If youre performing a first time setup, then you could skip this section.

Unplug the power cable, HDMI cable, and any USB or Ethernet cables.

Youre now ready to change the orientation of your PS5.

The power button (right) on the PS5.

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Using a flathead screwdriver, remove the base screw.

Store the base screw in the storage compartment.

Remove the stopper from the storage compartment.

PS5 HDMI and power cables.

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Place the stopper in the screw hole on the PS5.

Compare the base to this picture to ensure that it is in the right position.

Carefully flip the PS5 down while holding the base to prevent it from slipping off.

The base screw of a vertical PS5.

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Place the base on a flat surface, and rotate the outer arm clockwise until it clicks.

When the base is in the correct orientation, it will match this picture.

Flip over the base, and place the rubber stopper in the storage hole.

Unscrewing a PS5 base screw with a flathead screwdriver.

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Remove the screw from the storage space in the base.

Slide the base onto the bottom of the PS5.

Insert the screw and tighten it using a screwdriver.

Storing a PS5 base screw in the base stand.

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Carefully flip the console into a vertical orientation and verify that the base is seated correctly.

Should You Set Up a PS5 in Horizontal or Vertical Mode?

In most cases, the best orientation will depend on the setup and configuration of your entertainment center.

Removing the PS5 screw stopper from the storage compartment.

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If you use the vertical orientation, youll have to remember that the label must face your left.

You shouldnt worry about scratching your discs if that doesn’t happen.

Placing the PS5 stopper in the screw hole.

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A PS5 base in the vertical position, rotate the outer arm counter-clockwise.

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The PS5 base plate in the horizontal configuration.

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The PS5 base clipped in place for the horizontal configuration.

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A PS5 set up in the horizontal orientation.

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Lifting a horizontal PS5 off the base.

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The PS5 base in the horizontal position, rotate the outer arm clockwise.

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The PS5 base in the vertical position.

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The rubber stopper in a PS5 blocking the base screw hole.

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Placing the PS5 rubber stopper in the storage bay.

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Removing the screw from the PS5 base.

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The PS5 base screw hole.

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The PS5 base slid on in the vertical position.

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Tightening the PS5 base screw in the vertical position.

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The PS5 set up in the vertical orientation.

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