Sometimes when I hop on my PlayStation 4 I just want to play a game by myself in peace. That doesn’t always happen if friends see that I’m online and pester me to join a party or game. If you’re like me and want to stop this before it even happens, just set your status so that you’re appearing offline. You can play your games with your friends none the wiser.
Here’s how to do it
From the home screen, select your profile.
Select Set Online Status.
Select Appear Offline.
You’ll know if worked when a red circle with an X inside appears next to your profile icon. If a blue circle is showing up, that means you are appearing online to everyone instead.
Accessories your PlayStation 4
PlayStation Network Gift Card
From $10 at Amazon
You can never go wrong with a PlayStation Network gift card. Whether you’re looking to purchase a game, some DLC, or your favorite app you’ll want to have some extra funds in your PSN wallet.
EasySMX VIP002S RGB Gaming Headset
$30 at Amazon
Good headsets tend to get expensive, but the EasySMX VIP002S headset gives you the best of both worlds: affordability and quality. If you’re looking for a cheap and comfortable headset, look no further.
HyperX ChargePlay Duo
$29 at Amazon
Charge up your controllers without taking up that precious USB space on your console. The HyperX ChargePlay Duo can charge two at once in two hours through an AC adapter.
WD 2TB Elements External Hard Drive
$60 at Amazon
If you’re deleting a lot of games, you may be looking for more space on your PS4. The WD 2TB Elements External Hard Drive saves you from the hassle of choosing which to delete and re-download when you want to play by giving you tons of extra storage.
