10 PS5 Hacks & Tricks You Probably Didn't Know

The best tricks and hacks to maximize your PS5 experience. Do you have any other tips? Let's talk about them in the comments!

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[NyteMyre]

Since the description sucks, here's a better one:

0:12 - PS5 has a Web browser
1:45 - Console account sharing
3:22 - Press triangle to quick search
4:20 - You can sort games into folders
5:05 - You can change the icons in control center
5:50 - Reusing the PS4 storage drive for your PS5
6:48 - Holding the mic mute button mutes all audio
7:46 - PS5 games can be played on ultrawide monitors
9:01 - PS5 has a safe-mode boot option
10:28 - There's a hidden debug menu

[kulerthankule]

The mute all audio option is so useful, it’s great for a lot of things but being able to mute ark while it’s starting up and not go deaf from the developer credits is absolutely amazing

[WD_Nikingu]

I managed to get my hands on a PS5 a few days ago and taking delivery of it tomorrow, so this is great timing and much appreciated. Thanks Gameranx team!

[letmelipwrestlepenguinz]

Every time I purchase something Falcon comes in and tells me how good it is or how to work it lmao.

[BigMac]

One of the coolest surprises I experienced was when my friend got a PS5. He needed help and was able to screen share his current game to me. The amount of unique mechanics in the console is truly impressive

[tylertriezenberg]

The mute one is actually really helpful. I get work calls fairly regularly, and it can be a pain to try to turn off the sound in game vs the quick controller button

[surfinturf]

The only thing I'm disappointed about the PS5 is that you can't create your own theme wallpaper like the PS4 did.

[mohilkale]

Console sharing is super useful!
Especially since game prices are increasing, it's better to share them as well

[bradygoat]

That video is a blessing as a fresh PS5-owner. Talking about timing. Thank you!

[blublublublubluh]

I’m pretty sure the reason the grower browser app isn’t on ps5 is bc it was used on ps4 by threat actors and was used in the major Sony hack that lead to a data leak

[seafood]

Wow, a "I bet you didn't know" list that actually had stuff I didn't know 👏 good job gameranx! I can always cont in you for quality content!!!

[jakeperpetua]

Game share is a crazy thing cuz I swear ever since it became a thing, we could all find a friend and pay half price for every game, but most of us just too lazy 😂

[chubbysumo]

If you ever get tired of typing in those on-screen keyboards with the controller, hook up a keyboard. You can even use a mouse.

[ellienyan]

That hard drive case I never knew existed so I'll try that with my old ps4 hard drive :O
thanks so much

[CommanderCodyChipless]

I used the web browser trick for a while because I like to listen to podcasts while playing some games. It's great

[latchdoorlatch]

Actually some cool hints i had no idea about

[babaduku]

The storage thing should be a little more clear. An external HDD (or even an external SSD I believe) is not simply a flat out storage expansion. It's going to be severely limited, e.g. you can't play PS5 games off of those drives. If you want an actual storage boost there's an M.2 SSD expansion slot in the console - that's the real deal, not your old Seagate 500GB HDD plugged in via USB-A. TLDR, if you want a real storage expansion, get an M.2 SSD - re-using your old PS4's HDD for your PS5 isn't the smart DIY ultimate cheap storage solution it's made out to be in this vid.

[someguyOW]

Omg! The icon reordering is such a good one.
When I got the ps5 first, I loved the idea, but you're right. I've been wishing the power button was closer. And there's others I don't even use.

[YoungStunna]

I didn't know about the folders on the ps5 thanks for the tip.

[Mc_Lovin-ndcl]

Out of all those tricks and tips videos for your ps5 console out there, here is few tips i didn't knew about(like browser one) and i've been using ps5 for almost a year now... Great video, tnx!