Keeping Your PS5 Up-to-Date: A Simple Guide

In this video, we’ll walk through the process of updating your PS5 to ensure you have the latest software features. By staying up-to-date, you’ll get the best performance and access to new functionalities.

System Software Updates

These updates involve the core operating system of your PS5. Think of it as the foundation upon which everything else runs. They often include bug fixes, security enhancements, and new features that improve the overall user experience.

Automatic Updates: Setting Them Up

1. Navigate to Settings on your PS5.
2. Go to System.
3. Select System Software Update.
4. Ensure that “Automatic Update” is enabled. This setting automatically downloads and installs updates in the background, ensuring your console stays current.
5. You can choose to update via the internet or using a USB drive, depending on your preference and available network connectivity.

System Feature Updates

System Feature Updates are smaller, more targeted updates that address specific features, applications, or functionalities within the PS5 ecosystem. These updates are often released more frequently than system software updates.

Manually Checking for Updates

1. Go to Settings.
2. Select System.
3. Choose System Feature Updates.
4. Your PS5 will automatically check for available updates. If any exist, you have the options to:
   • Download and Install Immediately: This will restart your PS5 and apply the update.
   • Download and Install Later: The update will be downloaded but installed the next time you start your PS5.
   • Delay: This will postpone the update, allowing you to complete your current activity before the update is applied.

Verifying Updated System Features

After an update is installed, you can confirm it’s been applied by going back to the System Feature Updates section. If your console is running the latest version, you should see a message indicating that the “Latest version of all system features are installed.”

Staying Connected for Optimal Performance

By keeping your PS5 updated regularly through both system software and system feature updates, you ensure a smoother experience, access to new features, and better security for your console. Remember, staying up-to-date is crucial for enjoying the full potential of your PS5.

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This video was just a quick guide to keeping your PS5 up-to-date. For more helpful PS5 tips and tricks, be sure to check out our playlist, where we cover a wide range of topics to enhance your gaming experience. We’ll see you in the next video!