Console Performance Scan Tool

1What performance issue are you experiencing?
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Select all that apply — choose the most serious one:

Games running slowly or stuttering Console freezes during games Games crash or console shuts down unexpectedly Console is very loud — fan running constantly Console feels very hot to the touch Very long loading times
2Check ventilation and heat
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Overheating is the most common cause of console performance problems and shutdowns.

Where is your console placed?

On an open surface with space around it Inside a cabinet or enclosed entertainment unit On carpet or soft surface

Consoles need at least 10cm of clearance on all sides for proper airflow.

When did you last clean the vents?

Recently — within last few months More than 6 months ago Never cleaned it

Use a can of compressed air to blow dust from vents — never use a vacuum directly on the console.
3Check storage space
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Low storage space significantly slows down consoles, especially for games that use the drive as virtual memory.

How much free storage does your console have?

More than 50GB free Less than 50GB free Less than 10GB free Not sure

Delete unused games and apps to free up space. Most consoles need at least 10-20% free storage to run well.
4Check for software updates
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Is your console’s system software up to date?

Yes fully updated No or not sure

Is the specific game that has problems up to date?

Yes No or not sure Affects all games not just one
5Rebuild database and restore defaults
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For PlayStation — have you tried rebuilding the database?

Yes and it improved performance Yes but no difference Not yet Not applicable — not a PlayStation

PS4/PS5: Boot in Safe Mode (hold power until 2 beeps) → Rebuild Database. This does not delete your data.

How long have you had the console?

Less than 1 year 1-3 years More than 3 years