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How to fix the ‘can’t access your M.2 SSD’ error on PS5

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When installing a compatible M.2 solid state drive to your PlayStation 5, you may end up seeing the following error message when booting up the console:

Can’t access your M.2 SSD.

Try tuning off your PS5, removing your M.2 SSD, and then inserting it again.

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

1. If you haven’t done so already, select the Turn Off PS5 option to shut down your console. Afterwards, unplug all cables from the system and then remove the outer cover.

Open up the M.2 SSD expansion bay again and then unscrew and remove the solid state drive from the slot.

When inserting it again, make sure you do so from a diagonally upwards angle. You should hear an audible click and feel it click into place. If you need a visual guide, then you can check out the official M.2 SSD Installation for PS5 Console from the official PlayStation Support Youtube channel below:

2. If re-inserting your solid state drive does not work, try again for several more times. It took us three attempts to get our PlayStation 5 to properly recognize our Crucial P5 Plus 2TB Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD Internal Gaming SSD with Heatsink. As we stated above, make sure you hear and feel a click.

3. If the console isn’t recognizing the expansion drive after multiple attempts, then you can try inspecting the connectors on both the console and SSD.

If you see a lot of dust, then you can try using an air canister or duster to blow it off.

If it appears to be dirty, then you can use a cotton swap with high concentrated isopropyl alcohol to careful wipe off the dirt and grime.

4. If possible, you can try connecting the solid state drive to a computer and then check to see if there is a firmware update for the storage. A new software version may help fix the PS5 recognition issue.

5. You should also double check to see if you have the latest firmware downloaded and installed on your console as well.

6. You can also try inserting the SSD to another PS5 if you have access to one. If it works, then the M.2 SSD slot of the original console may be defective.

7. There is also a possibility that your solid state drive could be defective. If you can’t get the storage expansion to work across multiple devices, then you may need to get it replaced.

How to prevent accidental pausing in UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes

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If the action gets too intense in UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes, you may end up accidentally hitting the pause button (which is the Options button on the DualSense/DualShock 4 and the + button on the Nintendo Switch). This will end up throwing the rhythm and the intensity of the fight completely off.

To see how you can prevent accidental pausing in this 2D fighting title, you can check out this guide at Seeking Tech.

1. From the main menu of UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II, open Options.

2. Next, you need to select Game from the Options screen.

3. In the Game Settings menu, move the cursor down to In-Battle Menu (Versus Mode/Network Mode). You should see the following description appear at the bottom:

Change the length of the button press required to open the menu during a match.

4. Make sure that the In-Battle Menu (Versus Mode/Network Mode) setting is set to On and then exit the Option menu.

To now pause during the middle of the match, you need to hold the pause button. If you quick press it instead, then the battle will keep going.

How to fix Persona 5 Tactica HDR and brightness issues

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You may find that Persona 5 Tactica may look off as the graphics may be too dark, too bright or seemed washed out. To see how you can fix these visual issues, you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

1. Start off by heading into the Settings menu and then selecting Gameplay Settings. From there, scroll down to the bottom to find the Screen Brightness slider.

Use this to adjust the in-game brightness output.

2. If you still get the game to look right, then you can try adjusting the HDR output on your console.

On the PS5, this can be done by going to Settings > Screen and Video > Video Output > Adjust HDR.

For the PS4, go to Settings > Sound and Screen > Video Output Settings > Adjust HDR.

If you are playing on Xbox One, Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X, go to Settings > General > TV & display options > Calibrate HDR for games.

3. Of course, you can also try adjusting the brightness, contrast and/or gamma levels of your television set or monitor.

4. You can also try playing Persona 5 Tatica in SDR to see if the game ends up looking better for you.

In order to do so, disable HDR as well as any SDR-to-HDR conversion features on your TV and gaming system.

How to adjust the movement sensitivity in Persona 5 Tactica

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When playing Persona 5 Tactica, you may notice that moving your controller around feel a little too loose or slippery. To see how you can adjust the movement controls in this game, you can check out this guide from Seeking Tech.

1. To begin, open up the Settings menu.

2. In Settings, navigate over to Gameplay Settings.

3. Next, scroll all the way down and then move the menu cursor to Control Sensitivity. You should see the following description:

Adjust sensitivity of controls during battle.

4. To make the movement feel weightier, move the slider to the left. Alternatively, you can also move the slider to the right to increase the sensitivity.

5. Once you are done, confirm your edits by pressing the + button on Switch, Options button on PlayStation or Menu button on Xbox.

6. Test out the next sensitivity setting in a battle. If it still does not feel quite right, then you can return to Settings > Gameplay Settings > Control Sensitivity to re-adjust.

How to invert the camera and change its speed in Persona 5 Tactica

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You can adjust the camera angle with the right analog stick in Persona 5 Tactica. By default, the controls are non-inverted; so, the camera will follow the same direction as where you are pointing with the analog.

To see how you can invert the camera movement, as well as change its turning speed, you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

1. Open the Settings menu in Tactica if you haven’t done so already.

2. From there, go into Gameplay Settings.

3. You should see the Camera X-Axis Inversion setting.

When turned on, the camera will turn to the left when you move the right analog to the right side and turn to the right when the analog is tilted to the left.

4. You should also find the Camera Y-Axis Inversion setting.

When enabled, the camera will tilt upwards when you move the right analog down and downwards when you title the right analog up.

5. From the same Gameplay Settings screen, you should also find the Camera Turning Speed. This slider will adjust how sensitive the camera movement will be when you tilt the right analog stick.

6. Once you are done adjusting the camera settings, press the + button on the Nintendo Switch controller, Options button on the PlayStation controller or Menu button on the Xbox controller to save and apply the changes.

How to turn off camera shake in Persona 5 Tactica

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The Persona 5 Tactica in-game camera will shake in some situations. If you don’t like this effect, then you can check out this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

1. Make your way to the Settings screen in this turn-based strategy game if you aren’t there already.

2. Inside of Settings, select Gameplay Settings.

3. On the next screen, move the cursor down to Camera Shake, which should be showing the following description:

Enable camera shake in certain situations.

4. Use the left analog or directional pad buttons to set the Camera Shake settings to Off.

5. Save and apply the change. This can be done by pressing the Options button on PlayStation, + button on Switch or Menu button on Xbox.

The camera shaking should now be disabled in P5T.

How to enable vibration in Persona 5 Tactica

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You may notice that your controller isn’t shaking while playing Persona 5 Tactica. If you prefer the extra layer of immersion, then you can check out this guide at Seeking Tech to see how you can turn on vibrations.

1. For the first step, you need to make your way to the Settings menu. This can be done from the title screen, pause screen during combat or from the Prep > System menu in the hideout.

2. From Settings, select Gameplay Settings.

3. Next, move the cursor down to Vibration, which is set to Off by default.

4. Use the analog stick or directional pad to change the setting to On.

5. Confirm and apply by pressing the + button on the Switch pad, Options button on the PlayStation pad or Menu button on the Xbox pad.

6. You can then exit out of the Settings menu.

When you start playing Persona 5 Tactica again, you should be able to feel haptic feedback on your controller.

How to change difficulty level in Persona 5 Tactica

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The combat in Persona 5 Tactica has five difficulty levels. To see how you can switch between them, you can check out this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

1. If you haven’t done so already, make sure you clear the tutorial battles in the game. Once you get to the hideout for the first time, you should be able to change the difficulty setting.

2. You should also make sure that you loaded into your save file and be in the hideout. This is because you won’t be able to change the difficulty from the title screen or during the middle of battle.

3. Once you are ready, select the Prep option from the hideout menu.

4. Next, you need to select System.

5. From the System screen, head into Settings.

6. In Settings, select Gameplay Settings.

7. You should now be able find the Difficulty setting with the following description:

Set game difficulty. If the difficulty level is set to Hard or higher, your attack may also hit your allies.

8. Use the left analog or directional pad buttons to change between any of the following options:

  • Safe
  • Easy
  • Normal
  • Hard
  • Merciless

To see what the differences are between these difficulty levels, you can check out this comparison.

9. Once you are done, confirm the change. If you are playing with a controller, then this can be done by pressing the + button on Switch, Options button on PlayStation or Menu button on Xbox.

Persona 5 Tactica difficulty modes explained

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Persona 5 Tactica features 5 difficultly levels. You can check out this guide at Seeking Tech to see what the major differences are between the Safe, Easy, Normal, Hard and Merciless modes.

When you start a new game, you will be presented with the following options:

The Safe difficulty basically makes you invincible as you will be unlimited revies during battles. So, it is basically impossible to get a game over screen. We suggest picking this option if you just want to experience the story.

You can find the description below:

Safe mode allows you to enjoy the story without worry, as you can revive during battle an unlimited amount of times.

Easy

With the Easy difficulty, the encounters should be less stressful; however, you can get a game over screen if you aren’t careful. You can pick this if you want a little challenge but not too much.

You can check out its description below:

Easy mode has less challenging battles for players unsure of their skill.

Normal

The Normal difficulty is the default one in Persona 5 Tactica. The enemies should be balanced to provide a good enough challenge that won’t be too difficult.

You can view the description below:

Normal mode is for those who want a balance between a riveting story and exciting gameplay.

Hard

With the Hard difficulty, the battles are a little more intense. Not to mention that friendly fire is enabled as your attacks will hurt your party members if you aren’t careful enough. If you want the extra challenge, then you can try out this mode.

You can find its description below:

Hard mode is for the advanced player looking for advanced tactics action.

Merciless

Merciless is the hardest difficulty in P5T. Just like Hard, you will also need to pay extra attention to your attacks as friendly fire is turned on. Choose this mode if you want intense battles where every single move matters.

You can check out the description for this mode below:

Merciless is for those looking for the most punishing experience, where a single lapse of judgment can spell the end.

Does difficulty affect trophies and achievements in Persona 5 Tactica?

Persona 5 Tactica supports trophies on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 as well as achievements on the Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X and PC.

There are no difficulty related trophies or achievements in the game. So, you will be able to earn the same merits if you are playing on Safe, Easy, Normal, Hard or Merciless.

How to fix Teardown HDR and brightness issues

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You may find that some levels in Teardown may look a little too dark while others may be too bright. The game may have a general washed out look to it as well. To see how you can find these brightness issues for the PC, PS5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S game, you can check out this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

1. For the first step, you can try re-calibrating the HDR brightness output of your PC or console.

On the PS5, for example, you need to go to Settings > Screen and Video > Video Output > Adjust HDR.

For the Xbox Series consoles, head over to Settings > General > TV & display options > Calibrate HDR for gaming.

2. You can also use the in-game Gamma Correction setting from Teardown. To find it, open the Options menu in the game and then view the Graphics tab.

The Gamma Correction setting is set to 100 by default. You will be able to use the left and right directional pad buttons to increase or decrease it by a value of 10 from within a range of 50 to 150.

You may need to return to this setting when moving from a darker stage to a brighter stage of vice versa.

3. You can also look into the settings of your TV or monitor to adjust the brightness and contrast.

4. If possible, you can also try playing Teardown on a different screen to see if you can get better results.