Messaging your friends on a PS5 is an effective way to communicate without leaving the PlayStation environment.

However, the way you go about sending a message leaves a lot to be desired.

How Do I Send Voice Messages via PS5?

DualSense controller on a table

In theControl Centerat the bottom, selectGame Base.

When the pop-up window appears, pressOptionsand selectGo to Game Base.

InGame Base, in theFriendstab, go for the friend you want to send the message to.

selecting game base in the control center on ps5

Then, selectSend Messageon the right side of the top menu.

In the chat window, select themicrophonein the bottom-left corner.

If you dont see it, verify youupdate your PlayStation 5to the latest firmware version.

selecting go to game base on ps5

Keep in mind that youll only be able to record a 15-second voice message.

When youre done recording, select theSendbutton to finally send your voice message.

Before sending the message, you’re free to listen to it.

selecting to send a message to a friend on ps5

selecting the microphone option to send a voice message to a friend on ps5

the record button highligted in a pop up when sending a voice message to a friend on ps5

the option to send a recorded voice message to a friend on ps5

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