Games have hubs on PS5. Each game’s hub collects everything related to that game together, from activities, to community broadcasts, to new game content. It’s a constantly updated space that will evolve and adapt throughout the game’s lifecycle.
Game creators can build their PS5 games so you can jump straight into specific missions, modes, quests, and more straight from the console's Control Center.
Quickly access frequently used system features, game content, and activities without leaving your gameplay. Simply press the PS button while playing to see the Control Center overlay.
Find your next adventure with recommendations based on the types of games you like2.
Take on special in-game challenges in supported PS5 games, and share your results with friends on PS5 to see if they can do better. If your friend beats your high score or time, you will get notified and get a chance to beat them right back.
Whether your friends are on PS4 or PS5, cross-generation voice chat means everyone can keep the conversation going with their account for PlayStation™Network. You can even chat with players on mobile devices who have PlayStation App.
Players can choose saved game presets for all supported games, like inverted y-axis and subtitles.
Organize your game collection into personalized Gamelists. You can group your favorite disc, digital or streaming titles* or genres together in lists that you can name and access via the 'Your Collection' tab of the game library.
*Streaming only available in select countries/regions while you are a PlayStation Plus Premium member.
Access tips and hints to assist you in supported PS5 games – Game Help is now available to all PS5 players. Get involved by watching helpful videos on-console or on PS App to help you progress in your gameplay; simply select Hints inside on the card of your current game and view tips for various objectives1.
Enjoy helping other players? Now your gameplay can become Game Help videos automatically – no gaming expertise or mastery needed. As you play supported games2, PlayStation captures moments that contain useful hints for other players.
If you choose to contribute3 to Community Game Help, your gameplay at specific in-game moments will be automatically captured, to show others successful strategies. Note that you won’t need to manually capture, edit or upload these videos; simply opt in and your video can be selected and published as part of Community Game Help4.
1 Account for PlayStation™Network and internet connection required.
2 There will be a limited number of titles supporting this feature at launch.
3 Contributing to Community Game Help is limited to adult accounts.
4 If you use a webcam, this footage will not be captured or uploaded; the same applies to any microphone activity, as well as Party chat.
Customize your PS5 console’s Welcome hub with a variety of flexible widgets, letting you see information at a glance before every gaming session.
Use presets to change your layout quickly. Select from a variety of widgets, and arrange them according to preference. You can also change their size, expanding or shrinking your widgets to focus on your favorite features.
You can also customize your Welcome hub’s background. Choose from various designs - some include cool animated effects - or pick a screenshot from your Media Gallery.
Access a dedicated hangout space for you and other players with your account for PlayStation Network. Share content, plan play sessions, jump into games, or just catch up. You can even access some features on the web and on mobile devices with PlayStation App.
Initiate multiplayer matches straight from a persistent Game Base party and auto-invite everyone1, no need to send individual invitations.
Online players can view a party member's screen, and even play their own game while watching them at the same time.
Access games on your PS5 console3 by streaming them to another PS5 console, or your PS4 console, PC, and Apple iOS or Android phone.
Upgrade the storage capacity of your PS5™ console by installing a compatible M.2 solid state drive.
You can now play your PS5 and PS4™ games and media apps directly from the high-speed SSD expansion, which you can also use to store, download and manage this content.
Important: before installing a compatible M.2 solid state drive, you should review the minimum performance and size requirements here, and install the latest system software update to your PS5™ console.
Experience immersive virtual surround sound with 3D Audio support for your TV.
Tempest 3D AudioTech is accessible directly from your built-in TV speakers when you’re playing games and watching videos on your PS5 console.
You can enhance the visual performance of compatible PlayStation®5 games by enabling Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) on your PS5 console. This allows your PS5 console to sync the refresh rate of your display to the PS5 console’s graphical output on HDMI 2.1 VRR-compatible TVs and PC monitors. Results may vary depending on the TV you’re using and game you’re playing.
Gameplay in compatible PS5 games will feel smoother with VRR enabled, as scenes render seamlessly, and graphics look crisper – with frame pacing issues and screen tearing minimized.
You can also choose to apply VRR to PS5 games that are not officially compatible, which may improve video quality for some games. If enabling VRR results in any unexpected visual effects, you can turn it off at any time.
HDMI 2.1 VRR-compatible TV or PC monitor required. Results may vary depending on the TV you’re using and game you’re playing. If enabling VRR results in any unexpected visual effects, you can turn it off at any time.
Enjoy smooth gameplay with reduced lag on your PlayStation 5 console with Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM). With this feature, your PS5 console sends a signal to your TV when you’re playing, so you can get an even better gaming experience.
ALLM is only available on compatible TVs with HDMI 2.1 and might also be referred to as Game Mode in the TV’s settings. This feature won’t work when you’re using a Media App or watching TV, but your TV display should revert to its previous mode when you’re no longer gaming. You can turn ALLM off when Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) is not enabled.
Even more features that you'll find on PS5.
PS5 Tournaments
Create & Share
Multiplayer activities
Discover some of the games, features and experiences that unite PS4 and PS5 consoles, and how the power of PlayStation®5 lets you push the boundaries of play.
Discover some of the games, features and experiences that unite PS4 and PS5 consoles, and how the power of PlayStation®5 lets you push the boundaries of play.
1Multiplayer games require an active PlayStation®Plus subscription. PS Plus is a paid-for ongoing subscription and a recurring fee will be charged automatically at the frequency chosen by the consumer at purchase until cancelled.
2Account for PlayStation Network required. Full terms apply – playstation.com/PSNTerms.
3Remote Play requires an account for PlayStation Network, compatible game, PS5 console with the latest system software, high-speed internet connection and compatible iOS or Android device. A wired network connection to the PS5 console is recommended.
4Minimum of 250 GB and maximum of 8 TB capacity.
5Streaming services may not be available in all regions. Internet, paid streaming subscription, and account for PlayStation®Network may be required.
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