50/50 split between users who put PlayStation into rest mode or fully shut down

I.....

  • Usually put my PS4/5 into rest mode

    Votes: 163 57.6%
  • Usually shut down my PS4/5 completely

    Votes: 120 42.4%

  • Total voters
    283
Always in Rest Mode because I like charging my controller

But yes, Shut Down is something you should do before leaving for an extended period of time like a vacation
 
I always shutdown cuz my PS5 boots faster than my TV. Even when its just a 1h break for dinner, shutdown.
 
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Shut down, why I would want it to draw more electricity when I can leave it not used for days/weeks?
Also, with SSD start up is quick enough anyway.

I only use rest when downloading or when I want to suspend game.
 
I always take the lowest energy footprint with consoles. But I must confess that my MacBook is always on. Though, I think that barely draws anything.
 
The only time I put my PS5 into rest mode is when im downloading and it will take a while because I have slow internet or im at a point in a game where I can't save and have to go do something in the real. Other than that, im turning the PS5 off!
 
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I put on rest mode when planning to play later on but I will shut it down when I go to sleep for the night.
 
Where's the option for "I just stand up and walk out the room and go to bed, the tv and PlayStation will turn themselves off eventually"
 
I use rear mode because my gaming time does not have room for massive updates when I turn on my console. Therefore they need to be done during rest.
 
Because i live in place which black out is normal, i dont want to be preached by my console if i should shut down correctly
 
Never knew there was this many people that turn off their console instead of using rest mode. Do guys also fully shut down your phones at night?
 
Shut down, why I would want it to draw more electricity when I can leave it not used for days/weeks?
Also, with SSD start up is quick enough anyway.

I only use rest when downloading or when I want to suspend game.
HMmm. How much does it cost you to run your ps5? In general whats peoples electric bill per month?
Should make a thread about cost for running consoles, pc's etc in a household.
See the difference world wide. Could be interesting
 
Never knew there was this many people that turn off their console instead of using rest mode. Do guys also fully shut down your phones at night?
I would be worried about some black out or some power overload due to a storm that could damage the console. Yes there are safety power bars that help but still.
Phone i dont turn off but at the same time i dont care for it as much as i care for my ps5pro.
 
Never knew there was this many people that turn off their console instead of using rest mode. Do guys also fully shut down your phones at night?
I shut off my phone about once a week. If i'm not gonna use the PS5 for a day or two i turn it off.
 
I was going to make a post about rest mode being for psychos, but based on this thread power off people are the minority on Gaf.
 
Rest mode and the box is hooked up to a UPS in case if power glitches. If I go on vacation / travel, then I shut it down.
 
I keep my Xbox and PS5 off completely cause I don't really use them.

PS5 I only play for exclusives and majority of my library is on Xbox, so I only play on Xbox when I want to play in the living room. Otherwise I play on my PC.

No need to keep them on when I travel for work and 95% of the time I'll play on PC.

Switch is different as I travel with it and charge it everywhere. Lol
 
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