PlayStation 5: Hidden Features You Didn’t Know About

The PlayStation 5 has been around for a minute now, but let’s be honest — who’s clamored up all of its secrets? We’re so hooked on getting the latest PS5 exclusive titles and mouth-watering visuals for new PlayStation releases that we forget there are also little hidden treasures tucked among our system settings. Well, worry no more! Time to discover some of those features lurking in plain sight that can make your gaming experience even better.

The Secret Menu You Didn’t Know You Needed

You know how your PS5’s PlayStation console news is always full of updates? But did you know that there’s a way to stay on top of them without having to pull up your system every time? Yep, press the PlayStation button on your controller and boom — out comes a little secret menu called the Control Center. You can read notifications, fix your audio, and even open your friends list without quitting your game from here. Talk about multitasking! It’s a remote for your remote, basically.

You Can Connect Your PS4 Controller to a PS5

If you’re considering an upgrade but haven’t exactly been ready to release your grip on your PlayStation 4 controller, rest easy! Your PS4 controllers work with the PS5 — at least when playing PS4 games. So if you’re hopping into a PS5 game (those post to PS5 game updates only run on a PS5 controller) you’ll need to use the PS5 Dual-sense. But if you happen to have some sales titles for PlayStation games from a previous generation lying around, that older controller might come in handy.

PlayStation VR: Your Secret Gateway to Another Dimension

Okay, we all know PlayStation VR is old news, but did you know you can connect your PS VR directly to your PS5? If you’ve been putting off that virtual reality experience, now is the time to plug in your VR headset and immerse yourself in the latest PlayStation VR news. It’s like beaming into your favorite Upcoming PlayStation games, minus the motion sickness (we hope). But let’s face it, we’re all going to need those motion sickness patches.

Character PCA: PS5 Game Trailers from the Home Screen

Have you ever had a game that you were so hyped about, that you just keep going back to watch the PlayStation game trailers over and over? The PlayStation 5 allows you to do this right from the Home screen! You don’t need to scroll through menus. All it takes is to click on the icon for a game, and the trailer plays immediately in the preview. Ideal for when you’re not sure if you really want to purchase that PlayStation game at PlayStation store, or if you just want to watch the trailer for the 10th time.

Farewell to Long Load Times (Sort Of)

PS5 – All we’ve been hearing about the PS5 hardware is that fast load times made possible by its super-fast SSD. But did you know there is a way to get to your favourite games even faster? In the PS5’s Game Boost feature, games will automatically optimize for the best load times possible, meaning there will be no need to alter any settings. But don’t get too cocky — long load times may still slip in depending on the game, but it’s still a pretty sweet deal, right? Plus be sure to check for PlayStation system updates for any optimizations that keep your console running smoother.

Rapid Response to Hidden Functions Via the DualSense

The PS5 controller (officially called DualSense) doesn’t only let you play games — it has various hidden features, too. The haptic feedback and adaptive triggers can be modified in the system settings. This setting is a game-changer if you love that resistance feel when pulling a trigger (you know, like you’re about to launch a rocket in PS5 exclusive games). “We give you a heads-up: This is like a secret superpower to play against the game, but be careful, it can make it even more difficult.”

You Can Stream to Twitch Directly Without a Capture Card

Ever dream of being able to stream your gaming on the PlayStation network without the need for fancy hardware? Well, you can with PS5! Now that you have to broadcast your epic live to the world, right at your top PlayStation game reviews. You simply link up your Twitch account to your PlayStation account, and then you hit the Share button on your controller, and boom—you’re live! Now you can finally flaunt your PlayStation Plus news-worthy gaming skills to your pals, or the whole world (just try not to rage quit halfway through your stream).

You Can Add Storage — And Yes, That’s Simple!

If your storage is starting to feel the strain from all those PS releases piling up, you can expand it easily without needing to undertake any crazy DIY hacks. A PS5 has an M.2 SSD slot for an installed new storage drive. Just be sure you have one that’s compatible (no, your old thumb drive is not good enough). In the face of PlayStation store news aimed at getting rid of games for the cheapest possible price, you can have space for all those Upcoming PlayStation games and worry about not having enough room.

Custom Themes: Because Your Console Needs a Facelift

Ever wanted to spice up your PS5 interface? Well, you can. Whether it’s PS Plus news or PlayStation event news, you can even give your PS5 a facelift with custom themes and wallpapers. You can even configure dynamic themes, which add movement to your interface. Why have a boring look, when you can have the PlayStation 2025 releases look? It’s like a new paint job for your console.

Final thoughts: The PlayStation 5 always has more in store

The PS5 has plenty of hidden features that don’t just make it a console, but an experience. From configuring those adaptive triggers to preparing to stream your latest PlayStation game reviews, the PlayStation system updates just keep coming to make the console better. So if you’re not getting the most out of your PlayStation 5, now’s your chance to check out some of those hidden features.

Oh, and speaking of PlayStation Plus news or PlayStation store news, why not jump into PlayStation console menu news and give your console a treat? Who knows what other features you’ll find next?