Graphically demanding games use a lot of power and can raise the internal temperature of your PS5.
Poor airflow can occur if you keep your console in a cabinet or cramped area without good ventilation.
Debris buildup from lint, fur, or dust can cause the air vents to clog.
There are many reasons your PlayStation might overheat. Here's what they want you to know about your PlayStation getting too hot, along with their recommended PS5 overheating fixes, which will also work on a PS4. Helping people with all their tech care needs is what Asurion Experts do every single day, and fixing PS5 problems is no exception. But if your console doesn't have the airflow to cool itself down, excessive heat could slow down your system, cause damage, or even mean game over for you and your PlayStation. It's natural for your PS5™ to warm up as you play. But that might not be the only heat that's building. When you and your friends are playing PlayStation® 5, it's easy to get caught up in the heat of the game.