Does Putting PS5 in Rest Mode Download Faster?
Yup, putting your PS5 in Rest Mode can actually help speed up downloads! The console allocates more resources to the download process when it's in rest mode, so you'll get your game faster.
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Yes, it does. When in Rest Mode, your PS5 focuses more on downloading than it would while actively running games or apps.
No, it doesn't make a difference.
Big yes! From personal experience, my downloads go like *vroom* in rest mode compared to when it's on.
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