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PlayStation Update

Console blue. Glyph row at the foot.

Press F for fullscreen

Installing system update

Do not turn off the PS5.

7% complete

Click anywhere to nudge progress · ESC to exit

About PlayStation Update

The PlayStation system update screen with console blue, glyph icons at the foot, and the 'Updating system software' messaging. Every PlayStation owner dreads this screen.

Fake PlayStation System Update

The PlayStation update screen features the console's signature blue background, system glyph icons along the bottom, and the 'Do not turn off your PlayStation' warning. The progress bar and percentage counter match the real system update interface. Every PlayStation owner has experienced the frustration of a mandatory system update right before a gaming session.

Gaming Setup and Console Pranks

Open the fake PlayStation update fullscreen on a connected display or monitor near the console. When a friend powers up their PS5 expecting to game, the update screen on the adjacent display creates a moment of genuine frustration. Gaming lounges and esports venues use it for humor during setup or between tournaments.

Pro Tip: The Day-One Update Pain

PlayStation system updates are notorious on game launch days when millions of players hit Sony's servers simultaneously. The fake update captures that shared frustration — open it on launch night for maximum relatability among your gaming group.

How to use it

  1. 01

    Go fullscreen

    Press F. The PlayStation system update screen fills the display.

  2. 02

    Hand off the device

    Give the PS5 or PS4 to your target. Console updates are a universal frustration for gamers.

  3. 03

    Click to nudge

    Click anywhere to advance the progress bar. The 'System software update' message is authentic.

  4. 04

    Exit

    Press ESC to return to the browser.

Frequently asked

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Is this tool free?

Yes. Every ScreenTools.co tool is free, with no account, no paywall, and no install.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes. Layouts adapt to phone and tablet screens. Mobile Safari restricts true fullscreen, but the page fills the viewport and you can add the page to your Home Screen for an app-like experience.

Does it work offline?

Once a tool's page has loaded once, the runtime is local. A few tools that fetch fonts or icons need the first hit online; after that, refresh works offline.

Does this collect my data?

No personal data leaves your browser. The site has lightweight, privacy-respecting analytics for aggregate counts (which tool was opened) and nothing else.

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