Virtual reality may not be fully supported on the PS5 yet, but there's a robust back catalog of PS4 VR games for PSVR users to play on the new console. The only catch is that using PSVR on the PS5 requires an adapter for the required PS Camera. In other words, PSVR users will have to go out of their way to be able to use their headsets on the new console. Sony's not entirely moving forward without VR in mind, however. It appears that this PS Camera adapter is going to start being included in bundles, specifically the Iron Man VR Bundle, going forward.
The Iron Man VR Bundle is an all-in-one package for playing virtual reality on a PlayStation console. It includes the PSVR headset, two PlayStation Move motion controllers, a PS Camera, as well as the Iron Man VR game itself. And going forward, it appears that Sony will also be bundling in the PS5 adapter for the PS Camera so that buyers can play PSVR on the PS5, too. The bundle retails for $350 and is unlikely to have its price raised.
Unfortunately, the new Iron Man VR Bundle featuring the PS5 PS Camera adapter isn't available yet. Sony says that the adapter will begin to be included with the bundle at the end of November. As such, those wanting to play PSVR on their PS5 should wait to buy a bundle in December when the adapter will be included with every purchase.
The reason why waiting is preferable is that the PS Camera adapter isn't readily available yet. In order to get one, PSVR owners have to sign up for a free adapter through the official PlayStation website. Once confirmed, this PS Camera adapter could take some time before being delivered. One way or another, PSVR users will likely have to wait before being able to use PSVR on the PS5, and at least Sony is providing the adapter to current owners for free.
While PSVR users will have to jump through some hoops in order to play on PS5, it's good that Sony is supporting the headset at all. It could very easily have said that the PSVR headset will remain PS4 exclusive. Now Sony and its partners can continue producing PSVR games on PS4, but have them supported on the PS5 going forward.
This is, perhaps, just a temporary solution for Sony. The company has repeatedly said that it's dedicated to supporting virtual reality going forward. But the "next generation" of PSVR won't arrive until 2022 at the earliest. The PSVR PS Camera adapter is a small price to pay to keep VR enthusiasts tied to the platform until then.
Iron Man VR is available now on PS4.