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What’s in the box, how to set up your PS4 and getting connected online.
As well as your console and DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller, there are a few other bits that you’ll need to get started:
Your PS4 can connect to your home WiFi network, or – for a more stable connection and faster download speeds – via an Ethernet cable to your modem. It all happens via the Settings > Network menu on your PS4.
Once you’re connected, online gaming, video streaming, social networking and everything else is yours to explore.
Set up a free PlayStation Network account for each user and they’ll have a unique online ID that connects them to the world of PlayStation.
An account for PlayStation Network is your invitation to our online world – create a unique user profile, download games and movies, and connect with friends.
Create accounts for each family member and have full control over what they can play, watch and do online.
Once you’re set up you can add fellow PS4 friends to chat with, play alongside, and see what they’re up to via the What’s New feed.
Now you’re all set up, it’s time to play some games…
Build up a collection of physical games on PS4 Blu-ray Disc from high street shops and online retailers – that’s what the disc slot on the front of your PS4 is for, after all.
The latest PS4 games are available to download from PlayStation Store as soon as they’re released – as well as free-to-play games and demos that won’t cost a thing.
Connect and share your gaming experiences to social media, with your PSN friends, or watch what the world is playing.
Press SHARE on your controller and you can upload screenshots and video clips to Twitter or YouTube – or let a friend play your game via PS4 Share Play.
If you’re a wannabe YouTuber, have your own Twitch channel or just want to show off your skills, hit SHARE and start a live broadcast of your gameplay for anyone to watch.
Prefer to watch other people play? The Live from PlayStation tab is where you’ll find gamers all over the world streaming their adventures.
There are loads of ways to chat to your friends on PS4 – either in a party, with text messaging, or via our dedicated app.
The Party tab on your home screen is the place to bring friends together; up to 16 players can chat together to arrange gaming sessions, discuss tactics or just shoot the breeze.
You can send text messages to any other PS4 player, attach screenshots from your games and include stickers, for them to receive instantly, or next time they sign in (you can even send and receive messages via PlayStation.com if you sign in here).
The TV & Video tab on your PS4 home screen is where you’ll find your favourite TV and movie streaming services, like Netflix or Amazon Prime video, as well as free services like YouTube.
Want to watch your own video files, listen to your mp3 music collection or view your photo collection on your TV screen? Connect the USB storage device they’re saved on to your PS4, then load up the Media Player from your home screen. Easy!
Got a question you need an answer to, or having a problem with your PS4? We’ve got it covered…
Our dedicated PS4 support hub has the answers to all sorts of questions you might have on PS4 and all things PlayStation – just select your product and type your question.
If you’re having issues with your PS4 hardware or accessories, or can't connect to PSN, and haven’t been able to find the answer from the support hub, don’t panic – get in touch with us via the hardware support page and we’ll do all we can to fix your PS4 or controller, or to get you back online.
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