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How to change region when playing a PS1 game on PS5 

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Sony recently started adding emulated PS1 videogames to the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition consoles. Some of these titles offer PAL and NTSC versions.  

To see how you can properly change regions for these games, you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech. 

1. For the first step, you need to turn on your game system if you haven’t done so already. 

2. Next, you need to be playing the emulated PS1 game.  

It doesn’t matter if you are playing the PS4 or PS5 version of the PS1 game on your PlayStation 5 console as the ability to change region should work on both. 

3. You then need to pause the PS1 game.  

In order to do so, you need to press the Options button on the controller. On the DualSense, this is the small button with the three horizontal lines on top. It should be in between the touch pad and the triangle button. 

4. With the game paused, scroll down and then select Settings from the emulated menu.  

5. In the Settings menu, scroll down and select the Change Region option. 

6. Afterwards, you will be given the following two options:  

  • Americas (NTSC)  
  • Europe (PAL) 

7. A pop-up message will then warn you that you will lose any unsaved process when you switch region. Select the Yes option to continue with the change.

In a vast majority of cases, PS1 games from the Americas (NTSC) region should end up running faster and/or feature a smoother frame rate. However, you are limited to just one language, which is most likely in English, most of the time.  

On the other hand, Europe (PAL) may offer multiple language options. While the PAL version may have a higher internal resolution, it shouldn’t be too noticeable as the emulator upscales both versions. 

If you don’t mind playing PS1 games in English, then the NTSC version of an emulated game on PlayStation 5 should be the best choice in a vast majority of cases.  

For the uninformed, old-school CRT television either offers a 50 Hz refresh rate or 60 Hz refresh rate. TVs from the PAL region, which are made for the U.K and the rest of Europe, use 50 Hz. The screens from NTSC regions, which includes Japan and North America, utilize 60 Hz. 

As a result, many games that came out for the PS1, as well as the PS2, end up either running slower or with a worse frame rate in PAL regions when compared to the NTSC regions. 

Thankfully, 60 Hz because the standard on flat-screen televisions with the advent of the HD TV and now the 4K TV.

How to download and update the Paramount Plus PS5 App

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An official application for Paramount Plus was recently added to the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition consoles. You can take a look at this tutorial to see how you can download, install and update this video streaming app. 

How to download and install Paramount+ on PS5 

To get Paramount Plus on your PlayStation 5 console, you need to do the following: 

1. If you haven’t done so already, make sure you head to the Media section of the home screen menu on your PS5. 

In order to get to the home screen, you can press and hold the PS logo button from the controller connected to the console for around a second.  

To switch to the Media section in the home screen, you need to press the R1 button. 

2. Next, you have two methods when it comes to going to the Paramount Plus product page. 

The first is to press the triangle button and then select the Search icon. In the search menu, you need to input Paramount with the on-screen keyboard. Finally, select Paramount+ from the search results page. 

Alternatively, you can select the All Apps option from the Media section. You should then be able to find and select the streaming app from the listing.  

3. On the product page of this app, you need to select Download. 

4. Once the download has been completed, the Paramount+ App should automatically be installed on your PS5. 

You can start the video streaming application from its product page or directly from the Media section of the home menu. Afterwards, you should be able to start streaming videos from this service.  

How to update the Paramount Plus PS5 App 

The Paramount+ App may get a new update to fix bugs, improve performance and/or add new features. To manually update this application on your PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 5 Digital Edition system, you need to take the following steps: 

1. Go back to the aforementioned Media section of the home screen. 

2. From there, you need to move the cursor to the Paramount+ logo. 

3. With the app’s icon highlighted, press the Options button on the controller. On the DualSense, this button is the one with the three horizontal lines on top (it is directly to the left of the triangle button). 

4. If done correctly, you should open a small pop-up window. From there, you need to select the Check for Update option.  

5. If there is a new patch available, your PS5 should start the download and installation process.  

How to find list of PS4 games that have been upgraded to PS5

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Several games that first came out on the PlayStation 4 have been upgraded to play natively on the PlayStation 5. The upgrades usually feature better resolution, faster and smoother frame rates in addition to other visual enhancements. The PS5 version may also take advantage of the 3D Audio, adaptive triggers and haptic feedback features on the next-generation system. 

To see how you can find a list of PS4 games that were upgraded to have native PS5 versions, you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech. 

1. First off, make sure you turn on your console and then head over to the PlayStation Store from its home screen. 

To go to the home screen quickly, if you are doing other tasks on the PS5, you can long press the PS button on the controller for around 1 second. 

2. In the front page of the PlayStation Store, select the Upgraded for PS5 option. 

If you don’t see it on the front page, then you can try pressing the R1 button to switch from the Latest tab to the Collection tab. You should be able to find the Upgraded for PS5 option from there. 

3. In the Upgraded for PS5 menu, you should find a list of games that originally came out for the PlayStation 4 and then received an upgraded native PlayStation 5 version.  

4. If you want to sort and/or filter this listing, then you can select the Sort and Filter option. You can find it on the left side as it is represented with the icon that features a down-pointing arrow with three horizontal lines.  

In the small window, you can select the Sort By option and then the following order options: 

  • Default  
  • Best Selling  
  • Most Downloaded  
  • Name (A to Z)  
  • Name (Z to A)  
  • Release Date (Old to New)  
  • Release Date (New to Old)  
  • Price (Low to High)  
  • Price (High to Low) 

You can also filter the listing based on genre, platform and age rating.  

When it comes to PS4 games that were upgraded to PS5, you will be able to download some of these titles at no additional costs if you previously acquire the PS4 version. For other titles, you are required to pay a small feed to upgrade to the native PS5 version. 

Furthermore, some games don’t offer any upgrade paths whatsoever. In these cases, you need to buy the game at its full listed price if you want the native PS5 version.

How to check if a game supports Remote Play on PS5

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One of the cooler features of the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition consoles is Remote Play, which lets you play a game on a different device. To see how you can see whether or not a game is compatible with this feature, you can take a look at this step-by-step tutorial from Seeking Tech. 

1. Start off by turning off your console and then going to the home screen. 

If you don’t know how to go home, then you can simply press and hold the PS button. You can also press the PS button and then select the house icon from there. 

2. Open the PlayStation Store from the home screen. 

3. Inside the PlayStation Store, select the game that you want to check its Remote Play compatibility status for. 

4. On the game’s product page you can either select the box on the right side near the top or the middle box in the Game and Legal Info section near the bottom. 

5. If done correctly, you should bring up the Compatibility Notices menu for the game. Here, you should see the “Remote Play supported” listed if the game can be played on other devices.  

6. It is important to note that, even if “Remote Play supported” is not listed in the Compatibility Notices menu, the game may still work with the feature. 

To really make sure, you can try starting the game if you have it installed on your PlayStation 5. If you are able to boot into the main menu successfully, then the game supports Remote Play. 

In order to enable Remote Play on your PS5, you need to go to Settings > System > Remote Play and then turn on the Enable Remote Play feature. 

If you want to turn on your PS5 remotely via Remote Play, then you need to go to Settings > System > Power Saving > Features Available in Rest Mode. From there, you need to turn on both the Stay Connected to the Internet and Enable Turning on PS5 from Network features. 

Keep in mind that a vast majority of PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 games support Remote Play. The only exceptions are game that requires the PlayStation Camera, PlayStation VR, PlayStation VR 2 as well as any other controllers or accessories that aren’t the DualShock 4 or DualSense.  

You also won’t be able to stream games from PlayStation Plus Premium. Instead, you need to use the official PlayStation Plus App to stream PS3 and PS4 games on the device.

How to find PlayStation VR 2 games on the PlayStation Store of PS5

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You are now able to purchase and pre-order PlayStation VR 2 games on the PlayStation Store of your PS5 or PS5 Digital Edition system. Finding these virtual reality titles can be a little tricky, however, as Sony does not make it completely obvious where to look.  

If you are having problems locating them, then you can check out this tutorial at Seeking Tech to see how you can find PS VR2 games on the shopping app of your PlayStation 5 console. 

1. Start off by turning on your PS5 and then heading into its home screen if you aren’t there already.  

If you are doing something else on your console at the moment, then you can go home quickly by long pressing the PS button on your controller for a second. 

2. From the home screen, you need to go to the PlayStation Store. 

3. Inside of the store, make sure that you are in the Latest, Collections or Deals tab. You can switch section from the main menu by pressing the L1 and R1 buttons on the controller. 

4. Next, you need to scroll down until you get to the See More section. 

5. You should be able to find and select PS VR2 from there. 

6. Once you get to the PlayStation VR 2 menu of the PlayStation Store, you should see a list of games that either require or optionally support the virtual reality headset. 

If you want to sort the listing, then you need to move the cursor to the right and then select the Sort and Filter option. 

In the pop-up menu on the left side, you should select the Sort By option and then any of the following: 

  • Default 
  • Best Selling 
  • Most Downloaded 
  • Name (A to Z) 
  • Name (Z to A) 
  • Release Date (Old to New) 
  • Release Date (New to Old) 
  • Price (Low to High) 
  • Price (High to Low) 

7. You can also use the Sort and Filter menu to filter the listing based on Price, Genre and Age Rating. 

While you can also filter based on Platform, PlayStation VR 2 games only support the PS5. Therefore, the list will be completely empty if you only select PS4. 

You can also filter based on VR. Since you are already in the PlayStation VR 2 menu, however, it should already show all of the games that are compatible with the virtual reality headset.

How to check supported PS VR2 features for any game on PS5

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The PS VR 2 is a new virtual reality headset for the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition systems. It comes with new features such as OLED display, eye tracking and headset vibration. The PlayStation VR 2 Sense controllers also includes adaptive triggers and haptic feedback. 

To see which specific game is compatible with these unique virtual reality headset and controller features on the PS5, you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech. 

1. To start off, you need to turn on your PlayStation 5 if you haven’t done so already. 

2. Next, you need to head over to the PlayStation Store from the home menu. 

If you aren’t in the home menu at the moment, then you can get there quickly by pressing and holding the PS button on the controller for around 1 second. 

3. In the PlayStation Store, head over to the product page of a PlayStation VR 2 game. 

To find a list of PSVR2 titles, make sure you are in the Latest, Collections or Deals tab of the PlayStation Store. From there, you should be able to find and select the PS VR2 option in the See More section at the bottom.  

You can also simply search for the game if you know what specific title you are looking for. 

4. On the game’s product page, you can select the box located on the right side. The Read More option should pop-up when the box is highlighted. 

Alternatively, you can also scroll to downloads and then select the middle box in the Game and Legal Info section. 

5. If done correctly, you should see a Compatibility Notices menu for that specific game. 

Here, you will see a list of supported PlayStation VR 2 features, including the following:  

  • PS VR2 and PS VR2 Sense controllers required 
  • PS VR headset vibration optional 
  • PS VR2 Sense controller trigger effect and vibration optional 
  • VR play styles: sitting, standing, room scale  

You should also see a description for the types of VR Play Styles.  

The “Sitting” style means that you can play the game while sitting down while the “Standing” style means that it can be played while you are standing on your feet. Both of these requires a minimum play area that is 3 ft. 4 in. x 3 ft. 4 in. 

There is also the “Roomscale” option, which will allow you to move around. This style requires a much larger play area at 6 ft. 7 in. x 6 ft. 7 in. 

How to check if a PS5 game supports adaptive triggers and haptic feedback

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For the uninformed, the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition systems come with a new DualSense controller. This game pad features adaptive triggers that makes it harder to press down in some scenarios. It also offers haptic feedback for a more precise vibration. Both of these are designed to add a little extra immersion to your gaming experience. 

To see if a PS5 game you are planning to acquire support the adaptive triggers and/or haptic feedback features of the DualSense, you can take a look at this article from Seeking Tech. 

1. For the first step, you need to turn on your PS5 console if it is not currently powered on. 

2. Next, you need to head over to the home menu and then open the PlayStation Store App. 

If you don’t know how to go home, then you can simply press and hold the PS button. After around 1 second, the home screen should open up. You can also quick press the PS button to bring up the Control Center menu, where you can then select the house icon at the bottom left side.

3. Once you are inside the PlayStation Store App, you need to open the product page for the game you are interested in. 

If you have a hard time finding your game, then you can use the search function in order to find it. Keep in mind that some upcoming titles may not be listed on the PlayStation Store yet. 

4. On the product page, move the cursor over to the box on the right side.  

5. After doing so, you should see the Read More option pop-up. Press the X button to continue. 

6. You should now be in the Compatibility Notices menu. Here, you should see the following message if the game take advantages of the DualSense’s unique features: 

  • “Vibration function and trigger effect supported.” 

7. The product pages of some games won’t show the aforementioned message even if adaptive triggers and haptic feedback are supported.  

In these cases, you can return to the product page and then move the cursor down to the Game and Legal Info section. Afterwards, press the X button on the controller to read more. 

In the product description, you may be able to find details about the game’s support for adaptive triggers and haptic feedback. 

How to check if PlayStation Plus is required to play online for any PS4 and PS5 game

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You are required to be a member of PlayStation Plus Essential, PlayStation Plus Extra, PlayStation Plus Deluxe or PlayStation Plus Premium in order to play online multiplayer for a vast majority of PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 games. The only exceptions to this rule are free-to-play such as Apex Legends, Call of Duty Warzone, Destiny 2, Fall Guys, Fortnite, Genshin Impact, Multiversus and Rocket League. 

To see how you can check to see if a specific game requires PS Plus for online play, you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech. 

1. To start off, make sure you turn on your PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro, PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 5 Digital Edition console if you haven’t done so already. 

2. Next, you need to head over to the product page of the game. 

If the game is already installed and on the home page of your PS5, then you can move the cursor to the game’s icon. From there, go down and then select the three dots icon. Finally, select View Product in the pop-up menu. 

If the game is not on the home page, then you can go to the Game Library menu. Select the game from there and then select the three dots icon. In the small window menu, you should then select the View Product option. 

Alternatively, you can simply search for the game on the PlayStation Store of the PS5. Searching the online shop is also the only way to view a game’s product page on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 Pro console. 

3. Once you get to the product page on your PlayStation 5, look for a small box located to the right.

You can also select the same small box to open the Compatibly Notices menu.  

If you see the “PS Plus required for online play” line, then it means that you need to subscription in order to play this specific game online. 

On the PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 4 Pro, you should see the following yellow-colored text on the game’s product page if it requires you to be a PS Plus member: 

“Paid PlayStation Plus subscription required for online multiplayer.” 

Even if you aren’t subscribed to any of the PlayStation Plus tiers, you can still be able to play online if someone else is willing to share their benefits with you. To see how you can share PS Plus benefits across multiple PSN accounts, you can follow the steps laid out in this step-by-step tutorial. 

How to fix unreadable disc error on PS5

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When inserting a game or media disc on your PlayStation 5, the console may have a hard time reading it. Eventually, you may end up seeing the following error message appear on the home screen: 

  • “Unreadable disc. Make sure it’s not damaged or dirty, and that it’s not inserted upside-down.” 

To see how you can potentially fix this problem, you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech. 

Before we start, it should be noted that this error should only appear with the PlayStation 5 system that has a disc drive. The PlayStation 5 Digital Edition does not have a disc drive and, thus, isn’t capable of reading any discs.  

1. For the first step, make sure that your disc is compatible with the PS5. 

This gaming system can read PS4 and PS5 game discs. It should also be able to recognize 4K Ultra HD Blu-rays, Blu-rays and DVDs. 

To find the full list of readable disc formats for the PlayStation 5, you can take a look at this listing.  

2. If you are sure that your game or media disc is compatible with the PS5, then the next step you can try is to make sure you inserted it into the console directly.  

The top label side of the disc should be facing the middle black part (where the power button, eject button and USB ports are located) of the console. This applies to both the vertical and horizontal positions.  

You can find photos of how to properly insert a disc below: 

Vertical Position: 

Horizontal Position: 

3. We also recommend taking a look at the bottom of your disc. If you see fingerprints, smudges and/or any other type of grimes, then you can try cleaning it with a microfiber cloth.  

When wiping, Sony recommends that you start from the middle of the disc and then move towards the edge. 

4. If cleaning the disc does not make it readable, then you can try rebuilding the database of your PlayStation 5 by taking the following steps: 

  • Start by turning off the console if you haven’t done so already. Make sure that it is fully powered down and just being put in Rest Mode. 
  • Next, you need to press and hold the power button until you hear a second beep coming out of the console. This indicate that the PS5 is being booted up in Safe Mode. 
  • Connect your controller, via USB, to the console in order to open the Safe Mode menu. 
  • From there, select 5. Clear Cache and Rebuild Database > Rebuild Database. 

5. A factory reset may also help. 

In order to do so, boot up the PlayStation 5 console normally and then open its Settings menu. From there, select System > System Software > Back Up and Restore > Back Up Your PS5. This will back up your games, apps and data so that you don’t lose them during a factory reset. 

Afterwards, go to Settings > System > System Software > Reset Options > Reset Your Console. 

Once the factory reset has completed, head over to Settings > System > System Software > Back Up and Restore > Restore Your PS5 to restore your previous data. 

After all that, try to insert the disc again to see if your PS5 can read it this time. 

How to change the download order on PS5

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With the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition system, you will be able to download multiple games and expansion packs at the same time. You can check out this guide at Seeking Tech to see how you can change the download order. 

1. For the first step, you need to head over to the Control Center menu, which you can do by simply pressing the PS button. 

2. With the Control Center menu opened, move the cursor to the bottom menu and then select Downloads/Uploads. By default, this option should be in between the Voice and Sound options.  

3. In the new screen, make sure you are in the Download section. If you are in the Upload section instead, then you need to move the cursor all the way to the left and then go up to Downloads.  

4. After making sure you are in the Downloads section, we recommend that you pause all your current downloading process. The games and DLC packs that you are currently downloading should be shown at the top of the list in the Downloads/Copies section. 

In order to pause a download, you can move the cursor to the game or DLC and then press the Options button. In the small window menu, you then need to select the Pause option. 

Alternatively, you can select the game or expansion pack from the Downloads/Copies section and then select it again in the next screen to bring up a small pop-up menu. From there, you can select Pause. 

5. With all your current downloads paused, you should then be able to change the download order. 

To select the game or DLC pack that you want to download before anything else, head back to Downloads/Uploads from the Control Center menu. 

Next, you need to move the cursor over to the content that you want to download first. 

With the game or DLC selected, press the Options button and then select Resume. Alternatively, you can press the X button and then X again on the next screen to open a small window menu where you can select Resume.  

6. Once the download has been completed, you can resume the download on the second game or expansion that you want to download. 

7. If you can’t wait for the download to complete, then we recommend pausing all the downloads again. This time, you need to do the following: 

  • Resume the game or DLC content that you want to be downloaded after the first download is completed. This should make it #2 on the priority list. 
  • Next, you need to resume the first game or DLC pack that you want to download before anything else. By doing so, this content should now be #1 in the priority list. 
  • The PS5 should start downloading the last content you resume, which should be the #1 in the priority list. 
  • Once that download has completed for the #1 content from the priority list, the console should automatically start downloading the #2 content from the priority list. 

Keep in mind that you won’t be able to add a third game or DLC to the priority download list as doing so will just revert the priority to the original listing after the first download is completed.