Tech Desk 
Sep 14, 2024
It is surprising how long it took Sony to include Discord integration for the PlayStation 5 (PS5). Initially, there was not a native Discord app built-in on the PS5 that you could use on the console.
However, an update made it far simpler to chat with friends straight from your console while playing the best PS5 games.
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How to use Discord on PS5
As long as your PS5 software is updated to the latest version, you can get started chatting using Discord integration once you connect your accounts to make it easier to chat with friends on the best multiplayer games on the PS5.
Gadinsider has compiled a step-by-step guide on how to use Discord on PS5.
- Go into Settings > Users and Accounts > Linked Services and select Discord.
- Follow the link or scan the QR code to open your Discord mobile app.
- Input the code from your PS5 in the app to authorise the login.
- To start a chat, open your Game Base station and choose the Discord tab.
- Choose the Discord server or group you want to join.
- If another user on Discord calls you, you will get a notification and can join the call directly through it.
This is said to work with all the best PS5 headsets and earbud.
