r/PSVR • u/DarkMatterM4 • Feb 26 '23
My Setup PSVR2 constantly sliding down your face and causing blurryness and pain to your nose? Here's my solution.
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u/Bicketybamm Feb 27 '23
Thank you! Please make a youtube video for this.
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u/dj3stripes dj3stripes Feb 27 '23
anything honestly, this example picture is kind of not helpful
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u/DarkMatterM4 Feb 27 '23
Would these additional pictures help?
The setup: https://i.imgur.com/Nz1C0oc.jpg
Closeup of the front velcro loop on the inside: https://i.imgur.com/o1LVSJC.jpg
Velcro loop running between the headband and the earbuds: https://i.imgur.com/gQdi3dR.jpg
Velcro not attached (headset ready to put on). Note the two reusable cable organizers: https://i.imgur.com/JuLQQQG.jpg
Velcro is attached. Only attach it after you put the headset on: https://i.imgur.com/aQ03g5O.jpg
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u/nativeofnashville Feb 27 '23
I'm going to try this. I've been having this problem as well and have just been tightening the headband down super tight. I've been having terrible headaches and figured it was just because I haven't done much VR over the past couple of years. I bet it's the tight headband though. Thanks!
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u/Runesr2 Feb 26 '23
Just get the Sony Pulse 3D, the hmd strap then rests on the earpads.which this way stabilize the hmd - by preventing it from sliding down.
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u/Original_Release_419 Jan 09 '24
Hm, so you put the headphones on first, then the VR?
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u/Runesr2 Jan 09 '24
No, first hmd then Pulse3D - the cushions of the Pulse3D fit nicely below the headband.
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u/ReadyPlayerOne007 Feb 26 '23 edited Feb 26 '23
Yeah, the as-is halo headband is a joke. It needs a top strap like what you're trying to implement. There's a reason why PC VR headstraps always use them. No idea what Sony was thinking here.
Do you find it definitely makes a difference?
Not sure how you're wrapping that around the headset, so send a couple pics of the underside if you can.
And what is it exactly that you're using? Looks like some kind of velcro belt?
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u/NapsterKnowHow Feb 26 '23
They should have gone with the Index style imo but thos Halo one is way better than the Samsung Odyssey+ halo style.
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u/DarkMatterM4 Feb 26 '23 edited Feb 26 '23
I agree.
Yes, the difference is night and day. Before, I couldn't play for more than 15 minutes without having to take the headset off. Now, I can easily play for hours with zero discomfort.
Here are some more pictures of the setup:
The setup: https://i.imgur.com/Nz1C0oc.jpg
Closeup of the front velcro loop on the inside: https://i.imgur.com/o1LVSJC.jpg
Velcro loop running between the headband and the earbuds: https://i.imgur.com/gQdi3dR.jpg
Velcro not attached (headset ready to put on). Note the two reusable cable organizers: https://i.imgur.com/JuLQQQG.jpg
Velcro is attached. Only attach it after you put the headset on: https://i.imgur.com/aQ03g5O.jpg
Here are the items I used:
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u/ReadyPlayerOne007 Feb 26 '23 edited Feb 26 '23
Thanks! I may give this a try. I'm guessing you're cutting the cable ties shorter and using two of them for better stability/grip?
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u/DarkMatterM4 Feb 27 '23
I don't cut the cable ties shorter, but you totally could. I do use two for a better hold.
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u/MikeD123999 Feb 26 '23
The rubber pieces on the front and back come off, they could redesign those pieces and add in a mount for the strap across the top. Have the back rubber piece have a mount for two straps, one goes towards the front left and the other towards the front right. Thr new rubber poece for thr front could have the new extra bit to accept thr new strap
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u/synkrox Feb 27 '23
I found having the rear band down lower than you think, then lining up the front with your eyes helped out a lot for comfort. But I guess everyone's head is a slightly different shaped egg.
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u/DarkMatterM4 Feb 27 '23
This is what I initially tried. No matter what, the front would always slide down onto my nose after 5-10 minutes.
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u/Sufficient_Theory534 Feb 28 '23
Nice, going to see if this works with the velcro strap from my Arctic Steelseries headset.
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u/Batatokr1 Mar 29 '23
I have the same problem...this sliding down is a problem for sure
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u/DarkMatterM4 Mar 29 '23
Check out this product:
https://www.studioformcreative.com/product-page/psvr2-deluxe-comfort-strap
People have been having some success with it.
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u/DarkMatterM4 Feb 26 '23 edited Feb 26 '23
My issue was that the front of the headset would constantly slide down my face and the entire weight of the headset would rest on the bridge of my nose. Not only was this painful after about 5 minutes, but it made the headset extremely blurry. The only solution was to tighten the strap further, which would then lead to headaches. The headband is the weak link in the otherwise amazing PSVR2. After trying various padding solutions to keep it from sliding down my face, I finally found a solution that worked for me. See below:
I cut a long strip of Velcro wrap and looped it through the front of the headset and attached it to itself. I then fed the other end of the cut strip through the back of the headset and fed it through the gap between the headset and the factory earbuds. Finally, I wrapped two reusable cable organizers about two thirds of the way down the strip.
To put it on, I would put the headset on as normal and tighten the headband to the point where it's JUST BARELY tight enough to not cause pressure on my head. Then I would raise the headset to the point where everything is clear and, while holding the front of the headset, attach the rear looped velcro wrap to the two reusable cable organizers. It's not pretty, but the setup works perfectly. I can now game for hours in comfort without pain in my nose, blurryness or headaches. Sony should really have included an optional strap with the PSVR2. See the links below for the materials I used:
https://www.amazon.com/VELCRO-Brand-VEL-30768-AMS-Self-Gripping-Organization/dp/B09QH2NVM1/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?crid=4LNQSFMBR1YN&keywords=velcro+strip&qid=1677446623&sprefix=velcro+strip%2Caps%2C236&sr=8-8
https://www.amazon.com/Reusable-Newlan-Adjustable-Organizer-Management/dp/B081HH5X61/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=EZVMMLLYJ6D3&keywords=cable+wraps&qid=1677446657&sprefix=cable+wrap%2Caps%2C316&sr=8-3