How to close games and apps on your PS5 (2 ways)
This step-by-step tutorial will show you 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
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Press the PS button (PlayStation logo) on your controller.
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In the menu that appears at the bottom of your screen, you select Switcher.
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Press the X button on your controller.
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In the 'Switcher' menu, you select the game or app you want to close.
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Press the X button on your controller.
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Select Close Game or Close App.
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Press the X button on your controller.
Your PlayStation 5 will now close the game or app.
How to close a game or app on your PlayStation 5 method 2
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Press and hold the PS button (PlayStation logo) on your controller until the home screen appears.
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In the main top menu, you select the game or app.
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Press the options button on your controller.
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Select Close Game or Close App.
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Press the X button on your controller.
Your PlayStation 5 will now close the game or app.
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