PS4 Pro tips and tricks: How to get the most from the 4K PlayStation

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(Pocket-lint) — Although the PlayStation 5 is now available (if you can find one), the PS4 Pro still stands as an excellent companion to a 4K HDR TV too.

It is an amazing, powerful games machine — especially for the price — and has a library of thousands of games to choose from.

Here are some of the best tips and tricks for you to discover to make the experience even better, if you've just got one or are looking to revitalise an older machine.

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If you've upgraded to a PS4 Pro from an original or second generation PS4 you can directly transfer your important data from the old console to the new. That includes users and their settings, games and save files, plus screengrabs and video clips.

You will need at least one Ethernet (LAN) cable and both machines to be switched on at the same time. You also need a lot of patience as the transfer process can take a fair while, especially if you have a lot of games stored on your hard drive.

It is possible to do it over a wireless or wired home network. But, if you do it through the two consoles' Wi-Fi connections you still need the Ethernet cable to directly hook them together, through their respective LAN ports. Otherwise, if they are both connected to your home network by cable, you don't need to connect them together.

Once set up correctly and switched on, sign into the PlayStation Network on your PS4 Pro, update the system software to the latest version if necessary, and head to Settings>System>Transfer Data from Another PS4. Follow the instructions and make yourself a cup of tea (or several) while you wait for the process to finish.

If you are a PlayStation Plus member and have the option to save games online enabled on your older PS4, you can download