In summer, high temperatures burden your hardware. Another reason to take care of your PS5 regularly during the summer.
When the temperatures in the apartment rise in summer, your PS5 eventually groans under the strain. Then you receive the friendly message: “Your PS5 is too hot. Please turn off your PS5 and wait for the temperature to drop.”
Overheating can cause severe damage to internal components if you do not take such warnings seriously. Therefore, especially in summer, take your time and clean your PS5 thoroughly.
Regular cleaning reduces the risk of overheating the PS5
Why is cleaning worth it? Over time, dust accumulates in every apartment and settles in electronic devices, blocking ventilation slots or other components. Fans can no longer work properly and individual components can overheat. How much a system can become dirty has now been noticed by a gamer who opened his gaming PC for the first time after 6 years.
Therefore, especially in summer, you should take half an hour to thoroughly clean your PS5, especially if you tend to play 5 or more hours in a row. Long gaming sessions particularly strain your hardware.
For cleaning the PS5, you only need a Torx screwdriver (size T8 or T9) and a narrow attachment for your vacuum cleaner. A microfiber cloth is also recommended. You should avoid liquids or harsh cleaning agents.
A comprehensive step-by-step guide, on how to clean your PS5 without losing warranty, can be found directly on our site MeinMMO.
Can I avoid dust and dirt? Dust can never be completely avoided. Particles enter the apartment through ventilation, and furniture and clothing also shed small particles. Human skin sheds skin flakes and hair, which also contribute to dust formation.
Mainly, if you have your gaming system in the living room or bedroom, there is particularly high dust accumulation. Pets or smoking also contribute to the pollution of your system.
More tips to minimize the risk of overheating
How can I protect my PS5? Make sure to check where you have positioned your PS5. Your PS5 should have a certain distance from walls and cabinets and receive enough air to breathe. This is important to ensure air circulation and allow enough fresh air to reach your console. In addition, your PS5 should stand on a solid surface.
Another option is to switch to the Performance mode on the PS5. This relieves your PS5 and also lowers the risk of overheating. The downside of this mode is: Your game must explicitly support it, otherwise it won’t help much.
Another tip is to turn off HDR on your PS5. This also reduces the load on your console.
More about the PS5: Whether the PS5 is even the right console in 2023 is explained by MeinMMO author Max Handwerk in his opinion:
In 2023 I have the feeling for the first time that I have the wrong console with my PS5
