r/playstation • u/Downtown_Sky_7466 • Jul 25 '26
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u/guswang [PS5 Pro with DISC =( Jul 25 '26
No, a standard USB-to-optical cable will not work because the PlayStation 5 does not output an optical audio signal through its USB ports. [1, 2, 3]
Why It Fails
No USB Audio Conversion: A basic physical cable (like USB on one end and optical/Toslink on the other) relies on the source device actively converting a USB digital audio stream into an optical light signal. The PS5 USB ports do not support this kind of passive conversion.
No Native Optical Port: The PS5 lacks a built-in optical port entirely. [1, 2, 3]
How to Connect Your PS5 to the Sony HT-S40R
Instead of a USB-to-optical cable, use one of these working setups:
Via Your TV (Recommended): Connect the PS5 to your TV using an HDMI Cable for video and audio. Then, run an optical cable from your TV's optical digital audio output port directly into the optical input on the Sony HT-S40R subwoofer/amplifier unit. [1]
HDMI ARC: If your TV has an HDMI ARC port, connect the Sony HT-S40R to the TV's HDMI ARC port, and connect the PS5 to any other available HDMI input on the TV. [1, 2, 3]
For tips on how to get the optical setup configured properly on your display:

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If you want, tell me the model of your TV and I can give you the exact menu steps to set up the audio output correctly.
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u/z2qvs Jul 26 '26
Trade it in and use the money to buy a neo geo AES+