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The first thing that most PS5 owners notice about the console is just how big and heavy it is when they open up the box. Everyone’s living room is set up differently. While some might want to have their PlayStation 5 standing upright next to their television others may wish to lay it on its side.
How to Put PlayStation 5 On Its Side
The PS5 comes packaged with a stand, which looks like a large black circle with a two-pronged hook (marked A above) attached to it. The circle can be rotated 90 degrees, with one angle supporting the PS5 for vertical placement and the other working horizontally. PlayStation 5 owners can put the console on its side by detaching and moving the stand on it.
Those who want to lay the console on its side should rotate the circular part of the stand until it clicks into place, as pictured above. From there, they should look to the back of the PlayStation 5 console. Along one of the sides will be a series of PlayStation symbols including the iconic X, circle, square, and triangle. While this might just seem like it’s there just for flavor, these symbols are actually used to align the hook for the stand.
The first and last symbols should be squares. PS5 owners should place the tips of the hook over the squares and press it towards the console. If done correctly, the stand should be securely attached to the PlayStation 5 and ready to be placed on its side.
Is the PlayStation 5 Stand Safe?
The PlayStation 5 stand is safe for use both vertically and horizontally. There are other options for those who want a different stand that they find more secure or that they find more aesthetically pleasing.
There are many third-party stands that rank among the best PlayStation 5 accessories that can securely keep the console vertical or horizontal. PS5 owners can most certainly get by with the stand that is included with the console, but there are alternative options out there.
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