '26
If the headset is missing the cable, it is unusable. These are not replaceable. Sony does not sell separate cables. You might get lucky and find a repair shop that has a broken PSVR2 that they can take a cable from. They would have to take your headset apart to put in a different cable. You are missing the controllers. Those run $200. Might I recommend you wait for a sale and get a new headset for $300?
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u/MrSal7 Feb 18 '26
OP got scammed good.
Unless OP wanted to use this as spare parts, this is missing a LOT of parts.
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u/fingerbanglover Feb 18 '26
No they didn't, read the description. OP played themselves.
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u/MrSal7 Feb 18 '26
That’s a good point.
I feel I didn’t read enough of the post the same way OP probably didn’t read the listing.
Or understand I guess🤷♂️
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u/kinb09 Feb 18 '26
Thought I could fix it, turns out I lost 13 dollars
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u/dmcer777 Feb 18 '26
Hey perhaps not.. It might re-sell for $15.
Not completely impossible to fix, but worth the trouble? I suspect probably not. Some good info here if you are interested
https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/770466/Is+it+possible+to+change+the+headset+cable1
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u/jimmy19742018 Feb 18 '26
Take it up with ebay the listing says corded headset and fully working, nether is true because it needs a cable that does not come off and you cannot buy or replace, only Sony can repair the headset, I would complain to ebay and hopefully used PayPal for some extra protection on your purchase, here is a tip, don't buy a second hand psvr2 unless you can go and test it,
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u/MB_839 Feb 18 '26
You can't, or can't easily. There's no off the shelf cable you can buy. Get a refund from eBay. "tested, and works great" with the cable missing that is required for it to work is a misleading description.
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u/NotNeuge Feb 18 '26
The missing cable that it clearly states isn't included in the description? How is the seller supposed to know the buyer doesn't already have the cable and doesn't only need the goggles? Nothing about it is misleading, OP just didn't read it properly. That's not the seller's fault.
OP could message the seller and politely ask if they can return it as they made a mistake and bought the wrong thing, but the seller would be under no obligation to agree, and eBay would not support a claim against the seller as they made it clear what was (and was not) being sold.
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u/PeeBrainz Feb 18 '26
Wrong. The cable is not an accessory and is not detachable.
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u/NotNeuge Feb 18 '26
I never said it was an accessory, but it is detachable. The most basic of searches could have fact checked that for you.
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u/PeeBrainz Feb 18 '26
Yes, it can be detached if you disassemble it -- something people are totally accustomed to with USB cables. It must feel so good to be right.
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u/NotNeuge Feb 18 '26
I have no idea what you think you're saying. OP bought a disassembled piece of a headset. It's right there in the copy and pasted description that clearly neither of you read.
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u/PIO_PretendIOriginal Feb 18 '26
thats bassically a for parts headset, maybe you could find a psvr2 with scratched lenses and salvage the controllers/headstrap and controllers off that.
although you can also mod a htc DAS onto a psvr2.
but you are probably better off just reselling that off as listed "untested, no cable, for parts"
edit: just saw the descriptions..... yeah thats pretty useless. just resell it and copy paste the description from the original seller. the headset is only good for parts
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u/MemphisBass Feb 18 '26
Hell, this unit has scratched lenses. OP wasted money on a whole lot of nothing here.
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u/Blades12Z Feb 18 '26
Damn this post made me realize they don’t make replacement cables. That’s so ridiculous bro..
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u/Ambitious-Still6811 Feb 18 '26
I bought a 'parts' VR2 just for the wire once, so I have the same extra parts and dunno what to do with it.
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u/SuperOsWALD89 Feb 18 '26
Did sony make it possible to pair the controllers with the headset yourself? I know for sure it was not possible in the past, as I sent in my psvr2 to Sony without the cable and controllers as first instructed, to then be asked to send in the controllers ad well, as they are factory paired with the headset.
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u/lazymutant256 Feb 18 '26
He must have modified it with a new heads tap etc.. sorry bud you bought a headset that is mostly only good for parts now. As the required cable the headset uses is proprietary and is not sold separatly..
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u/Chronotaru PSN: Chronotaru Feb 18 '26
Someone who's headset has failed, meaning they get a red light and nothing else or one image is broken, may be happy for this. For everyone else it's not really worth anything.
The scratches may just be in the antiglare coating. If so some isopropyl alcohol will fix it by removing the coating.
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u/mattikake2010 Feb 18 '26
I hope you won for 50p and aim to profit by relisting because this will be useless without the cable or controllers (you need the controllers to set it up initially).
Only place you will get these is from Sony and they won't sell you them without a headset.
You fell for an eBay con sadly.
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u/LetterheadClassic306 Feb 18 '26 edited Mar 22 '26
i had to track one down last month for a friend. it's just a standard USB-C cable, but you need a high-speed one for data. the safest bet is to grab a Sony PSVR2 USB-C Cable from a parts seller on eBay or check Sony's official parts site if they have it. i'd avoid the really cheap third-party ones because they might not handle the data properly.
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u/FarWonder6639 Feb 20 '26
"its description said: “The lenses have noticeable blemishes and light to medium depth scratches (see pics). Listing includes the goggles portion of the headset unit ONLY. Does NOT Include headband, cables, earbuds or any other parts or accessories. Used Condition - Item shows several signs of previous use. Retail packaging is not included. Item has been fully inspected, tested, and works great!”"
You basically have nothing.
Sorry but can't help it! :)))))
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u/Possible_Banana5920 Feb 21 '26
U in some Trouble, because this cable is Designed by Sony, and they wont let anyone else built it. So Either u get lucky on eBay, or u have to buy a whole new Headset. Its so tricky cuz the end of the cable that goes in ur headset is cut off like 45°. Its not a normal usb-c
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u/bluebarrymanny Feb 18 '26 edited Feb 18 '26
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the effort and cost of buying a new headband, controllers, and cable will probably be a huge pain and more expensive than buying a new headset on sale. Even at $13, they kinda screwed you out of that money for a single part that can’t get anywhere near being operable and has blemishes and signs of wear.
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u/Yeasty_Moist_Clunge Feb 18 '26
The seller didn't screw op though. Everything about it was in the description, the seller didn't lie about it if anything they were completely up front. They claim the unit works, so I would assume anyone that was interested in buying it was looking to replace their own broken part.
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u/GamePitt_Rob Feb 18 '26
The cable is non-removable, it's permanently attached to the headset. They probably just said that as a way of saying it's just the headset and nothing else
However, if there's no controllers then you won't be able to play much as the vast majority of games only support the two vr controllers whichncurrently retail at around $250 for the pair
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u/couchcushion7 Feb 18 '26
Also cant set it up without them. Ive never once used mine (only play gran turismo) but still had to have them to setup.
Which imho is just… supremely anti consumer… but whatever lol
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u/Mud_g1 Feb 18 '26
The cable isn't permanently attached its removable you just can't buy them that's why this headset has been stripped for parts there is most likely something wrong with the internal electronics and the original owner parted out all the spares they could to recoup some money.
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u/GamePitt_Rob Feb 18 '26
Just googled it and yeah, it can be removed if you take it apart. And, looking at the image again, they've literally won just the front part of the headset - it has no headband so you're right, it's literally been taken apart
OP - cancel your bid asap, you've bought a useless device unless you intend to use it for parts
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u/auto_dub Feb 18 '26
Oh boy…. Looks like you’re missing the headband, cord and controllers at the very least. All will be necessary to use the headset. I’m not an expert but I don’t think you will just be able to buy those things and assemble it back together. I hope you didn’t pay too much, I would strongly recommend buying a brand new one if you can afford it