MASTERING your PlayStation 5 controller is key to getting the most out of your console.
But many gamers simply don’t realize how a key part of the PS5 joypad works.
The LED bar sits just below the PS button in the centre of your DualSense controller
Take a look at your DualSense controller, just below the PS button.
You’ll see a small LED bar that you’ve probably ignored.
It’s also a button that you can press – and it’s got two very important functions.
Normally you’ll probably notice that the bar is greyed out.
That means the microphone built into your DualSense controller isn’t muted.
So if you join a multiplayer lobby with voice chat switched on, you’ll be heard talking.
Simply tap the LED bar once and you’ll find that it turns orange.
That means the microphone is muted, and you won’t be able to speak using it.
But what’s potentially more useful is the second function of the button.
If you hold the button until the light begins to blink, it will mute the PlayStation system completely.
That means all sounds from your PS5 will be shut off.
It’s a great trick that makes it much easier to quickly turn off the sound on your console.
And your microphone will remain muted while in this state too.
PS5 bonus trick
Here’s another fun PS5 hack to try.
There’s a clever “game jump” trick that can save you so much time.
If you find a game’s icon on your Home Screen, try scrolling down.
You’ll be presented with a list of Activities inside that specific video game.
That way, you can instantly launch to exactly where you want to be inside the game.
It means you don’t have to spend time navigating in-game – instead, just snap to where you need to be.
Once you’ve found the activity you like, push the square button to dive right in.
