Is there anything more annoying than your PlayStation VR shuts down randomly while playing a game?
I have been there.
I have been using PSVR since it came on the market.
Using different VR sets gave me the opportunity to have knowledge of multiple issues of VR.
Would you like to know the methods too?
I am sure you would.
But before jumping to the solution, you must know,
Why does PSVR keep turning off?
Moreover, PSVR may turn off due to overheating the PlayStation.
Any of these reasons can trigger the shutdown.
Are you trying to find out the precise reason?
Just continue reading the following parts.
Youll get a complete overview regarding the turning-off problem.
Why is My PSVR Switching off Itself?
Finding out the reasons behind turning off the Playstation VR is halfway to solving the issue.
I will not venture to comfort you by saying it is a common problem for every PSVR user.
The sudden shutdown can lead to various issues.
But, you dont have to worry much for now.
I will notify you when its time to panic!
In this section, I am going to explain the major grounds for having the turning off problem.
Find out the exact one that is causing you the hassle and act accordingly.
Find out which one is giving you the hard time.
Heres a complete guide on how tofix PSVR keeps fogging up.
Dont hesitate to solve it on your own.
In this part, I will share the methods that I have implemented when I encountered the matter.
With the help of those methods, it’s possible for you to solve the issue effortlessly.
But before applying those solutions, take a moment to plug out all the wires of your Playstation.
Wait for at least five minutes, then replug them.
See whether the issue has been resolved or not.
If not, continue the next steps.
Let me tell you about my PSVR turned off issue.
I was playing a game on my PlayStation VR, and suddenly, it turned off.
After restarting the machine a couple of times, the issue was still there.
No matter what fix I applied, it would lead to a sudden shut down.
Then I detached the cables and cleaned the ports carefully.
After clearing out the dust, the PSVR was working just fine.
Use an air-blower if you’re gonna wanna.
test whether the issue is resolved or not.
If not, try the next method.
Also check our exclusive tutorial onPSVR headset flickering.
Updating PSVR software from time to time prevents compatibility issues.
An outdated PSVR software causes bugs and glitches which can only be solved by a software update.
Dont know how to do that?
Faulty power management causes the powering off and damages the PS internally.
It couldnt distribute the power properly and damaged my monitors power cable.
Try avoiding this punch in of mistake.
Disconnect all the devices you are using except the PS.
verify if the issue continues.
If any of those methods work for you, then you should change the wires.
Also, check out our separate post on how tofix PSVR keeps disconnecting.
Conclusion
These are the proven methods that helped me to get away with the switching-off issue.
But, if you face any challenges implementing the methods, feel free to reach out.
I am always here to help.
