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I’ve got a pair of wireless Bluetooth headphones already and was hoping I could just pair them directly with the console, but I keep seeing people mention Bluetooth adapters for PS5. Is there actually no native Bluetooth audio support, or does it depend on the headphones? Also wondering if using Bluetooth causes noticeable audio delay, especially in shooters, or if the lag is barely noticeable. Would really prefer not buying another headset or dongle if I dont have to. Is there any workaround in the PS5 settings that lets normal Bluetooth headphones work directly?:::

I have a bunch of different accounts and honestly keeping track of all the passwords is getting annoying. Right now I mostly reuse a few passwords or change them slightly depending on the website, which I know probably isnt great. The thing that worries me is putting all my passwords in one place. If someone gets into the password manager, wouldnt they basically have access to everything? Are password managers actually safe enough for normal users, and which features should I look for? Also is it better to use the browser’s built-in password manager or a separate app?

PS5 is sitting in a room that gets pretty warm, especially during the afternoon, and wondering if one of those cooling fan attachments is actually worth buying. The room doesn’t have great airflow and the console can feel pretty warm after playing for a few hours.

PS5 itself seems to be working normally, no warning messages or anything, but I’m kinda worried about running it like this long term. Sometimes the fan gets louder after playing for a while, especially with bigger games, then settles down when I close the game.

I keep seeing those PS5 cooling stands/fan docks that plug into the console and claim they lower the temperature. Do they actually make a useful difference or are they mostly just extra fans that don’t really help? Don’t wanna buy something useless just because it says “cooling” on the box.

Also does room temperature matter more than the console having one of those extra fans? Like if the room is already warm, is the PS5 basically just pulling in warm air anyway?

Would it be better to just move the PS5 somewhere with more open space and improve airflow around it? It currently has some space around it but not a huge amount.

Any actual experience with PS5s in warm rooms would help. Trying to figure out if I should get a cooling fan, change where the console sits, or just leave it alone since it’s running fine.

It usually happens when playing heavier games, then the whole PC just suddenly shuts off and boots back up, no blue screen or error. Temps seem kinda high sometimes but I’m not sure what’s considered too hot for the CPU or GPU. Could a weak/failing PSU cause this exact thing? Or does overheating usually make the PC restart like this? What should I check first before buying anything? I don’t wanna replace the PSU if the actual problem is temps, but also don’t wanna keep stressing the PC. Any easy tests for a beginner?

Thinking about moving Windows from an older SATA SSD to an NVMe drive, but not sure if its gonna be one of those upgrades where the numbers look better but you barely notice anything in normal use. Like does Windows boot noticeably quicker, do apps open faster, or does everything just feel more responsive? The PC is already pretty decent and the current SSD isnt exactly slow, so wondering if NVMe is worth doing just for the OS. Also seeing people say Gen 3 NVMe is already plenty for Windows and that Gen 4 or Gen 5 doesnt really make a difference unless youre moving huge files all day. Is that actually true? Would games load any faster if Windows is on the NVMe but the games are still installed on another SSD? Trying to figure out if I should bother reinstalling Windows or just leave everything alone. For anyone who made the switch from SATA SSD to NVMe, did you actually notice a difference day to day, or was it basically the same?

Just noticed the fans on my GPU aren’t moving at all, even when I’m playing a game. The PC is working normally and I’m getting display with no crashes or weird stuff, but the fans staying completely still has me worried. Is this normal with newer graphics cards or should they always be spinning? I checked the cables and everything looks plugged in. Didn’t change any settings recently either. Could it just be some zero RPM mode that turns the fans off when the card isn’t hot enough? How can I check the GPU temperature and fan settings without messing anything up? Wanna make sure I’m not accidentally overheating the card.

I just bought a cheap headset for my PS5 and kinda regret it lol. Sound is honestly pretty bad, voices sound weird, bass is almost nonexistent, and the mic apparently makes me sound like I’m talking from inside a microwave . I thought I could get away with a budget headset since I’m not some hardcore competitive player, but after using it for a few days I’m already thinking about returning it.

Main thing I want is decent sound for games, especially being able to hear footsteps and little details without everything sounding super compressed. Mic quality matters too since I’m usually in party chat with friends. Comfort is also a big deal because some headsets start hurting my ears after an hour or two.

Not trying to spend crazy money though. Ideally something reasonably priced that works well with PS5 without needing a bunch of extra stuff or adapters. Wireless would be nice but wired is fine too if the sound quality is way better for the price.

So what should I have bought instead? Any headsets you guys actually recommend that aren’t overpriced? Would rather spend a little more now than buy another cheap one and regret it again lol.

I’ve had my PS5 for a while now, and my DualSense battery has gotten noticeably worse. It barely seems to last through a gaming session anymore, so I’m wondering if the battery is just worn out.

For anyone who’s dealt with this before, did you replace the battery yourself or just buy a new controller? Is a replacement battery actually worth it?