PS5 overheating problem and how to fix it

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Table of Contents How to tell if your PS5 is overheating How to prevent and address overheating issues

The PS5 overheating problem has once again become a hot topic amid the release of CPU-hungry games like Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered and Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Gamers have been here before. Four years ago, when Cyberpunk 2077 and Ghosts of Tsushima released, comment threads were full of cynical gamers questioning what next-gen truly means after their consoles had randomly shut down mid-gameplay. Plenty of the best PS5 games have been met with similar feedback over the years.

Fortunately, overheating doesn’t rank among the most common problems with the PS5, but gamers should know what to do to prevent it, especially with such graphically impressive upcoming PS5 games slated for next year and beyond. First, though, you need a proper diagnosis.

How to tell if your PS5 is overheating

Hot to the touch

It’s perfectly normal for the PlayStation 5 to heat up when in action. In fact, your system will almost always be warm to the touch. According to Sony, a normal operating temperature is between 65°C and 75°C (149°F and 167°F), and temps can climb even higher as the PS5 works harder to process graphics, especially during long gameplay sessions. There isn’t a way to get a direct temperature reading without buying a separate temperature gauge or thermal imaging camera. Still, if it’s uncomfortably hot to the touch, that’s your first sign of trouble.

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Nonstop noises

Another cause for concern is if your console sounds like a small plane taking off. The internal fans work to keep temperatures optimal, so hearing them spin isn’t by itself an immediate cause for concern. In fact, if you don’t hear any noise coming from inside the console,