Meta’s Oculus Quest 3 is all set to release by September 2023, and I couldn’t be more excited. After falling hopelessly in love with Quest 2’s futuristic VR and PS5’s visionary games, I wanted them together. In this article, you’ll find out if you can connect Quest 3 to PS5 and how to do so.
Ever since Meta announced that you can play Quest 2 games on Quest 3, upgrading to the newer model is on my to-do list. And if there is a way to experience the best of both worlds together, why not try it out?
So in this article, we’ll find out if we can connect Quest 3 to PS5, how to connect them both, and what platforms and VR headsets are compatible with PS5. Let’s go!
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Can You Connect Quest 3 to PS5?
Technically, you can’t connect your Quest 3 with your PS5, but there is a workaround for those interested.
Sadly, you can’t connect your Oculus Quest 3 to PS5 because they’re incompatible with each other. In fact, no VR headset or device from Oculus is compatible with PS4 or PS5; only Sony’s PSVR and PSVR 2 are.
But there’s a workaround for those who are firm on using the VR headset with PS5.
How to Connect Quest 3 to PS5?
To connect Quest 3 to PS5, you’ll need a few apps, but this method will limit your game and cause lag. Also, you will not be able to experience VR gaming with the Quest 3 on PS5. You can only really experience VR gaming on PS5 using Sony’s own PSVR.
Here are the requirements and steps to Connect your Oculus VR to your PS5:
Requirements to Connect Quest 3 to PS5
To Connect Quest 3 to PS5, you’ll need to install 2 apps on your Meta Oculus Quest 3 and your PC:
- The Virtual Desktop onto your Oculus Quest 3.
- The PS Remote Play app on your PC.
Note: You will still need your PS5 controller to play.
Once you have these apps set up on your devices, you can now follow the process of connecting your Oculus Quest 3 with PS5.
Steps to Connect Quest 3 to PS5
Here’s how you can connect Meta Quest 3 with PS5 in six easy and quick steps:
- PS5 Home screen > Settings > System > Remote Play
- Make sure you have enabled the Remote Play option.
- Go to the PS Remote Play app on your PC and sign in to PSN.
- Search for and select your console to proceed.
- Put on your Quest 3 headset and open the Virtual Desktop app.
- Once you can see your desktop, click on the PS Remote Play app.
- You will now be able to see the PS5 screen on your Quest 3.
Wrapping Up
Now you know how you can try out your PS5 games with the brand-new Oculus VR. So are you going to try this hack to connect Quest 3 to PS5? Comment to let me know your thoughts on the new headset!
Happy Gaming!
