Why is My PS5 So Slow?
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I had a similar issue, and it turned out my external hard drive was causing the slowdown. Try unplugging any external drives!
Ensure your PS5 firmware is up to date. Sometimes updates fix performance issues.
Too many games and apps running at once? Close some background applications to free up system resources.
Check your internet connection. A slow connection can make games and updates lag. Maybe try a wired connection?
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