Well, the good news is that you can bypass this restriction and use the PS5 Web Browser through In-Game links and Social network redirects from platforms like Twitter that allow you to access direct web links. By Default, the online user manual is an ideal location to access the hidden Ps5 Web browser, but that’s not all.

The Sony Playstation Network (PSN) allows you to link your social profiles and Twitter is one of the main services you can link in order to have your friends follow you on the bluebird platforms. So, if you’re planning to access the Web browser on your PS5, the current shortcut you can take is linking other services with your account, and here is how.

Opening the PS5 Web Browser

• From your Main PS5 Applications Dashboard, Locate and Enter settings (Press X)
• OR, simply long press the PS button on your Dual Sense controller to access the quick menu and locate Settings
• Under Settings, Go to Users and accounts
• Then click Link with Other Services
• Under the list of servciues to link, Choose Twitter to be automaticaly redirected to a Login page
• Now Login with your Twitter Account username and Password
• Once Logged in, search for Websites and Links you wish to access on Twitter E.g: A Web article shared on Twitter
• Once you Open a Link, you will autmaticallly be redirected to the PS5 Web Browser from where you can browse more on the Internet
• DONE: Enjoy Browsing the Internet on your Ps5 Console

As a point to note, the current PS5 firmware does not come with the Ps5 Web browser as a default application you can use. By this, you can’t enter custom URL links or potentially search content by simply clicking the browser as it is on the Ps4 and Ps3 consoles.

But since the PS5 is a fresh-on-the-scene console, we expect Web Browsers like Google Chrome and Firefox o be works in progress similar to movie streaming Apps like Netflix, Amazon Prime among other Apps that braced the Playstation store. For now, Link Twitter with your account and access direct links from the platform or locate the google.com Link in your Feed to use the hidden PS5 Web browser with ease.

Aside from wanting to connect a PS4 DualShock 4 controller of PS5, you can also play PS4 games on the new generation console without any crashes. This is due to backward compatibility supported by the console, and with this functionality, you can leverage your old PS4 games without necessarily ditching them off the radar. If you have a disc, insert it, else the Playstation store becomes your ultimate path.

By default, Playstation controllers from the PS3 to the current PS5 use Bluetooth functionality to communicate and play games on the consoles. However, unlike the PS3 Dualshock 3, it doesn’t give you special functionality like the DualShock 4 to trigger it into connecting with a higher console.

Well, to connect a PS4 DualShock 4 controller on PS5, you need to turn on Bluetooth pairing mode on the controller in order for it to become discoverable on your Playstation 5 console devices menu. To do this, you need to disconnect the controller from your active PS4, or simply turn the console off, then, utilize the share button on the controller to place it in pairing mode, then search and connect it on your PS5 console.

How you Connect a PS4 DualShock 4 Controller on PS5

• First, disconnect your DualShock 4 from any connected console by turning it off

• Then, press the PS button and Share button until the light bar flashes white (This puts the DualShock 4 controller into pairing mode)

• Now, on your PS5, go to settings, then Scroll down to accessories

• Under Accessories, locate the General tab, and choose Bluetooth Accessories

• A list of discoverable Bluetooth devices will under the Accessories Found section, Locate “Wireless Controller” and select (click) it to pair with your Playstation 5

• DONE: Your PS4 DualShock 4 Controller will be connected to your PS5, and its light bar colour will change to blue “connected”

Games you can Play with a PS4 DualShock 4 controller on PS5

Apparently, you can connect your PS4 DualShock 4 controller on PS5 easily, but you can’t play certain game titles on the console since the new DualSense controller has more features as compared to the DualShock 4. However, you can play all compatible PS4 games on PS5 since correctly match with the dual shock 4 controller setup.

But when you wish to switch to playing PS5 game titles, you can then give your PS4 controller some rest, and wait for a PS4 game title to be loaded in order to enjoy all features of your controller working as they should. So, you should not be worried about having a second controller to turn on a multiplayer mode for your PS5, when you can utilize your old PS4 controller to stand-in as an extra supported pad.

More so, chipped Playstation consoles rank as the most popular in several African countries, but no brand-new consoles come with their original firmware making it difficult to jailbreak, and instead choose to buy PlayStation games online and not offline through local dealers.

Among the key advantages of choosing to buy PlayStation games in Africa is the fact that you’ll have full ownership of all titles installed on your console. Additionally, you will be able to share games with up to 3 different consoles which can be sequenced in a parent-child fashion.

However, accessing the Playstation store in Africa is a tough task that you must know how to maneuver in order to get started with downloading your favourite Playstation games online. First, you must signup for a Playstation account, Secondly, you must set your account country to South Africa as a must in order to gain instant access to your new dashboard.

How you buy Playstation Games Online in Africa

• Create a free Playstation store account by visiting playstation.com on your PC or console
• Now, on the country/Region option, choose South Africa (No other African country is listed on the list)
• Complete your account creation process, and you will be presented a PlayStation store dashboard
• If you have a debit card (VISA or Mastercard), click your new account profile and add it as a payment method
• Once added, choose any game you wish to buy (price will be displayed in Rands) and add it to your cart
• Visit a Currency converter and convert Rands to your local currency to know how much you’ll pay for the game
• Click Pay in your cart to buy the game, and once paid, you will be able to download it on your PlayStation console.
• DONE: Enjoy playing games online and offline with your Playstation console.

Given the fact that the official console launch is slated for November 2020, the best Playstation 5 games you should at least be backward compatible to even play them on your Playstation 4 console.

Currently, EA Sports, Kylotonn, Ubisoft among other developers have already made their games available for both the Playstation 4 and Playstation 5 before the new-gen console leaves the pre-order queue.

So, FIFA 21, WRC 9, Ghost of Tsushima, Call of Duty Black Ops are some of the best titles that run on the Playstation 5. However, with 2021 in-focus, expect even more games from developers with the best in features, and less in-game errors.

Nonetheless, here is a peak of our best 10 games you can run and play on the Sony Playstation 5.

Best Playstation 5 Games to buy

FIFA 21

EA Sports has the most loved soccer game of all time, FIFA. Since the early days of video gaming, FIFA has been one of the best titles to buy and play on not just consoles, but also supported computer kits.

FIFA 21 is the 2020 version of the professional soccer game that is currently available for the Playstation 4 and Playstation 5. With Kylian Mbappe as the featured star of the game, the title is an upgrade from FIFA 20 which was launched in 2019 for the PS4.

At $59.99 for the Standard edition, $79.99 champions edition, and $89.99 for the Ultimate edition, you can buy FIFA 21 from the PlayStation store to have a taste of the new professional soccer game flow.

FIFA 21 Standard Price: $59.99

Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War

Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War is based on the 1980’s Coldwar between the Western and Eastern world, majorly, the US–Soviet Union (Now Russia) cold war battles.

Gameplay is built around an elite operative who follows trails on a shadow figure whose mission if to destabilise the world by disrupting the global balance of power to change the course and status of world history.

In the game, a series of powerful weapons are available with a blend of multiplayer and zombie experiences. So, In case you have played Call of Duty Black Ops before, then, the Cold War version is one you should buy and play on your PlayStation 5.

Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War Price: $69.99

Hitman 3

Agent 47 is back, this time around with Hitman 3 available for the Playstation 5. With a series of contracts available in career mode, Agent 47 faces a new world and takes on professional tracking missions.

For a seamless experience, you can import maps from the standard Hitman release, and Hitman 2 to enjoy maximum playtime in the vision of assassination trilogy on your PS5.

Hitman 3 Price: $59.99

WRC 9

Enjoy the world of excellent professional rallying with WRC 9. FIA WRC 9 is the official rallying game available on the Playstation 5, within the game, you get to drive the latest spec cars like the Toyota Yaris, Hyundai i20 WRC, MSport Ford Fiesta WRC, among other fast privateer cars in WRC2/WRC3.

In Career mode, you drive through the World’s most tactical stages in either a WRC Spec or R5 Car of your choice. Common rally stages include Monte Carlo, Neste Rally Finland, Rally Sweden, Kenya Safari Rally, and many more.

Succeeding the list of WRC games starting with WRC3, WRC 4, WRC 5, WRC 6, WRC 7, WRC 8 and now WRC 9, the new 2020 version of the game blends the best of graphics, and car abilities to take on tactical rally stages on top of multiplayer support.

WRC 9 Price: $59.99

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla

Assassin’s Creed is one of the best-known playstation games that are popular for action, and assassination missions. With Assassin’s Creed Valhalla edition, you play tactical assassination missions to become a legendary viking warrior raised on tales of battle and glory.

Game Play involves raiding your enemies for political power in a quest to earn a slot on the table of gods in Valhalla. Advanced RPG mechanics allow you to shape your character and easily change the World around you.

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Price: $59.99

FarCry 6

Far Cry is another series of the great playstation games that bring a blend of adventure and action to life. Far Cry 6 as the latest title from Ubisoft is based around a location called Yara where a dictator Anton Catillo rules the country with bloodshed and military power as a daily norm.

In the game, you play as Dani Rojas, a local Yara Citizen who fights to restore his country from the blood-filled country as a guerrilla fighter and liberate the nation through jungles, beaches, and the capital of Yara.

Far Cry 6 Price: $65.99

Dirt 5

Dirt 2.0 is the most popular Dirt series racing game of all time. Following this success streak from the PlayStation 4, Dirt 5 rises as a new professional racing game available for the Playstation 5.

With Dirt 5, you get to drive through competitive rally cross stages, rally stages, and uphill climb series with the best spec cars just like in WRC 9. Additionally, you can create and customize your own car livery in the game.

Dirt 5 Price: $59.99

Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales

Spiderman is one of the most attractive Playstation 5 titles has often been used by Sony as a base game to showcase the new generation console’s graphics, features, and in-play quality.

Game play involves Miles Morales –– a teenage superhero adjusting to a new home by following the footsteps of his mentor Peter Parker as the new Spiderman in his city.

As a fierce power threatens to destroy his new city, Miles discovers that with power lies great responsibility, and so, to save New York, Miles unleashes new powers in his inner self to become his own version of a powerful Spiderman.

Marvels’s Spiderman Miles Morales Price: $59.99

PES 2021

Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) 2021 is the an alternative to FIFA 21 with improved gameplay skills and features that EA Sports could have missed in its Mbappe featured title.

Over the years, PES has been known to be a more computerised, and action-filled alternative to FIFA 21. So, in case you have always been a fan of PES, then, you can buy PES 2021 available for the Playstation 5.

PES 2021 Price: $39.99

Horizon Forbidden West

Horizon Forbidden West is another Playstation 5 showcase title that is used as a teaser for the PS5 gameplay alongside Spiderman. In the game, you play as Aloy who braves the Forbidden West as a known dangerous countryside with new threats.

Game play involves discovering new lands and fighting bigger with inspiring machines in a path to save the world. Vicious Storms, fearsome rule of machines at the borders all threaten the World towards extinction which is the key point Aloy intends to change.

So, it’s up to Aloy to uncover secrets in the Forbidden West as the best path to restore the World to order. Along, she reunites with old friends and forges new alliances to stay ahead and defeat the difficult new enemy in the world.

Horizon Forbidden West: $69.99

GTA V and GTA V Online Edition

GTA V (GTA 5) is the most selling Rockstar developed crime and action game of all time. Launched in 2013, GTA V continues to bring to play new updates over the years, and now, you can buy a newer edition of GTA V for your Playstation 5 by 2021.

Alongside the new GTA V edition, GTA V Online edition brings you up to speed with Frankie, Trevor, and Michael on their Crime and City adventures to uncover new assigned missions in the city.

GTA V and GTA V Online Edition price: $59.99

So, as more Playstation 5 games continue to be developed and made available in the PS store, we expect titles to be much better by storylines and graphics than those seen on the PS3 and PS4 consoles.

For now, game prices may change due to Playstation store policies, but incase of any changes, these are some of the best titles you can look out for to run on your new console.

But first, the PlayStation 5 packs next generation gaming capabilities straight out the box. Notably, SSD performance, much faster GPU, 4K support, and a 3.5 GHz Processor headline the console’s specs sheet.

Playstation 5 Quick Specs

How Much the Playstation 5 may cost in Uganda, Kenya, and Nigeria

Based on the African taxing structure, the Playstation 5 will cost more than $500 benchmarked as the official launch price tag. With the Disc version (with a CD Driver) raving at $499 and a Digital only version at $299, expect a different pricing structure in any of the Sub-Saharan Africa countries.

In Uganda, URA taxes imported Playstation consoles, and so is the situation in countries like Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Tanzania. However, taxes can’t go double the console price, meaning, a hike of at least $350-$400 should be expected.

Based on the Business atmosphere and vast effects of the current COVID19 Pandemic, the estimated cost might change based on the country dynamics. But by the look of things, expect Pricing to bezel through our anticipated ranges.

Playstation 5 Availability in Uganda, Kenya, and Nigeria

Playstation 5. will start shipping on 12th November 2020 for the US, Japan, New Zealand, and South Korea. Then, on November 19th, the COnolse will ship to the rest of the world including Africa.

Hence, Ps5 consoles will be available in Uganda, Kenya, and Nigeria by late November 2020. This is a favorable timeframe for you to either trade-off your current PS4, or solicit enough money to taste Next Generation gaming.

Unlike common pre-orders, you can only order the PS5 for an early sniff by registering for a slot on the PlayStation Website. Once registered, Sony will select out a few lucky customers who will be able to get the Console first-hand.

Apparently, there is only a limited number of PS5 consoles available for pre-order. Additionally, the company has adopted a 1-customer 1-console policy where you can only order 1console which comes with two Dual sense controllers and other PS5 accessories.

How to Pre-order a PlayStation 5 Console

• Visit the Playstation.com registration portal via: https://www.playstation.com/en-us/campaigns/2020/ps5-direct-pre-orders/
• Fill in the Pre-order form with your Playstation online ID and Click Sign up
• If successfully selected for Pre-order, you will receive a confirmation email from Playstation with more Information on how you can complete your Order
• NB: You Must have a Valid PSN Account and Online ID to Pre-Order

However, Playstation5 Pre-orders have been limited to only US Customers with a valid address. At the moment, Playstation is not taking International Pre-orders, but if you have a virtual US Address, you can link it to your PSN account before Placing your Order.

Hence, as the Gaming community awaits for an official Playstation 5 launch and pricing reveal, you can snick through as one of the first Console owners by applying for a pre-order slot.

PlayStation 5 hardware picks a leaf from the new Dual Sense controller that was dashed for a reveal earlier in April. A white on black color design (dual-tone) is what rules the console’s texture style.

Further on the design flake, the PlayStation 5 takes a completely different design layout from its predecessors, with a fully bold yet sleek design formation. On the top of the console, it emits a solid blue light while functioning, similar to that on the Dual Sense controller.

Though the Console has been revealed standing vertically, it can lay down like all previous consoles, except that, its cool colour emission gives it a better design while facing upward.

What Changes from the PS4

Starting from the controller style, the Playstation 5 packs a new functionality map, different setup, and capabilities. Unlike the PS4, which is available in 3 versions, the Playstation 5 is only available in two variants.

The base PS5 model has a disc drive, as the 2^nd model dubbed the PS5 digital-only edition is a diskless version. Both versions come with a slim design and USB C support contrary to the PS4 whose versions only differ in storage and design size.

The Dual Sense controller includes haptic and adaptive triggers, giving developers upper merit to customize trigger tension, and give more precise feedback than the classic vibration technology on the PS4’s Dual Shock 4 controller.

But similar to the Dual Shock 4, Dual Sense packs a light bar, though it’s housed beneath the controller’s centerpiece, and not its rear-bottom. Likely, with USB-C and a separate charging dock, Dual sense seems to be a functions-centric controller different from the PS4’s DualShock4 pad.

In-box console accessories include a Controller Charging Dock, HD Camera, a Media remote, and Pulse 3D Wireless headphones. So, the Playstation 5 is the best console that has ever been on the Sony launchpad, though its price and official launch date has not been revealed yet.

Given the fact that the annual E3 expo was due to the current Corona Virus Pandemic, Sony decided to drop teasers of the Playstation5 in bits. But now, October is when the new generation Dual Sense powered console will surface to the gaming sphere.

According to the Job Listing, It had a confirmation that Sony is planning to launch the PlayStation 5 in October. In spite of its removal, the listing was for a global QCD overseer which post best suits someone who would be responsible for the PS5 on top of sourcing for its parts locally and globally.

The Listing was shared by Sony on a Japanese portal, and this means the PS5 is targeting holiday sales leaping off its normal trail of launching consoles in November. Given the unpredictable COVID19 Pandemic duration, the PS5 still has a pack of expectations’ before its reveal.

What to expect from the Sony PlayStation 5

Unlike Sony’s previous consoles, the PlayStation brings to play a new controller trail off the usual DualShock codename, the Dual Sense controller will have multiple capabilities with its dedicated share button, Inbuilt microphone, and USB C port standing out loud.

Storage wise, the PlayStation 5 is set to come with SSD storage of 825GB as previously revealed on the PlayStation blog, But we further expect the storage ability to cross to 1TB just like the Xbox series X.

To the Hardware Architecture, the console will pack a custom GPU using RDNA 2 architecture. Furthermore, a custom AMD CPU based on Zen 2 Architecture will have a frequency capped at 3.5Gz which is quite a good standard to deliver exciting features in upcoming games.

Expected to retail at $499 as revealed by PSErebus (A credible gaming source) on Twitter. The PlayStation 5 will succeed the PlayStation 4 and 3 in the gaming corners

Amidst the 2 TB SSD drive that it’s expected to ship with, gaming disks according to sony will house 100GB capacity games making them the biggest in the history of gaming in terms of capacity.

Though blue-ray disks are always known to house huge files, 100GB capacity per game will make the disks more delicate for full data storage. Either way, this is a signaler of what Microsoft’s Xbox project will also pave to with its future releases

PSErebus’s 2TB rumor checks in as a variant of the history of the PlayStation 3 that was launched in 2013 with a 500GB disk and the PS4 a year later with the same disk size only to make a u-tun last year when the PS4 was re-launched in japan with a 2TB Hard Disk

In fact, PSErebus suggests a $499 price tag in comparison to the Ps3 and PS4 entry price tag that raved at $299 and $399 for the consoles respectively. However, the introduction of a 2TB SSD will put insight stiff competition from Microsoft’s project scarlet that will tighten up all odds to meet the PS5 standard.

Given the fact, that PSErebus is a trusted source with factual information on its rumor mill dish according to Beebom India. We can’t wait but imagine how the amazing Playstation 5 will perform with bulk-sized games to its running deck