30 Things Only Super Fans Knew The PlayStation 4 Could Do

Without a shadow of a doubt, Sony has dominated the current console generation. Partially aided by Microsoft utterly botching the Xbox One's , the PlayStation 4 has its main competitor by more than twice the number of units. Frankly, the eighth generation has been a wash, and Sony's exclusives have aided in maintaining the momentum amassed by the console's strong start. Horizon Zero Dawn, God of War, Persona 5, and Marvel's Spider-Man are enticing incentives for🔯 purchasing a PlayStation 4; however, the console boasts quite a number of neat features.

Seeking to serve as more than just a gaming hub, modern consoles must offer customers a complete package. In terms of pure processing power, a console will always fail to measure up to even a modest computer. At launch, the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One were okay platforms, and time has hardly shrunk the gap between consoles and PCs. Putting aside the hardware's juice, the PlayStation 4 is an amazingly versatile machine. Continuousl🥂y updating the console with patches and fixes, Sony has implemented various quality of life upgrades designed to stabilize and improve the system. Accessibility has always been the defining element of home consoles, and this department seems to be improving with each passing year.

Packed with tricks and tools, the PlayStati♑on 4 holds many surprises that are worth unearthing! Here ar🍌e 30 things only super fans know the PlayStation 4 can do!

30 Smart Typing 🐈

In this day and age, nearly everyone owns a smartphone. Regardless of whether committed to𝔉 Team Apple or Android, all PlayStation 4 owners should download Sony's app. Alongside several fantastic features, this software removes the need to clumsily type using the controller. Once the device is linked to the console, the smartphone can then be employed as an external keyboard. While this might seem like an insignificant feature, typing on controllers is a minor annoyance that should be eliminated. We recommend checking out this for further instructions.

29 🦂 Pop🅷 The Hood And Clean The Engine

Clean your console. No, this is not a recommendation or a helpful tip. Regardless of the manufacturer, platforms are inadvertently going to accumulate dust and dirt. Cars require the occasional wash, and consoles should be treated the same way. Wh🐈ile more taxing games coincide with an unavoidably noisier experience, browsing the home page should not transform the PlayStation 4 into a rocket prepping for launch. A special screwdriver is required to open the console, but the benefits merit the extra effort. Once the necessary tools are collected, the process is rather straightforward, and there are numerous available online.

28 ไ 🦋Quick Draw Between Apps

A neat but easily missable trick available across all PlayStation 4 models, double tapping the automatically switches between the two most recently utilized apps. Multitasking tends to not be heavily associated with console gaming, but there are times when alternating between a game and, perhaps, the browser might be necessary. If such a need happens to arise, this helpful trick should speed up the process. Microsoft's feature took this one step fur𒆙ther, but Sony's option is better than 𒊎nothing.

27 ♓ SNES Emulation

By this point, SNES games can be played on pretty much any modern device on the market. Own a decent smartphone or a budget laptop? Emulation is possible! Frankly, setting up the PlayStation 4 to emulate Nintendo's classic catalog requires too much effort to be genuinely worth recommending; nevertheless, the option does exist. Whenever 🦩a console is jailbroken, the NES and SNES systems are always the first to be emulated. Based on the same exploit that accommodated for the Linux and homebrew hacks, the PlayStation 4 can be turned into a solid emulation device.

26 Who Needs A TV? ♏

Unless flying solo, a household with one television is likely to test anyone's patience. Co-op experiences aside, gaming is predominantly a solitary activity, and players might have to relinquish control🔯 of the monitor. Consequently, finding a moment of free-time can be an arduous and fruitless endeavor. Luckily, the PlayStation 4's feature circumvents this issue. Nothing beats gaming on a massive screen, but a smartphone is better than staring at the wall for a couple of hours. Additionally, PS Now is compatible with PCs.

Convenience is the name of the game, and the PlayStation 4 launched with a somewhat cumbersome Quick Menu. As the years rolled by and Sony implemented quality of life updates to the system's interface, this menu underwent a make-over. Offering more choices than ever before, the Quick Menu tr♑uly started to warrant its name. Crucially, the PlayStation 4 permits players to customize the entries listed as part of the Quick Menu. Hold down the PS button to summon the list, then click on to get started.

24 There Is No Such Thing As Too Brig𒉰ht!

Opting for a rechargeable power supply rather than exchangeable batteries, the DualShock 4 typically lasts a handful of hours before demanding a pitstop. During longer sittings, the controller quickly starts to seem like it is constantly out of power, and one might be tempted to simply leave the accessory connected to a charger. Sadly, the DualShock's lifespan will never be anything more than brief, but dimming the lightbar's brightness helps lengthen the . Surprisingly, the standard mode is the bri🍌ghtest of the three options, and we recommend picking "Dim."

23 Remap The Controller 🍸

Listed under , the DualShock's buttons can be remapped. Limited to a singular user profile, players can switch around the controller's layout to suit their preferences and this change impacts every game. Please note, this is not the same thing as altering the keybinds settings of a specific title, as none of the games will register the modifications. As an example, let us assume the "Triangle" and "Square" buttons are remapped to exchange their associated functions. Despite this development, games will continue to prompt the original 𒁃configuration, and it is up to the player to memo♔rize the new layout.

22 Away From Home? Start A Download Remote👍ly ඣ

If this article highlights one point truly worth internalizing, it would have to be that the PlayStation App is a must-own tool. We have already discussed a number of the software's features, but Sony's application should be regarded as an extension of the console. Regardless of whether buying physical or digital, titles tend to launch with a massive Day One that could lock the game for hours. After a long day at work or school, there is nothing more frustrating than being informed that a game cannot be played until a 20 GB updat♓e is installed. Thankfully, the PlayStation allows downloads to be triggered remotely!

21 Won A Platinum 🐽Trophy? Use It!

Why bother accomplishing anything if you 🦩cannot brag about it? during the previous generation, trophies are triggered once a specific milestone is initiated in a game. Initially, they held no material value and were primarily designed to facilitate gloating. In 2017, Sony elected to enable these trophies to be traded for rewards, although this privilege has yet to be extended to areas outside the States. Points are awarded depending on a trophy's rarity, and these can ultimately be sold for a number of .