PlayStation 4 It is becoming the benchmark console in these first bars of the last generation, although we are sure that this new war of machines is going to give a lot of play - never better said - for years to come. If you are a lucky owner of the Sony console, we offer you a series of tips o tips so you can explore and exploit your new console even more.
Keep in mind that during the next few weeks new features and possibilities will be added both for the capabilities of the console and for the operating system itself. Have no doubt that Sony it will not pamper your PlayStation 4, with which his future in the video game sector is being played. Without further ado, let's go over these tips for new and not so novice users of PS4.
The colored LED of the DualShock 4
Placed in the upper part of the remote control, it has its own functionalities Move, in addition to serving to detail specific information in some games through flashes of colors - for example, depending on the color that is lit, we will know if we are receiving damage or acquiring items.
Also, if we have four controllers connected to PlayStation 4, each one will have a certain color to differentiate the players: player one will always be blue, two will be red, third will be green and finally fourth will be pink. Some people have complained about the excessive luminescence of this function, which, for now, cannot be deactivated - in the next update of the system it will be allowed to reduce its intensity -, although some players have resorted to placing opaque stickers on the LED.
How to create your soundtrack
For this you must be a paying member of Music Unlimited Service and create a playlist to your liking. To be able to listen to it while you play, you must go to the game options, lower the volume of the music, press the PS button, you will see the song you have playing in Music Unlimited Service and the volume option, which by manipulating it will be integrated into the game.
Sounds via remote
You already know that the DualShock 4 It incorporates a small integrated speaker that emits sounds during the game. If you find it annoying, you can access the command options menu, where you will find the volume bar to lower it.
Connect any headset to the DualShock 4
It is one of the most striking novelties of the new PlayStation 4 controller and has the advantage that we can connect any headset we have at home, thanks to the standard jack connection it has. In addition, with the headset that comes standard with the console, you can have chat conversations with your contacts.
Update the console via USB
Entering the website of Sony you can download the different firmware versions available and save them on a USB. Inside the USB pen create a folder called "PS4? and within it another subfolder called "UPDATE": there you must save the patch. Plug the USB memory into the console, press and hold the power button for 7 seconds, the console will boot in safe mode and you can choose the update method via USB device.
Loading the controls more easily
En PlayStation 3 there was the disadvantage that to load the DualShock 3 o sixaxis, it was necessary to have the console turned on until the battery charge was complete. Well, with PS4 The same is not the case, since it will be enough to have the machine in standby to recharge the battery of the DualShock 4.
Use your smartphone or tablet as a keyboard
For this you must lower the playstation app for iOS o Android -depending on the operating system of the device you are going to use-. Later, you will have to synchronize the device with the console, which will allow you to send messages, keep up to date with what your friends are doing or use your smart device as a keyboard. On the other hand, with PS Vita you can do the same, as we tell you.