Consoles

Wahyu Ichwandardi/Getty Images There’s little denying that video gaming is an expensive hobby. Individual games can cost $70 brand new and there are dozens released every single week. While services like PlayStation Premium Plus and Xbox Game Pass can help you save money, their recurring subscription cost can add up after a while. And the prices of

Oleksandr Blishch/Shutterstock It’s good practice to turn off your PS5 controller once you’re done gaming. This not only prevents unnecessary battery drain but also reduces wear and tear on the device. You may also want to do this when you shift from gaming to other activities like watching movies or streaming content on the PS5,

Simpson33/Getty Images Dedicated gaming consoles have many benefits when compared to other devices like computers or phones. Games developed for these consoles can take full advantage of their hardware without accounting for inconsistencies. Of course, the hardware itself will still have numerous limitations, and this can lead to games looking better or performing more favorably

zuks.two/Shutterstock Rest Mode on the PS5 is a low-power state that allows the console to enter a hibernation-like mode without being fully shut down. When you enable Rest Mode, the console significantly reduces energy consumption while maintaining key functions. The advantage of Rest Mode is that it enables you to charge your DualSense controllers, download

Esolex/Getty Both the Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 are excellent gaming consoles to enjoy AAA games at high frame rates. Among the many reasons to buy an Xbox Series X over the PS5 are exclusive features like Quick Resume, and support for Dolby Vision in games. Despite being released a couple of years ago,

Nattawit Khomsanit/Shutterstock The PlayStation 5 (PS5) is one of the most sought-after gaming consoles, but like any piece of tech, it has its share of issues. One of the most common problems is a malfunctioning HDMI port, which can be particularly frustrating as it prevents the console from displaying on your TV, rendering your PS5

Girts Ragelis/Shutterstock If you’re a PlayStation 5 owner who went through the setup of your console using many of the default recommended settings, you may have found yourself dealing with a bit of a nuisance: Your PS5 turns itself on by itself, usually in conjunction with you turning on your TV. This usually happens because

Mouse family/Shutterstock When you first set up a PlayStation 5, you’ll need to create a PlayStation Network (PSN) account in order to play online with friends and buy games to add to your library. Once you set up your PSN account and log into it on a new PS5 console, you have the option of

Happylemon/Getty Images In the history of gaming consoles, few have made an impact on the scale of Sony’s PlayStation 4. Since its release in late 2013, the PS4 has become the fifth best-selling console of all time, beat out only by a few Nintendo devices and its own predecessor, the PlayStation 2. During its time

Jomic/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Have you ever read through the instruction manual of a device, tool, or gadget only to find the question to your answer simply isn’t included? It’s understandable if you’re trying to do something that maybe the tech isn’t made for, but if you’re researching