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What Do Updates Do on the PlayStation 5?
These updates also improve your PS5firmware, which directly affects the functioning of your PS5’s hardware components.
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Some games won’t launch if they require a system update version higher than the one you have installed.
Game updates are another important aspect of keeping your PS5 up to date.
Don’t confusegame updates and game upgrades on PS5.
Updates take a PS4 or PS5 game to the latest version.
Upgrades convert the PS4 version of the game to a PS5-optimized version.
you could also revamp your DualSense controller to improve its performance, fix glitches, and add new features.
Next, head to System > System Software > System Software Update and prefs.
Select “Update Using Internet” and wait for the console to retrieve the update from Sony’s servers.
Select “Update” to begin the process.
Your PS5 will now download and drop in the update.
Keep in mind that it will restart during this process.
This comes in handy if, for example, updating the console over the internet keeps failing.
However, you must first download the latest update file from the PlayStation website.
Ensure you’ve formatted the USB drive to theFAT32 or exFAT file systemas NTFS will not work.
Go to thePlayStation websiteand download the PS5 console update file.
Plug the USB drive into your machine and open it.
Now, copy and paste the PS5 update file into the “UPDATE” subfolder.
you could, however, start the download manually as well.
In the menu that appears, select “Check for Update.”
The update will be applied when you next start the game after the download is completed.
it’s possible for you to do other things like play games while it downloads in the background.
To do that, press the PS button to initiate the Control Center, and select “Downloads/Uploads.”
You’ll then see a list of items your PS5 is downloading or uploading.
Now, opt for download you want to manage.
On the next screen, you’ll see the different files contained in that download.
Again, you’ll see details like the download progress and file sizes.
pick the update file to see options to “Pause” or “Cancel and Delete” it.
If you cancel the update, it will disappear from the Downloads screen.
But if you pause it, you could resume it by selecting “Resume.”
We’ll show you how to do both.
However, you’ll need to have the latest PS5 system software if you want to do it wirelessly.
Select “Update.”
The PS5 will then modernize your controller.
However, it’s only available for Windows.
To begin the process,download the Firmware Updater for DualSense Wireless Controllerand install it.
Next, launch the app and connect your DualSense controller to your PC using a USB-C cable.
Once the app detects the controller, click “Update Now.”
Keep the app open and your controller plugged in until the update has finished installing.
Can You Uninstall Updates on PS5?
The same goes for your DualSense controller.
As for game updates, check the game or developer’s website and social media channels.
