This sometimes leads to the console being placed upside down.
Remember, the PS5’s disc drive should be at the bottom, not the top!
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However, many new owners overlook the small screw that comes with it.
This screw is essential for securely attaching the stand to the console and preventing it from accidentally toppling.
A loose stand is a safety hazard and can potentially damage your console.
You lost yours, didn’t you?
So, always use the screw to secure the stand to your PS5.
The screw is stored inside the console base, if you didn’t know.
When you rotate it into the correct position for vertical mode, the screw is revealed.
You lost yours, didn’t you?
Why is this a problem?
Your next-gen gaming experience might not feel so “next-gen” after all!
So, how do you avoid this?
Always double-checkthe game versionbefore hitting that download button when browsing the PlayStation Store.
verify it says “PS5” and not “PS4”.
But what happens when that door doesn’t have enough room for all your games?
You expand your storage, of course!
However, this is where another common mistake sneaks in: buying incompatible SSDs or USB drives.
Before purchasing an SSD or USB drive, ensure it’s compatible with the PS5.
As for USB drives, almost anyUSB mechanical driveorUSB SSDwill work, with a few exceptions.
First, drives cannot be larger than 8TB.
Second, it’s possible for you to only use one drive at a time.
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So if you plug one of those drives into a PS5, it won’t work.
Don’t use theUSB-Aport (the big one) on the front of the PS5 for USB drive connections.
This is a slowertype of USBthan those on the back!
This caused a stir in the gaming community, and understandably, some apprehension around using Rest Mode persists.
So, don’t be shy about using Rest Mode.
It’s there to enhance your gaming experience, not hinder it.
