The PS5 can be left in Rest Mode to allow you to quickly resume playing. But you can also power down the console from the Control Center. But what happens if you don’t turn off the console properly or experience a power cut?
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How Long Does the PS Portal Take to Connect to the PS5?
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The PlayStation Portal uses Wi-Fi to connect to the PS5, so that you can play games remotely. But the speed at which the PS Portal connects to the PS5 will depend on a number of factors. Sony recommends that you connect the PlayStation Portal to your home Wi-Fi connection. But you can connect it to any Wi-Fi network with a fast Internet connection.
Read MoreWhat Ports Does the PlayStation Portal Have?
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The PlayStation Portal only has two ports, both located on the bottom of the console. The first is a USB-C port for charging the remote player with the included USB-C cable. The other is a 3.5mm audio input jack that can be used with wired headphones.
Read MoreHow Does the PS5 “Slim” Compare to the Original PS5?
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Sony announced the redesigned “slim” PS5 model yesterday, which releases in November 2023 in the US and Canada, with other countries to follow. The new model is 30% smaller in size, 18% lighter compared to the original Digital Edition and 24% lighter compared to the Blu-ray Disc version, but the console is still quite large.
Read MoreHow Do I Upgrade PlayStation Plus Essential to PlayStation Plus Extra or Deluxe / Premium?
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PlayStation Plus now has three tiers which you can choose from, with the higher-priced tired offering you more free games and additional benefits. If you are a PlayStation Plus Essentials subscriber (the base tier), you can easily upgrade to one of the higher tiers by paying the difference.
Read MoreHow Much Does PlayStation Plus Essential / Extra / Deluxe / Premium cost?
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The actual pricing for PlayStation Plus and the different tiers will vary by markets. But as of September 2023, PlayStation Plus Essential costs $79.99 / €72.99 / £59.99 per year. The next level up, PlayStation Plus Extra will cost you $134.99 / €125.99 / £99.99.
Read MoreWhat is the difference between PS Plus Essential / Extra / Premium?
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As of May 2022, PlayStation Plus has multiple tiers, each with different benefits. The original PS Plus subscription is now known as “PlayStation Plus Essential”, keeping the same benefits as the existing version with free games every month. Upgrading to the next tier up means you get access to a catalog of PS4 and PS5 games.
Read MoreWhere is the new PlayStation Plus rolling out, and when?
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The new PlayStation Plus will launch in most countries where PlayStation Network is available. Here is the launch schedule (in local times):
- Asia (excluding Japan), launches starting today
- Japan, targeting June 2, 2022
- North and South America, targeting June 13, 2022
- Australia, New Zealand and Europe, targeting June 23, 2022
Which M.2 SSDs Can be Used with the PS5?
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Sony has released the initial specification of the M.2 SSD that are compatible with the PS5. Although Sony hasn’t released a list of officially supported drives, it has provided information on the supported specification, including physical size and capacity so you can narrow down your options. The PS5 will support up to 4TB M.2 SSDs with minimum of 5,500MB/s sequential read speed.
Read MoreOddworld: Soulstorm Release Date Set for April, Free on PS5 with PlayStation Plus
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The PlayStation State of Play showcase last night gave gamers a new look at the long awaited Oddworld: Soulstorm, which is a remake of the second Oddworld game. The game will be heading to the PS4 and PS5 in April 2021, and the PS5 version will be free to PlayStation Plus subscribers.
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