It’s been a long time since I last set up a brand new, next-gen console. I think we often forget what that’s like; first day update, user profile creation, endless settings, system configuration, and learning a new menu.
Recommended Videos
I wanted to write down all of the steps for setting up a new PS4, tell you about some useful settings that are buried deep in the settings menu, and give you some helpful tips to make your first set up process a little less frustrating.
- Wiring It Up
- Day One Update Trick
- PS4 Dashboard Overview
- Helpful Settings – Coming Soon
- PSN – Coming Soon
- Connecting the Controller(s) – Coming Soon
- Share Button – Coming Soon
- Live Streaming
- Live Stream Archiving
- PS4 Error Code – e-80411302
Please let me know if I’m missing anything in the comments below. I’m sorry if some of these things are insultingly simple, but I still feel it’s worth having these things written down somewhere.
GameSkinny is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more
