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PlayStation 5 How-To Guides
Looking for information on how to set up various systems with the PlayStation 5? This section will help you get up to date on your PlayStation 5 Hardware.
Below we will have several links to sections for hardware, software, and tips for online functions.
IGN has How-To answers for all your burning next-gen questions. Here are some useful PS5 How-To Guides on making the most out of your PS5 console:
Hardware and Troubleshooting Guides
This section will contain information on HDMIs, replacing hard drives, and using Safe Mode.
- How to Play Blu-ray Discs
- How to Install a Disc Drive
- How to Expand Storage
- How to Set Up 3D Audio
- How to Use the Game Switcher
- How to Switch Game Versions
- How to Preset Game Options
Data Transfer Guides
This section contains information on how to transfer game data, save files, and more between your PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles.
Connection and Remote Play Guides
This section will contain information on Remote Play, setting up an online connection, and Parental Controls.
Online How-To Guides
This section will detail the many facets of navigating the online sections of the PS5, and will include adding and removing friends, game sharing, profile navigation, funding your PSN wallet, and more.
- How to Change Your PSN Name
- How to Use Your PSN Account
- How to Add and Remove Users
- How to Enable Cloud Saving
- How to Create Parties - Game Base Guide
Streaming and Video Guides
This section will contain information on using Twitch, uploading videos and screenshots, and using the PlayStation Camera.