How to close games and apps on your PS5 (2 ways)

This tutorial will show you step by step how to close games and apps on your PlayStation 5.

The PlayStation 5 allows you to run a game and a media app at the same time. You can switch between gaming and watching Netflix, Disney +, or something else. However, having too many things running in the background can affect performance. Below are two methods for closing a game or app on the PS5.

How to close a game or app on your PlayStation 5 method 1

  1. Press the PS button (PlayStation logo) on your controller.
    PS button on a PlayStation 5 controller
  2. In the menu that appears at the bottom of your screen, you select Switcher.
    PlayStation 5 switcher menu button
  3. Press the X button on your controller.
    X button on a PlayStation 5 controller
  4. In the 'Switcher' menu, you select the game or app you want to close.
    PlayStation 5 switcher menu
  5. Press the X button on your controller.
    X button on a PlayStation 5 controller
  6. Select Close Game or Close App.
    Close a game or app on the PlayStation 5 via the Switcher menu
  7. Press the X button on your controller.
    X button on a PlayStation 5 controller

Your PlayStation 5 will now close the game or app.


How to close a game or app on your PlayStation 5 method 2

  1. Press and hold the PS button (PlayStation logo) on your controller until the home screen appears.
    PS button on a PlayStation 5 controller
  2. In the main top menu, you select the game or app.
    PlayStation 5 top menu
  3. Press the options button on your controller.
    Options button on a PlayStation 5 controller
  4. Select Close Game or Close App.
    Close a game or app on the PlayStation 5 via the top menu
  5. Press the X button on your controller.
    X button on a PlayStation 5 controller

Your PlayStation 5 will now close the game or app.