Discord, a beloved communication platform among gamers, has recently integrated with Xbox and PlayStation 5. This exciting development allows seamless voice chat across these gaming platforms, significantly enhancing the multiplayer gaming experience. In this article, we will explore this new feature, providing a step-by-step guide on how to use Discord voice chat on your Xbox or PS5 during your gaming sessions.
Unboxing Discord’s Voice Chat Feature
Discord is a comprehensive communication platform widely embraced by gamers worldwide. It offers a range of features, including voice chat, text messaging, video calls, and screen sharing, all designed to enhance user interaction.
- Discord’s voice chat, in particular, is super useful, providing clear, real-time communication during multiplayer games.
- Beyond just communication, Discord also fosters gaming communities, allowing users to create, join, and manage servers around specific games or interests.
- These servers become hubs for discussion, game coordination, and even friendly banter, enriching the overall gaming experience.
The recent integration with Xbox and PS5 has further expanded Discord’s reach, bringing its unique features directly into console gaming.
Step-by-Step Guide: Linking Your Discord and PS5 or Xbox Accounts
Based on the information from Discord, here’s how you can link your Discord and PS5 accounts.
- Make sure your PS5 or Xbox is up to date with the latest system software.
- Log into your console with the account to which you wish to link your Discord.
- Launch the Discord application on your computer or mobile device and log into your Discord account. Initiate or join an existing voice channel.
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- For PlayStation: Choose the option to ‘Join on PlayStation’ and then select your PS5 console from the displayed list.
- A notification will appear on your PS5 screen once the console successfully connects to the voice channel.
- Click on ‘View Discord Voice Chat’ from the PS5 notification to open the Discord voice chat card.
- Alternatively, you can access the voice chat card from the control center.
Use your controller’s integrated microphone or a headset to communicate with other members in the voice chat
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- Fox Xbox: On your dashboard, click the “Guide” button. On the next screen, find Parties & Chats, and select Discord “Join a Voice channel.
- Scroll through the list of Discord servers and voice groups you can access and choose one to join on the console.
Transferring Discord Voice Chats to PS5 and Xbox
- After following the above steps to link your Discord and PSN accounts, open Discord on your computer or smart device.
- Join or start a voice chat.
- In the corner will be a symbol of a smartphone and a game controller. Click this.
- To transfer voice chats into PlayStation 5, select “Transfer to PlayStation”
- To transfer voice chats into Xbox, select “Transfer to XBox.”
- After a few seconds, your voice channel will migrate from Discord to PS5/Xbox, enabling you to continue chatting via your console. You’ll receive a notification on your PS5/Xbox to confirm the transfer.
- Now, you can continue the Discord voice chat via your console’s control center
Linking Discord with Xbox and PS5 opens up a new dimension of gaming communication. This seamless integration allows gamers to enjoy voice chats across platforms, enhancing their gaming experience.
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