# Five PS5 settings changes for smoother, less interrupted gaming

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/5-tips-and-tricks-every-ps5-owner-should-know/
- Published: 2026-11-15T14:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-15T14:34:25+00:00
- Original publisher: Engadget
- Original article: https://www.engadget.com/2313556/tips-tricks-ps5-owners-should-know/
- Topics: Entertainment, Gaming

## Key points

- Limit trophy videos to save console storage.
- Adjust controller effects and mute the built-in microphone.
- Customise screenshots and notifications to reduce interruptions.

## Summary

Several PS5 settings can make gaming smoother by saving storage, reducing interruptions and making controller features easier to manage. The suggested changes help players spend less time dealing with alerts and menus, while tailoring the console to how they play.

The article recommends limiting trophy videos to platinum and gold trophies and shortening clips to 15 seconds, adjusting vibration and trigger intensity, and muting the built-in microphone when logged in. It also suggests setting the Create button for easy screenshots and choosing which notifications appear during games, media playback or streaming.

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