PlayStation 5
After last week's sold-out, new PS5 and PS5 Digital consoles are now back on sale from GameStopZing, exclusively online. The consoles are available at the time of writing but as it happened in the past they could be sold-out within a few minutes, so hurry up if you are interested.In addition to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition, on the website of GameStopZing also find three different bundles with games and accessories, here are the direct links for the purchase.
PS5 Digita Edition - 399.98 euros - Includes the console and a PS5 Standard controller for 499.98 euros - Includes the console and a DualSense controller PS5 Digital Bundle for 499.98 euros - Includes a PlayStation 5 Digital Edition console, a second DualSense controller and the PS5 remote control Bundle Marvel Bundle for 719.98 euros - Includes the console, two games (Marvel's Spider-Man Miles Morales and Marvel's Avengers), a second DualSense and a Funko Pop! of Fortnite PS5 Bundle for 729.98 euros - Includes the console, a second DualSense controller, a Funko! World of Warcraft pop and two games: Marvel's Spider-Man Miles Morales and Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War. Each customer can buy only one piece, double orders will be automatically canceled from the system. We renew the invitation to subscribe to the GSZ loyalty program and set up GameStopZing to receive notifications and communications, only in this way you will be able to know in advance when the consoles will be back on sale. Sign up for the GSZ newsletter and remember to regularly visit the GameStop Italia social profiles on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for all real-time updates on the arrival of new PS5 stocks.
Sony PS5 Complete Guide – A Total Resource On PlayStation 5 In March 2021
PS5 Complete Guide – PS5 Error Codes, PS5 Errors, PS5 Support, PS5 Guides, PS5 PlayStation Plus, Sony PS5 release date and price, PS5 Specs, PS5 Release Date, PS5 Price, PS5 Backwards Compatibility, PS5 Teraflops, Everything you need to know about Sony PlayStation 5
The successor to the PlayStation 4 console which released in November 2013, the PlayStation 5 released in North America on November 12, 2020 and all other territories on November 19, 2020. That said, there is so much more to the PS5 than that – so cast your eyes upon this handy PS5 complete guide for everything you need to know about Sony’s PlayStation 5 console.
PS5 Complete Guide – Error Codes, How To Guides, Price, Release, Specs, Size, PS Now, PS Plus, PSVR2, PS3, PS4 Compatibility In March 2021In this PS5 complete guide:
PS5 Complete Guide – PS5 Hardware:
PS5 Complete Guide – Software:
PS5 Complete Guide – PSVR:
PS5 Complete Guide – Backwards Compatibility:
PS5 Complete Guide – Apps And Media Services:
PS5 Complete Guide – PlayStation Now (PS Now):
PS5 Complete Guide – PlayStation Plus (PS Plus):
PS5 Complete Guide – All PlayStation 5 Firmware System Updates
PlayStation 5 Complete Guide – PS5 FAQ:
PS5 Troubleshooting Wiki – PS5 Firmware System Updates
PS5 Complete Guide Troubleshooting Wiki – How To Factory Reset PS5:
PS5 Complete Guide Troubleshooting Wiki – Safe Mode
PS5 Complete Guide – How To Fix Every PS5 Error Code
PS5 Complete Guide – PS5 HardwarePS5 Review – What Did We Think Of The PlayStation 5 Hardware?With the PlayStation 5 now available in all territories, we’ve put Sony’s next-generation console through its paces in all aspects of its design from its UI to the loading times, to how it handles backwards compatibility. You can catch the full review below in addition to the links in each section which take you to specific parts of our PS5 hardware review.
PS5 Size – How Big Is The PlayStation 5?The PS5’s dimensions, weight, are substantial and confirm the fact that the PS5 is the biggest console in modern history.
The PS5 weighs in a 4.5kg and measures at 390mm x 104mm x 260mm. Meanwhile, the PS5 Digital Edition measures at 390mm x 92mm x 260mm, weighing in at 3.9kg. This is quite big when you compare it to the Xbox Series X size, which is just 301mm x 151mm x 151mm.
PS5 Accessories – What Accessories Are Available With The PlayStation 5?The following accessories can be bought for use with PS5:
A true generational leap over the PS4 and PS4 Pro, the PS5 marks a seismic shift of current-gen consoles. Boasting cutting edge AMD architecture and a world-beating SSD, the PS5 is a technological monster to say the least. You can catch the full PS5 specs below:
x86-64-AMD Ryzen™ “Zen 2”8 Cores / 16 ThreadsVariable frequency, up to 3.5 GHz – Integrated AMD SmartShift to dynamically shift processing load between GPU and CPUAMD Radeon™ RDNA 2-based graphics engineRay Tracing AccelerationVariable frequency, up to 2.23 GHz (10.3 TFLOPS) – Integrated AMD SmartShift to dynamically shift processing load between GPU and CPUGDDR6 16GB448GB/s Bandwidth825GB5.5GB/s Read Bandwidth (Raw)Ultra HD Blu-ray (66G/100G) ~10xCAVBD-ROM (25G/50G) ~8xCAVBD-R/RE (25G/50G) ~8xCAVDVD ~3.2xCLVUltra HD Blu-ray, up to 100GB/discHDMI™ OUT portSupport of 4K 120Hz TVs, 8K TVs, VRR (specified by HDMI ver.2.1)“Tempest” 3D AudioTechPS5: Approx. 390mm x 104mm x 260mm (width x height x depth)(excludes largest projection, excludes Base)PS5 Digital Edition: Approx. 390mm x 92mm x 260mm (width x height x depth)(excludes largest projection, excludes Base)PS5: 4.5kgPS5 Digital Edition: 3.9kgPS5: 350WPS5 Digital Edition: 340WUSB Type-A port (Hi-Speed USB)USB Type-A port (Super-Speed USB 10Gbps) x2USB Type-C® port (Super-Speed USB 10Gbps)Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T)IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/axBluetooth® 5You can catch our full PS5 specifications guide right here for some nerdy further reading.
PS5 Controller – What Is The PS5 DualSense Wireless Controller And What Does It Do?Sony are calling the PS5 controller the ‘DualSense’ and we know that it will bring haptic feedback to the table for the first time in a console controller, allowing you to experience every bit of resistance and inertia as you wade through a swamp, or drive a car over loose gravel. On top of that, the next controller will also have adaptive triggers, a USB-C connection and an improved speaker to boot. In short, the PS5 pad is shaping up to be something really quite awesome.
The controller which is pictured above includes the previously confirmed haptic feedback triggers as well as the adaptive features of them. The Touchpad has returned, with Sony admitting that it wasn’t used too much on the PS4. There is no Share button, with a Create button replacing it, which will grant you new ways to create gameplay content for others or yourself, with more info coming down the road.
The PS5 DualSense controller will try to maintain a longer battery life and lessen the weight as much as possible. There is also a built-in microphone on the controller, but you can still use a headset. This microphone is built for shorter conversations. Finally, the touchpad is still present but has changed position. It is now on either side of the touchpad.
You can catch the full PS5 DualSense specifications below:
Approx. 160mm x 66mm x 106mm (excludes largest projection) (width x height x depth)Approx. 280gPS button, Create button, Options button, Directional buttons (Up/Down/Left/Right), Action buttons (Triangle, Circle, Cross, Square),R1/L1 button, R2/L2 button (with Trigger Effect)Left stick / L3 button, Right stick / R3 button, Touch Pad button, MUTE button2 Point Touch Pad, Capacitive Type, Click MechanismSix-axis motion sensing system (three-axis gyroscope + three-axis accelerometer)Built-in Microphone Array, Built-in Mono Speaker, Stereo Headset JackOutput : 48kHz/16bit, Input : 24kHz/16bitTrigger Effect (on R2/L2 button), Vibration (haptic feedback by dual actuators), Indicators (Light bar / Player indicator / MUTE status)USB Type-C® port (Hi-Speed USB), Stereo Headset Jack, Charging TerminalsWireless: Bluetooth® Ver5.1Wired: USB connection (HID, Audio)Type: Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion batteryVoltage: DC 3.65VCapacity: 1,560mAhPS5 USB Ports – What USB Ports Does PlayStation 5 Have And What Do They Do?The PS5 USB ports are as follows:
USB Type-A port (Hi-Speed USB)Found on the front of the console, this PS5 USB port allows you to connect, pair and charge your DualSense controller. It can also be used to charge other wireless accessories such headsets too. This port can also be used to connect PS4 accessories such as the DualShock 4 controller.
You cannot use extended storage such as external HDDs and SSDs from this PS5 USB port. The PlayStation VR headset can also be connected to this port.
Located on the back of the console, these PS5 USB ports do everything that the Hi-Speed USB Type-A can do. The big difference is that with these ports you can connect external storage such as HDDs and SSDs to them and use them.
The PlayStation VR headset can also be connected to this port.
You can connect the PlayStation Camera or the HD Camera to the PS5 USB Type C port on the front of the console. The PlayStation Camera will require an adaptor for this connection to work.
The PS5 is capable of outputting 10.28 teraflops. So it isn’t any sort of slouch. Oh and each of those teraflops are worth more than their current gen equivalents because AMD Navi uses brand new RDNA 2 micro-architecture which basically gives you more power per TFLOP than what the PS4 and PS4 Pro are capable of. Also, teraflops in general are not the be all and end all of system performance. Here’s why.
PS5 Graphics – What Can You Expect From PlayStation 5 Visuals?Powered by a stupendously powerful RDNA 2 GPU capable of performance in excess of 10 TFLOPS and a HDMI 2.1 connection, the PS5 is capable of some truly next-generation visuals. These are the following visual features that gamers will get with PS5 games.
For further reading, you can see all of the enhanced PS5 games in our handy feature PS5 Enhanced Games List – Every PS4, PS5 Game With Enhanced Graphics Modes.
PS5 SSD – How Fast Is It And How Can It Benefit PS5 Games?Eschewing the regular hard disk drives seen in the PS3 and PS4, the PS5 will use an ultra-fast SSD instead. How fast is it though? Well, it loads Insomniac’s superb Spider-Man in just over 0.5 seconds – an improvement that is some 19(!) times faster than what the PS4 Pro can achieve. So yeah, that fast. Sony have also patented a way for loading screens to be almost completely non-existent, so it seems like this new SSD will certainly figure into that.
Something else that the new console will do is improve game installations too – allowing players to decide just what components of a game they wish to install.
Plenty of developers seem excited for the PS5 SSD too – like Alan Wake developer Remedy, for example. The PS5’s SSD storage is clocked in at 825GB with a mega fast I/O throughput of 5.5GB/s (Raw), Typical 8-9GB/s (Compressed). To put that into perspective, the PS5 SSD is over twice as fast as its Xbox Series X counterpart. It’s that fast.
Beyond providing a massive increase in access speed, the PS5 SSD has also been paired with PS5 system memory, CPU and GPU to create an insane level of system bandwidth where new environments can be streamed in instantly. A brilliant example of this is Insomniac’s Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart in which the popular lombax and his mechanical friend find themselves crashing through portals and into all-new worlds instantly.
PS5 SSD – Why Is It 825GB?As it turns out, there is in fact a very good reason why the PS5 SSD storage size is set at 825GB. Essentially, it boils down to the fact that the PS5 SSD isn’t just some peripheral storage solution that the PS5 occasionally talks to – it is instead thoroughly embedded into the silicon in a way that just hasn’t been done before. Cutting edge stuff indeed.
This means that the overall level of performance that the PS5 can kick out is much improved, as the PS5 SSD is effectively married to the PS5 CPU.
In practice, Sony has been able to marry up the PS5 SSD modules to the rest of the PS5 silicon via a 12 channel flash interface which enables the console to deliver a blisteringly fast 5.5GB/s of I/O performance. Essentially, this means that the PS5 can stream in new data practically seamlessly.
You can read our full feature on why the PS5 SSD is set at 825GB right here.
PS5 Memory – How Much Memory Does The PS5 Have And How Fast Is It?The PS5 will be packing in 16GB of super-fast GDDR6 memory clocked at 448GB/Sec. Yep. It’s fast. Real fast – and it complements the screamingly fast SSD in the PS5 to create a system that has the fastest system bandwidth on the market.
But why ‘only’ 16GB? Well, there’s an interesting story behind that to say the least.
PS5 Sound – What Does The PS5 Tempest Engine Do And How Impressive Is The Sound Quality?As part of the overarching silicon deal with AMD, PS5 is touted to have a groundbreaking 3D audio processing chip that will enhance player immersion in a 3D space (particularly in VR). In fact, Sony have gone one step further with its 3D audio implementation for PS5 by creating the awesomely named ‘Tempest Engine’ – a dedicated piece of hardware that can accurately render hundreds of different sound sources at once in addition to be able to identify all kinds of audio outputs depending on the ears of those listening.
As a means of showing a comparison point for this, Lead Systems Architect Mark Cerny described a rainy scene; detailing how the Tempest Engine seeks to cement a feeling of immersion by simulating the sound of each individual raindrop pounding into the environment around you.
Another key element that the Tempest Engine will bring to PS5 games is the notion of locality. Chiefly, by being able to simulate the player’s accurate position (which is an extremely processor intensive task), the Tempest Engine relies on an entire AMD GPU compute unit to deal with this in order to accurately simulate the prominence of sounds at varying distances in a way that just hasn’t been done before.
In short, PS5’s 3D audio is a revelation – and one that is arguably best enjoyed with the PS5’s special 3D audio headset.
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PS5 Complete Guide – SoftwarePS5 Game Prices – How Much Do PS5 Games Cost?PS5 game prices are higher than PS4 game prices on average.
While we’ve yet to see widespread pricing, 2K begun the trend by selling the PS5 version of NBA 2K21 for $69.99 at launch, with many other games following suit. Sony’s first-party PS5 games meanwhile, retail between $49.99 and $69.99.
PS5 Launch Games – What Were The PlayStation 5 Launch Titles?Any console launch worth its salt must have a great line-up of games at launch and the PS5 didn’t disappoint. These are the PS5 launch games that launched alongside the console:
For further reading, you can catch our in-depth PS5 launch line-up feature here.
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In terms of games beyond launch, we now know about a bucketload of games that will be coming to PlayStation 5. In addition to first-party stunners like Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Horizon Forbidden West (that’s Horizon Zero Dawn 2 to you and me), Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart we also know that a range of superb looking third-party efforts are on the way too, such as Resident Evil Village (Resident Evil 8, basically) and Deathloop, from Arkane Studios, the developers behind the highly acclaimed Dishonored and Prey series of games.
Check out our articles which detail every game ever announced for PS5, and also our PS5 launch title feature which lists every game that was available to buy at the launch of PlayStation 5.
Also, don’t be surprised to see external games subscription services, such as EA Play, arrive on PS5 too as publishers such as EA will strive to make the most of PS5’s backwards compatibility functionality.
Some of the best games you can get on PlayStation 5 are those that you don’t have to pay a single penny for.
The best PS5 free games you can get in 2020 include:
You can get the full lowdown on all the best free PS5 games in our handy guide.
PS5 2020 Games – What Other PS5 Games Released In 2020?Aside from the launch games which released in November, there are also a number of other PS5 games which released in December 2020, which you can find below:
PS5 2021 Games – What Games Are Releasing For PS5 In 2021?2021 will bring a host of new PS5 games to the console, including key first-party PlayStation Studios titles like Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, Horizon: Forbidden West, and Returnal. We will also get a number of third-party games, such as Deathloop, Outriders, Gotham Knights, and Hogwarts Legacy.
You can see a full and comprehensive list of all the PS5 2021 games here.
PS5 Complete Guide – PSVRPS5 PSVR – Can You Use PlayStation VR On PlayStation 5?Your PlayStation VR headset will work just fine on PS5. Even better still, like some PS4 games, a selection of PSVR games will be tweaked to run at higher resolution and boast more detail than the PS4 and PS4 Pro was capable of. Games that run on PSVR through PS5 can expect to benefit from:
Your PlayStation Camera will work with PS5, but a special adaptor is needed to ensure compatibility.
You can order the PSVR adaptor for PS5 at no extra cost right here.
PS5 PSVR 2 – Will There Be A Next-Gen PlayStation VR For PlayStation 5?After selling more than 4 million units, PSVR is in a really good spot right now and so a much more capable PSVR2 seems like a sure thing. The thing is, Sony’s R&D and production capacity only stretches so far, meaning that we’ll likely see a PSVR successor a good while after launch; so expect Sony to make a big deal out of PS5’s compatibility with the existing PSVR headset. That said, we are starting to see Sony patent and invest in R&D on PSVR2 related projects – such as this haptic VR glove for example that simulates the sensation of impact, pulling and pushing.
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Sony’s Jim Ryan recently said in an interview that the company has “nothing to say” about a potential PSVR2, so even if something is in the works, the console maker is not ready to talk about it yet. However, that hasn’t stopped the rumor mill from churning out some tasty specs and a price point for PSVR2. Another rumor has also said that the PSVR2 will include a back and front camera on the headset itself, in addition to a camera on a reworked PlayStation Move controller to allow for room scale VR.
PS5 Complete Guide – Backwards CompatibilityPS5 Backwards Compatibility – Can You Play PS4 Games On PS5?It has been confirmed that the PS5 will play PS4 games. PS5 will also support cross-play between PS4 and PS5 players too in addition to allowing PS5 players to use PS4 saves as well. For more on this, you can catch all of the PS5 crossplay games in our handy feature, All PS5 Crossplay Games – A Complete List.
From day one, lucky PS5 owners will be able to play just about all of the PS4’s library of 4,000+ games. In addition to this, Sony is currently working to make the top 100 PS4 games work with PS5’s boost mode too – allowing those games to benefit from enhanced performance in the form of higher resolutions and better framerates.
PS5 backwards compatibility with PS4 games falls into the following four categories:
The results of Sony’s backwards compatibility efforts can be transformative. Days Gone for example, when running under PS5 backwards compatibility, enjoys 4K dynamic resolution and a 60 frames per second framerate that not only makes it look and run much better than on PS4 and PS4 Pro, but play better too.
PS5 Backwards Compatibility – What PS4 Games Play Best On PS5?The PlayStation 5 is capable of not only playing just about every PS4 game you can get, but it can also run many of them far better than either the PS4 or PS4 Pro is capable of too.
You can check out which PS4 games run best on PS5 right here in our handy guide.
PS5 Backwards Compatibility – Can You Play PS1, PS2 & PS3 Games On PS5?Sony has only confirmed that the PS5 will not natively play PS1, PS2 and PS3 games. That said, we wouldn’t be surprised however if Sony merely relied on PS Now to play PS3, PS2 and PS1 titles in much the same way that it does now.
For much more information on this, please check out our PS1, PS2 and PS3 compatibility article where we go into much more detail about how those older games might still end up on PS5.
PS5 Apps – What Streaming Apps Can You Get For PlayStation 5?You can fully expect to see the likes of Netflix, Disney Plus, Amazon Instant Video, HBO Max and many other services available at the launch of PS5. Take a peek at our PS5 apps feature for the full breakdown on all the PS5 apps that you’ll be able to get at launch and beyond.
At launch, these are the PS5 streaming apps that are available:
PS5 Apps – How To Access Microsoft Teams On PS5It’s a little different to access Microsoft Teams on PS5 because the console’s web browser technically isn’t advertised by Sony, and requires a bit of work to get it working!
If you’re looking to access the popular Zoom video conferencing app on PlayStation 5, this is how you do it.
Since the PS5 web browser is actually hidden in the system and not advertised as a feature by Sony, it requires a few extra steps to access Google Classroom on PlayStation 5:
On May 16th, 2019 Sony and Microsoft announced a ‘strategic partnership’ that extends to their streaming services and also the sharing of game development tech – an obvious shot across the bow of Google’s Stadia platform. How this unfolds further down the line though, is anyone’s guess right now. All the same, these are exciting times indeed; especially considering just how many games are on the PS Now service.
What we do know is that going forward, PS Now will be an increasingly stronger focus and it makes sense that PS5 would be included in that too. PlayStation Now, however functions pretty much the same as it did on PS4 – allowing users to stream PS2, PS3 and PS4 games to the console. As before, the functionality to download PS4 games onto the PS5 console remains available too.
How To Download PS4 Games From PlayStation Now On PS5Downloading PS4 games to your PS5 from PlayStation Now is actually pretty simple.
Take a look at our full guide for downloading PS4 games to PS5 via PS Now to find out more.
PS5 Complete Guide – PlayStation Plus (PS Plus)PS5 PS Plus – How Does PlayStation Plus Function On PlayStation 5?The PlayStation Plus subscription service works on PS5 in a similar fashion to PS4 where cloud storage is permitted, in addition to online multiplayer and the ability to claim free PS4 and PS5 games each month. You can see all the PS Plus games released to date right here.
You can also expect your PS Plus membership to carry over to PS5, too. One thing we do know however is that the PlayStation Plus Collection is a special addition to the PlayStation Plus service for PS5 owners and looks to add even more value to the service.
PS5 PlayStation Plus Collection – What Is The PS Plus Collection And What Games Does It Include?At no extra cost, PS5 owners that subscribe to PlayStation Plus will be able to enjoy the following PS4 titles as free digital downloads:
More titles are expected to be added to the service as time goes on. To keep up to date on all the PS4 games in the PlayStation Plus Collection, be sure to bookmark our PS Plus Collection guide here.
What Are All The PS5 PS Plus Games Released So Far?This is a list of all the PlayStation 5 PS Plus games released to date.
For a much more comprehensive deep dive into these titles, you can check out our PS5 PS Plus complete guide right here.
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PlayStation 5 Complete Guide – PS5 FAQPS5 Release Date – When Did PlayStation 5 Come Out?The PS5 release date was November 12, 2020, in North America and November 19, 2020, in Europe and the UK. The PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition released at the same time.
PlayStation 5 Prices – How Much Does A PS5 Console Cost?The biggest difference between the PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition is price. The standard PS5 retails at $499/£449, while the PS5 Digital Edition retails for $399/£359.
The other big difference that we know is that the PS5 digital console will not have a disc drive. As such, this will affect you in the following ways:
Read onto our PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition guide for more on the similarities and differences between the two consoles.
According to comments from SIE’s own Jim Ryan, the PS5 Rest Mode will be able to save much more power than the PS4 version of the functionality. Other than that, Sony has not revealed anymore details about how rest mode will work on PS5 and so PS4 owners can probably expect similar functionality.
However, future system updates could improve the PS5 Rest Mode functionality going forward – so stay tuned on that front.
Can PS5 Output At 1440p Resolution?Sony’s next-generation console is packing some pretty big muscles under the hood, including a meaty CPU and GPU, backwards compatibility with PS4 games, ultra-fast loading times thanks to the SSD, and more. But how’s it measure up when it comes to resolution? Is it a true next-gen behemoth that will take full advantage of 1440p displays?
Sony has reportedly confirmed to IGN Italy that the PS5 will not support native 1440p. However, a future PS5 firmware system update could implement this capability.
PS5 Trophies – How Do They Work?Trophies on PlayStation 5 work pretty much as they do on PlayStation 4 – you unlock them for completing certain milestones during gameplay. However, the addition of the new Activities feature now means that you can progress against specific trophies and know just how much you need to do unlock the trophy you have your eye on.
PS5 Trophies Icons – Old Vs NewThough trophies on PS5 are unlocked in the same way as on PS4 (Activities notwithstanding), you might be surprised to discover that Sony has also completely redesigned the trophy icons too.
You can catch a comparison between PS5 and PS4 trophy icons right here.
PS5 Complete Guide – All PlayStation 5 Firmware System UpdatesVersion 20.02-02.50.00
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The PS5 will periodically receive system software updates as with any console PlayStation or otherwise, and this is obviously something you’ll want to keep an eye on.
Any time Sony launches an update, you’ll want to download it to ensure your system is running at 100% efficiency. Fortunately, updating the PS5 system software is an easy process! Read our guide for more info.
Download The PS5 Update From The InternetWhen you fire up your PS5 following an update, you should automatically receive a notification that the file is being downloaded. If for whatever reasons it freezes during this process, restart the download by doing the following:
If you are attempting to update your PS5 from Safe Mode via the internet, you’ll need to follow the following steps.
If this doesn’t work, a common cause for failure is a mismatch of filenames and folder names. Ensure that the filenames and folder name match exactly those detailed in step 1 and step 2.
Once you’ve downloaded the update, your console will prompt you to install the update. This process involves rebooting your PS5, which is done automatically, so just follow the instructions. When it fires up again, you’ll be fully up to date!
PS5 Troubleshooting Wiki – How To Factory Reset PS5Since its launch in November 2020, Sony’s PlayStation 5 console has seen various wrinkles in its performance, with gamers reporting issues that range from not being able to queue up downloads, to system software updates not installing properly.
As you might have expected, backing up your console is your first priority before you attempt to restore your PS5 to factory settings.
Don’t forget, that if you are a PlayStation Plus subscriber you can backup your PS4 and PS5 saves to the cloud too. You can catch our full, more detailed guide on backing up and restoring your PS5 console here.
PS5 Complete Guide Troubleshooting Wiki – Safe ModeHow To Start PS5 In Safe Mode
In some rare cases, your PS5 will not be able to boot into Safe Mode.
In order to sort this, there are a number of things that you can try in order to get your PlayStation 5 booting up in Safe Mode. Check out our extended guide on PS5 Safe Mode troubleshooting for further reading.
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What Are The PS5 Safe Mode Options?These are all of the PS5 Safe Mode options that are available to you once you boot your PlayStation 5 into Safe Mode:
If your PS5 console has lost connection to the internet midway through downloading a system update, or has been offline for a long time, you can manually update the PS5 system software through Safe Mode.
To do this, you can download a PS5 system update directly to your console or via a USB storage device.
Check out our guides below to see the next steps:
Cannot Start PS5 Safe Mode – Learn How To Get Safe Mode On PlayStation 5 WorkingIf you cannot start your PS5 into Safe Mode, we’ve got a few steps for you to try so that you can get Safe Mode working on your PlayStation 5 again.
Try Starting PS5 In Safe Mode AgainSometimes, all it can take is attempting to restart the PlayStation 5 in Safe Mode to cure the problem. As seen previously, the steps to do this are as follows:
Sometimes the PS5 can refuse to boot up correctly if the cables aren’t connected properly and functioning correctly. Here are some cables and attachments to check by unplugging and plugging them back in:
If attempting to restart the PS5 in Safe Mode doesn’t resolve the issue, and all of the cables are working and connected properly, you can try power cycling to remedy the problem.
With the PS5 now being on the market, a number of PS5 error codes are appearing which are stopping gamers from enjoying their shiny new PlayStation 5 console.
Luckily, we’ve tracked down every PS5 error and solution and put them into a single, constantly updated place for your convenience.
Be sure to bookmark this guide as we’ll be updating it over the coming days, weeks, months and years of the PS5’s lifecycle. Exciting times are ahead!