Explained: How To Power Cycle PlayStation?

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Running a quick power cycle on your PlayStation consoles is an effective solution to get rid of persistent errors, glitches, and other issues from the system to get back to a hassle-free gaming experience.

Key Takeaways

• To run a power cycle, shut down your console, unplug the cords from the back, and re-plug them after 5 minutes.
• You can use the method when the system is showing errors, slowing down, or is unable to install new games or apps.
• Power cycling eliminates ongoing PS errors, fixes technical glitches, and helps install new updates, among other benefits.

How To Power Cycle PlayStation?

Power cycling is a widely known troubleshooting method PS users use worldwide. I will explain the correct way to power cycle any PlayStation console.

Here are the complete instructions to power cycle your PS4/PS5:

1. Long-press the Power Button on your Playstation until the system shuts down and the power lights are out.
2. Turn off the relevant Power Switch.
   
   Tip: Never cut the power directly to turn off the console.
3. Unplug the Power Cord from the backside of your PlayStation. 
4. Sit it out for 5 minutes > Insert the Power Cord.  
5. Turn on the switch > Start your PlayStation.

Are There Any Advantages Of Power Cycling Your PlayStation?

The process brings in a lot of benefits for your PS system, such as:

1. Eliminates PlayStation, profile, or game/app errors.
2. Deletes bugs and corrupt data in the system cache.
3. Enhances the console’s overall performance and speed.
4. Remove unwanted background processes, like apps or games.
5. Clears RAM issues.
6. Resolve technical problems in the console or trouble connecting to external devices.

How Does Power Cycling The Console Remove Errors?

When you power cycle a PS console, it deletes all the erroneous or corrupt data in the system cache or storage, which means any bugs or glitches in the system will also be eliminated. Because such bugs cause most PS errors, they will be removed automatically after the process.

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