PlayStation Reveals How Many Gamers Turn Off Their PS5 Compared to Putting It in Rest Mode

Half of PlayStation 5 users bypass rest mode, opting for a complete system shutdown instead, according to Sony Interactive Entertainment. This surprising statistic, revealed by Cory Gasaway (VP of game, product, and player experiences) in an interview with Stephen Totilo, highlights a significant user preference divergence. The revelation emerged during a discussion about the design of the PS5's Welcome Hub, introduced in 2024.

The Welcome Hub, a product of a PlayStation hackathon, aimed to create a unified user experience despite this split preference. Gasaway noted that the Hub's design accounts for this 50/50 split, displaying either the PS5 Explore page (for US users) or the user's most recently played game. This approach provides a more consistent and customizable starting point for all PS5 users.

While the reasons behind rest mode avoidance remain varied, some users report internet connectivity issues when rest mode is enabled, preferring to keep their consoles fully powered on for downloads. Others simply choose not to use the feature, despite its energy-saving benefits and convenience for managing downloads and resuming gameplay. This insight into user behavior underscores the complexity of UI design and the need to cater to diverse user preferences. The data, however, does highlight a significant design challenge for future console iterations.

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