So your once sleek and fast PS4 now boots slowly and freezes during gameplay. Normally, The PlayStation 4 takes about 25 seconds to boot. If you did not properly switch off the console, booting time could take over one and a half minutes, but usually less than 2 minutes. This is because your console will first do a system scan before start up.

Cause of a slow booting PS4.

When your console takes more than 2 minutes or forever to boot, there is a problem. Also you may notice that screen freezes during gameplay or the game stops abruptly. Don’t be scared, the problem is usually a software issue and can be fixed by starting the console in safe mode. 

The major culprit or cause of a PlayStation 4 that boots slowly is errors withing the software or operating system of your console as a result of sudden power cuts .

Your console is in danger if:

How to fix a slow booting PS4.

You can fix this problem yourself by starting the PS4 in safe mode and then following the prompt or instructions shown on screen.

To start the PS4 in safe mode, press and hold the power button of your console for 8 seconds or until you hear a second beep.  At this point, and by looking at the connected TV screen, you will be instructed to connect a PS4 controller to the console using a USB cable and then press the, PS button, on the controller.

On doing that, you will be taking to safe mode where you will be presented with seven options.to fix issue. For a slow booting PS4, you can start from option3, then down to option 7.

Note that if an option doesn’t work, you will need to activate safe mode again to select the next option.

Now let’s take a quick look at some of the options;

For option 3; “update system software”, on selecting it, you will be given 3 options to update software.It is easier updating using the internet. So have your PS4 already connected to the internet before attempting this option.

Selecting option 4 will restore your console settings to their default values.

Selecting option 5 will rebuild the database of your console, the process may take time to complete. Your data will not be deleted. However this option may solve the issue of your slow booting PS4. 

Option 6 will initialize your console, that is, reset your PS4, you will be warned that all user account and data will be deleted including downloaded games.

The last option is an advanced reset of your console all data will be lost and PS4 returned   to initial state when it was purchased. You will need the system software properly copied to a USB stick and inserted into your console to continue.

The much awaited PlayStation 5 will come in mid November 2020. There is a lot of hype about it. Its the upcoming next generation console. Here are 19 facts we already know about the upcoming console.

1. The PS5 will come in two variants;

The standard edition and the discless edition.

2. It will launch on November 19th in the UK and it will cost $499 for the standard edition and $399 for the disc less or digital only edition.

3. It will launch on November 12th in the United states.

4. 3 games will be available free  for the PS5 at launch, they are;

• Astro play room which will showcase the new PS5 dualsense controller.
• Fortnite
• GTA  online which will be available free for the first 3 months after its release.

5. Many games will be available during launch of the PS5 including;

Spiderman, demon souls, sack boy, destruction all stars and others.

6. A new collection of PS4 games known as PS plus collection will be available for PS5 owners upon release. This will enable PS5 owners with a plus subscription, to play a larger collections of the best PS4 games on their new PS5 console.

7. The new PS5 controller is called dual sense because the player will experience haptic feed back and feel resistance on the trigger controls during gameplay.

8. The controller will feature a rechargeable battery

9. The PS5 will be at least twice as fast as the PS4 with better graphics and faster loading times for more on PS5 specs, see this article titled: ABOUT THE PLAYSTATION 5

10. The PS5 will feature an ultra HD blu ray drive meaning you can watch 4k blu ray on the console.

11. The PS5 will produce stunning 4k graphics with faster load times than the PS4.

12. It is 8K ready so you can play on your 8k TV, if you have one.

13. Games can be installed and played in segments to save space. So  players can remove the campaign mode or multiplayer mode of a game.

14. PS5 storage can be expanded with a compatible SSD.

15. The console will feature a 3D audio sound system which will provide a sense of 3D sound immersion close to real life.

16. PS5 accessories include;

HD camera, controller charging station, remote control and 3D headset.

17. PSVR will be compatible with the PS5 so you can play your virtual reality games.

18. The console will be backward compatible with majority of your PS4 games.

19. Some newer games coming to the PS4 now can be upgraded to be played on the PS5 when it is released. For instance FIFA 21 is coming out on the PS4 but when you buy your PS5 you can upgrade FIFA 21 to be playable on the PS5.