How to Set Up Your PS5 Stand
Before you connect power cords and more to your Sony PlayStation 5, you must set up the PS5 stand properly. Here’s what to do.
How to Connect Your PlayStation 5 to Your TV or Monitor
Ready to turn on your PS5? Not quite. Here’s how to connect it to your TV or monitor.
How to Set Up Your PS5 Console
Now your PlayStation 5 console is switched on and plugged in, here are the steps to follow to get set up.
Tips for a Successful Playstation 5 Setup
PS5 setup is pretty simple, but there are some issues that can crop up as well as things you can do to make the process go more smoothly. Here are some tips on how to speed up the process:
Perform the initial setup ahead of time if you’re giving the Sony PlayStation 5 as a gift. If you’re saving the PlayStation 5 as a gift for the holidays or as a birthday present, set it up ahead of time so that the receiver can use the console immediately instead of waiting for system updates. Find the right home for it. The Sony PlayStation 5 is a big console. Find the right home for it before you set it up, and ensure there’s plenty of ventilation and no risk of it overheating. Use a 4K TV if possible. The PlayStation 5 is capable of full UHD 4K graphical output. It’ll work on non-4K TVs but to get the most out of it, you need a 4K TV.
