How to close games and apps on your PS5 (2 ways)

This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to close games and apps on your PlayStation 5.

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.

How to close a game or app on your PlayStation 5 method 1

1. Press the PS button (PlayStation logo) on your controller.
   
2. In the menu that appears at the bottom of your screen, you select 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 X button on your controller.
   
6. Select Close Game or Close App.
   
7. Press the X button on your controller.
   

Your PlayStation 5 will now close the game or app.

How to close a game or app on your PlayStation 5 method 2

1. Press and hold the PS button (PlayStation logo) on your controller until the home screen appears.
   
2. In the main top menu, you select 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 5 will now close the game or app.

PlayStation 5

Related:

How to delete games and apps on your PS5 (step by step)

How to hide games on your PS5 (step by step)

References:

https://gamerant.com/ps5-guide-close-games-other-apps/

https://www.alphr.com/ps5-how-to-close-game/