Your PS5 is too hot.

Turn off your PS5, and wait until the temperature goes down.

But what can you do to prevent this?

Man holding a PS5 controller playing PS5

How Does the PS5 Keep Itself Cool?

The PS5 is extremely efficient at keeping itself cool and houses several components to help it do so.

One of those components is a 120mm internal fan.

PS5 and DualSense in brightly lit room

This might sound quite large, and you would be right to think so.

The PS5 also includes a heatsink.

The heatsink absorbs the heat generated by the console, so the fan can expel it.

PS5 console beside two DualSense controllers

But understanding the components that keep your console cool can help you prevent it from happening.

How Can I Prevent My PS5 From Overheating?

Prevention is often the best cure.

Ps5 Console

ThePlayStation.Blogwebsite recommends that you keep your console at least 10cm (four inches) away from any wall surface.

Placing it in a tight cramped space is a recipe for disaster when it comes to overheating.

While it may be convenient to place your PS5 on the carpet, this is also not recommended.

Try placing your console on a wooden or stone platform to raise it off the carpet.

The PS5 should be able to regulate its temperature unassisted, but it can overheat if it’s overworked.

If you frequently game for five hours or more, consider purchasing an external fan for your PS5.

If you do choose to take this route, ensure you are purchasing from a reputable brand.

How Do I Know When My PS5 Is Overheating?

Your PS5 will exhibit symptoms in the early stages of overheating.

The your PS5 is too hot oops message is the final stage of your PS5 overheating.

To avoid any long-term damage, your PS5 will keep turning itself off whenever it detects dangerous temperature levels.

What Do I Do if My PS5 Overheats?