The instructions apply to the standard PS5 and the PS5 Digital Edition.
Here’s what to do.
Take the stand out of the box and turn it over.
Rotate the top and bottom part of the stand in opposite directions until it clicks.
A compartment containing a screw should now be visible.
Remove the screw and put aside for safe keeping.
Place the PlayStation 5 upside down on a flat surface.
Your stand should now be safely attached to your console.
How to Connect Your PlayStation 5 to Your TV or Monitor
Ready to turn on your PS5?
Here’s how to connect it to your TV or monitor.
Connect the included power cord to your console, and then plug it into a power outlet.
Connect the HDMI cable that came with your Sony PlayStation 5 to the console.
Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to an HDMI port on your TV.
Connect anEthernet cablebetween your modem/router and your PlayStation 5.
There’s no need to do this if you plan on using Wi-Fi.
Press thePowerbutton on the front of your PlayStation 5 to turn the console on.
Connect your PS5 controller to the console via the USB cable supplied with the system.
Tap thePS buttonon the middle of your PS5 controller.
Choose your language and pressX.
Select your web connection or choose to connect via Wi-Fi.
If using Wi-Fi, select your data pipe and enter the password.
go for the data pipe from the list then clickAdvanced tweaks > Passwordto enter the correct password.
Adjust the display with the D-Pad keys on the controller then tapXwhen you’re happy with it.
Adjust the HDR prefs in the same fashion.
This will occur three times in a slightly different manner.
Choose to insert a game disc so it can install while you’re completing the setup steps.
This is optional but very useful if you want to be able to play a game quickly after setup.
Select your power options.
Agree to the License Agreement by tappingXonConfirm.
TapXto update the system software if you’re connected to the internet then follow on-screen instructions.
Once the console has updated, put in your PSN ID details to sign in to your PlayStation account.
you could create one here if you don’t already have an existing account.
Choose your PSN Privacy options.
Social and open is the most open-ended option with friend focused being the most balanced choice.
Choose to share anonymous data with Sony if you wish.
Choose to download some media apps to get you started.
The console suggests popular choices such as Netflix and Disney+ but it’s entirely optional.
TapContinueif you want to transfer data from a PS4 located on your local web connection or chooseDo This Later.
The latter is much quicker to do.
Wait for the PS5 to restart.
There’s no benefit one way or the other.
To usePlayStation VRon a PS5, you need toget a PlayStation Camera Adaptorfrom Sony.
Use it to connect the PS4 Camera to your PS5 and set up VR.
Touse a PS5 controller on your PC, plug the controller into your box’s USB port.
It should be automatically detected.
To put it in Bluetooth pairing mode, hold down thePSandSharebuttons until the lights start flashing.
