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How to turn off PS5 menu music

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The PS5's main menu has a lot of useful widgets, information, and all of your games in a nice row for you to pick from. But it also has menu music that plays, which can either be soothing or irritating, depending on your tastes. Luckily, it can be toggle on or off at any time. So whether you've just purchased a new PS5, or you've perhaps just grown tired of hearing the music, here's how you can turn off your PS5's menu music.

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Difficulty

Easy

Duration

5 minutes

What You Need

  • DualSense Controller

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How to turn off PS5 menu music

When you're ready to turn off your PS5's menu music, follow the steps below.

Step 1: Navigate to Settings by clicking the gear in the top right corner of the main menu.

Step 2: Click Sound .

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Step 3: Click Audio Output .

Step 4: Scroll down to the General tab.

Step 5: Select Home Screen Music and toggle it off.

Billy Givens
Billy Givens
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Billy Givens is a freelance writer with over a decade of experience writing gaming, film, and tech content. He started as a…
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