How to zoom in the camera in Diablo IV on console

You may find that the in-game camera in Diablo IV to be too far away. This may make some of the objects and enemies hard to see, especially if you are sitting at a good distance away from your computer monitor or television screen.

To see how you can zoom in the camera in Diablo 4 while playing the action role-playing game on a home console, you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

1. In order to zoom in the camera in this game, you will need to assign a button for the action. In order to do so, the first step is to head over to the Options menu.

To get there from the main menu, you need to press the Options button when playing with the DualShock 4 or DualSense on the PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5. You need to press the Menu button if you are playing on the Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X, Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X. Afterwards, you should be able to select Options from the small window menu.

If you are already loaded into the game, then you need to bring up the Map Screen by pressing the touch pad on PlayStation or View button on Xbox. From there, use the L1/R1 buttons on PlayStation or LB/RB buttons on Xbox to head over the Game tab. Lastly, select Options.

2. Now that you open the Options menu, use the L1/R1 buttons or LB/RB buttons to head towards the Controls tab.

3. Once you get there, you need to scroll down until you get to the Console section.

4. You should find the Zoom in-game camera setting, which will show the following description:

  • “Toggles the game camera zoom.”

5. Once you select the Zoom in-game camera setting, you will be asked to assign a button to it by pressing the button on your controller.

6. After assigning a button for zooming, you have to press the Triangle button on PlayStation or Y button on Xbox in order to save your new setting.

7. Back out of the option menu and then return to your game.

8. When you press the corresponding button you previously set up while playing Diablo 4, you should now be able to zoom the camera in to get a closer view of your character as well as the surrounding area.

If you want to zoom back out at any time during gameplay, then you simply need to press the same button again.

How to prevent motion sickness while playing Diablo IV

You may start to feel a little bit nauseous when playing Diablo IV on your PC, PS4, PS4 Pro, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X or Xbox Series S. To see how you can prevent yourself from experiencing motion sickness while playing this action RPG, you can take a look at this article from Seeking Tech.

1. For the first step, you need to head over to the Accessibility tab in the Options menu.

To do so from the main menu, press the Options button if you are playing with a PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 controller. If you are playing with an Xbox One or Xbox Series controller, then you need to press the Menu button. In the pop-up menu, select Options. Afterwards, use the L1/R1 buttons or LB/RB buttons to switch tabs until you get to the Accessibility tab.

If you are currently playing, then you need to bring up the Map Screen first by pressing the Options button on PlayStation or Menu button on Xbox. You then need to use the L1/R1 buttons or LB/RB buttons to head over to the Game tab, where you can then go to Options. Finally, yes the same should buttons again to navigate towards the Accessibility tab.

2. From the Accessibility tab, scroll down until you get to the Gameplay section. From there you will see the following settings:

The Screen Shake Effects setting will make your screen shake for select attacks and abilities.

The Combat Hit Flash will make the make a character flash in order to indicate that it has taken damage.

The Reduce Strobing will turn off some of the blinking lighting effects in Diablo 4.

By default, Screen Shake Effects and Combat Hit Flash are enabled while Reduce Strobing is disabled. We recommend that you disable the Screen Shake Effects and Combat Hit Flash settings and then enable the Reduce Strobing setting.

3. Also in the same Accessibility tab, you may also want to consider enabling the Display Player Highlight setting, which puts an outline on your character. By doing so, you should know where your character is at all times, which may help with your nausea.

To turn this feature on, scroll down to the Highlights section in the Accessibility tab. Afterwards, make sure that the Display Player Highlight setting is selected.

If you would like to change the color of the highlight around your character, then you can also select the Player Highlight Color. In the pop-up Color Picker menu, you should be able to switch to your preferred color.

How to turn off the Diablo IV narrator

When playing Diablo 4, you may hear a voice reading the text that appears on the screen. If you would like to turn off the narrator in this action role-playing game, then you can take a look at this article from Seeking Tech to see how you can properly do so.

1. To begin, you need to head over to the Options menu.

If you haven’t load into the game with a character, then you can open the Game Menu by pressing the Options button on the DualSesne/DualShock 4 or Menu button on the Xbox One/Xbox Series controller. Afterwards, select Options.

If you have already loaded into your save file, then you need to open the Map screen by pressing on the touchpad on PlayStation or View button on Xbox. From there, use the L1/R1 or RB/LB buttons to head over to the Game tab, where you can then select Options.

2. From the Options menu, you can either head over to the Sound tab or Accessibility tab.

If you go to the Sound tab, then you have to scroll down until you get to the Screen Reader section.

On the other hand, the Screen Reader section should already be on top of the Accessibility tab.

3. Move the cursor to the Use Screen Reader section, which should be showing the following description:

  • “Enables or disables audio that describes text and interactive elements of the current screen.”

4. Make sure that the Use Screen Reader setting is not selected.

5. Afterwards, move the cursor down to the Text to Speech setting, which contains the following description:

  • “Enables or disables all text to speech narration of in-game text chat.”

6. Make sure that the Text to Speech is not selected.

7. Press the Triangle button on PlayStation or Y button on Xbox to save and apply the change you made to these screen narrator settings.

You should no longer hear the screen reader when you use the menus, texting with other players and in other scenarios when playing Diablo 4.

How to enable or disable crossplay in Diablo IV

Diablo IV supports crossplay as you will be play with others on other platforms. To see how you can enable or disable this feature, you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

1. For the first step, you need to enter the Options menu.

You can do so from the main menu by pressing the Options button on PlayStation gamepad or Menu button on Xbox controller.

If you are currently playing the game, then you can press the touchpad on PlayStation or View button on Xbox to open the Map Screen. From there, use the L1/R1 buttons or LB/RB buttons to switch over to the Game tab. Afterwards, select Options.

2. Once you get to the Options menu, use the same L1/R1 or LB/RB buttons until you get to the Social tab.

3. From the Social tab, you should see the Cross-Network Play setting from the Cross Network section located at the top. This should have the following description:

Enabled: You will encounter and be able to play with players on other platforms.

Disabled: You will no longer encounter or be able to interact with players on other platform. Clan feature will become blocked.

If you want to turn on cross-play, you need to make sure that the Cross-Network Play setting is selected. Furthermore, you need to link your PlayStation Network or Xbox Live account with your Blizzard.net account if you haven’t done so already.

If you want to disable playing with other platforms, then you need to make sure that the Cross-Network Play setting is not selected.

3. In the same Cross Network section, you will also find the Cross-Network Communication setting, which has the following description:

Enabled: You will be able to text and voice chat with players on other platforms.

Disabled: You will no longer be able to text or voice chat with players on other platforms.

If you want to enable cross-play as well as cross-chat, then make sure you have this setting selected. If you want to keep cross-play but disable cross communication between different platforms, then you need to make sure that this setting is not selected.

5. Once you are done making the changes, press the Triangle button on PlayStation or Y button on Xbox in order to save and apply your matchmaking preferences.

Cross-platform play in Diablo 4 can be done between PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Digital Edition, Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X players.

What to do if Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Amiibo feature is not working

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom features Amiibo support as you will be able to scan compatible figurines in order to unlock in-game bonuses.

If you can’t seem to scan your Amiibos through your Joy-Con or Nintendo Switch Pro Controller while playing this open-world action-adventure game, you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

1. To start off, you should make sure that you are using a compatible Amiibo figurine. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom should support the following figures:

  • 8-Bit Link (The Legend of Zelda) – Unlocks Pixel Fabric, Cap of the Hero, Tunic of the Hero and Trousers of the Hero
  • Bokoblin (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild) – Unlocks Bokoblin Fabric
  • Daruk (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild) – Unlocks Goron-Champion Fabric and Vah Rudaria Divine Helm
  • Ganondorf (Super Smash Bros.) – Unlocks Demon King Fabric
  • Guardian (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild) – Unlocks Ancient-Sheikah Fabric
  • Link (Super Smash Bros.) – Unlocks Mirror of Twilight Fabric, Cap of Twilight, Tunic of Twilight, Trousers of Twilight and Epona
  • Link (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild) – Unlocks Tunic of Memories Fabric
  • Link Archer (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild) – Unlocks Tunic of Memories Fabric
  • Link Rider (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild) – Unlocks Hylian-Hood Fabric
  • Link (The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening) – Unlocks Egg Fabric, Cap of Awakening, Tunic of Awakening and Trousers of Awakening
  • Link (The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask) – Unlocks Majora’s Mask Fabric, Fierce Deity’s Mask, Fierce Deity’s Armor and Fierce Deity’s Boots
  • Link (The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time) – Unlocks Lon Lon Ranch Fabric, Cap of Time, Tunic of Time and Trousers of Time
  • Link (The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword) – Unlocks Sword-Spirit Fabric, White Sword of the Sky, Cap of the Sky, Tunic of the Sky and Trousers of the Sky
  • Link (The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom) – Unlocks Champion’s Tunic Fabric
  • Mipha (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild) – Unlocks Zora-Champion Fabric and Vah Ruta Divine Helm
  • Revali (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild) – Unlocks Rito-Champion Fabric and Vah Medoh Divine Helm
  • Sheik (Super Smash Bros.) – Unlocks Sheik Fabric, Shield of the Mind’s Eye and Sheik Mask
  • Toon Link (Super Smash Bros.) – Unlocks King of Red Lions Fabric and Sea-Breeze Boomerang
  • Toon Link (The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker) – Unlocks King of Red Lions Fabric, Sea-Breeze Boomerang, Tunic of Winds and Trousers of Winds
  • Urbosa (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild) – Unlocks Gerudo-Champion Fabric and Vah Noboris Divine Helm
  • Wolf Link (The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess) – Unlocks Mirror of Twilight Fabric
  • Zelda (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild) – Unlocks Hyrule-Princess Fabric
  • Zelda (Super Smash Bros.) – Unlocks Princess of Twilight Fabric and Dusk Bow
  • Zelda (The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker) – Unlocks Bygone-Royal Fabric and Sea-Breeze Shield
  • Zelda and Loftwing (The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword) – Unlocks Zelda’s Sailcloth Fabric

2. If you have a compatible Amiibo, then you should make sure you have progressed long enough into The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s story until you unlock the Amiibo Rune. This can take around 1 hour if you are starting from a new save file.

3. Furthermore, you also need to check to see if Amiibo support is enabled in the game by taking the following steps:

  • Open the Pause Menu by pressing the + button while playing Tears of the Kingdom.
  • Press the R button to change tabs until you get to System.
  • Select Options from the Settings menu.
  • Make sure that the Amiibo setting is set to Enable Amiibo.

4. After unlocking the Amiibo Rune and enabling Amiibo support, you need to change to the Amiibo Rune by pressing and holding the L button. Afterwards, select Amiibo and then let go of the L button.

You should now be able to scan in a compatible figurine.

5. Both the Joy-Con and Nintendo Switch Pro Controller features Amiibo-scanning NFC sensors.

If you are playing the game using the Joy-Con, then you need to place the base of the Amiibo on the right analog stick. If you are using the Switch Pro Controller, then you need to place the base of the figure on the Nintendo Switch logo.

So, if one of the control methods does not appear to be scanning correctly, then you can try using the other method.

6. It is important to note that you can only scan the same figurine once a day. So, if you have already scanned the figure already, then you need to wait until the next day until you can try again.

7. If you still can’t get your Amiibo to scan into the game, then you can try restarting your Nintendo Switch.

Afterwards, power on your console again and then launch The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Load back into your save file and then test to see if you are able to unlock your figurine bonuses.

8. If you haven’t done so already, make sure you have the latest patch for the game, as well as the latest firmware for your Nintendo Switch, downloaded and installed.

9. If you have another Nintendo Switch game that is compatible with the same Amiibo. If the other title can’t recognize the same figure, then the NFC sensor on the base may be defective.

How to turn off gyro controls in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

You can use the gyros of your Joy-Cons or Nintendo Switch Pro Controller in order to fine tune your aim when shooting arrows with your bow or using the new Ultrahand ability when playing The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. If you find that the motion control is throwing off your accuracy, then you might want to disable this feature.

You can check this tutorial at Seeking Tech to see how you can turn off gyro controls in this open-world Nintendo Switch game.

1. For the first step, you need to open the Pause menu in Tears of the Kingdom. You can do so by pressing the + button on the right Joy-Con or on the right side of the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.

2. From the Pause menu, switch over to the System tab by pressing the R button several times until you get to the gear icon.

3. Once you get to the System tab in the Pause menu, you need to select Options.

4. After arriving at the Options section, move the cursor down to the “Aim with motion controls” setting, which should have the following description:

  • “Enable or disable motion controls while aiming.”

If this setting is set to Enabled, then you need to select it. By doing so, the gyro controls should now be disabled.

5. After disabling motion controls, exit the Pause menu and then return to your game.

When you try to use your bow or Ultrahand in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, you should notice that the gyros are no longer active. As a result, aiming reticle should be more stable even if you move your Joy-Cons or Nintendo Switch Pro Controller around.

With that said, gyro controls do have its advantages as this feature will let you make minute adjustments when aiming, which would otherwise be more difficult when you are only using the right analog stick. Therefore, you may want to enable motion controls and then try to familiarize yourself with this feature to see if you are able to improve your aim by using the right analog in combination with gyros.

If you want to re-enable the motion controls in Tears of the Kingdom, then you need to head back to the Pause menu and then switch over to the System tab. From there, select Options and then make sure that the “Aim with motion controls” setting is set to Enabled.

How to redeem an Amazon Gift Card from Microsoft Rewards

You can use your Microsoft Rewards Points to redeem for an Amazon Gift Card. To find out how you can properly do so, you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

1. For the first step, you need to visit the Redeem page on the Microsoft Rewards website.

2. If you haven’t done so already, make sure you are signed into your Microsoft account that you have been using to accumulate your Microsoft Rewards Points.

3. Next, you need to find and select the Amazon.com Gift Card option.

If you can’t find it, then you can use the search bar located on the left if you are viewing the desktop version of the Microsoft Rewards website.

4. Currently, you can pick between a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card or $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by using the “Select an option” drop-down menu.

In the U.S. region, you will need 6,500 Microsoft Rewards Points to redeem the $5 Amazon.com Gift Card or 13,000 Microsoft Points to redeem the $10 Amazon.com Gift Card. Depending on when and where you are reading this article, these rates could be different.

5. Once you are done picking your rewards, you then need to select Redeem Reward.

6. In the Confirm Reward page, you will see where the redemption email will be sent to. Here, you need to select the Confirm Reward option to continue.

7. Next, you may be asked to enter a code that will be texted to your phone due to two-factor authentication before you can move on with the redemption.

8. Afterwards, you should see the “Your reward is on the way!” page saying that your reward should be sent to email within 24 hours.

9. Open the email message from Microsoft Rewards. If you don’t see it, then you can visit the Microsoft Rewards Order History page.

10. Either way, copy the Security Code and then select the Redemption URL link.

11. On Amazon, you will be asked to enter the Security Code in order to unlock the gift card. Paste the code you previously copied and then select the Unlock Your Reward option.

12. If done correctly, you should arrive at the “Your reward is here!” page with a small notification saying that “Your reward is activated.” On this page, copy the Claim Code.

13. You can then use the Claim Code in several ways:

  • Input it in the “Add a gift card or promotion code or voucher” field when selecting payment options during the checkout process on Amazon.com.
  • Input it in the “Enter claim code” from the “Redeem a gift card” page on Amazon to add to your Gift Card Balance.
  • Show it to a store associate on a physical Amazon store when you are making a purchase.

What to do if Xbox Series X can’t read 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray discs

The Xbox Series X should be able to playback 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray discs. If your console can’t read the disc at all or can only properly read it for a little bit, then you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech to see how you can potentially fix this issue.

1. For the first step, we recommend checking to see if the disc is dirty.

If it is, then you can try using a dry microfiber cloth to wipe away any fingerprints and smudges. You can also apply a little bit of water if you notice any hard to remove smudges.

Once you are done with the cleaning, wait for the disc to air dry and then test it out to see if your console is able to read it.

2. When inserting the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, you should make sure that you are inserting in the correct side. The bottom of the disc should be pointed towards the front USB port of the Series X.

3. There have been a lot of reports that the BD-100 discs, which have a triple layer, may not work well with the Xbox Series X. On the other hand, the console should be able to read the double layer BD-66 should work fine in a vast majority of cases.

You can check out a list of movies that have been printed on a BD-100 disc with this forum post forum post from Blu-ray.com.

4. If you are using an audio receiver when watching 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray movies or television shows on your Xbox Series X, then it may cause some issues. In this case, you can try using your television speakers instead for the sound output.

Alternatively, you can disable the receiver decoding feature by taking the following steps:

  • Open the Settings App on your Xbox Series X.
  • From the front page of Settings, select Devices & connections > Blu-ray.
  • In the Devices & connections – Blu-ray screen, make sure that the “Let my receiver decode audio” setting is not selected.

5. You can also try clearing the persistent storage of your console multiple times by doing the following:

  • Open the Settings App of the Series X.
  • Navigate over to Devices & connections > Blu-ray.
  • From the Devices & connections – Blu-ray menu, select Persistent storage.
  • A message will then appear on the screen saying that the download-related content of Blu-ray discs will be deleted. Here, you need to select the Clear Persistence Storage option.
  • Clear the persistent storage by doing the previous two steps at least two more times.
  • Afterwards, press and hold the power button on the Series X for at least 10 seconds to turn off the console.
  • Once the system has shut down, unplug its power cord from the power outlet.
  • Wat for at least 10 minutes.
  • Once you are done waiting, plug the Series X back into the power outlet and then turn it back on.
  • Test to see if the console is able to properly read your 4K UHD disc.

6. You can also try playing the same problematic disc on another 4K UHD player such as the Xbox One S, Xbox One X or PlayStation 5.

If the 4K Blu-ray works with the other players, then there may be a hardware problem with your Xbox Series X. In this case, you may want to get it repaired or replaced.

7. If disc does not work even when using another player, then it may defective. In this scenario, you need to replace the 4K Blu-ray.

How to fix Omega Strikers connection errors

When playing Omega Strikers, you may encounter the following message:

  • “Connection error. You have been disconnected from the network, you will have to reconnect to continue playing.”

To see how you can fix these disconnection issues, you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

1. For the first step, you should make sure that you aren’t using your internet to stream or download at the same time as you are playing. Otherwise, you may get disconnected while playing Omega Strikers.

2. You should also avoid suspending the game, including using the quick resume feature on the Xbox Series X or Series S.

3. Furthermore, avoid putting your PC or game console in rest mode or sleep mode.

Omega Strikers is an online-only game. Therefore, it requires a persistence online connection. If you suspend the game or put your gaming system in a low power state, then you will eventually be disconnected from the server.

4. You should also make sure that you are matching up with other players from the same region.

In order to check, you need to open the Settings menu in Omega Strikers. From there, scroll down until you get to the Matchmaking Region setting.

If the region does not match your location, then you may end up getting more connection errors than usual. In that chase, select the drop-down menu and then pick the correct region.

5. If possible, you can try playing the game over a wired Ethernet connection as it should provide a faster and more stable internet when compared to the Wi-Fi and mobile networks.

6. You should also make sure that the game servers are running normally. If there is an issue, then you will most likely find the announcement from the official Omega Strikers Twitter page.

If the servers appear to be down, then you have no other choice but to wait until they are fixed before you are able to play the game again.

7. If the servers appear to be fully functional, then there may be an issue with your internet. In this case, a common fix to the general disconnection issues is by power cycling your home network. If you are interested in doing so, then you need to take the following steps:

  • Close Omega Strikers.
  • Turn off your gaming system.
  • Turn off your router, modem and other internet equipment.
  • Wait for at least 2 minutes.
  • Turn back on your router, modem and other internet equipment.
  • Once your home network has gone back online, turn on your gaming system and then open Omega Strikers.

How to change emotes in Omega Strikers on consoles

If you are playing Omega Strikers on a console, then you may be wondering how you can change your emotes. To find out how you can properly do so, you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

Before we begin, it is important to note that this guide is based on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X versions of the competitive multiplayer game.

1. For the first step, you need to head to the main menu of the game. This is the screen where you will see a giant pink Play icon located on the bottom right corner.

2. From the main menu, you need to select Strikers on the top left side.

3. In the Strikers screen, you have to select the character with the emotes that you want to customize.

4. On the next screen, you should first select the Cosmetics option near the top.

5. Afterwards, you need to select the Emoticon.

6. You should see a list of emotes.

Depending on how far you are in your progression, some of these may have a grey lock icon attached. This indicates that you need to unlock the emoticon before being able to use them.

You can only add the Emoticons that don’t have any grey locks applied.

7. To swap out one emote for another, you need to move the cursor to the emote that you want to add to your list.

8. Next, you need to select and then hold the emote so that you can drag it to one of the five Emoticon slots located on the left side.

On Switch, Xbox One and Xbox Series platforms, you need to select and hold with the A button in order to drag. On the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles, you need to select to use the X button of the DualShock 4/Dualsense to perform the same action.

9. Keep in mind that, by default, you can only use the first two slots of emotes as Slot #1 is assigned to the left directional button while Slot #2 is assigned to the right directional button when you are playing the game with a gamepad.

If you want to assign buttons to the third, fourth and fifth emoticon, then you need to head over to the Controller section of the Settings menu in Omega Strikers. From there, you will be able to assign buttons for emotes as well as other actions.