Useful PlayStation 5 Features You May Have Missed
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Checked 29 August 2026 on current PS5 system-software documentation. Menus, regions and game support can change.
These features are not hidden, and “most gamers never use” cannot be verified. They are simply useful options that are easy to overlook. Availability can depend on the game, account age, region, subscription and connected device.
Game Help
Open the control center with the PS button and select the card marked with hints when a supported game provides Game Help. Some help benefits require PlayStation Plus and not every activity has a hint. Community Game Help may include approved player videos in supported regions and titles.
Share Play
From a party voice-chat card, choose Start Share Play and invite a friend. The visitor can watch, take over supported play or join a compatible local multiplayer session. PlayStation lists session, network and membership conditions; the visitor does not permanently receive the game.
Remote Play
On PS5 go to Settings → System → Remote Play → Enable Remote Play. Pair a supported phone, tablet, computer or other client through the official app. Quality depends on both networks and the console’s power/rest-mode settings; Remote Play is not the same as PlayStation Plus cloud streaming.
Game presets
Go to Settings → Saved Data and Game/App Settings → Game Presets. Supported games can inherit choices such as performance or resolution mode, difficulty, camera preferences and subtitles. A preset is a request to compatible software, not a system-wide override.
Accessibility shortcuts
Under Settings → Accessibility, PS5 provides display, screen-reader, controller and caption options. Zoom and controller remapping can help beyond games that implement their own settings. Review changes carefully because a system-level assignment may affect every supported title.
Storage expansion is another underused capability; see our PS5 M.2 SSD requirements. For multiplayer and catalog access, compare PlayStation Plus tiers and ownership limits.
