Does PS4 Download and Install Games in Rest Mode?

Learn how the PS4 downloads and installs game updates and purchases in rest mode by enabling the Stay Connected to Internet setting.

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Yes, the PS4 can download and install game updates, patches, and digital purchases in rest mode. To enable this, make sure the 'Stay Connected to the Internet' option is checked in the 'Power Save Settings.' This allows the PS4 to perform background activities, saving time and ensuring your games are ready to play when you return.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How do I enable downloads in rest mode on my PS4? Go to Settings > Power Save Settings > Set Features Available in Rest Mode, then enable 'Stay Connected to the Internet' to allow downloads during rest mode.
  2. Can the PS4 update games while it is turned off? Yes, if the PS4 is in rest mode with the appropriate settings enabled, it can download updates and install games in the background.
  3. Does rest mode drain more power when downloading content? While in rest mode with active downloads, the PS4 uses more power than when fully off but less than during active gameplay.

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