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Discusión Random Semanal - Semana del 24/08/26

Gallina me preguntó por qué no posteaba la pregunta de Reddit aquí y encuentro que tiene razón así que aquí está el post completo. Al final los moderadores allá podían autorizar el post manualmente sobrescribiendo la decisión de los filtros de Reddit, pero por el momento las respuestas no son concluyentes.

::: spoiler spoiler Web-like pattern on the lens on a used PSVR2. Is it mold, sweat/sebum stuck to coating, or something else?

Bought a used PSVR2 recently and found this cobweb-like pattern across a large part of one lens. I can't seem to wipe it off (I haven't tried using water or any lens cleaner, just the microfiber cloth), and it seems to be under or within the anti-glare coating itself.

Something I've noticed is that there's one patch of the lens that's completely clear of the pattern, which makes me wonder if it's localized buildup (sweat/sebum that never got cleaned) rather than something that would've spread evenly, like mold inside the lens. I haven't been able to test it in VR yet since I don't have the Sense controllers and the PSVR 2 software on steam requires them for the setup (Yay, another 230 dollars coming out of my wallet if I ever want to actually use it.)

I've seen some old posts/comments mentioning that removing the anti-glare coating entirely fixed a similar issue for some people. Has anyone actually done this on a PSVR2? Curious whether it's safe to strip and whether it noticeably affects visual quality afterward (more glare, etc.)? What did you use to remove the coating? Did the underlying Fresnel lens survive fine, or is the coating fused with it?

Also open to hearing if anyone's dealt with this exact web/crack pattern before and knows definitively whether it's mold, degraded coating, or something else. Trying to figure out if this is worth attempting a DIY fix or just returning the unit. Thanks!

PS: A friend has a PS5 I could use to check if this cobweb looking thing affects the visuals during gameplay. Are the Sense controllers required for the PS5 set up as well? :::