5 Common Mistakes New PlayStation 5 Owners Make

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So you’ve got your hands on a PS5, and it’s out of the box and powered on. You’re in for a good time, but there are pitfalls you should know about before you get lost in your next favorite game.

The PS5’s unique and futuristic design might confuse newcomers to the PlayStation brand. It’s sleek, curvy, and (love it or hate it) quite unlike any console that’s come before it. This sometimes leads to the console being placed upside down. The confusion mainly comes from the placement of the disc drive, which is situated at the console’s base when it’s in the correct position.

So, if you notice that your discs are being inserted with the label facing downwards, it’s a sign that your PS5 is in an upside-down position. Remember, the PS5’s disc drive should be at the bottom, not the top!

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The PlayStation 5 comes with a vertical stand that helps keep the console stable when it’s standing upright. However, many new owners overlook the small screw that comes with it. This screw is essential for securely attaching the stand to the console and preventing it from accidentally toppling. A loose stand is a safety hazard and can potentially damage your console. So, always use the screw to secure the stand to your PS5. The screw is stored inside the console base, if you didn’t know. When you rotate it into the correct position for vertical mode, the screw is revealed.

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The PlayStation 5’s backward compatibility feature is a boon for gamers, but it can also lead to a common pitfall: downloading the wrong versions of games. Some games have specific PS5 versions; if you’re not careful, you might end up with the PS4 version.

Why is this a problem? Simply put, the