Sony revamped console media sharing with the introduction of the DualSense controller for PlayStation 5. Positioned to the left of the touchpad, the Create button replaced the PS4's Share button, bringing expanded recording capabilities and instant access to content creation tools. Understanding how to utilize this feature allows players to capture high-resolution images and save recent gameplay moments seamlessly.
Understanding the DualSense Create Button
The Create button serves as the central control hub for capturing, saving, and broadcasting gameplay directly from your console. Located near the D-pad, it triggers an overlay menu that provides quick access to capture options without completely interrupting your session.
By pressing this dedicated button, players can take high-quality screenshots, record short clips, or initiate a live streaming broadcast to platforms like Twitch or YouTube. Players who follow daily gaming news often rely on these quick capture utilities to document achievements and share clip highlights with friends.
How to Capture Screenshots on PS5
Capturing a image of your screen is fast and straightforward using default controller shortcuts. Pressing and holding the Create button for a short moment instantly takes a screenshot of your active game screen.
Alternatively, tapping the button once opens the Create menu overlay where you can select the take screenshot icon manually. Players can also customize capture settings within the PS5 menu to swap short-press and long-press shortcuts for faster photo taking.
Saving Recent Gameplay Clips and Recordings
One of the most powerful features of the Create button is the ability to save gameplay retrospectively. If something exciting happens during a match, tapping the button opens the menu where you can choose to save recent video clips ranging from 15 seconds up to the last hour of gameplay.
To start recording a video clip manually from the current moment, double-tap the Create button to begin recording. Double-tapping the button a second time stops the recording and saves the video file directly to your console storage gallery.
Managing and Sharing Your Media Gallery
All captured photos and gameplay videos are stored in the PS5 Media Gallery app accessible from the home screen. From this gallery, players can trim video clips, edit screenshots, or add text commentary before uploading them.
The console also integrates with the PlayStation App on mobile devices, enabling automatic uploads of recent captures. This cloud sync feature makes downloading clips directly to smartphones simple, allowing quick posts across social media platforms.
