PLAYSTATION 5 owners are raving about a cheap accessory that can keep their pricey gadget well ventilated – and out of reach of kids and pets.
Using the PS5 stand to lay the console horizontal instead of upright just doesn’t cut it.
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Gamers are now buying a PS5-specific wall mount to keep their console safe and eliminate any accidents-waiting-to-happen.
- Marvelights PS5 Wall Mount at Amazon for £22.90 – here
The Marvelights gadget is currently discounted 13 per cent on Amazon, from £26.20 to £22.90.
“One problem with keeping your console on the ground or on a shelf is that it is low to the ground and the bottom doesn’t get enough ventilation,” the company explained.
“Mounting your PS5 will give it more ventilation by letting air flow to both the top and bottom.”
PS5s can overheat when running intensive games.
When a console gets too hot, it is prone to shutdowns, which can really scupper a good gaming session.
Keeping the console higher up will also reduce dust build-up in the vents.
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- Marvelights PS5 Wall Mount at Amazon for £22.90 – here
Most importantly, however, the gadget means you’ll no longer have that pang of fear when your children or animals approach the console.
“Kids, unfortunately, are not known for being very cautious around expensive electronics,” Marvelights added.
“Mounting your console will keep it high up, out of the way of being knocked over, stepped on, or having anything dropped or spilled on it.”
Mounting the console onto a wall mount also make it easier to plug into a wall hung TV.
It comes with all the necessary screws and wall mount bracket – all you need is a drill.
“So happy with this, used all four mounting screws,” one five star reviewer wrote.
“Comes with what you’ll need to mount minus tools obviously, very sturdy, instructions were good enough, I have the disc version if that helps.”
- Marvelights PS5 Wall Mount at Amazon for £22.90 – here
Another said the bracket was “well made” and “easy” to attach, adding that “with a little planning before drilling holes into wall, no wires from TV or console are visible.”
A third five star reviewer said that they even used it as a mount under their desk to make their gaming station neater.
If you’re renting and aren’t able to drill holes in the wall willy nilly, there are some other options:
All prices were correct at the time of writing.
The Sun encourages all consumers to do their own research before making any purchases.
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