PS5’s New Audio Profiles Making a Difference for Beta Testers
Beta testers of the PS5’s new audio profiles feature are experiencing significant improvements in their gaming experience. These testers have taken to gaming forums and social media to discuss the impact of the personalized audio profiles, particularly noting their effectiveness in multiplayer shooters.
PS5 Audio Profiles Available on Launch PS5 and Slim Models, Both
While certain beta features are exclusive to the slimmer PS5 models, such as adaptive controller charging for DualSense and PSVR 2 Sense, audio profiles will be accessible to all players across different console iterations. Players have the option to create personalized 3D audio profiles optimized for both headphones and earbuds.
Feedback from testers on the PlayStation subreddit indicates that the audio profiles greatly enhance directional audio in online shooters, improving the ability to discern details like enemy footsteps. Testers also report positive experiences with the feature in single-player games, noting heightened awareness of environmental elements.
Setting up PS5’s audio profiles involves a thorough 7-step customization process to tailor sound preferences. Each console user has the ability to create and save their own unique audio profile.