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PS5 Twitch Broadcast Cuts Out After Seconds

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Streaming to Twitch and YouTube has been seamlessly integrated into PlayStation consoles since the PS4. The PS5 brought the same tight integration that makes streaming a total breeze. Unfortunately for some, streaming is not always so easy. One rather common...
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PS5 Error CE-118878-3 Item stuck in download queue

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You may have recently stumbled upon an issue with your Downloads/Uploads queue on the PlayStation 5 where an item gets stuck with a "Cant' Install" error. When you view error details you get the undocumented CE-118878-3 error code along with...
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PS5 SSD Compatibility Check

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The PlayStation 5 console features a build-in SSD for game storage. For those who are running low on space, the console offers an expansion port for M.2 SSD cards that can be used to increase storage for games. The main...
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Connecting a PS5 To Your AVR

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If you have a home theatre system that is based around an audio-video receiver or AVR, you may be wondering how to go about connecting your PS5 to it. These systems have a huge amount of different connectors on the...
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How To Setup A Dolby Atmos System With PS5

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Unlike the Xbox Series X, the PlayStation 5 is not going to launch with Dolby Atmos support. The rather vague answer we have to why this is is due to sony having confidence their tempest engine can deliver the same...
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Fix Slow Upload Speed On PS5

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When I last ran a speed test on the PlayStation 5, I get a pretty good download speed but my upload speed was awful. Even though it is expected for download speeds to be faster than upload, getting 800mb down...
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PS5 Twitch "Connection to Server Lost" Fix

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Whether you are a professional, full-time streamer or just someone who does it as a hobby, it is pretty damn frustrating when you are mid-way through your instruction and you see an error pop up "connection to server lost". You...
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How To Set Custom DNS On PS5

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When it comes to network issues that prevent you from being able to access the internet, DNS servers can often be the cause when your internet service provider is the culprit, although, their servers could be on fire and they...
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Power USB Ports When PS5 Is In Rest Mode

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The PlayStation 5 has two front facing USB ports and one rear port. These can be used to charge controllers and connect items when the console is in use. Depending on your power options, you might find that there is...
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How To Turn Off DualSense Adaptive Triggers

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Haptic feedback has become one of the biggest parts of the PlayStation 5. Having stuck with the tried and trusted Dualshock design for four console generations, the renaming shows a shift in direction with the technology behind the PlayStation controllers....