Tutorials

How to fix sticky DualSense Edge buttons

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If the directional pad or face buttons of your DualSense appears to be sticky, then you can check out this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech to see how you can get them unstuck.

1. For the first step, you can try to loosen up the button by doing the following:

  • Press down hard on the sticky button.
  • Rotate the button while it is pressed down several times clockwise.
  • You can then rotate it a few times counterclockwise.
  • Hopefully, this method will loosen some of the debris that may have been causing the directional pad or face buttons to be stuck.

2. If you have an air duster, then you can try blowing air on the outer edges of the sticky button. You may be able to get enough high-pressure air inside of the controller to block off the dust and other substances.

3. You can also try cleaning the button.

In order to do so, you can try using a dry lint-free cloth while the controller is turned off. If that doesn’t work, then you can try adding 99% isopropyl alcohol to remove some of the stickier substances.

If you decide to use the aforementioned solution, try to seep a little it in between the edges of the problematic button. You can then press down hard on the button before rotating it clockwise and counterclockwise to clean the internal portions.

4. You may also want to try taking the controller apart so that you can do a more thorough cleaning on the internal parts. With that said, this is a very complicated process that may end up causing more harm to the gamepad.

If you are still interested in doing so, then you can check out the following How-FixIT YouTube video to see how you can properly dissemble and clean the DualSense Edge:

5. If you can’t seem to loosen the sticky buttons, then you might want to consider sending in your controller to be repaired or replaced.

What to do if the PlayStation VR2 Sense Controllers won’t turn on

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Most PlayStation VR2 games require the Sense Controllers. If these accessories do not seem to be powering on, then you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

1. For the first step, we suggest that you try charging the Sense Controllers. If your PlayStation VR2 is brand new, then the internal batteries of its controllers could be depleted.

When recharging, you should use a compatible USB-C cable. For the best compatibility, you can use the USB-C charging cable that came with your PlayStation 5 and/or PlayStation VR2 headset.

Try to wait at least 15 minutes of charging before removing the USB-C cable from the Sense Controllers. Afterwards, press the PS button on the controllers to see if you see any lights appear.

2. It important to note that the Sense accessories will turn off right away if they aren’t connected to your PlayStation 5.

If you haven’t done so already, make sure you set up the PlayStation VR2 with your PS5. In order to do so, connect the virtual reality headset to the USB C port of the game console. Afterwards, turn on the console and then the PS VR2. The PS5 should detect the VR headset and then lead you through the rest of the setup process.

3. If the Sense Controllers still aren’t turning on, then you can try resetting them. To do so, you need to use a thin pin to push down on the reset button located at the bottom of the pin hole for at least 5 seconds.

The pinhole is located next to the L2 or R2 button on the backside. It may be hard to spot if your room isn’t brightly lit.

After resetting the controller, connect it to your PS5 via a USB cable and then press the PS button so that you can re-link it to the console.

4. If the left or right PS VR2 Sense pads still aren’t powering on, then there may be some hardware defect. In this case, you will have to send the controllers in for repair.

Recommended QN90C settings for PS5, Xbox Series X and S

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If you bought the Samsung QN90C (also known as QN90CD), then you can check out this Seeking Tech guide to find the best settings to utilize when using this TV to play games on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and/or Xbox Series S.

Model Numbers

This guide should cover all screen sizes of the QN90C, including the following model numbers:

43″:

  • QN43QN90CAFXZA
  • QN43QN90CDFXZA

50″:

  • QN50QN90CAFXZA
  • QN50QN90CDFXZA

55″:

  • QN55QN90CAFXZA
  • QN55QN90CDFXZA

65″:

  • QN65QN90CAFXZA
  • QN65QN90CDFXZA

75″:

  • QN75QN90CAFXZA
  • QN75QN90CDFXZA

85″:

  • QN85QN90CAFXZA
  • QN85QN90CDFXZA

Supported QN90C Console Gaming Features

With the Samsung QN90C, you will be able to play PlayStation 5 games at up to 120 frames per second. The other supported features include Auto Low Latency Mode, HDR10 and Variable Refresh Rate (for as low as 48 fps).

For the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, the QN90C can also display supported games at up to 120 fps. With these two consoles, this TV also supports Auto Low Latency Mode, HDR10 and Variable Refresh Rate (for as low as 40 fps).

Recommended QN90C settings for console gaming

To get the best out of your PS5, Series X or Series S consoles with the QN90C, you can take the following steps:

1. To start off, make sure you properly connect your console to the QLED.

For the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, you can use the HDMI 2.1 cable that came with these consoles to connect to any of the four HDMI ports of the TV.

For the Series S, you can use the HDMI 2.0 cable that came with the system or get a HDMI 2.1 cable.

2. Next, make your way to the Settings> All Settings > Connection > Game Mode Settings > Game Mode. Afterwards, make sure that Game Mode is set to On.

By doing so, you should be able to get the lower input lag possible when playing a PS5 or Xbox Series game. Furthermore, Variable Refresh Rate should automatically be enabled on the QLED television set. VRR will help with minor frame rate drops and screen tearing.

While there are other TV settings that you can mess with, we recommend that you leave them alone for now.

3. On the console side, there are several settings that you may need to change.

For the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition consoles, head over to the Settings > Screen and Video > Video Output menu. From there, set the following to Automatic:

  • Variable Refresh Rate
  • 120 Hz
  • ALLM
  • 4K Transfer Rate
  • Deep Color Output
  • RGB Range

For the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, navigate towards the Settings > General > TV & Display Options > Video Modes menu. You should then make sure that the following boxes are selected:

  • Allow Auto-Low Latency Mode
  • Allow variable refresh rate
  • Allow 4K
  • Allow HDR10

5. One last step for the console side, you need to take is to calibrate the HDR output of your console to match the QN90C.

You can find the menu to do so on the PS5 by making your way over to Settings > Screen and Video > Video Output > Adjust HDR.

On the Series X and Series S, you need to go to Settings > General > TV & Display Options > Calibrate HDR for games.

In both of these cases, follow the on-screen instructions to get HDR content to display properly on your QLED.

6. If some scenes in a game you are currently playing appear to be too dark, then you can adjust the Dynamic Black Equalizer setting from the Game Mode Settings menu of the Samsung QN90C.

If you feel that some games are running a little bit choppy, then you can go to the Game Motion Plus Settings from the Game Mode Settings screen. On the next page, you can adjust the Blur Reduction slider to make 60 fps games look smoother or the Judder Reduction slider to make 30 fps games look smoother. Furthermore, you can also add Black Frame Insertion by enabling LCD Clear Motion.

How to fix DualSense Edge vibration issues

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The DualSense Edge supports the same haptics used as the DualSense. If the vibrations do not seem as strong, or the premium controller does not rumble at all, then you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

1. For the first step, try to re-charge your controller. The low battery life may lead to a weaker rumble.

2. If re-charing the controller did not make the vibrations feel stronger, then we recommend checking the in-game menu of the game you are currently playing. Some titles may have options where you can adjust the vibration intensity or turn it off completely.

2. If the game has vibrations fully enabled but you are still experiencing issues with your DualSense Edge, then you should try looking in the system menus.

To do so, you need to take the following steps:

  • Press and hold the PS button to open the home menu of your PS5.
  • Select the gear icon on the top right side of the home screen to open the Settings menu.
  • From the front page of Settings, go to Accessories > (Controller General) > Vibration Intensity.
  • Set Vibration Intensity to Strong (Standard).

3. If you are using custom profiles for the DualSense Edge, then you need to open the Settings menu. Afterwards, navigate over to Accessories > DualSense Edge Wireless Controller > Custom Profiles.

In the Custom Profiles menu, select or create a custom profile. Next, select Vibration Intensity and then set it to Strong (Standard).

4. You can also try updating the firmware of your DualSense Edge. To find out how you can properly do so, you can take a look at this previous tutorial.

5. If the haptics still aren’t working properly on the controller, then you can try resetting the accessory.

In order to do so, you first need to completely turn off your PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 5 Digital Edition console.

Afterwards, you need a small, thin pin. This is because you need to press down on a button located at the bottom of a small hole located on the back of the DualSense Edge. You will need to hold that button for around 5 seconds to reset the gamepad.

Once you are done with resetting the pad, connect the DualSense Edge to the USB port of the PS5 by using the USB cable that came with the controller. Finally, press the PS button on the gamepad to re-sync it with the game console.

6. If none of the potential solutions have worked so far, then there may be a hardware issue. In this case, you may have to send your DualSense Edge in for repair.

How to prevent lines from appearing on the PS VR2 screen

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When playing with the PlayStation VR2, you may see lines appear on the screen of the lenses. Of course, this can be extremely distracting and take you out of your immersion while playing a game. To see how you can make these lines go away, you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

1. For the first fix, you can try setting the Boundary Display Sensitivity to Low. You can do so by taking the following steps:

  • Press the PS button to open the quick menu of your PS5.
  • Select Quick Settings from the quick menu.
  • Afterwards, scroll down and then select Other Settings.
  • In the Accessories > PlayStation VR2 menu, select Boundary Display Sensitivity.
  • Set the Boundary Display Sensitivity to Low.

By doing so, the white lines should show up less as the boundary setting won’t be as sensitive.

2. If you are still seeing the matrix like effects show up occasionally, then your play area may not be large enough. The good news is that you can manually edit your player area to increase its coverage, even beyond obstacles and walls.

In order to do so, you need to do the following:

  • Press the PS button to open the quick menu.
  • Next, you need to select Quick Settings.
  • You should then scroll down and select Set Play Area.
  • When asked how you would like to play with the PlayStation VR2, you need to select Stand Still and Moving Around.
  • Select the Reset Play Area option.
  • Once you get to the point where you can manually edit the play area, make sure you add more to your play area.

As we stated above, you can expand the area to beyond any walls or obstacles so that you can avoid hitting the border as often. If you decide to do so, you should be extremely careful so that you don’t run into walls and/or other obstacles while playing.

How to turn off the HUD in Lies of P

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If you want an immersive experience when playing Lies of P, then you might want to consider turning off the heads-up display. Doing so will also prevent after images and burn-ins for your television screen or monitor.

To see how you can disable the HUD in this action role-playing game, you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

1. To remove the user interface during gameplay, you first need to head over to the Settings menu.

If you haven’t loaded into your save file yet, then you can simply select Settings from the title screen.

If you have already loaded into your save file, then you need to first press the Menu button to open the in-game menu. From there, use the directional buttons to move the cursor over to the gear icon, which you can then select in order to head into Settings.

2. From the Settings menu, make sure you are viewing the Gameplay section.

If you are in another section, then you can use the LB and RB buttons to switch until you get to the proper location.

3. At the top of the Gameplay section, you should find the HUD setting, which is set to On by default.

4. To remove the heads-up display, select HUD and then select Off from the drop-down menu.

5. Exit the Settings menu and then return to your game.

You should notice that the HUD will no longer be shown in Lies of P.

If you want to re-enable the user interface, then you need to return to the Settings > Gameplay menu. From there, make sure that the HUD setting is set to On.

How to disable cross play in Synth Riders Remastered Edition

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Multiplayer is a new feature added to Synth Riders Remastered Edition on the PlayStation VR2. By default, you will be able to play online with other players on other players.

If you would rather disable cross-play in order to get as fair as a competition as possible, then you can check out this tutorial from Seeking Tech to see how you can properly do so.

1. For the first step, you need to enter the Settings menu in the game. You can find and select the “Settings” option from both the pause screen and title screen.

Alternatively, you can select the gear cog icon at the top of the stage selection menu.

2. Once you have made your way over to Settings, you need to select Multiplayer on the left column.

3. On the right side of the same screen, you should see the PlayStation Only setting under the Platform section.

4. To disable cross play, make sure that the PlayStation Only is set to On.

5. Exit out of the Settings menu after you turn off cross-platform play.

6. You should now only be matched up with others who are playing on a PlayStation console.

If you would like to enable cross-play at some point, then you need to return to the Settings > Multiplayer menu. From there, make sure that the PlayStation Only setting under the Platform section is set to Off so that you can play with players on other platforms.

How to adjust the vibration intensity in Synth Riders Remastered Edition

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The PlayStation VR2 version of Synth Riders Remastered Edition supports force feedback. As a result, you should be able to feel a rumble when hitting a note with your orbs as well as riding a line.

Playing the game with full vibration intensity will drain the battery of your Left and Right PlayStation VR2 Sense Controllers a lot faster. Not to mention that the haptics may be a little too distracting, causing you to miss notes.

To see how you can adjust the vibration intensity in this VR music rhythm game, you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

1. For the first step, you need to navigate your way over to the Settings menu in Synth Riders Remastered Edition. This can be done by selecting Settings from the title screen or pause menu.

Alternatively, you can also select the gear cog icon if you are in the stage selection screen.

2. After getting to the Settings menu, you first need to select Gameplay from the list of options available on the left column.

3. On the right side of the same screen, scroll down until you see Haptic Intensity.

4. By default, the Haptic Intensity is set to 100%. You can select the left and right arrows next to the percentage to change the value in increments of 10% at a time.

To fully disable force feedback, make sure that Haptic Intensity is set to 0%.

5. Once you are done, exit out of the Settings menu.

6. The next time you play through a song in Synth Riders Remastered Edition, you should notice a change in the force feedback strength when hitting a note or riding a line.

How to prevent the camera from following the player in Final Fantasy XVI

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When playing Final Fantasy 16, you may end up adjusting the in-game camera constantly as it could be moving on its own. To see how you can stop the automatic camera movements in this Japanese role-playing game, you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

1. To ability to disable automatic camera movements was added through a patch. So, if you haven’t done so already, make sure that you have the latest version of the game installed.

To manually check if there is a new title update available, you first need to head back to the home screen menu of the PS5, which can be done by pressing and holding the PS button on the DualSense controller. From there, move the menu cursor over to the Final Fantasy XVI icon and then select Check for Update.

2. Once you have the latest patch installed for this game, head over to the in-game Settings menu.

3. Inside of the Settings menu, you need to go to the Camera Settings tab.

To change tabs from the Settings menu, you can press the L1 and R1 buttons.

4. From the Camera Settings tab, scroll down to Player Follow (Movement), which should display the following description:

Automatically position camera behind Clive while moving.

5. By default, the Player Follow (Movement) is enabled. Select it to disable this feature.

By doing so, the camera will no longer move on its own when you are moving your character with the left analog stick during exploration.

6. Next, you need to scroll down in the Camera Settings tab to Player Follow (Attack), which should show the following description:

Automatically position camera behind Clive while attacking.

This is also turned on by default. You need to select this setting to disable it.

By turning off this feature, the camera will no longer move on its own when Clive is attacking an enemy during combat.

7. Once you are done, exit the Settings menu and then head back into your game.

You should notice that the in-game camera will no longer move around automatically by itself in Final Fantasy XVI.

How to get past the warning screen in PS VR2 version of Beat Saber

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Before you can start playing the PlayStation VR2 version of Beat Saber, you first need to read through the warning screen. This section will warn you that the game will display flashing images as well as require high physical activity.

If you have a hard time trying to get past this screen, then you can check out this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

In order to exit the warning notification, you need to look at the text to get the blue “Continue” button to show up at the bottom. Afterwards, move the pointer over to that button and then press L2 if you are using the Left PlayStation VR2 Sense Controller as the pointer or R2 if you are using the Right PlayStation VR2 Sense Controller in order to select it.

1. If you can’t seem to get the blue button to show up, then you can try slowly moving your head downwards and upwards to see if you can get it to appear.

2. You can also try re-centering the tracking camera.

In order to do so, you should first make sure that you are staring as straight as possible. Afterwards, press and hold the Options button on the PlayStation VR2 Sense for a few second.

Once the screen has been re-centered, look up and down to see if you are able to select the Continue button.

3. There is a possibility that your head movement may not be properly tracked.

In this case, we recommend that you take a look at this guide to see how you can improve the PlayStation VR’s tracking capabilities when playing games such as Beat Saber.

Once, you make the necessary changes, test to see if you are able to see the Continue button in the warning screen.

4. If you are able to see the Continue button but can’t select it, then there may be something wrong with the trigger button of the Sense controller.

If you can’t select using L2 or R2, then you can try doing so with the other button. You can change the menu pointer in Beat Saber to the other hand by pressing the trigger button, which is L2 for the Left PlayStation VR2 Sense Controller and R2 for the Right PlayStation VR2 Sense Controller.