So, you’ve got a PlayStation 5 in your hands. Congrats! This means that you’ve entered the next age of console gaming, where you can play games involving intergalactic tentacle creatures and lombaxes (whatever it is). Even while the PS5 may appear to be a simple (albeit weirdly shaped) game system, it’s rather complex, thanks to its maze of menus and submenus.
5 Things Every New PS5 Owner Should Try
Here are a few tips every new Ps5 owner should try to enhance their gaming experience.
Check out the PS Plus Collection
What good is a new console if it doesn’t come with a few games? While you may enjoy a slew of brand-new PS5 titles, backward compatibility allows you to play a slew of great PS4 games for free. If you have a PlayStation Plus subscription, you may download the game for free. As part of PlayStation Plus, you’ll have access to a library of 20 PS4 classics, which you can keep forever.
Additionally, several of them have been modified to make use of Sony’s current technology. Days Gone and God of War, for example, operate at 60 frames per second. However, not all of the PlayStation Plus Collection’s games (especially Uncharted 4) can take full use of the PS5’s upgraded technology.
Befriend the DualSense controller
The DualSense controller is by far the most significant shift from prior PlayStation systems. In addition to the PS5’s DualSense controller, there are several useful features to know about.
Check to see that your gamepad settings are correct before proceeding. If you like to play in complete darkness, you may wish to lower the brightness of the controller’s light bar. If you don’t want to miss out on DualSense’s greatest features, we recommend keeping it on. If you’re an early adopter, you’ll love the adaptable triggers and tactile feedback that bring actions and sensations to your fingertips.
Check your PS5 video and audio settings
Changing your HDR settings should be your first step. Not all PS4 and PS4 Pro owners could make use of HDR, even though it was supported on PS4 and PS4 Pro. Even while HDR screens have become commonplace, your PS5 may still need to be tuned to get the most out of it.
Next up is audio. PS5 doesn’t have Dolby Atmos, but there are unique options for soundbars and headphones that can be used to ensure that everything plays as it should.
Consider upgrading your hard-drive
Today’s games indeed have more content than ever before. On paper, the PS5’s hard drive is 825 GB in size (SSD). Drivers are not required. While it is faster than re-downloading from zero, it is still slower than pressing the X button and queuing an hour for a game to load on an Xbox One or PS4.
To enhance the storage capacity of your PS4, you must install an SSD upgrade. A screwdriver, an M.2 drive, and ten minutes of your time are all you need.
Customize the PS5 control center
The control center provides access to vital information, such as alerts, who’s available, and gamepad settings. The good news is that this sub-menu can be customized to your taste, allowing you to select exactly what to display and where to display it. Switching the PS5 power menu from its current far-right location to its current far-left one will make it easier for users to shut off their consoles.
Tune into Astros Playground
The Astros Playground game is preloaded on every PS5 console. To dismiss it because it’s an advanced game would be naive. Let go of your desire for more money.
As a PS5 exclusive, Astros Playroom is one of the best examples of the console’s capabilities, and it’s a joy to play. However, this does not imply that Astros Playroom is by far the most visually-intensive game on the market or maybe it is! who knows?
So that’s it, then. Even if we talked for hours, isn’t it time for you to play some games on your brand-new PlayStation 5?