What is the difference between rest mode and shutdown for your PlayStation 5?

Rest mode is more convenient, but shutting the console off could give you more piece of mind.

By Kris Holt Nov. 10, 2026 11:15 am EST Mat Smith for Engadget Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover

When you're done playing games — or streaming shows or movies — on your Playstation 5 for the evening and it's time to catch some well-earned shuteye, you'll probably turn the console off. You don't have to shut it down entirely, though. The system's rest mode is a handy middle ground. (Or maybe you're a real wildcat and like to keep your console on all the time. More power to you... and your PS5, I suppose.)