How to close games and apps on the PlayStation 5 (2 ways)
This tutorial will show you step by step how to close games and apps on the PlayStation 5 (PS5).
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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.
1. Close a game or app on the PS5
1. While the game or app is running, you long-press (press and hold) the PS button (PlayStation logo) in the middle of the controller.
2. In the main menu, you go to the game or app.
3. Press the options button on your controller.
4. Select Close Game or Close App.
5. Press the X button on your controller.
Your PlayStation will now close the game or app.
2. Close a game or app on the PS5
1. Press the PS button (PlayStation logo) in the middle of the controller.
2. A menu will pop up at the bottom of your screen. In this menu, you go to Switcher.
3. Press the X button on your controller.
4. In the “Switcher” menu, you select the game or app you want to close.
5. Press the options button on your controller.
6. Select Close Game or Close App.
7. Press the X button on your controller.
Your PlayStation will now close the game or app.
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