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Summer does not forgive. And less when we talk about a heatwave which is prevalent throughout the country. Sure, you’ll have fun playing video games, but be careful when playing with your Switch or Steam Deck outdoors.

Be careful because you have to be just as careful when playing in your living room or bedroom. Consoles suffer more than usual at this time of year, and even more so if you use them for many hours at a time.

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Do you know how to completely shut down your PS5? We’re not talking about the sleep mode, which doesn’t turn off the system and that’s something to keep in mind from now on.

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In this report, we’ll show you how to turn off your PS5 consoles, the different ways out there, and when it’s recommended to do so. This will make the system work better and be as sustainable as possible.

Do you have a PS5 at home? Well, then you have to learn how it works. Here you discover How to turn off a PS5: different ways to do it and when it’s recommended.

Ways to properly shut down your PS5

We know you love playing with your consoles. If you use them a lot, you may prefer to use rest mode between games. It’s respectable, but maybe not highly recommended in the height of summer.

Turning off the console will take a few seconds and will turn off the system completely. This of course It is essential when performing repairs or maintenance. in your PS5.

to exist two ways to completely shut down the PS5. Both are very simple and can be performed thanks to the system hardware. Here we show you how to proceed in both cases.

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Likewise too it is important to know when to turn off the console. It may seem unnecessary to turn it off unless you’re going to sleep, but trust us when we say it’s recommended.

If you have a PlayStation 5 at home, we’ll leave you here a little tutorial to take care of your consoles in this hot month.

How to turn off PS5 from the menu

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Es the classic method to turn off PlayStation 5… and practically any console. This is done by means of a button on the outer casing of the system, and it takes a few seconds.

In fact, we can also turn on our PS5 this way. Keep in mind, of course, that the button’s layout will vary depending on whether it’s in a vertical or horizontal position.

These are the steps to follow to manually exit the console:

Press the bottom black button if your PS5 is vertical. Hold that button. In a horizontal position it will be on the far right. You will hear two beeps. This means that the console is completely turned off.

How to turn off PS5 from the Dualsense

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You may not have easy access to your PS5 or just that you don’t feel like getting up off the couch to turn it off. Don’t worry, there is a method to disable the system remotely.

This can be done using the Dualsense controller in the console interface. It is an equally effective method (also for turning the system on) and it takes you very little time.

So you can turn off your PS5 using the Dualsense controller:

Press the PS button in the center of the controller. The console pop-up menu opens. Move all the way to the right and select the power icon. Once selected with the X button on your controller, scroll down and select Turn off system.

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There is no way to schedule the shutdown of PlayStation 5. There are only two ways to power down the system (we just covered them), and of course the option to unplug it from power in one go is not recommended.

Anyway, yes you can program your console’s sleep mode. That is, your PS5 will enter this mode at the time you want and the time you want.

To schedule the PS5 sleep mode:

Go to Console Settings. Select the System tab (which you can also access with the PS button on your controller). Select the Energy Saving option. Tap Set time until the console goes to sleep. You can pick slots from hour to hour.

When should you turn off your PS5?

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When should we shut down the console completely? There is no decal pointing out the ideal situations, but there is common sense and precautions (or previous considerations).

In this heat, for example, it is recommended to turn off the PS5 instead of putting it into sleep mode. Of course, the layout of the console is also important, but it’s always better to turn it off completely to promote proper system temperature.

Of course, if you want to clean your console or make repairs, you must first turn it off. It doesn’t matter which method you use, but don’t forget to disconnect it from the electric power before continuing.

Who says repair, also says change the SSD or make changes. Any process that requires opening the PS5’s external case should be performed with the console turned off for greater security.

Opening a console without turning it off first is a serious mistake. It is also recommended to disable it. if you are going to transport it (for obvious reasons) to another room or put it away.

As a final recommendation, keep in mind that: electrical storms They are more common in summer. If you’re playing on your PS5 and hear the sound of the storm, we recommend that you stop playing and turn off the console completely (don’t go into sleep mode).

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Here’s everything you need to know about the full PlayStation 5 shutdown. There are two ways to do it, and now you know why it is recommended and when to do it. There is also the alternative to sleep mode, but it is always better to turn off the system completely.

Do you have a PS5? Do you usually turn off the console or do you prefer to leave it in sleep mode? From Hobby Consoles, we recommend you switch off whenever you can, especially in this hot summer we’re experiencing.