How to find the right PlayStation 4 Adapters AI guide
Written by an AI model from its trained knowledge.
What the AI looks for in PlayStation 4 Adapters
- HDMI to VGA or DVI conversion
- The adapter must be an active converter (HDMI is digital, VGA is analog). Some also need extra USB power. Passive HDMI-to-VGA plugs cannot work, and underpowered active converters drop the signal.
- HDCP setting
- For capture cards or some converters, turn off HDCP in the PS4 system settings. Streaming video apps still require it. With HDCP left on, many converters and capture devices show a black screen.
- Headset splitter wiring
- For headsets with separate headphone and mic plugs, use a splitter that combines them into a single 4-pole (TRRS, CTIA standard) 3.5 mm plug for the controller jack. The wrong pinout or a 3-pole plug gives you audio with no working mic.
- Optical audio port
- Optical (TOSLINK) adapters only apply to the original PS4 and the PS4 Pro. The PS4 Slim removed the optical port, so these adapters cannot connect to it.
- Bluetooth audio
- Wireless headphones need a USB transmitter dongle that the PS4 recognises as a USB audio device. The PS4 will not pair Bluetooth headphones directly.
Brands that matter
- UGREEN: HDMI converters, audio splitters and USB adapters.
- Cable Matters: Active HDMI video converters.
- Belkin: Audio splitters and general adapters.
- Sony: Official PS Camera adapter, used to bring the PS4 camera to a PS5 for PS VR.
What to avoid
- Passive HDMI-to-VGA plugs with no conversion chip
- 3-pole audio splitters for headset mics
- Bluetooth adapters that plug into the controller's audio jack yet claim full voice chat support
Questions
Can I use an old VGA monitor with a PS4?
Yes, with an active HDMI-to-VGA converter. Audio will need a separate path, such as the converter's audio out or the controller jack.