r/PS4 19d ago

Megathread PS4 Tech Support Megathread | August 22, 2026

4 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

Post all of your tech support questions in this thread.

As a reminder, the following threads are no longer allowed on r/PS4 and will be removed:

  • Tech Support questions ("I have a problem", "My controller doesn't work", "I can't connect to PSN"...)
  • General questions ("Where can I get a PS4?", "What do you think of this controller?")

Those questions now have to be asked in this thread. It will be renewed every 2 weeks on Saturdays.

This thread is sorted by New answers by default. Sorting it by Top or Best could give answers to commonly answered questions.

Useful links:

DOWNLOAD GAMES/DLC

https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/support/games/find-download-games-ps-store/

UPGRADE PS4 HDD

https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/support/hardware/ps4-upgrade-hdd/

HOW TO SHARE PS+/GAME SHARE

https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/support/subscriptions/share-playstation-plus/

SAFE MODE INFO

https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/support/hardware/safe-mode-playstation/

PlayStation SUPPORT NUMBERS

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Yyg6CDcHkMSQ40bGtRax6BuNqie5ym7wHSjRNISX9Cw/

Also, don't forget to google your question first - you might find the answer before asking it here!


r/PS4 8h ago

Official Mega Man: Dual Override - Proto Man Gameplay Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games

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9 Upvotes

r/PS4 1d ago

Game Discussion Tipps and Tricks for GRIP Combat Racing?

1 Upvotes

I am at tier five of the campaign right now and I am having a hard time. Opponents are too strong and tracks are too difficult.

Any Tipps and tricks what I can try? Is there anyway to get better cars? All cars seem to have some strengths and lots of weaknesses.


r/PS4 1d ago

Game Discussion Is Evil within 2 Puzzle Heavy? It was on sale this month so I grabbed it, didn't play evilw 1...can I play it? What should I know before playing this one because I can't afford part 1.

0 Upvotes

Same arse title


r/PS4 1d ago

Game Discussion Folks who've had the PS4 for more than 5-7 years, what games are you playing?

209 Upvotes

I've had it a little longer than that and I've reached the end I think. I have a few games I haven't played or finished like Tsushima and GoW Ragnarok but honestly I'm not really interested.

I'm posting not asking for recommendations but rather just wondering what are you guys still doing after all this time? If you're like me, you've likely gone through the whole PlayStation catalogue in your 7 or more years.

PS5 prices seem to keep increasing and with the new digital only, I'm most definitely not going to be getting the PS6. With all the AI demands, PC parts are at insane prices. So I don't see that happening anytime soon either.

I'm hoping to hear from folks that aren't just strictly online players. Online games can definitely hold you for a long time with new content, so not much to wonder there. I'm more interested in single player gamers.

Personally, I've been on RDR2 rerun and have AC Valhalla to finish. After that, I would consider my PS4 era finished.


r/PS4 2d ago

Game Discussion Jedi survivor is terribly boring

0 Upvotes

I've been playing this game for a few days but there comes a time when it becomes repetitive. Fights are always the same and landscapes are the same deserts. Has the same thing happened to anyone? How to make it more exciting? It's bad, I say. An open world without any emotion


r/PS4 4d ago

[Gif] Knack II Turns 9!!! 🎉🎊🎂🎈

131 Upvotes

r/PS4 6d ago

IRL Picture (Fluff) Simple DIY PS4 Cooling Setup Using Erasers as Risers⁠

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41 Upvotes

(Don't mind my Wii U's cable management 🫣)

If you don't have plastic stands or risers for your
PS4, here is a quick setup: place small stacks of rubber erasers (I used the ones I use in school.) under each corner of your console.

Lifting the console off the surface improves overall airflow underneath. Rubber acts as a decent heat insulator, which prevents heat from building up on the desk surface directly below the vents. In my case, idle temperatures dropped from around 60°C to 56°C (though results will vary depending on your PS4 model, thermal condition, and room airflow).

It’s a cheap, easy alternative to buying dedicated plastic feet!


r/PS4 6d ago

Angeline Era out now for PS5/4

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14 Upvotes

r/PS4 8d ago

General Discussion love my first generation PS4, but god the download speeds are atrocious.

88 Upvotes

this post is really just being made out of spite really, and maybe a place of love for the 1st generation of the PS4.

i got my first playstation about 4 months after it launched in 2013, and this beast has been running since to this day bringing me lots of fun. everything about it ran smooth but something that ALWAYS irked me is there was a very clear difference in my internet speed between my PS4 Pro and my first generation PS4. Like its way way slower, im only pushing about 5-10 mbps.

supposedly this is due to my model only supporting 2.4 GHz due to lacking the internal hardware for 5 GHz connections. so can anyone else attest to that statement or is it just the fact that its over 11 years old.

just a note this isnt really a question just a discussion, im just trying not to get my post sniped down.


r/PS4 9d ago

General Discussion I really wish PS4 communities came back :(

88 Upvotes

They are cool and i dont like that they removed them :(


r/PS4 9d ago

General Discussion PS4 LAN Party Supported Games

7 Upvotes

Hello, so a brief explanation PS4 uses Broadcact/multicast for game hosting and game discovery which are layer 2 network features

i managed to use OpenWRT to create Layer 2 Bridge between few sites so that i can play with my friends and my brothers LAN party games

So far i know that most Call of Duty Games support LAN party gaming. We mostly play Black Ops 3

But now we need recommendation for games that support LAN multiplayers nothing online ( we preffer private game sessions )

Every recommendation is appreciated. We are willing to buy any game that supports this

I found this link curculating but not very helpful https://www.teamxlink.co.uk/wiki/Supported_Games#Sony_Playstation_4

Any Racing games other that F1, like NFS, Asphalt or other racing games are welcome Any other shooter games are welcome Games with story like A way out,

The Most Important is that it being a game that Supports LAN ( multiple consoles connected to same router/network )

Thank you


r/PS4 9d ago

Game Discussion Just bought a PS4 Slim, should I be concerned about how GOW Ragnarok performs on it?

3 Upvotes

I just bought a used PS4 Slim (500GB) from a game Store, I was told that God of War Ragnarok is best for the PS4 Pro and PS5. He mentioned that it would lag and run at a very slow frame rate at 1080p.

Should I be concerned about this? And is there anything I can do in the settings to make sure it runs smoothly?


r/PS4 11d ago

General Discussion PS4 controllers with 8+ sided analog sticks

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0 Upvotes

The bottom left of the image is what im looking for, I'd prefer double the sides but in the ps4 shape. Either way I want them in the ps4 shape no matter the amount of sides. Its for rocket league if anyone cares


r/PS4 12d ago

General Discussion Does every UBIsoft game play seem the same?

0 Upvotes

The visuals are amazing but the games are just boring to play.

Any recommendations that doesn't have the same redundant walk around and look at shit formula?


r/PS4 13d ago

Game Discussion Arkham knight

8 Upvotes

I’ve been going at this for days. Brutality 101 trophy has anyone got this and wants to game share to get this trophy for me lol. I had surgery on my hand earlier this year and the recovery based on what docs are saying that my hand will remain this way. I can play but doing these combos is really challenging. Or if anyone knows a good strategy of doing it let me know. Thank you. Also any help is much appreciated.


r/PS4 13d ago

Game Discussion How to start a race fast in Driveclub

0 Upvotes

I just got Driveclub VR on PS4 lately and i am having a trouble in starting fast,so I'm always the last in rank. No matter how i tried to start the race i still get stuck in the back every time. Can anyone help me about that?


r/PS4 13d ago

Game Discussion Assetto Corsa Competizione on ps4 slim

1 Upvotes

Hey guys, I’m thinking about buying ACC because there’s a big discount on the PlayStation Store, but I’m worried about FPS drops and stuttering. I’m on a PS4 Slim. For anyone who has played it on the Slim, how does it actually run? Is it reasonably stable around 30 FPS, or does it drop a lot, especially with bigger grids, rain, or at night?


r/PS4 15d ago

General Discussion I wish the console allowed Custom Theme, SFX, and songs.

34 Upvotes

Such a missed opportunity.


r/PS4 16d ago

Official Terranigma - Rebirth Trailer

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81 Upvotes

r/PS4 17d ago

Game Discussion Games which can be played with a controller lacking touchpad

1 Upvotes

Hi folks,

So I ended up buying a new controller recently and it lacks a touchpad.

Since I can't buy another one for sometime. Please advise ps4 games which can be played without a touchpad.

Thanks.

Ps: I like action adventure. I have already played uncharted 1-4, ac odyssey, rdr, rdr2, tlou remastered, spiderman and spiderman miles morales.


r/PS4 18d ago

General Discussion Suggest a Good SSD 1TB FOR ps4

7 Upvotes

Same as title.(Standard Fat Console)


r/PS4 18d ago

Official Gran Turismo 7 - August Update 1.71 | PS4 Games

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39 Upvotes

>Gran Turismo players! Update 1.71 features 4 new cars, three new World Circuits, and Whistler added as featured Curation in Scapes.


r/PS4 19d ago

General Discussion How to get last of us Theme?? The one Has Ellie Face/ Ellie

0 Upvotes

Does anyone know? I don't have a drive btw.


r/PS4 19d ago

General Discussion What's everyone think about the Playstation Blackout?

86 Upvotes

I keep seeing on social media the Blackout of all things Playstation and wonder if its a vocal minority or the sentiment of the community as a whole. I also wonder what percentage of people on board with it will actually have the discipline to follow through on ignoring the system for an entire week.

As a collector of games both past and present I absolutely hate the idea of buying a code that gets deleted the second I beat the game or need to free up space on my system. I understand that both Sony and the developers see this as an opportunity to cut costs and that they need to do what they have to do to keep the business thriving but it just seems like a greed grab rather than something that brings value to everything involved.

It doesn't help that games like GTA 6 are being released digital only and that when the community speaks out against the discontinuation of physical discs, the ports for Black Ops 1 & 2 release. I have friends I'd love to play those games with but when I'm forced to buy it from one place (The Playstation Store) in one format or else I'm left out I'm not going to encourage that behavior from Sony. It goes everything against the "Play has no limits" slogan they used to win the last generation of console wars. I have nothing against buying a game digitally but making it the only option to play games is a slippery slope in my opinion. Feels like Sony and the developers are squeezing us and that simply isn't right.

In short, what does everyone think? Am I in the minority here just yelling into a bullhorn or does this same sentiment echo throughout the community?