{"id":74916,"date":"2015-05-04T16:30:34","date_gmt":"2015-05-04T14:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=74916"},"modified":"2015-05-04T16:58:32","modified_gmt":"2015-05-04T14:58:32","slug":"unlock-the-full-potential-of-your-console-2-0","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/features\/74916-unlock-the-full-potential-of-your-console-2-0","title":{"rendered":"Unlock the full potential of your console 2.0"},"content":{"rendered":"

While writing my first collection of tips and tricks to unlocking the potential of your PS4 or Xbox One<\/a>, I discovered a few more worth sharing, so that’s exactly what I’ll do.<\/p>\n

Use you console to power up your TV
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It’s not a difficult process at all.<\/p><\/div>\n

Did you know that you might never have to reach for that TV remote or even get out of your chair ever again? The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One offer a TV-Link feature that allows you to switch on your TV when you boot up your console.<\/p>\n

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The best way to keep your family and ears satisfied at the same time is invest in a better headset.<\/p><\/div>\n

The PlayStation 4 is more specific in this regard as it needs to be linked to a Bravia TV for this feature to work, whereas the Xbox One can use any TV.<\/p>\n

Simply go into settings on the PS4 and look for \u201cEnable HDMI Device Link\u201d in order for the PS4 to do its thing.<\/p>\n

What is even better about this link is that once it’s done you can actually use your TV remote to control the PlayStation 4\u2019s UI, assuming you have a Bravia TV that is.<\/p>\n

Xbox One<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

As for the Xbox One, go into My Games and Apps > Settings > TV and OneGuide > Devices > and follow the setup to send a signal through the HDMI port to your TV. Once this has been done, you can now turn off and on your TV with your console.<\/p>\n

Play in private (PS4)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Say you have non-gamer roommates or family members who can’t appreciate the need for video games to be played on full volume \u2013 it’s all about the atmosphere after all. Well, thanks to the PS4\u2019s standard 3.5mm headphone jack support, you can direct all of the game\u2019s sound to your headset.<\/p>\n

Just hold down the PS Button with your headphones or headset plugged in and choose \u201cadjust devices > output to headphones\u201d. All in-game sounds will now ignore your superior sound system and go directly through your measly headphones, and all because you love your family \u2013 love is overrated if you ask us.<\/p>\n

Use the PS Vita as another controller (PS4)
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We all know that you can use your PS Vita as an additional controller for your PS4, but just how do you do it?<\/p>\n

All you have to do is log into your PS4 using a DualShock 4 controller, then connect your PS Vita via \u201cRemote Play\u201d. The PS4 will then disconnect the DualShock 4 and you’ll be able to sign in again with it as another user. Even if you don\u2019t play any games on your PS Vita, it’s a great DualShock 4, even if it doesn’t vibrate.<\/p>\n