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How to enhance PS4 graphics on the PS5 Pro

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We're all eager to replay all the best PlayStation 5 games on our upgraded PlayStation 5 Pro consoles, but that's just one of the benefits of the console. Besides the list of current games with enhancements, plus upcoming PS5 games we're sure will take advantage of the new hardware, thousands of the best PS4 games will also see graphical improvements on the Pro. There's one important new setting you need to check on the PS5 Pro to make sure any eligible PS4 game looks its best. Here's how to make sure all PS4 games are enhanced on your PS5 Pro.

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Difficulty

Easy

Duration

5 minutes

What You Need

  • PS5 Pro

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How to turn on enhanced visuals for PS4 games on the PS5 Pro

The PS5 Pro allows for thousands of PS4 games to benefit from enhanced visual quality. Turning the feature on is simple once you know where to look.

Step 1: Go to your Settings menu on the PS5 Pro.

Step 2: Scroll down to Screen and Video.

Step 3: Choose Video Output.

Step 4: Scroll down and make sure Enhance Image Quality for PS4 Games is toggled on.

The setting notes that this feature may cause some issues with certain PS4 games. If you notice any unusual behavior from your PS4 game with this on, you may need to toggle it off.

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