With thePlayStation 5being more readily available, many players are only now getting introduced to the system’s updated interface. While it’s not vastly different from the PS4’s, many of the console’s options can take some time to get acquainted.
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An Important feature one should become familiar with is the ability toclose games and apps onthe PS5at will. Closing apps and games are vital to the smooth operation of the console. Whether playing a game or watching a media app on the console, players should know how and when to close games and media apps on the PS5.
How To Close Games And Apps On The PS5
The PlayStation 5 does allow a media app and a game to run at the same time. It’s a handy feature where players can switch between gamingand watching Netflix, Prime, WWE Network, and more. However, having too many things running in the background can affect performance and potentially use more energy. The steps to close apps and games on the PS5 are as follows:
Closing A Game On The PS5
Closing A Media App On The PS5
It’s worth noting that without closing the apps first,putting the PlayStation 5 into rest modewill take advantage of the console’sResume Activityfeature. Similarly to theXbox Series X/S’s Quick Resume, players can jump back into their last played PS5 game to pick up where they left off. The feature also works for some media apps, which are convenient when watching apps like Netflix.
When Apps Close Automatically
The PS5 will close apps automatically under certain conditions, which are as follows:
