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 (Pocket-lint) - Although the PlayStation 5 is now available (if you can find one), the PS4 Pro still stands as an excellent companion to a 4K HDR TV too. It is an amazing, powerful games machine - especially for the price - and has a library of thousands of games to choose from. Here are some of the best tips and tricks for you to discover to make the experience even better, if you've just got one or are looking to revitalise an older machine. squirrel_widget_138763 How to transfer your games, save files and profile from your old PS4If you've upgraded to a PS4 Pro from an original or second generation PS4 you can directly transfer your important data from the old console to the new. That includes users and their settings, games and save files, plus screengrabs and video clips. POCKET-LINT VIDEO OF THE DAY You will need at least one Ethernet (LAN) cable and both machines to be switched on at the same time. You also need a lot of patience as the transfer process can take a fair while, especially if you have a lot of games stored on your hard drive. It is possible to do it over a wireless or wired home network. But, if you do it through the two consoles' Wi-Fi connections you still need the Ethernet cable to directly hook them together, through their respective LAN ports. Otherwise, if they are both connected to your home network by cable, you don't need to connect them together. Once set up correctly and switched on, sign into the PlayStation Network on your PS4 Pro, update the system software to the latest version if necessary, and head to Settings>System>Transfer Data from Another PS4. Follow the instructions and make yourself a cup of tea (or several) while you wait for the process to finish. How to restore your save files from the cloudIf you are a PlayStation Plus member and have the option to save games online enabled on your older PS4, you can download them back to your new machine in order to simply carry on. If you don't have that option switched on, head to Settings>Application Saved Data Management>Auto-Upload on your old PS4 and click the checkbox of each game you want to back up to the cloud. Also head to Settings>Power Saving Settings>Set Features Available in Rest Mode and ensure the checkbox for Stay Connected to the Internet is ticked. Then your machine will backup your saves online automatically, when your PS4 is in sleep mode. To download them again to your PS4 Pro, head back to Settings>Application Saved Data Management select Saved Data in Online Storage, click on Download to System Storage and you'll see a list of all the games there are save files available for. You can download each game's files individually, even each separate save file for each game if there are several, but for speed you can also tap the Options button and select them all. It's worth noting however that only the files for games installed on your new system will download. If you install a game afterwards, you'll have to repeat the process. Pocket-lint Top Nintendo Switch games 2023: Best Switch titles every gamer must own By Max Freeman-Mills · 25 December 2022 · Updated Our guide to the best Switch games - including exclusives, indies, single and multi-player titles. You can also start Remote Play while the PS4 Pro is in rest mode by heading to Settings>Power Saving Settings>Set Features Available in Rest Mode on the console. Select the checkboxes for Stay Connected to the Internet and Enable Turning On of PS4 from Network. Sony How to play your existing PS4 games in 4K HDRDevelopers and publishers have enhanced most of their games to make use of 4K, HDR and/or better frame rates when played on a PS4 Pro. Ensure a replacement HDMI cable is premium qualityThe HDMI cable that comes with the PS4 Pro is optimised to carry a full 4K HDR video signal, with HDCP 2.2 copy protection and surround sound. Not all HDMI cables are as capable though and if you need a longer lead, for example, make sure it is labelled as "premium" or "high speed". Even better, ensure that it has 4K-ready on the packaging. It is not recommended you make do with an older cable, such as the one that came with your original PS4, as that might not be capable of the bandwidth required for 4K Ultra HD and HDR signals. Get improved Share Play streamingLike with Remote Play, the PS4 Pro offers better Share Play functionality when used as the host machine. It is able to send 1080p video rather than 720p, as on a normal PS4. Even if the other user is playing on a regular PlayStation 4, the signal will transmit at 1080p when sent from a PS4 Pro. Of course, you need a good enough internet connection to ensure the resolution and performance is stable. A wired connection and at least 15Mbps broadband is recommended. Can you improve graphics on PS4?If you have a PS4 Pro, there's a setting called Boost Mode that you should definitely enable for a smoother PS4 experience. This can increase the frame rate and graphical fidelity of games on the system, even if they weren't specifically designed to take advantage of the PS4 Pro's superior hardware.
How do I improve picture quality on PS4?To configure settings yourself, select (Settings) > [Sound and Screen] > [Video Output Settings]. Set the resolution. You can set the screen size to match the 3D-compatible TV in use.
How do I upgrade my graphics card on PS4?The PS4 does not contain a graphics card. The AMD APU is firmly soldered to the main board so there isn't a practical way to repurpose it.
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