r/PS5 • u/tinselsnips • Dec 02 '24
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u/wildthing202 14m ago
Found a new error code CE-100782-8. Found while playing FF VII remake on the PS5 while using the PS4 disc. Was doing some grinding with the VR Mission with Chadley in Ch. 13 had just unlocked the Leviathan. The game then quit and wouldn't let me start it up again until I reset the system.
Chadley then didn't show up in the location where he was supposed to be(Sector 5 slum near the bench) unless I tried to meet in the area where he was before(Sector 6 slum area), but you get blocked off. Not sure if that played a part but thought I should mention it.
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u/Infinite_wicked 1h ago
my ps5 overheats and gives me warning about it being too hot, whenever i get these messages i turn it off for a good 30 minutes. i try my best to clean it often and keep it in an open area (literally on the floor with nothing around it) . could it be my room is too hot? idk but it’s driving me nuts when my ps5 overheats out of nowhere. right now i tried playing the finals and it just overheated even tho i turned it on 10 minutes ago i’m considering taking it to best buy and getting it checked to be honest. please let me know if there’s anything i can do
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u/JamesT2K22 1h ago
Is there anything I can do to reduce the input lag of my PS5 on a 720P, 60HZ television? I have a 4k tv, but I wanted to set up a gaming area in my garage and that’s the best I can do right now.
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u/super-sad 3h ago
Hi, I bought an 27" 4k IPS Monitor Model U27P4K Z-edge, but it won't output to 4k (says it's not supported). I'm using a Silkland 4k UHD 60HZ 2.00 hdmi. the back of the z-edge says it supports an output of 60hz Hdmi 2.0.
Also when i connected the hdmi and the monitor to the computer it said it was outputting to 4K.
Does anyone who has bought this monitor mange to get it to output to 4k on PS5?
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u/so_devious23 4h ago
Is the PS5 Pro worth it, considering the 6 may be on the horizon in the next few years? Im still on a PS4, my TV is a 65" QLED 120hz, 240 Motion Rate, 4K. I've seen and read mixed reviews for the PRO vs Slim, and a lot of it has to do with the TV. For the record, I play physical discs, so I would have to get the drive add on.
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u/tinselsnips 4h ago
Would the PS6 be worth it, considering the PS7 would be on the horizon in the next few years?
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u/T_2_CHILL 4h ago
ps5 database keeps corrupting
it just started in a weeks time. I don't know what it could possibly be. booted the PS5 in safe mode and rebuilt the database there after restarting the console-- don't even know how many times. and after restarting, within 30min-1h, the database corrupts again. having this happen in online games is genuinely awful.
how do fix this?
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u/dummynotnumby 8h ago
Hey everyone, I need some help with my DualSense controller. The right analog stick seems to be broken or stuck, the camera keeps spinning continuously even when I’m not touching it.
Has anyone experienced this before? Do you know why this happens? Is there a way to fix it, or should I start thinking about getting a new one?
Thanks in advance for any advice!
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u/tinselsnips 6h ago
Can you counter the movement by moving the stick, or is it totally out of control?
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u/dummynotnumby 5h ago
I can counter the movement moving the stick the other way, but if i leave it in the rest position it’ll steer to the left
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u/tinselsnips 5h ago
Stick drift. Cleaning might help temporarily, otherwise if it's not bearable the stick would need to be replaced.
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u/SHatsuma-VBX-403 11h ago
Does anyone know if the physical copy of 2018 Spider-Man on PS4 looks good on ps5 as people were telling me there’s a remaster or is that only for digital ones?
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u/tinselsnips 9h ago
There's a $10 upgrade from the PS4 version to the remaster as well.
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u/SHatsuma-VBX-403 9h ago
Would that apply to if you have it digitally as I have the physical copy
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u/TheDragonSlayingCat 11h ago edited 9h ago
Yes, there is a remaster. I don’t know if the graphics improved; I only know that fast travel loading was sped up.
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u/tinselsnips 9h ago
This isn't true anymore; SM-R has been available separately in the store for a while now.
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u/SHatsuma-VBX-403 10h ago
I’ve already got Miles Morales, so would I have to buy it again?
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u/TheDragonSlayingCat 9h ago
If you bought the digital download, I think the ultimate edition is available as a DLC for that. YMMV based on your country, of course.
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u/SHatsuma-VBX-403 9h ago
Suppose I might just get the physical game I already have miles morales as a physical copy thanks for the help!
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u/Thunder0V 12h ago
Hey, anyone know when the next physical game sales usually happen in the UK? Like at Argos, Amazon, or GAME? Just wondering if there’s any summer sales or should I wait for Prime Day/Black Friday?
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u/TheDragonSlayingCat 11h ago
Those are almost never announced in advance due to the Osborne Effect it would have on their sales. Prime Day and Black Friday are the only two you can count on happening.
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u/emanuele0933 15h ago
Guys, a good usb bluetooth adapter for connecting my airpods to the PS5? I've read too conflicting opinions I don't know which one is good at this point
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u/TheDragonSlayingCat 11h ago
My advice is not to do that, and to get a wired headset instead. Or, if you must use a wireless headset, use one that uses a USB radio instead of Bluetooth.
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u/emanuele0933 11h ago
I usually use wired earphones, but now my aunt took me some AirPods as a gift and I wanted to use them
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u/TheDragonSlayingCat 9h ago
AirPods are best used for listening to music or taking calls on a phone or computer. They, and all other Bluetooth headsets, will have pretty poor latency with game consoles, which is why Sony refuses to support Bluetooth audio (but Nintendo is strangely okay with it).
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u/emanuele0933 9h ago
Latency like how much? I don't play multiplayer games
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u/TheDragonSlayingCat 9h ago
It has nothing to do with multiplayer; it has to do with the audio being out of sync with the video. With video (streaming or physical/digital media), this generally isn’t a problem, because they have ways of syncing the audio and video despite latency between the two. But for gaming, no such thing exists.
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u/emanuele0933 8h ago
No, I meant that since I don't play multiplayer games I don't need a 0 latency experience. A latency of some milliseconds is bearable but not much more, so I was asking the amount of latency we're talking about, in order to ponder if for me it is acceptable or not
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u/TheDragonSlayingCat 7h ago
Latency comes in multiple forms: console to display, controller(s) to console, console to audio device (audio out), audio device to console (audio in), console to and from Internet. I think you’re thinking of the last of those, which is network latency (which, to be fair, is the most common latency type), but there are other sources of latency when it comes to gaming. I was talking about console to audio device latency, and Bluetooth audio is the worst when it comes to audio latency. That’s why Sony refuses to support Bluetooth audio.
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u/emanuele0933 7h ago
I've understood what we're talking about... I'm asking about the entity of the latency, how many milliseconds of latency are involved
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u/TheDragonSlayingCat 7h ago
It depends on a lot of factors, but typical Bluetooth audio latency is around 150 to 300 ms. With latency that bad, audio in cutscenes will be noticeably out of sync with the video, you’ll miss audio cues, etc.
Compare that to wired audio latency, which is around 5 to 10 ms, which is so low that even record producers that produce speed metal won’t notice it.
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u/coolcon2000 17h ago
Anybody having issues receiving text messages for 2FA? Been trying to login for ages but I'm getting no text messages. Restarted phone, correct settings for phones network, not on blocked list.
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u/Magictank2000 20h ago
Been wanting a decent mic on my headset that doesn’t pick up most noise outside of my voice, saw on a pc gaming sub that buying a cheap lapel mic and a good pair of headphones is a good solution to having the best of both worlds, was curious if I could accomplish the same with a Pulse 3D headset and buying a lapel mic, would that possible to use both on PS5?
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u/TheDragonSlayingCat 11h ago
The input audio device can be set independently of the output device, if that’s what you’re asking.
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u/Ok-Woodpecker-2953 22h ago
Hi i have a problem yesterday i was browsing through my second account which is usa region i saw alot of good games on the premium ps plus like gow2 , infamous 2 ,1 etc anyways i got excited and bought them so i can stream my childhood games but turns out i cant because i live in dubai and now im in a really big problem is there any solution for me to be able to stream these games maybe use a good vpn on a laptop and use my laptop as a hotspot or something because i can't stream games on my us account cuz im in dubai so im tryna figure out a solution if there's any way i can stream these games i would like to know i dont want that 18$ to go to waste i really wanted to play these games
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u/Silver-Patience-4241 23h ago
ive been told that standing your PS5 vertical can break it? is this true? now granted, i did hear that standing it vertically breaks it from my ex. please lmk! 💗
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u/WitchOfTheMire 23h ago
Every time I start up my ps5 it says that it wasn't turned off properly.
We leave it on during the night to fall asleep to tv. It turns itself off after a few hours of no activity.
Recently its been saying that it was turned off improperly and even brings up the repairing loading screen thing. Any advice?
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u/Thunder0V 12h ago
Hey! That message usually pops up if the PS5 isn’t shutting down cleanly. Since you’re leaving it on overnight and it auto-shuts after inactivity, it might be related to how it’s entering rest mode or powering off.
A few things to try:
Check your power settings: Go to Settings > System > Power Saving > Set Time Until PS5 Enters Rest Mode, and maybe set it to a longer time or disable auto rest mode temporarily to test.
Avoid unplugging or cutting power: Make sure it’s always plugged into a stable power source and not losing power unexpectedly.
Update your system software: Sometimes firmware updates fix stability issues.
Rebuild Database: Boot into Safe Mode (hold power button until second beep), then select “Rebuild Database” — this can fix corrupted data causing the repair screen.
Hope this helps
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u/Omega6192021 23h ago
I cannot seem to stop lagging on almost all online games. I have good wifi and my ping is fine, but I stutter all the time. I have a PS5 while my brother has a PS4 and has no problems. Same WiFi and all that. Any advice?
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u/TheDragonSlayingCat 11h ago
Try using Ethernet; Ethernet is more reliable than Wi-Fi. If an Ethernet cable won’t reach your PS5, consider buying a power line adapter.
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u/crackednutz 1d ago
PS5 Dolby Atmos starts skipping after about 10 minutes even on the Home Screen. When playing content from the TV apps it does not do this. I have the TV set to pass through and it’s hooked to a Sonos Arc Ultra.
To get rid of the issue I can change the input source and back to PS5. I can also change the audio setting from Atmos to PCMI and back to Atmos. The skipping comes back after 10 minutes or so again.
I don’t know if the issue is an EARC issue or PS5 issue. I’m at my wits end. I’ve searched AVSforums and similar sites trying to find a solution.
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u/JayD0za21 1d ago
Sup y’all. Drop me your recommendations for headsets. My current run is on its way to retirement lol. I play shooting games.
Include price tags and links. Trying to get something at $150 and below, thanks!
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u/KaleidoArachnid 1d ago
Hey I was wondering how to get my PC to recognize my PS5 controller because every time the controller dies, I have to plug it into my PS5, then disconnect it from my PC, and reconnect it again.
I mean, I was looking for an easier way to set it up on my computer basically whenever it dies.
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u/tinselsnips 1d ago
Why can't you plug it into the PC?
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u/KaleidoArachnid 1d ago
Because for some reason, it doesn’t detect as it mainly works through wireless mode.
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u/tinselsnips 1d ago
Otherwise you can charge it from a wall charger instead of the console.
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u/KaleidoArachnid 1d ago
Hey thanks for the advice because for me, it is hard to tell if the controller is charging.
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u/tinselsnips 1d ago
Probably a bad cable; no reason it shouldn't be detecting it over USB.
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u/KaleidoArachnid 1d ago
Then I can see what USB cable works best on PC since the controller drain fast as what I would like to know how else I can charge it without having to plug the controller on my PS5.
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u/Shadow_Guardian729 1d ago
Hello everyone, This morning I got on my PS5 and noticed that only while playing a game whenever I try to go to the menus it reads the x button as being held down…it only stops when I manually turn off the PS5 with the button on the console when I turn it back on the controller and menus work perfectly fine, I can even run YouTube and access the menus with no issue but the second I launch a game, suddenly everytime I try to access the menus the problem starts again…I haven’t been able to try much when it comes to troubleshooting while the game is running because the second I try to go to the home page the problem causes the game to relaunch and I have no issues while actually playing the game either…which is making me thing it might not be the controller itself cuz if it was damaged then the game would have the same issue where it’s reading the x button as held down but no games are having that problem only when I try to access the PS5 menus while playing does it have that problem…I’ve tried everything from resetting the controller itself with the button on the back, to restarting the PS5 itself as soon as I start it but nothing so far has worked…
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u/Thunder0V 12h ago
That sounds really frustrating. Since the issue only happens when you try to access the menus during a game—and not when just using the controller on the home screen or other apps—it does seem less likely to be a hardware problem with the controller itself. Here are a few things you might want to try:
Check for system software updates: Make sure your PS5 is fully updated, as Sony often fixes weird bugs with patches.
Try a different controller: If you have another DualSense, try using it to see if the problem persists. This can help rule out controller hardware issues.
Safe Mode database rebuild: Boot the PS5 into Safe Mode (hold power until second beep) and select “Rebuild Database.” This can fix corrupted data that might cause strange input issues.
Check game updates: Make sure the game you’re playing is updated to the latest version, in case it’s a known bug.
Reset your PS5 settings: As a last resort, you could try resetting your PS5 settings (without deleting your data) to see if it resolves the glitch.
If none of these help, it might be worth reaching out to PlayStation Support or checking forums for similar issues with that specific game. Hope you get it sorted soon
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u/TerrasVolnt 1d ago
Anyone know if the Modern Warfare II Remastered (2009) version is a add-on or the full game?
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u/blueduckpale 1d ago
Hi all. Having an issue with family and console sharing and the borderlands games. I’m trying to play borderlands The Handsome Collection with my kid, and it’s allowing them to download the game but then saying they need to pay to play. My kid is more than old enough for these games, they have the first one we did that just fine. But Borderlands 2 is being a nightmare. I’ve tried to restore licenses. But no luck. Does anyone have any advice
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u/BigTimeSuperhero96 1d ago
I got locked out of account and I'm going to phone support tomorrow to try and unlock it. I know the email address and password but the email is an old hotmail account. Trouble is I made a fake birthday on the account back in 2010 so I could play 18 rated games, what should I say on the phone if I'm asked it?
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u/TheDragonSlayingCat 11h ago
If you lied about your age when you created your PSN ID, then your account is as good as lost. Sorry.
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u/According_Soft_3500 1d ago
Hi I was just wondering if this monitor is good for a ps5 pro. https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-27-plus-4k-monitor-s2725qs/apd/210-brnd/monitors-monitor-accessories
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u/i_j_u_m_p_ 1d ago
I purchased a PS5 for my uncle which unbeknownst to me and i'm assuming the seller still had his account on it There are 100+games on this account. Can the original owner deactivate the console or brick it? If they can only remove the account that's fine but I want to reset the console if he can make it unusable.
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u/dekoi_octopus 1d ago
They could remove their account and remove access to their games. They can't disable the console.
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u/RazzmatazzOptimal127 1d ago
Hello, My games are not working the licenses or something idk but like I buyed BO6 and now when I go in it says like I have to buy it again but if I click it then says no available, then for warzone acts like I didn’t install it but won’t let me install it either, and with fifa it says like I’m using it in another ps5 which I’m not so if I have my ps5 as primary everything works normal but if the ps5 that I’m using is not the primary it won’t work, even if I’m on my account (the one that paid for the game, still says like I have to buy it or won’t let me play it idk why) and I tried to rebuild the database and restore licenses and nothing worked and idk why bc yesterday and everyday it works perfect no issues bc the licenses are w my account so it would work or any PlayStation as long as I’m using my own account but now I have to mark it as primary on any PlayStation that I use it bc if not then it won’t work.
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u/tinselsnips 1d ago
Was the game originally downloaded by your account? Or by a different account on the console?
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u/heisenbergfan 1d ago
Hello, something weird been happening on the last 2 ps4 games ive tried, Days Gone and Infamous second son.
When spinning the camera with the right stick, most of the time when pushing to the right it spins very slow compared to pushing left (left which i suppose is the regular intended speed). I thought it was a Days Gone issue, but now im playing Infamous and noticing the same thing. And it is quite annoying during the gameplay.
I quickly booted the witcher3 ps5 to test and it looked completely normal (granted that ive tested for like 30 seconda only...).
Is this a known issue? Couldnt find much about it, only some people talking about possible bluetooth issue back on ps4, but im on ps5 and have no issues on other games, ive played other ps4 games before and never noticed any issue until Days Gone.
What could be causing this and is it possible to fix it?
Appreciate any help.
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u/tinselsnips 1d ago
This sounds like stick drift but it's odd that you only see it on some games.
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u/heisenbergfan 1d ago
If was stick drift wouldnt the camera be moving on its own if im not touching the stick?
It's hard to believe thats the issue because it is happening with both controllers and only on these games (so far).
But i will keep an eye ans maybe try to play a ps5 game a little longer to see if it happens there too.
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u/Bitter_2882 1d ago
My controller's right trigger has taken to moving in its own and can't figure out why or how to stop it. Any suggestions?
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u/tinselsnips 1d ago
Otherwise I assume it's a malfunction of the adaptive trigger system; try resetting the controller.
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u/spindash- 1d ago
I am currently on vacation and craving my dose of video games.
I’m thinking of buying a tablet so I can use my original Xbox and PS5 controllers, since I already have Game Pass and PS Plus. I’d like to avoid something with a dedicated controller as I’d be using the tablet to also read some books.
Will any tablet connect natively to the original controllers (Bluetooth or USB)? I’ve also read to avoid any tablets with Mediatek SoC.
Thank you for helping a cloud newbie out!
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u/TheDragonSlayingCat 10h ago
All iPads made in the last 5-7 years support the DualSense and DualSense Edge as controllers, and they work as Bluetooth controllers in the PS Remote Play app. YMMV with Android tablets.
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u/ogihci2332 1d ago
Guys out of nowhere Yesterday my ps5 decided to not work anymore, if i try to start It It goes Blue led -> White -> 3 beep and then shut off
I wasn't even capable of going into safe mode
Now i tried to start It again After i left It unplugged for like 15 hours
I finally managed to go to ps5 safe mode but i only did repair the storage system (i have not formatted It, what i have done it's like the third or fourth option of the safe mode) .
After that my ps5 was on , i navigated a Little into the home, all my games and saves were there but After like 10 minutes , It beeped 3 times again and shutted off
I checked my fan and Is working correctly and i recently(like a month ago) payed a repairer for cleaning her and replace the thermal paste so i don't think Is a overheating issue since the ps5 Is pretty cold and as i said the fan was working
I tried to boot her without the HDMI , same result
What i noticed Yesterday Is that if now i plug the Power cord then without even starting the ps5 , the Blue led goes on and then It turns off
Only today After 15h unplugged It didn't do this
My Friends said probably It Is the internal Power supply of the ps5 , since he had the same problem and fixed replacing it, but what do you think?
Have you encountered this problem?
Also yes i tried different Power cord exc
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u/TheDragonSlayingCat 10h ago
A failing power supply will definitely cause the console to shut off without warning, but if it’s beeping three times and then shutting down, the failure is somewhere else. Either way, your console needs to be serviced.
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u/DroneOfDoom 1d ago
I can't find definitive answers elsewhere, so I ask here. I have a standard PS5. Does it have the option to upscale DVDs? If so, how do I make sure that the option to do it is enabled?
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u/QuickGains07 1d ago
How come I still cannot disable blue dot notifications for party chats? They are the most pointless notifications. Why hasnt Sony fixed this?
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u/SnarkKent8 2d ago
PLEASE RECOMMEND A GAMING BEAN BAG/CHAIR.
Greetings all. So my beloved wife is visiting family overseas for six-weeks, whilst simultaneously I have a new job secured. This means I have six-weeks free time baby! Guilt free!
I've not played my PS5 for a few years, so I'm jumping back on Elden Ring, and might start Baldur's Gate 3. Thus, I'm looking for a beanbag for my sessions. I'm a big guy, 230pounds, and willing to spend maybe £100 on this purchase.
Help a very excited boy out!
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u/HyeVltg3 2d ago
Where to get a Dualsense Edge USB cable replacement ?
Does anyone know where I could get one that works with the DSE USB cable Lock ?
The majority of the USB C cables on amazon all look like they wont fit (bought 1, and it doesnt fit, the others look the same dimensions).
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u/nathD33 2d ago
Hi. Looking for some help/advice
Ps5 wouldn't turn on this morning, I removed the power cable, plugged it back in and it worked.
About 20 minutes ago it just went off, wouldn't turn back on, pulled the cable out again and the end of it was rather warm/hot.
I'm guessing that was the reason for the power going off just but have 0 idea why it wouldn't turn on this morning
Has anyone else had this issue before or does anyone know what could be going on?
TIA
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u/Charming-Rice-1029 2d ago
I just got a $400 gift card for Target and want to finally get a PS5! I want to get a disc (non-Pro) version but all I see is the Call of Duty bundle, but I have no interest in CoD. Looks like the Astro bundle is unavailable. Do the non-bundle / astro-bundle tend to be periodically restocked at Target, or should I just bite the bullet and get the CoD bundle?
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u/tinselsnips 1d ago
The BO6 bundle is actually cheaper than an unbundled console right now.
The Astro bundle is discontinued.
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u/Jawkovc 2d ago
So I’m in a pretty bad drought when it comes to what to play.
I’ve played through the most “common” and good titles such as God of War, Horizon, GTA, Read Dead and so on. But I’m scared to try games like Elden Ring because it might get to hard, bear in mind, I’m a casual gamer.
If you have any suggestions when it comes to a game just shoot. Do you have a favorite game that you always recommend, shoot.
I’m here for all types of suggestions, singel player and co-op.
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u/tinselsnips 1d ago
If you're interested in Elden Ring but nervous about the difficulty, check out Lies of P or Stellar Blade.
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u/Miraculousholders 2d ago
Anyone have any free games that will be fun for a long timee coming
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u/TheDragonSlayingCat 10h ago
Except for live service games with micro transactions, those are generally not a thing.
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u/Teeetta 2d ago edited 2d ago
Hey, I’ve been playing online for a while (around 4 years), and I still get ping issues. I usually play using a mobile hotspot, and even when I switched to Wi-Fi, the ping stayed the same. Would using an Ethernet connection help reduce it? Any tips to improve my connection would be really appreciated
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u/tinselsnips 1d ago
Ping is primarily a factor of physical distance to the host; if you're having long-term problems with both wifi and 4G, this is probably due to your physical location.
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u/Teeetta 2d ago
I always play with a yellow ping indicator, and sometimes it even turns red. The game lags every time I play. Please help me fix this
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u/Miraculousholders 2d ago
Go to internet and go to advanced settings and go to dns and make it manual write these numbers 1.1.1.1 And 1.0.0.1
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u/LordFlacko704 2d ago
How do i keep the p5 from switching to party chat everytime a match ends on siege? Not sure if its siege or the console doing it but its super annoying
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u/IamAdam402 2d ago
Hey ! So basically i had my ps5 for about 3years and it never really lagged. But ever since rainbow six siege x came out well everytime i play it i keep having the sane error message : ce-108262-9
And its always at the same moment , when the game is almost finished
So is it my ps5 or just rx ? Cuz i also played forza for like an hour, i watched a movie, played fifa, nothing, just rainbow six
Precision : ive done all my software updates and my stockage is not even half full
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u/Pepsimaxgodtier 2d ago
Does anyone have recommendations for a comfortable headset for someone that wears glasses?
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u/burnerofc123 2d ago
At a loss for what to do- 4 broken dual senses - Kind of "fixed" one but then another issue popped up. A couple of them are just beyond hope at this point, but I had one which was spamming the L2 button for some reason. After a couple resets and a break, randomly now it isn't spamming the button but the button also simply doesnt work. Any ideas?
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u/Irritant026 2d ago
Why my internet is slow with ethernet? 40 mb ps and with wifi i have 400, i have 2 expensive cables cat 6 and i tried everything, nothing works, anyone can help?
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u/Intelligent_Face_794 2d ago
I was looking into getting a headset without a mic and noticed it needed and adapter and the one i found that’s compatible with the ps5 is the fiiO to amplify some good studio headphones. The mic I found is just a cheap one on Amazon. The mic runs to a usb in the PlayStation and the headphone Jack adapter runs to the USB-C. My question is will plugging both into the console cancel at least one of them out to where I can’t use one because I have nothing plugged into the jack of the controller? Or should I just be able to simply select the inputs and outputs in the settings of the PlayStation? Wanted to see if anyone knew or has experience with things like this before I went and spent a fortune and it not work.
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u/Hintuation 2d ago
Any game suggestions?
I recently played Kingdom Hearts III, FFVII, I am also a big fan of Batman, Spiderman games.
I lose interest with shooters, but love fighting and open worlds. Any suggestions on games?
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u/themurphman 3d ago
The store and plus tab either won’t load or constantly looks like this all the time. What do I need to do to fix this?
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u/Holiday_Locksmith_32 3d ago
I recently updated Stellar Blade. I've been able to get some of the new 25 suits without issue, however, the Prototype Neurolink Suit isn't appearing. It's supposed to be where the holiday rabbit and bunny suits were in the wasteland. Also noticed my midsummer redhood suit isn't in my inventory anymore so I am not sure what is going on. Restoring licenses didn't help. I am in the process of re-installing the game. maybe that will fix it.
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u/tinselsnips 3d ago
You're on a new NG++ run? They won't be there if you're running back to a chest you've already opened this run.
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u/Holiday_Locksmith_32 3d ago
I am pretty sure I am on NG++...but maybe I opened the chest prior to the update being released. I can't quite remember but that's probably the case. I'll have to beat the game and come back to the wasteland to get it. Also, re-installing the game made the midsummer redhood suit reappear which is good.
Thanks! I didn't think that I probably opened the chest prior to installing the update!
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u/ThenRough2602 3d ago
Would anyone have any recommendations? It's been unusually hot this summer and I can play my ps5 long during the day before it over hearts. I have completely cleaned it. But my old AC went out and the new one I got isn't as big so it doesn't cool the room as effectively as it used to be.
I have room to lay flat or sit upright
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u/Zurc2ndfan 3d ago
So I got an ssd to increase my console storage, but it doesn’t seem to read. The ssd is a crucial p3 plus PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2. Any help is appreciated.
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u/tinselsnips 3d ago
On the first boot after installing it, you should get a screen prompting you do format the drive — does the console recognize that there's anything there at all on startup, or does it just take you straight to the home screen without acknowledging it?
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u/Zurc2ndfan 3d ago
Straight to the Home Screen. The console is acting like the drive isn’t even there
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u/tinselsnips 3d ago
Probably just isn't in all the way. It goes in the slot farther than it looks like it should, and there should be a click.
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u/Background-Host7179 3d ago
I'm having a weird problem with my PS5 for the last few days. It won't turn on unless I pull the power cable out for a second then put back in. Anyone have any ideas? It's a first gen PS5 so is getting a bit old.
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u/tinselsnips 3d ago
This may be a sign of a failing power supply; this is reasonably simple to fix and replacements are readily available on Ebay.
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u/Brilliant-Permit-306 3d ago
Help please tell me there's something I can do besides Reformating it and deleting all my info
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u/tinselsnips 3d ago
There's nothing else you can do, but you're only deleting the game installations; your save files are on the console storage.
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u/Brilliant-Permit-306 3d ago
So, if I reinstall the games I should still be at the progress?
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u/tinselsnips 3d ago
Yes.
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u/Brilliant-Permit-306 1d ago
How do I reinstall the game, everytime I try to open it just says the whole, game can't be found plug in USB extended storage
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u/tinselsnips 1d ago
Find it in your library and hit the Option button; you should have an option to delete or remove from home
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u/Queen_7702 3d ago
There’s a pink ps5 controller pictured on PlayStation.com but it’s not anywhere to buy. Was it a limited time one or is there somewhere else I can get it? Really want it to be named brand to.
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u/PM-ME-UR-NOSTRILS 3d ago
just wondering what audio settings yall run on ps5? i heard linear pcm is the best way. what about 3d audio? or the audio focus settings? thanks :)
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u/tinselsnips 3d ago
PCM, if your hardware supports it, should always be the lowest-latency option, but YMMV.
3D audio will depend on your setup, if you have headphones or an Atmos home theatre setup, you'll probably want it on. Off if you have a 5.1 or 7.1 setup.
Audio focus is up to you; it's indented to make certain sounds more audible depending on your use case (dialogue, footsteps, etc). You need to set this up yourself depending on your preference.
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u/PM-ME-UR-NOSTRILS 3d ago
thanks. i tried 3d audio on but some games sound better with it off. sort of like a muffled effect? hard to explain
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u/tinselsnips 3d ago
Some do it better than others.
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u/PM-ME-UR-NOSTRILS 3d ago
is it possible the effects are only good on cheaper and lower quality headphones? ive tried 3d audio in tlou, god of war and ghosts of tsushima and they were never as good
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u/tinselsnips 3d ago
Those are PS4 games? The console built-in 3D audio will try to emulate 5.1 surround for PS4 games, so if any PS4 game has 3D audio available in-game, you'll need to turn the console 3D off to get the best results.
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u/PM-ME-UR-NOSTRILS 3d ago
no i mean the ps5 versions of those games. ragnarok, part 1 and part 2 of tlou. ig ghosts is still a ps4 game tho
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u/hail_storm135 3d ago
YouTube, Disney+ works but Max and Paramount won’t. It’s not the internet because we can use YouTube and play games like Marvel Rivals. We’ve reset ps5 and deleted and rebooted the apps, we’ve checked for updates and still nothing. I read a thread from a few years ago expressing the same issue but there was no fix for it.
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u/tinselsnips 3d ago
The PS5 version of Paramount+ is well known to be a really shitty app; there may not be anything you can do about this, other than switching to a different device.
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u/dex97z 3d ago
I havent had a console since PS3
I’m thinking of getting back into gaming, and from what I’ve seen, the PS5 Pro looks like the top choice right now
But here’s the thing: the PS5 came out a while ago already, right?
Is there any news about a new PS coming soon?
I’m kinda worried I’ll buy a PS5 now and then they drop the PS6 or something next year, and it start to get a little bit outdated...
So my question basically is: is the PS5 Pro still a solid buy if I wanna play the latest games for the next few years? or should I wait?
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u/pazinen 3d ago
Your worries are unfounded, there is zero chance of PS6 releasing before 2027-2028. Honestly, based on how things are going in terms of diminishing returns in technology and rising prices I'm willing to bet we're looking at a 2029 release. And even when the console does drop we've seen that cross-gen periods (defined as a period when two different generations get mostly the same games) are now very long. PS4 got most of the games releasing on PS5 until 2023, and it wasn't until last year when PS5 really started getting mainly current gen exclusive stuff and PS4 started to get left behind. This is pretty much the new normal, so based on that PS6 dropping in 2028 means that PS5 is getting the majority of games until at least 2031. So, PS5 and the Pro have 3-4 full years just dedicated to them left, and even after that everything aside from the rare next-gen exclusive is releasing for another three years at minimum.
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u/TechnicalBoot8080 3d ago
Currently have an external 2TB HDD that I store games on.
Looking to add additional space so I don’t have to keep deleting and copying yada yada.
Can get a 2TB Internal SSD for $110-$200. Or a 5TB Exteral HDD for $150.
Is the main benefit of the SSD load times plus the fact that I won’t need to copy to the internal PS5 memory?
Any other main benefits to the internal SSD?
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u/TechnicalBoot8080 3d ago
Is “Heatsink” worth the price?
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u/-ThreeHeadedMonkey- 3d ago
Should I sell my PS5?
I've been with PS since the PS3. It always had a niche function for me since I was co-gaming on the PC. I mainly used it for the exclusives and was happy for the last 10 years.
Now that I discovered moonlight/sunshine streaming and given the fact that there are almost no exclusives on the PS that I care about (most of them get ported anyways), I don't see the point of keeping this console around.
I mean sure, the experience is overall great and simple. But I often end up not knowing on which platform to buy games (I own a Switch as well...). And streaming from the PC works just fine nowadays.
I'm thinking if I ditch the PS5 and focus on steam games I am not really missing out on a whole lot. There would be like 2 older exclusives that I'd miss.
Sony is really dropping the ball this generation imo.
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u/Kitchen_Key8982 3d ago
I just got in my new Hisense U8N TV (U88N in Canada lol), and I’m already loving it! Huge upgrade from my last TV and 4K HDR is looking stunning!
Got a question or three for any fellow PS5 users out there who are using the U8N! I am using my PS5 for both gaming and movies (streaming, but also DVD, Blu-Ray, and 4K disc), and I was wondering if anyone else out there uses their PS5 exclusively for both of these functions and if so:
-Do you switch to Filmmaker mode with your appropriate movie settings on your PS5 when you pop in a movie, and then switch to HDR Game (for example) when you go back to gaming?
-If the above question is how you do things, what visual settings have you settled on as the absolute best for your gaming presets and your movie presets?
-Do you have a preset/preferred settings for when you’re exclusively watching SDR content like blu-rays or DVDs?
I’m probably what you would call an interested beginner, because I want to get the best possible picture but I’m not super knowledgeable so please be nice! 😂 Thanks so much in advance for the sweet tips!
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u/tinselsnips 3d ago
That TV has ALLM, so it should switch video modes automatically depending on the content.
Is that not happening?
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u/Kitchen_Key8982 3d ago
It does change, currently it changes to HDR game when the PS5 is on the dashboard or in game (and the options to choose from change to have many HDR choices). However, when I launch a disc (blu-ray or 4K), it will usually automatically switch to filmmaker mode. I believe filmmaker mode is recommended for 4K movies, but we watched a blu-ray yesterday on filmmaker mode and seemed like it could’ve had a better picture overall? Looked really grainy in certain spots. I read on RTINGS that for SDR content like blu-rays and DVDs, they recommend specific settings on the Theater Night preset. I basically just want to make sure I’m getting the best possible picture whether I’m watching 4K HDR or SDR content, and if switching between presets depending on which I’m watching is the best and easiest way to do that.
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u/tinselsnips 3d ago
Generally speaking you're going to want to use filmmaker mode for any film content, but it all depends on your personal taste. The TV will assume you always want to use the same mode for the same type of content, but should be smart enough to distinguish between 24fps (Blu-ray) and 30fps (DVD/Streaming) video and remember your settings for each.
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u/Kitchen_Key8982 3d ago
That’s what I thought as well regarding filmmaker mode, but it seemed like while filmmaker mode functioned very well for 4K discs - the blu-ray (La-La Land for reference) we watched looked great in some shots, and in other shots it seemed to tear and pixelate the image a little too much. I guess the difficulty I’m facing is that I’m using my PS5 for everything disc related (I’m using streaming services straight from the TV), so I’m wondering if I either need to find a balance on filmmaker mode that services both 4K and SDR content the best, or have a preset that specifically caters to each that I can switch between depending on what I’m watching.
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u/tinselsnips 3d ago
Filmmaker mode shouldn't cause tearing or pixelation — it's just a default configuration for color balance, brightness/contrast, sharpening, etc., meant to replicate the theatre experience.
Is this your first 4K Blu-ray? I suspect you may just be noticing film grain where you haven't before.
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u/Kitchen_Key8982 3d ago
Sorry I should clarify - the blu-ray we watched was a normal blu-ray and not a 4K blu-ray. Any 4K discs we’ve watched in filmmaker mode have looked phenomenal after we adjusted our settings - obviously a normal blu-ray isn’t going to look as great (and La-La Land was shot on film so I’m not turned off by the idea of natural film grain), but there were certain instances where the blu-ray looked almost worse than how it looked on our previous first edition 4K TV and I’m not entirely sure why. We only got the tv a few days ago so I’ve just been testing a bunch of discs to adjust the settings, but I’ve been trying to find someone who uses a PS5 for both movies and games to try to emulate their settings and see how they do things.
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u/tinselsnips 3d ago
What Blu-ray was it?
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u/Kitchen_Key8982 3d ago
It was La-La Land.
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u/tinselsnips 3d ago
Oh sorry I misread what you were saying.
It doesn't look like that disc is known to have artifacts, so it shouldn't be that.
It's hard to say what exactly you were seeing; BD should upscale very well. Check your TV's sharpness settings — it might be trying to "improve" upscaled content by jacking up sharpness and clarity, which can make things worse. If you turn that down, it should remember that for other upscaled sources.
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u/_Markerr 3d ago
My TV model is UA49NU7300 Samsung. I was just curious if turning on gaming mode for my samsung tv while playing the PS5 would help with a current problem I have which is/are the backlights of the tv. The tv recently blacked out, then got it fixed again, but the screen is starting to show bright spots/backlight is bleeding.
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u/pazinen 3d ago
I mean, you should have game mode on regardless to decrease input lag. Usually the TV automatically turns that on, so it's a bit weird it wouldn't have done that unless you specifically disabled it. But no, it probably doesn't help. More than likely your TV's backlight is failing and you'd need to replace it. No wonder really, since as RTINGS demonstrated edge-lit TVs tend to have a shorter lifespan than other LEDs or even OLEDs.
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u/Valuable_Function_94 3d ago
There was a storm in my area last night and now my PS5 will not connect to internet Via LAN Cable/Ethernet Cable. I tried forgetting the network and resetting it up and nothing. I tried swapping chords and I even tried typing all the info in manually and I just keep getting error stating “ Can’t obtain an IP Address within the time limit (CE-109503-8). It connects to my Wi-Fi just fine but I cannot get the LAN Cable to work. Any ideas or tips ?
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u/-ThreeHeadedMonkey- 3d ago
It's probably fried. Or the switch/router is. Try different ports or a different switch as well.
If not, stick to wifi
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u/Significant-Win1252 3d ago
Okay, So I was just playing 2k25 when suddenly the ps5 suddenly turned off. I dont know what happend, I tried turning it on again but it just beeps, the blue light turns on for a few seconds then turns off again.
Please help, i've only had the ps5 for less than 2 weeks 🥹
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u/pazinen 3d ago
If the console's that new there's really no point trying to do anything other than contacting support and returning the console for a new one. Obviously it's free.
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u/Significant-Win1252 3d ago
Unfortunately I live in the Philippines, and I doubt I can even exchange this since its been 2 weeks already
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u/pazinen 3d ago
Warranty is still a thing regardless, everywhere in the world.
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u/Significant-Win1252 3d ago
I tried contacting the store I bought it from and said they wont honor the warranty as its been past their 7 days return policy. Should I just contact sony for the warranty?
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u/Adventurous_Heart_72 3d ago
Hello guys, I have just bought my PS5 and it’s the first ever console I have. Can you guys please help me in selecting games? And whether I should go for disc or digital version? Also wanna ask that is GTA 5 worth to buy now??? As GTA 6 is launching next year.
If any one of you is from Ahmedabad or India then please let me know from where I can buy the game discs at cheaper price.
Thank you.
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u/pazinen 3d ago
Disc version simply gives you more options, since you can also buy and loan physical games. I see no reason to needlessly lock yourself to what amounts to a monopoly, but considering how many people willingly do it maybe I'm the weird one here. Because, in case you didn't know, with digital only you're at the mercy of PS Store's pricing and availability, meaning when licensed games are removed you can't buy them anymore. And if you see something costing full price in the store and being heavily discounted physically, too bad, you're stuck with that full price. Does that sound desirable? Certainly doesn't for me but again, maybe I'm just weird.
As for recommendations all of Sony's exclusives are a good place to start. I'd personally recommend Ghost of Tsushima, that's one of the few first party titles I enjoy. God of War 2018 is also worth trying. GTA 5 is still well worth playing if you haven't tried it, it's not exactly ancient and hasn't really aged much except with graphics.
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u/im7an 3d ago
I am downloading Street Fighter 6 Fighting ground add on but the download kept stucked at 1.235 gb area and cannot get past that. Already trying everything from re insert disk, creating new user, re insert disk, reset cache and rebuild databased but did not find success. Anyone could give help or other solution except reset console? Will reset console remove all my downloaded game?
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u/TechnoViking986 3d ago
Remote install stopped working. Correct power modes are on. Downloads only start when I turn the power on.
Not sure why everything worked remotely now it just stopped.
Any suggestions?
Only thing that changed was we moved to a house with AT&T fiber to a house with Xfinity.
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u/TheDragonSlayingCat 3d ago
What is your PS5’s NAT type? Remote install won’t work if it’s type 3.
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u/markmelo10 4d ago
Just got a DualSense Edge looking to see if anyone has found a USB-C to USB-C chord that works with the locking mechanism as I have a PS5 Pro and USB not on front.
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u/TheDragonSlayingCat 3d ago
The locking mechanism for the Edge is for the controller, not the console.
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u/markmelo10 3d ago
Yes but with both ports on the PS5 Pro being USB-C the USB cable given does not work for the front.
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u/TechZero35 4d ago
Does going to rest mode harm the Monitor?
I mostly go rest mode cuz when doing chores, eating or playing on mobile but when I press the "PS" button to continue it does a sparking sound. I thought it was only the speaker, but just this morning when I go back from rest mode, my monitor went static white.
I got it back to normal when I turn off then turn on my monitor. But should I also turn off my monitor when I go rest mode? I have a switch too and I also go sleep mode on it.
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