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What to do if you get no sound or audio when using the PS VR2 cinematic mode

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The cinematic mode of the PlayStation VR2 can be utilized to play flat screen video games and watch flat screen videos. If you aren’t getting any sound or audio while using this mode in the virtual reality headset, then you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech to see what you can do to fix your issue.

1. For the first step, we recommend checking the audio output source while you are wearing the PS VR2.

In order to do so, press the PS logo button on the DualSense, Left PlayStation VR2 Sense Controller or Eight PlayStation VR2 Sense Controller to bring up the quick menu. From there, select the Sound icon located at the bottom.

Once you get to the Sound menu, select Output Device and then select your preferred listening device.

2. You should also make sure that the listening device you are using is turned on and hasn’t been muted.

3. Furthermore, you can try connecting your listening device to another electronic to see if it can function without any issues.

4. If you haven’t done so already, try to unplug the listening device and then plug it back in.

5. You should also check the sound settings of the videogame you are playing or app you are using.

Make sure you didn’t mute the volume when you are playing a game.

For videos, you should make sure that the volume slider isn’t moved all the way to the left.

6. If you are still getting no audio or sound while using the cinematic mode with the PlayStation VR2, then you can try using a different listening device.

For best compatibility, you can use the headphones that are connected with the virtual reality headset.

7. If you are using the headphones that are connected to your PS VR2 headset for sound output, then return to the aforementioned Sound menu.

Once you get there, make sure that the Volume slider isn’t all the way to the left as this will mute your sound output.

How to change resolution in PlayStation VR2 cinematic mode

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With the PlayStation VR2, you can play flat screen games and watch flat screen video content. If you want to change the resolution of these games and videos, then you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

Before we start, it is important to note that you won’t be able to change the resolution from the system menu of your PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 5 Digital Edition console. If you try to do so, you will see that the Resolution setting from the Settings > Screen and Video > Video Output menu is greyed out with the following message:

Can’t change this setting while using your PlayStation VR2.

Therefore, the only way to change resolution is from within the game or app.

If you are playing Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, for example, then you need to go to the Visual Settings menu and then change the Graphics Mode in order to change the resolution of the game.

If you are watching a YouTube video, for instance, then you have to press the X button while the video is playing to open the in-video menu. From there, select Settings and then Quality. You should be able to change the resolution from there.

By increasing the resolution from within the game or app, you should get a sharper image even if the display resolution of the PlayStation VR2 headset remains the same. The higher resolution will get down sampled to the lower resolution, which should end up looking clearer than content with the lower resolution output.

How to reduce motion blur in Final Fantasy XVI

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When playing Final Fantasy XVI, you may notice that there is an excessive amount of motion blur. This visual effect can become really apparent when you are looking around by moving the camera with the right analog stick.

To see how you can potentially reduce the motion blur in this Japanese role-playing game, you can take a look at this article from Seeking Tech.

Can you disable motion blur in Final Fantasy 16?

At launch, you won’t be able to turn off Final Fantasy XVI.

With that said, the development team has been actively improving the game. With the day one patch, for example, they were able to improve the performance when it comes to frame rate.

So, if you haven’t done so already, you should make sure that you have the latest version of the JRPG downloaded and installed. You can manually check if there is a new patch available by moving the cursor over to the Final Fantasy XVI on the home screen of your PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 5 Digital Edition console.

Next, press the Options button on the DualSense controller and then select “Check for Update” to see if there is a new version of the game available.

Hopefully, the new patch reduces the motion blur and/or gives you the option to turn off the visual effect completely.

How to reduce motion blur

Aside from maybe updating the game, you should be able to reduce motion blur by switch overing performance mode if you haven’t done so already. By doing so, the game will run at a higher frame rate of up to 60 fps, which should make the blurring less noticeable.

To change graphics mode, go to the Graphics Settings section of the System menu. From there, make sure that Game Performance is set to Frame Rate.

You can also try playing FF16 on a different television or computer monitor, if possible, as some screen are better than others when it comes to displaying motion blur.

How to change payment method on PS5

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You can change your payment method directly from your PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 5 Digital Edition console. To find out how you can properly do so, you can check out this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

1. For the first step, you need to head over to the Payment Methods menu. You can do so in several ways.

The first is to go to Settings from the home screen by selecting the gear icon. Afterwards, you need to navigate over to Users and Accounts > Account > Payment and Subscriptions > Payment Methods.

Alternatively, you can open the PlayStation Store App from the home screen. Once you get to the shopping application, select the More option, which is the icon with the three dots located on the top right side of the screen. In the pop-up menu, you should then be able to find and select Payment Methods.

Another way to changing the payment method is to try to purchase a game. When you get to the Confirm Purchase screen, select the three dots icon. Finally, select Add Payment Method in the pop-up window.

2. In the Payment Methods or Add Payment Method menu, you will be able to add a PayPal Account, Credit Card Account or Debit Card Account in the U.S. region. Other regions may offer different payment methods.

3. If you want change the default payment method, move the cursor over to the payment that you want to be use.

Afterwards, press the Options button on the DualSense controller. This is the button with the three horizontal lines on top. Finally, select the “Set as Default Payment Method” in the pop-up menu.

4. To remove a payment method from the Payment Methods or Add Payment Method menu, move the cursor over to it and then press the Options button. Afterwards, you need to select the “Remove” option from the pop-up menu.

When asked if you want to remove the payment method from your account, select Yes.

5. From the same Payment Methods or Add Payment Method menu, you will also be able to add a new PayPal, debit card or credit card account.

To add a new PayPal, select the PayPal icon that has the plus symbol.

To add a new credit or debit card, you need to select the Credit/Debit Card icon with the plus symbol.

Recommended DualSense Edge settings for Final Fantasy XVI

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To get a leg up in combat, you can try playing Final Fantasy XVI with the DualSense Edge. You can check out this article from Seeking Tech to see what are the best settings you should be using for this controller when it comes to playing this Japanese role-playing game.

Custom Button Assignments

The DualSense Edge features two back buttons that you can assign any action buttons to. You can find the default button layout, which is Controller Layout Type A, for Final Fantasy 16 below:

  • Left Analog Stick: Move Character
  • Right Analog Stick: Move Camera
  • Up Directional Button: Use Shortcuts and Pet Commands
  • Down Directional Button: Use Shortcuts and Pet Commands
  • Left Directional Button: Cycle Shortcuts and Pet Commands
  • Right Directional Button: Use Shortcuts and Pet Commands
  • Triangle: Magic
  • X: Jump
  • Square: Melee Attack
  • Circle: Eikonic Feat
  • L1: Lock On
  • L2: Cycle Eikons
  • L3: Hold to Use Animal Instincts
  • R1: Evade
  • R2: Hold to Ready Eikonic Abilities
  • R3: Reset Camera or Cycle Locked on Target
  • Options: Open Main Menu
  • L3 and R3: Limit Break
  • R2 and Touch Pad: Taunt

In our case, we used the Customize Button Assignments menu to assign L1 to the left back button and R1 to the right back button. We then switch L1 with L2 and R1 with R2.

As a result, we were able to lock on with the left back button and dodge with the right back button. We were also able to cycle through the Eikons with L1 as well as ready our Eikonic Abilities with R1. With this setup, we don’t have to worry about using the L2 and R2 buttons.

Of course, you can use the Customize Button Assignments menu to change the button assignments to your own liking.

To see what the differences are between the Type A, Type B and Type C controller layouts, you can check out this versus guide.

Trigger Stops

If you still want to use the L2 and R2 buttons of the DualSense Edge during battles in Final Fantasy XVI, then we suggest that you move Trigger Stops sliders located on the back side of the controller all the way to the bottom.

By doing so, the game will be able to recognize the L2 and R2 inputs much quicker. Furthermore, you can customize the dead zone for both of these buttons from the Trigger Deadzone menu of the controller to make them even more responsive.

Stick Sensitivity and Deadzones

If you find that the left analog stick isn’t as responsive as you would like when moving your character during combat, then you can adjust the stick sensitivity and dead zones by using the Stick Sensitivity and Deadzones menu of the DualSense Edge.

Analog Caps and Back Buttons Attachments

When it comes to the detachable analog caps and back button attachments, we suggest going with a combination that makes you feel the most comfortable and in-control.

You are going to be fighting a lot in FF16; therefore, you should make sure that your hand doesn’t feel too cramped when playing for longer sessions.

Wired Communication

Last but not least, we recommend connecting the DualSense Edge directly to one of the USB ports of your PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 5 Digital Edition console as doing so will reduce the input lag in Final Fantasy XVI.

Once you made the connection, go to the Settings menu of your PS5 and then navigate towards Accessories > Controller (General) > Communication Method. From there, make sure that the Use USB Cable is selected.

To find out more tips about how you can reduce input delay, we recommend that you take a look at our previous article.

How to fix Final Fantasy XVI input lag issues

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You may find that your button inputs aren’t as responsive as you would like when fighting against enemies in the intense combat of Final Fantasy XVI. To see how you can reduce the input latency in this action-heavy role-playing game, you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

1. To start off, we recommend checking the settings of your television. Most modern TVs come with a picture setting that reduced input lag when playing videogames such as Final Fantasy 16.

Try to look for and enable Game Mode, Game Optimizer Mode or something similar.

2. If you haven’t done so already, you should make sure that you are prioritizing frame rate in the game. To change the graphics mode, go to the System Menu in Final Fantasy XVI and then switch over to the Graphics Settings tab. From there, make sure that Game Performance is set to Frame Rate.

By doing so, you will be able to play the game at up to 60 frames per second, which should result in less input delay due to higher frame rate.

3. If your TV or monitor supports Variable Refresh Rate, then you should turn this feature on from the screen’s settings menu.

Afterwards, go to the home screen of your PlayStation 5 and then select the gear icon on the top right corner of the screen. Once you get to the Settings menu, go to Screen and Video > Video Output > VRR. Finally, make sure to set VRR to Automatic.

Variable Refresh Rate will help remove any stutters if the frame rate drops to as low as 48 fps. Therefore, you should experience less input delay.

4. If your DualSense is connected to your PlayStation 5 wirelessly, then it may lead to more input lag. If you don’t mind being tethered, then we recommend connecting the controller via a USB cable to your console in order to reduce latency in Final Fantasy XVI and other games.

Once you do, go back to the Settings menu of your PS5. From there, select Accessories > Controller (General) > Communication Method. Make sure that you have the Use USB Cable selected from the Communication Method menu.

5. Of course, you should also check to see if there is a new patch available to download. Square Enix has previously confirmed a launch day patch that improves the performance of the game, which should hopefully mean less input latency as well.

To check if there is a new patch to download and install, move the cursor over to the Final Fantasy XVI game icon from the home screen and then press the Options button. You can then select the Check for Update option.

How to access the Final Fantasy XVI photo mode and take screenshots

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You might want to take a bunch of photos while going through your journey in the impressive looking Final Fantasy XVI. To see how you can access the photo mode in this Japanese role-playing game, you can check out this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

1. If you haven’t done so already, make sure you load into your save file in Final Fantasy 16.

2. Afterwards, play through the game until you get to a gameplay sequence where you want to take a photo of. Once you get to that point, press the Options button as soon as possible.

3. You should now be in the Main Menu in the game. Here, you need to use the L2 and R2 shoulder buttons to navigate to the Attributes menu.

4. Once you get to the Attributes menu, you should see an icon located on the bottom left of the screen showing that you can access the Photo Mode by pressing down on the touch pad of the DualSense.

5. After pressing on the touch pad, you should be taken to the Photo Mode. This menu should show the exact moment where you pause the game.

You should see the following control options located at the bottom:

  • R3: Reset
  • L2: Raise Camera
  • R2: Lower Camera
  • L: Move Camera
  • R: Rotate Camera
  • Triangle: Hide UI
  • Circle: Exit Photo Mode

On the bottom left corner, you should also adjust the Camera Roll, Field of View as well as whether or not you want Clive to appear in the shot.

If you press R1, the bottom left corner menu will switch over to the Depth of Field setting. Here, you can choose if you want to enable to disable this visual effect. If you want to turn it on, then you will also be able to adjust its Focal Distance and Blur.

6. Once you got the right camera angle and visual effects, then you can press the Triangle button to hide the user interface of the photo mode.

7. Afterwards, press the Create button in order to take a screenshot.

8. You can find your created photo by doing the following:

Press and hold the PS logo button to open the home screen of your PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 5 Digital Edition console.

  • Go to Settings from the home screen.
  • Head over to Storage from the Settings menu.
  • Select Console Storage and then Media Gallery from the Storage menu.

You should find your newly created photo in the Media Gallery. You can also use this menu to share, delete or further edit the screenshot.

How to change subtitle size, background and more in Final Fantasy XVI

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You can change the way the subtitles look, including the size and background, in Final Fantasy XVI. To find out how you can properly do so for this Japanese role-playing game, you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

1. To change the way subtitles look, you first need to go to the System Menu.

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

If you loaded into your game, then you need to first press the Options button to open the Main Menu. From there, use the L2 and R2 buttons to move over towards the System Menu.

2. Inside of the System menu, use the L1 and R1 buttons to change tabs until you get to Language Settings.

3. Subtitles are automatically enabled in Final Fantasy 16. You can use the Subtitles option in the Language Settings to turn it off completely.

4. If you want to keep the subtitles but change how it is displayed, then you can use the Subtitle Size setting to change the font size. By default, this is set to Medium as you can also change it to Small or Large.

You should see a preview of the new subtitle size shown on the right side of the screen.

5. On the same screen, you can also choose whether or not to add a Subtitle Background, display Speaker Names and enable Hearing Impaired Subtitles.

6. Once you are done with the subtitle changes, press the Circle button to exit out of the System Menu.

When you return to your game, you should notice the changes to how the subtitle is displayed in Final Fantasy XVI.

How to fix ‘internet connection quality isn’t sufficient for game streaming’ error on PS5

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When playing a game over cloud streaming on your PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 5 Digital Edition console, you can see the following error message pop up on the screen:

  • “The internet connection quality isn’t sufficient for game streaming.”

You will also get a countdown that shows when you will be kicked out of the cloud streaming server.

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

1. This error message indicates that your internet is not fast enough to handle cloud stream. Sony recommends that you have a minimum of 5 Mbps to be able to stream games on your PS5.

For the first step, we recommend that you open the PlayStation Plus App on the console. From there, select the three dots icon on the top right and then the Bandwidth Test option. Finally, select Start to see if you have enough bandwidth to use cloud streaming. 

2. If your internet appears to be too slow, you should make sure that you don’t have other devices on the same network that may be hogging all of the bandwidth.

If you do, then you should try to pause or stop any ongoing downloads, streams and other internet activities to see if you are able to stream games over the cloud without any issues on your PlayStation 5.

2. If you are using a Wi-Fi connection, then you can try moving the Wi-Fi access point and console closer together. While doing so, you should make sure that there aren’t any physical objects or other wireless devices that may weaken the Wi-Fi connection.

3. If possible, we recommend that you use a wired Ethernet to connect your PlayStation 5 online.

After doing so, go to your console’s Settings menu and then select Network > Settings > Set Up Internet Connection. Finally, make sure that your wired connection is selected instead of Wi-Fi.

4. You can also try power cycling your networking devices. To do so, turn off or unplug the modem, router and other networking hardware. After waiting for several minutes, turn everything back on and then test to see if you are still running into the “internet connection quality isn’t sufficient for game streaming” error.

5. There is a possibility that the cloud servers are down. You can check the current status of the PlayStation Network with this link.

If the servers are down, then you have to wait until they are fully operational again in order to stream games on your PS5 without any problems.

How to find PS Plus last chance to play games on PS5

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PlayStation Plus videogames from the Game and Classics Catalogs will expire. As a result, you won’t be able to play them past the expiration date even if you remain a member of the service and downloaded the game files previously.

To see how you can find the full list of the “last chance to play” titles from your PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 5 Digital Edition console, you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

1. For the first step, you need to turn on your console and then go to the home screen menu if you haven’t done so already.

If you are doing something else on your PS5 at this moment, then you can bring up the home screen by pressing and holding the PS logo button on the controller.

2. From the home screen, select the PlayStation Plus app in the Games section. If you are viewing the Media section instead, then you have to press L1 to switch over to Games.

3. Inside of the PlayStation Plus application, press the R1 buttons a few times to switch over to the Collections tab.

4. Next, you have to scroll down to the Collection tab until you get to the “Last chance to play” row.

5. Afterwards, move all the way to the right and then select the View All options.

6. You should find the full list of games that are leaving the Game and Classics Catalogs soon.

To sort and filter this listing, you can select the Sort and Filter option located on the left side. When it comes to sorting, you should see the following options:

  • Default
  • Name (A to Z)
  • Name (Z to A)
  • Release Date (Old to New)
  • Release Date (New to Old)
  • Recently Added to PS Plus

7. If you are interested in playing a game from this list, then make sure you select it.

You should then see the Download button, as well as the date as to when the game will be removed from PlayStation Plus, on the game’s product page.