How can you make your experience with the PS5 even better?

The PS5 has been on the market for several months now and recently it has been significantly updated and released in a smaller size, with or without a Blu-ray drive. But what happens after you get it? Surely you would want to enhance your experience with something beyond just the games and services like PlayStation Plus.

Let's take a look at 5 peripherals/accessories that will definitely make your life easier!

1. Internal SSD NVMe

The storage space of the PS5 is sufficient for the initial period, but when you acquire several titles in your collection and want to have them immediately available and installed on the console, things get difficult. This is because modern video games are generally more demanding in terms of installation, and also because they are frequently updated over time, making their updates even larger.

The PS5 can be connected to both external and internal hard drives to increase the available capacity. External drives are connected to the USB ports and are mainly used for PS4 games or for transferring PS5 games there to avoid downloading them again. To directly run a PS5 game, you need an SSD NVMe disk, with a heatsink that can be easily installed inside the console. An excellent option is the Western Digital Black SN850X.

2. PlayStation Portal

If your home TV is occupied by your significant other or even your child, there is a way to enjoy your favorite games without buying a second TV.

Sony has released the PlayStation Portal a few weeks ago, a remote player that transfers the console's image to a portable system that resembles a DualSense controller cut in the middle, with a screen in between. It connects wirelessly to the internet, communicates with your console (as long as the PS5 is always in standby mode with wake mode enabled), offers all the functions of the official controller (haptic feedback, adaptive triggers), and can be activated both inside and outside the house.

3. PSVR2

PlayStation has been striving for some time to make its mark in the virtual reality space, and now, with the appropriate hardware on the PS5, the advancements in VR technology and all the innovation from Sony, it offers a unique experience.

The PSVR2 (PlayStation VR2) is the latest headset from PlayStation that connects to the PS5 with a cable and supports its own exclusive games, immersing you in a different world! It features a feedback mechanism in the headset, finger touch detection in its controllers, adaptive trigger buttons, eye tracking, and Tempest 3D audio technology. It is very easy to wear and supports a wide range of related games that have been designed specifically for it.

4. Charging Station for Controllers

The DualSense controllers offer several hours of gameplay, however, let's not fool ourselves, the more you play, the more often you will need to charge them.

Sony has prepared the official charging station for demanding gamers, which simply connects to the power and can be placed on any flat surface. It can simultaneously accommodate two wireless controllers for the PS5 and charge them up! It is particularly convenient whether you are playing alone (and want to charge two DualSense controllers to have them ready for action), or with friends, so that everything is ready when you gather at home.

5. Media Remote

The PS5 plays your favorite videogames from PS4 and PS5, but it also supports a range of streaming services such as Netflix, Apple TV Plus, Disney+, and others that are not available for viewing in our country. If you don't want to navigate through their menus with the traditional DualSense controller, Sony has prepared the special PS5 Media Remote, which is specifically designed for these apps. It resembles a traditional TV remote, has shortcut buttons for all popular streaming platforms, and its buttons are larger so you can press them even blindly once you get used to it. It automatically connects to the PS5 and allows you to operate the console as a media player, without even holding the DualSense in your hands.