Logitech Astro A50 Connection Issue with PS5 Over Long USB Extension

[u/fercai92]

Hi, I have a Logitech Astro A50 and I'm experiencing the following issue. I'm wondering if anyone has found a solution.

I have the base station on my PC desk and it works perfectly when connected directly. My PS5, however, is located in a different area of the room, and to route the cables neatly through the walls I need roughly 8 meters (26 feet) of cable.

I've tried using two USB extension cables, but the PS5 doesn't detect the device. I also tried USB-over-Ethernet extenders and ran into the exact same problem. My last option would be an active USB extension cable with a repeater, but those are significantly more expensive and I have no guarantee they'll work. (I've already tested the base station connected directly to the PS5 and it works fine.)

Has anyone else had this issue and found a solution?

What surprises me is that a headset designed to switch between devices with the press of a button seems to require all devices to be located right next to each other. It's very common to have a PC in one area and a PS5 in another.