Where is the PS5 Power Button?

If you're wondering where is the PS5 power button then you're not the only one, as the inputs on the front of the PlayStation 5 aren't the easiest to spot – especially as everything is black on black to achieve a sleek look! This does mean that if you're just starting out and trying to switch on your console for the first time then it can all feel a bit confusing, which is why we're here to help. Once you get up and running there are easier power options available through the UI, but naturally you can't use them until you've switched it on for the first time.

The important thing to know here is that there's two slim rectangular buttons on the front of the console, next to each other, on the black section that splits the PS5 in half. If your your console is standing vertically then the power button is the bottom one, or if you're going sideways then it's the button on the left - assuming you have the machine the correct way around with the disc drive on the bottom! The other, smaller button can be used to eject a PS5 disc.

Unless you're setting your PS5 up in good lighting, it's actually very easy to miss both of these. Plus, as they're not obviously labelled, it isn't very clear which one is which until you start poking and prodding. If you're anything like me, you'll be nervous around your new bit of kit too, which never helps when things aren't clearly marked.

Of course, once you've got your controller all synced up, you'll probably never have to use the PS5 Power Button again. It's just the initial set-up process that may catch you out with its sneaky buttons.

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