How To Update Console [PlayStation & Xbox]

Updating your console is essential for a smooth and enjoyable gaming experience. Regular software updates are critical to improving performance and resolving potential issues, whether you have a PlayStation, Xbox, or any other game console. Installing the latest system software allows you to access new features, bug fixes, and improvements for better gameplay and stability. This article shall cast away all your doubts regarding this issue.

Key Takeaways

• Install the latest version of your console’s system software to access new features, bug fixes, and improvements for a smoother gaming experience.
• Updating helps resolve bugs, crashes, and performance issues that might occur with outdated software, ensuring optimal performance.
• How you might update depends on what console you are at, be it Xbox or PlayStation.

Why Might You Want To Update The Console?

Generally, you would want to update your console for plenty of reasons. You might run into vague errors like “An Unidentified Error Occurred” in PS5 or Xbox Error Code 0xe0e8000f, but I’ll list down all the possible reasons why this might be a good idea:

• Game Crashes: Address issues causing unexpected game crashes.
• Performance Issues: Optimize system performance to reduce lags and slowdowns.
• Connectivity Problems: Fix Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection issues for smoother online gameplay and controller connections.
• Audio/Visual Glitches: Resolve audio or visual bugs, like distorted sound or graphical artifacts.
• Save Data Corruption: Prevent issues leading to save data corruption and protect game progress.
• User Interface (UI) Errors: Fix PS5’s user interface bugs for smoother navigation.
• Controller Problems: Address controller-related bugs like input delays or button mapping issues.
• System Stability: Enhance overall system stability to reduce crashes and freezes.
• Security Vulnerabilities: Patch security vulnerabilities to protect the console from potential threats.
• Online Services Optimization: Improve the performance and stability of online services like PlayStation Network.

How Do You Update The Console?

We’ll break it down for you quickly. But before we start, you might want to ensure that you have stable internet, which you can do by reading our guide on the speed test.

If you’ve done that, we proceed with the article. Here we’ll split into Xbox, PS4 and PS5. Let’s start with the PS5.

Online Update PS5

Here’s how to update your

1. Power on your PS5.
2. Go to “Settings.”
3. Select “System,” then “System Software Update and Settings.”

   

   

4. Check for updates and install if available.

Offline Update PS5 And PS4

The steps to do an offline update are the same for the PS5 and the PS4, so both users should follow this method.

1. Download the latest update file from the official website. Here’s the download link for the PS4 one, and this is the one for the PS5.
2. Format a USB drive to FAT32 or exFAT.

   

3. Create an “UPDATE” folder on the USB drive.

   

4. Copy the update file to the folder.
5. Power off the console and insert the USB drive.
6. Follow on-screen instructions to update the system software.

Online Update PS4

1. Power on your PS4.
2. Go to “Settings” from the main menu (gear icon).

   

3. Select “System Software Update.”

   

4. Check for updates.
5. Download and install the update.
6. Wait for the installation to complete.
7. Your PS4 is now updated and ready to use.

Online Update Xbox One

1. Power on your Xbox.
2. Go to “Settings.”
3. Select “System,” then choose “Updates & Downloads.”

   

   

4. Check for updates and install if available.

Offline Update Xbox One

1. Download the latest update file from the official Xbox website.
2. Format a USB drive to FAT32.
3. Create an “UPDATE” folder on the USB drive.
4. Extract and copy the updated+ file to the folder.
5. Power off the Xbox and insert the USB drive.
6. Power on the Xbox while holding the “Bind” and “Eject” buttons simultaneously.
7. Follow on-screen instructions to update the system software.

What Do I Do If My Console Isn’t Updating?

Below are some of the potential steps you can take if your console is not updating:

• Check Internet Connection: Ensure stable Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection.
• Restart Your Console: Power off, wait, and turn it back on.
• Check for Manual Update: Manually check for updates in settings.
• Check Storage Space: Ensure sufficient free space for updates.
• Reset Network Settings: Try resetting network settings on the console.
• Check for Server Outages: Verify if updated servers are online.
• Contact Customer Support: Seek assistance from official support channels if the issue persists.

Final Words

In conclusion, staying on top of software updates for your gaming console is essential. Regardless of the console you own, be it a PlayStation, Xbox, or any other brand, updating the system software ensures you can fully enjoy the gaming experience with the latest enhancements and bug fixes.

Access the system settings, check for updates, and install the newest version to keep your console running at its best. Embracing these updates will help you make the most of your gaming console and stay ahead in the gaming world.

If this helped, also check out other guides on:

• How To Restart PS4
• How To Update PlayStation
• How To Clear The Cache On PS5
• How To Power Cycle PlayStation