I’m curious about how the PS Slim consoles perform when it comes to heat. Do they get hot while you’re playing? What’s your experience been like?
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Mine stays a bit warm, but I make sure it’s in a well-ventilated spot, so I haven’t had any overheating issues at all.
I’ve had my PS5 Slim upright since I bought it, and it’s holding up just fine. No overheating problems here, and I think it helps to have it near a cool breeze.
I noticed the top of mine does get pretty hot. Is that normal? I’m a bit concerned about it.
As a PS5 Slim owner, I can confirm it’s been running smoothly. I mostly game during cooler weather, so that might help!
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