How to use a second PS5 controller for assistance

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You are now able to set up a second controller as an assist controller on your PlayStation 5. By doing so, you will have two controllers act as one. This can be helpful if you want to help a friend out or have some kind of physical disability that makes it easier for you to use two controllers instead of one.

To see how you can enable this feature, you can take a look at this article from Seeking Tech.

1. To start off, make sure you installed the latest system update on your PS5 as the assistance controller feature was added recently.

2. With your console updated, open its Settings menu.

3. From Settings, you need to go to Accessibility.

4. In the Accessibility menu, select Controllers on the left column.

5. On the right side of the screen, select Use Second Controller for Assistance. It should show the following description:

Use a second controller as an assist controller to let you and another person use two controllers as if they were a single controller. This feature is available when using a DualSense wireless controller, DualSense Edge wireless controller, or a supported third-party PS5 controller.

6. In the Use Second Controller for Assistance menu, select the Use Assist Controller option in order to enable it.

7. If you haven’t connected a second controller to your PS5, you will be asked to do so. Afterwards, you will need to sign into a different PSN account or as a guest.

You should now be able to use two controllers as one when playing games on your PlayStation 5. With this feature enabled, the assist controller will have the following features disabled:

  • Haptic Feedback
  • Adaptive Triggers
  • Controller Speaker
  • Microphone
  • Audio Output
  • Custom Button Assignments

How to fix Starfield achievement issues on PC

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You may notice that the achievements aren’t working correctly when playing the PC version of Starfield. To see how to unlock these properly, you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

1. If you are using console commands enabled, then achievements will be disabled. In this case, you can try closing the game and then open it again.

2. The achievement problems may also be related to a syncing issue. To trigger a sync, sign out of your Steam or Xbox account and then restart your PC.

Afterwards, sign back into your account and then open the game.

3. There could also be an issue with the Xbox servers. As a result, there may be a delay as to when you earn the achievement and when it will show as unlocked.

4. Of course, you should make sure that you have the latest patch installed for Starfield.

5. If you are using mods for the game, then you can also try uninstalling them to see if doing so will fix the achievements.

6. You can also try loading to an earlier save file and then attempt to re-earn the achievement. We also recommend double checking the requirements to see if you are triggering them correctly.

How to enable haptic feedback when navigating the PS5 system menus

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Thanks to a new firmware update, you can now enable haptic feedback when browsing through the system menus of your PlayStation 5. To find out how you can turn on this vibration feature, you can check out this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

1. For the first step, you should make sure that you have the latest system software downloaded for PS5 or PS5 Digital Edition console as the ability to enable haptic feedback for menu navigation was added with a new firmware release.

To manually download the update, go to Settings > System > System Software > System Software Update and Settings > Update System Software > Update Using Internet.

2. With your PS5 updated, head back to the Settings menu.

3. From there, head to Accessibility.

4. In the Accessibility section, you need to select Controllers from the list of options shown on the left column.

5. On the right side of the same screen, you should see Haptic Feedback During Console Navigation. It should have the following description:

Get feedback through vibrations on your controller while navigating your PS5. This setting isn’t available if [Vibration Intensity] is set to [Off].

6. By default, Haptic Feedback During Console Navigation is disabled. To enable this setting, select it.

Once you are done, you should feel a slight rumble on your DualSense, DualSense Edge and/or PlayStation VR2 Sense Controller when moving the cursor in the PS5 menus.

What to do if Starfield keeps crashing when loading a save on Series X or S

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When you try to load a save file in the Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S version of Starfield, the game may end up crashing. To see how you can fix these loading issues, you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

1. For the first step, you can try downloading the latest patch for the game if you haven’t done so already. A new update may resolve the loading errors.

2. If the game is still crashing when you are trying to load a save file, then you can try deleting the saved data from the local storage and then re-downloading them from cloud storage. In order to do so, you need to take the following steps:

  • If you have been playing Starfield offline, then you should make sure that your Series X or Series S is connected to the Internet. Afterwards, open the game and then wait a few minutes for your save files to be uploaded to the cloud storage.
  • Next, you need to press the Xbox button on the controller, move the cursor over to Starfield and then press the Menu button. Afterwards, select “Manage game and add-ons” > Saved Data > [Your Xbox Live Username] > Delete From Console.

  • Open Starfield again and you should see a “Synching Data for Starfield” notification, which indicates that the save files are being downloaded from the cloud.
  • Once the download has been completed, try to load into a previous save file to see if the game is still crashing.

3. If the loading problems still aren’t resolved, then you can try manually restarting the game.

To do so, press the Xbox button, move the cursor to Starfield, press the Menu button and then select Quit. Afterwards, open the game again.

4. You can also try power cycling your Xbox by turning it off, unplugging its power cable and then waiting for a minimum of 10 seconds. After the allotted time has passed, plug the power cable back in, turn the console on and then try to load a save file in Starfield.

5. Furthermore, you can try playing the game offline to see if you can load a save file without crashing.

6. Deleting the game and then re-installing it may help as well.

How to fix missing texture issues in PC version of Starfield

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You may notice that some textures aren’t loading when you are playing the PC version of Starfield. To see how you can fix this graphical issue, you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

1. For the first step, you should make sure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements for Starfield. The game suggests that you have the following:

  • Operating: Windows 10 version 21H1 (10.0.19043) or newer
  • CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, Intel Core i7-6800K or better
  • RAM Memory: 16 GB RAM or more
  • GPU: AMD Radeon RX 5700, NVIDIA GeForce 1070 Ti or better
  • DirectX: 12 or newer
  • Storage: At least 125 GB on a solid state drive

2. Make sure that your operating system, GPU driver, DirectX, solid state drive firmware and Starfield have all been updated to the latest versions.

3. If you are using mods in the game, then it could be causing the texture loading problems. In this case, you can try deleting the mods, uninstalling the game and then re-installing the game.

4. You can try verifying your game files as well.

For the Xbox App on PC, you need to select Starfield and then the “…” option next to the Play button. Afterwards, select Manage > Files > Verify and Repair.

If you are playing Starfield of Steam, right click on the game from the Library section in the Steam Launcher. From there, select Properties > Installed Files > Verify integrity of game files.

How to view your Microsoft Rewards on Xbox Series X and S

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A new firmware update has made finding your Microsoft Rewards information a lot easier than before on your Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S. To find out how you can properly locate this section, you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

1. For the first step, make sure you updated your Xbox

2. Next, you need to press the Xbox logo button on the controller in order to open the Guide menu.

3. In the Guide menu, press the RB button to change tabs until you made your way over to “Profile & system.”

4. Afterwards, you need to select your account name, which should be the top option of the tab.

5. You should then be able to find and select My Rewards in the pop-up menu.

6. In the Rewards section of your profile, you will be able to find your daily, weekly and monthly gaming tasks.

On the top right corner, you can also select the “Redeem points” option. On the next menu, you should be able to redeem your Microsoft Reward Points on a variety of items.

How to enable VRR for gaming only on Xbox Series X and S

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The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S both support Variable Refresh Rate for compatible television sets and gaming monitors. Outside of gaming, this feature may cause flickering, stuttering, inaccurate HDR and other display issues.

Fortunately, a new firmware update allows you to customize when you can enable VRR. To find out how you can properly do so, you can check out this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

1. To start off, make sure you have the latest firmware downloaded on your Series X or Series S; otherwise, you won’t be able to customize when VRR will be turned on.

To manually update your console, make sure it is connected to the internet. Afterwards, go to Settings > System > Updates.

2. Once your Xbox has been updated, go back to the Settings menu.

3. From the front page of Settings, select General > TV & display options > Video modes.

4. In the General – Video modes menu, move the cursor down to Variable Refresh Rate. This setting should show the following description:

This eliminates screen tearing and stuttering during games on TVs that support either HDMI-VRR or AMD FreeSync Premium Pro technologies. You may notice some choppiness while playing back game captures when this is enabled.

5. In the Variable Refresh Rate drop-down menu, you can select to turn this feature completely off, enable it for video games only or set it to be always enabled.

6. Once you are done, you can exit the Settings menu.

How to fix mouse issues in Starfield

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If the mouse controls do not appear to be working correctly in the PC version of Starfield, then you can check out this troubleshooting guide from Seeking Tech.

1. For the first step, you should make sure that the game window is active if you are playing in windowed mode. You can do so by pressing the left mouse click button inside the game window or by pressing the Alt and Tab keys at the same time to switch over to Starfield.

2. You can also try pressing ALT and Enter at the same time on the keyboard.

3. Furthermore, you can try pressing the Windows key and D simultaneously.

4. If the mouse pointer is still not working correctly, then you can try removing any other peripheral devices you have plugged into your computer. In order to do so, you recommend taking the following steps:

  • Save your progress and then close Starfield.
  • Unplug any other controllers and other peripherals you have connected to your PC.
  • Go to Settings > Accessories on Windows to double check that only your keyboard and mouse are connected as input devices.

  • Launch Starfield.

5. Make sure you have the latest patch installed for Starfield.

6. If possible, try to make sure that you have the latest drivers downloaded for your mouse.

7. If the mouse is still not working correctly, you can try deleting any mods you have installed for Starfield.

What to do if you can’t fast travel in Starfield

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You can use the fast travel feature to quickly move to another area in Starfield. If the game does not allow you to use this feature, then you can check out this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

1. You won’t be able to fast travel if your character is currently in an instanced area. In this case, you need to first move to a different location.

2. Furthermore, you can’t fast travel if your character is falling or jumping. So, make sure that their feet are on the ground.

3. If you see the following message appear on the top right side of the screen:

You cannot fast travel when enemies are nearby.

Then it indicates that you are currently engaged in combat. In these scenarios, you can either defeat all the nearby enemies or run away far enough to break the line of sight of your enemies.

Once the bottom left indicator is no longer red, you should be able to fast travel.

4. When trying to travel to an unexplored system, then you should see the following notification appear:

You have not explored every system along this route. Try jumping to a closer system.

In this case, you need travel to a nearby system and then head into the unexplored system from there.

5. If you are trying to travel to an unexplored planet, then you have to travel there first and then scan it

6. It is also important to note that some planets may be protected by a faction. While you can still fast travel, your ship will be stopped before landing for inspection.

How to fix Starfield game disc installation issues on Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S

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If you bought a physical copy of Starfield, then the game may not be installing properly on your Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S. The installation process may be halted early or not start up at all.

To see how you can get this software to installed on your console, you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

1. To start off,check to see if you have the latest firmware installed for your console. You can do so by heading to the Settings menu and then selecting System > Updates.

2. you should check to see if you have enough free space on your Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S storage for the game disc installation as well as the update file that will be downloaded.

In order to do so, open the Settings menu of your Xbox and then go to System > Storage devices.

If your SSD does not appear to have enough free space, then you have to delete some games.

3. If you believe that you have enough free space for Starfield but the game is still not installing, then you can try clearing out your local saves.

This can be done by heading to the Settings menu of your Series X or Series S and then selecting System > Storage devices.

4. You can also try installing the game without downloading the update. In order to do so, you need to take the following steps:

  • Disconnect your Xbox from the internet. You can do so by going to Settings > General > Network settings > Go offline.
  • Cancel the download of the Starfield update file. To do so, press the Xbox button to open the Guide menu. From there, select My games & apps > See all > Manage > Queue. From there, move the cursor over to Starfield, press the Menu button on the controller and then select Cancel.
  • Eject the game disc if it is inside your Xbox.
  • Restart your console.
  • Re-insert the game disc and wait for it to install.
  • Once the installation has been completed, re-enable your internet connection by going to Settings > General > Network settings > Go online.
  • The update file for Starfield should automatically start to download and install.
  • Once the patch has been downloaded and installed, you should be able to start playing Starfield.

5. If the game is still not installing, then either the disc or the Xbox disc drive could be defective.