PS4: Tips for beginners

Play the best games and enjoy the best entertainment on PS4. Get the most out of the console with our tips for beginners.

PS4: The best beginner tips for beginners

Software update: When starting the console for the first time, you should check whether there is an update for the console. Open "Settings"> "System software update" to check for available updates.
PlayStation Plus: With the PlayStation Plus offer, you can get even more out of the gaming world. Because thanks to PlayStation Plus, you get games for free and lots of attractive discounts in the PlayStation Store.
Remote Play: If you have a PS Vita, you can connect it to the PS4 console thanks to Remote Play. Alternatively, you can also use this function to connect the PS4 to Android.
Music Unlimited: If you want to listen to music while gaming, you can use the Sony Music Unlimited service. Let the music run in the background while you play.
Controller: The integrated color LED is colored in many games such as GTA 5 so that you can always see which team you belong to. During a chase, for example, the controller flashes alternately blue and red. The controller flashes yellow and white during the charging process. We have a few tips on how to extend the controller's battery life.

Friends: You can manage your PlayStation friends in the "Friends" menu. Enter your friend's PSN nickname to add them. You can then send text messages, voice messages or pictures. You can also see immediately what success has been achieved.
Speakers: If you want to connect external speakers to the PS4, you have to make some special settings. You can also connect a surround system.
Users: In "Settings"> "Users" you have the option of creating additional users on the console. If there are several users, you can change users, for example.
Internet: Since the updates for games are often very large, we recommend that you use a LAN cable for the Internet connection. It can take a long time to download new updates via WLAN.
You can find more tips for optimizing the console in our gallery.

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