How to Set Up PS4 & Create Your PlayStation 4 Profile

Just unwrapped a new PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 4 Pro? If yes, I know you are quite excitied and knida nervous how to get gaming straight away.

There's plenty to be nervous about, as PS4 comes with a huge range of features that makes it a robust media player in addition to a highly capable gaming machine.

You'll also want a PlayStation Account to get the most out of the console, and a PlayStation Plus subscription is needed to play online. These new features and services means setting up the PlayStation is a bit more complicated than previous consoles.

To make sure the setup process is as simple as possible, watch our video on how to set up a PlayStation 4 for a step-by-step guide to getting the PS4 up and running.

Let's get straight to the issue.

Note: Don't throw away the box your PS4 came in. It's designed to be used as a carrying case so you can transport your console safely.

Connect the Console to Your TV
Connect the included HDMI cable to your TV and the PS4's HDMI Out port
Connect your console to your cable or satellite box
Unplug the existing HDMI cable connecting your cable or satellite box to the TV and plug it into the PS4's HDMI In port
Plug the PS4 into a power source
Power on the PS4
Plug the controller into the PS4 using the included Micro USB cable
Press the PS button on the controller to pair it with your PS4
Connect to the Internet
Note: For a smooth gaming experience, we recommend directly connecting your PS4 to your router or modem with an Ethernet cable. If you decide to use Wi-Fi, simply follow the steps below.

From the Home screen, press the up button on your controller to display the top navigation bar
Go to the Settings menu on the top navigation bar
Select Network
Select Set Up Internet Connection
Select Use Wi-Fi
Select Easy
Find your network from the displayed list
Enter the password for your network using the keyboard display on your screen, then select OK
When the option appears to use a proxy server, select Do Not Use
Select Test Internet Connection to run a test that makes sure you're connected properly
Once you're connected, you can back out of this menu by pressing the circle button on your controller until you're back to the Home screen
Once you've connected your console to the Internet, create a PlayStation Network account and password. Pick a strong password, but make sure it's easy for you to remember.

Note: If you already have a PlayStation Network account — if you're upgrading from a PS3, for example — you can use that account to login without having to create a new one.

At this point, your console will take a few minutes to automatically download and install any necessary updates.

How To Connect PS4 Pro
If you're setting up a PS4 Pro, then there are a couple of extra steps you might need to take. 

The first is to make sure you're using an HDMI port on your TV that supports 4K. Look out for a port that's labelled HDMI 2.0, rather than the older 1.4 standard. 
If none seem to be labelled that way, then try to plug your console into the first HDMI port (usually called HDMI1), as most TVs tend to hide any non-4K capable HDMI ports further down. 
Secondly, you'll need to head into the settings menu to make sure that 4K output is selected. Select 'Sound and Screen' from the settings menu, and then go into 'Video Output Settings'. 
From here, set the resolution to '2160p - YUV420' or '2160p - RGB'. If both of these options are greyed out, then your TV doesn't support 4K through this HDMI port. Check to see which of its HDMI ports do support 4K. 
Note that you might have to also jump into the settings within a game to enable 4K. 
While in this same system menu, you should also check to make sure that your TV support HDR, and use your TVs on-screen menus to ensure it's activated.
Our final tip is to enable 'game mode' if it's an option with your TV. The location of this option will vary from set to set, but turning it on is a must if you want your games to not suffer from too much input lag.

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