MakeUseOf - PlayStation 5 https://www.makeuseof.com Master your PS5 console with guides, tips, and explainers. Mon, 25 Dec 2023 17:30:19 GMT en-US hourly 60 <![CDATA[How to Watch Movies on Your PS5 With Sony Pictures Core]]> If gaming on your PlayStation 5 isn't quite enough, you can also rent, buy, or stream up to 2,000 movies on your console using Sony Pictures Core.

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Mon, 25 Dec 2023 17:30:19 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/use-sony-pictures-core-ps5-stream-movies/
<![CDATA[Thinking of Buying a PS5? 6 Things to Consider First]]> If you haven't picked up a PS5 yet, but are thinking about it, you should consider whether it's the right move for you. Here are several points to think about before you spend several hundred dollars on Sony's latest console.

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Thu, 23 Nov 2023 16:30:16 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/things-to-consider-before-buying-ps5/
<![CDATA[How to Set Up and Use an Assist Controller on the PS5]]> Using an assist controller on your PS5 allows you to connect two controllers that act like one. If you want to make use of this handy accessibility feature on your PS5 but you’re not sure how to, we’ve got you covered.

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Mon, 13 Nov 2023 18:30:19 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/ps5-how-to-use-assist-controller/
<![CDATA[Get Data Off an Old HDD and the Best Ways to Use a Raspberry Pi [Podcast]]]> Getting data off an old HDD is easier than you think, as demonstrated in this week's podcast. Plus, we look at the best uses for a Raspberry Pi, consider the arrival of rules and guidelines for AI, and celebrate the end of the PlayStation 5 shortage.

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Sat, 04 Nov 2023 13:00:16 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/get-data-off-an-old-hdd-and-the-best-ways-to-use-a-raspberry-pi/
<![CDATA[How to Fix the "Credit/Debit Card Is No Longer Valid” Error on PS5]]> When using your PlayStation 5, you may run into an error that says your debit or credit card is no longer valid. It could be the card is out of cash or has expired. Unfortunately, the PS5 lumps issues into one error. Here’s a list of things you should try to see if any helps.

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Thu, 02 Nov 2023 16:00:17 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/ps5-how-to-fix-credit-debit-card-error/
<![CDATA[With the PS5 Shortage Over, Will the Price of the PlayStation 5 Drop?]]> The global PS5 shortage is finally over. But the question on everyone's lips now is, will this prompt PlayStation 5 prices to start falling?

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Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:50:21 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/ps5-shortage-over-playstation-5-price-drops/
<![CDATA[How to Clean Your PS5 Console and Controller the Right Way]]> Unfortunate as it might be, cleaning is a necessary part of life, and your PS5 is not exempt from this rule. Making sure that your PS5 console and controllers are clean and free of dust or debris is a vital part of caring for your system.

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Mon, 30 Oct 2023 16:30:23 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-clean-ps5-console-controller/
<![CDATA[How to Wirelessly Update Your DualSense Controller]]> In the old days, when Sony released a new controller update, you had to plug your DualSense controller into your PlayStation 5 using a USB-C cable in order to install it. Now you no longer have to leave the comfort of your seat to do it. That's right, you can update your PS5 controller wirelessly, and we're going to show you how to do it.

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Mon, 16 Oct 2023 19:31:33 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-wirelessly-update-ps5-dualsense-controller/
<![CDATA[The Old PS5 vs. the New (Slimmer) PS5: What Are the Differences?]]> With Sony releasing a slimmer version of the PlayStation 5, many people are quite excited. However, others are understandably wondering what this newer and slimmer version of Sony's current-gen console brings to the table when compared to the older and fatter PS5. Here's everything you need to know about their differences.

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Sun, 15 Oct 2023 18:22:59 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/old-ps5-vs-the-new-slimmer-ps5-what-are-the-differences/
<![CDATA[What You Need to Know About the New PS5 Slim Model]]> Sony has released slim models of its games consoles for years, beginning with the PS2. And the company is continuing the trend with the PlayStation 5, releasing a "Slim" model just in time for the 2023 holiday season. It should be noted however, that Sony isn't officially branding this as a PS5 Slim.

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Wed, 11 Oct 2023 23:07:51 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/new-ps5-slim-what-you-need-to-know/