With more PlayStation 5 devices starting to hit global markets and prices stabilizing, many of us must have started planning to purchase the device soon. So, we’re here, and through our experience with the device over the last period, to put together the top 5 things you should do when operating the device for the first time.

5 Things You Should Do When You Start Using PlayStation 5

1. Make sure you use the original HDMI cable
2. Don't forget to transfer your games, save files and data from PlayStation 4
3. 3D Sound Adjustment
4. Preset to run games
5. Download games from the PS Plus collection

The PlayStation 5 offers a new way to experience games compared to previous generations, as it comes close to offering options related to PC games by offering playback options that can be controlled according to the user's desire. In addition to setting preset options that allow the user to configure their games the way they prefer when launching them for the first time, and more options, the most important of which we will put in this report.

Use the original HDMI cable

The HDMI cable has become very important with the new generation of PlayStation devices, as a cable has been adopted that meets the specifications for playing games and media in 4K resolution with 120 frames/s and support for HDR and RayTracing technologies, in addition to the VRR technology supported on modern screens.

The cable that comes with the PlayStation 5 fully supports HDMI 2.1 technologies, but some users may try to resort to the PlayStation 4 cable, which offers limited features that don't allow you to get the full technical experience of your new device. But if you buy a long external cable, make sure it supports HDMI 2.1.

Transfer your games, save files and data from PlayStation 4

If you own a PlayStation 4 device, when you turn on your PlayStation 5 for the first time and use your username, it will recognize the presence of your PlayStation 4 device and the device will offer you to transfer your data, including games, save files, game data, and apps.

This may take some time, while you will be given some options to modify the data you want to transfer. Additionally, your data can be transferred via the cloud service if you have a PlayStation Plus subscription, via an ethernet cable, or via a USB cable.

3D Sound Adjustment

One of the new features offered by the PlayStation 5 is 3D Audio even on regular TVs, as the system distributes the sound output to create a more immersive atmosphere when playing.

First you have to go to system settings Context Then in the new menu go to sound Sound Then for the audio output option Audio output Then, from the side menu, you choose to activate 3D sound on the TV. Enable 3D Audio Floor Standing TV Speakers.

After enabling Enable 3D Audio Fot TV Speakers, there will be a third option in the same menu, which is Measure Room Acoustic For 3D Audio. You will be taken to the Measure Room Acoustic For 3D Audio option, and clicking on it will take you to the screen for adjusting the sound waves through the DualSense controller.

Preset to run games

PlayStation 5 offers the ability to play games in different modes such as resolution mode and performance mode depending on your desire. In case you prefer resolution mode where the focus is on increasing the resolution to 4K as per the game’s support, enabling other visual technologies such as HDR and Raytracing to provide the maximum visual experience.

As for the performance mode, which users who like shooting games and play online games turn to, it improves the response speed while maintaining the stability of the frame rate at the maximum limit that the game can offer.

This situation may cause you to sacrifice some features like HDR and Raytracing, and a smoother experience can be achieved by enabling VRR technology that stabilizes frame synchronization between the device and the TV.

Download games from the PS Plus collection

Of course, you have bought an expensive device, so you may find it difficult at first to buy games, so Sony puts together a special package for you that contains 20 different games that are compatible with the PlayStation 5, as follows:

• Batman: Arkham Knight
• battlefield 1 game
• Bloodborne
• Call of Duty: Black Ops III – Zombies Chronicles Edition was recently added
• Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy was also recently added
• days gone by
• Detroit: Become Human
• Fallout 4 game
• Final Fantasy XV Royal Edition
• god of war game
• infamous second son
• Monster Hunter World Game
• Mortal Kombat X Game
• Persona 5 game
• Ratchet & Clank Game
• Resident Evil 7 biohazard game
• game the last guardian
• The Last of Us Remastered
• Dawn Useful Game
• Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

Dear gamer, these are the first 5 things you should do when starting to use your new PlayStation 5 to get the best gaming experience and make the most of its new features.

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