Ps5's next-generation initialization...! Finally launching "PlayStation 5"!

Review

Sony Interactive Entertainment (Sony Interactive Entertainment) launched the next-generation game console " PlayStation 5 (PS5) " on November 12, 2020 (Thursday).
The PS5 has attracted a great deal of attention even before its release, and the demand for the console has been so high that the supply has not been able to keep up with the demand . The situation continues to be "I want one, but I can't buy it...".
Many people seem to be curious about what the next generation of PS5 has to offer, and our last report on the opening ceremony was quite well received.
This time, we will finally turn on the PS5 and show you how the initial setup is completed!



PS5 finally unveiled!

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Let's turn on the PS5.
The power switch on the PS5 is a physical button, so it's easy to understand. Since the model has a disc slot, there is also an eject button next to it.

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Opening video! It's kind of schwaggy and cool!
(My vocabulary can't keep up with the next generation)


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You will be instructed to connect DualSense to PS5.


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When you connect it...


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Oh, it lights up.


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Next, select the language. I chose Japanese.


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Note that from PS5, the decision is now an X instead of a Z.
If you think "OK" and press "0", you will go back to the previous screen.


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Adjustment of display area. This time, I did not need to adjust anything.


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Here you will be asked to insert the game disc, which can be skipped.


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Putting the console in sleep mode is called " standby mode " in PS4, but in PS5 it is called " rest mode ".
The power consumption can be adjusted by setting the functions in Rest Mode.


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The usual system software license agreement.
If you agree, check the "I agree" box with an "X" to confirm the agreement.


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System update will be performed. You can skip this step.


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PS5 will be rebooted.


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Installation starts. It took a few minutes.


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You will be instructed to press the PS button on DualSense.


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Click!


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DualSense is also updated. This one does not require a reboot.
You can do it later.


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DualSense glows in blue .


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After updating DualSense, go to sign in.


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In the avatar selection screen, you can see ASTRO's PLAYROOM preinstalled on PS5.


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Add a user...


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Finally, choose whether or not you agree to the collection of data about your usage and settings.


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That completes the initial setup!
It took about 10 minutes of your time? There was nothing particularly difficult.


PS5 Home Screen
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The home screen appears. You can now play " ASTRO's PLAYROOM ".
Now you can finally enjoy the " next generation of gaming experience.
We will tell you what kind of gaming experience you can expect at a later date, so stay tuned!

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