GT7 crashes PS5 when going into rest mode

[ElectricNaz]

Hi all,

This has happened a few times recently and only when leaving my PS5 on with GT7 running, but when I command it to "awaken, ye beast", it does the whole repairing console storage thing yaddayadda.

I see from Google searches this used to happen a lot back in the day a few years ago, but it only started a couple of months ago and specifically when it's G7 left open, hence asking here if anyone else is experiencing or has experienced this as a GT7 thing in the last couple of months?

Thanks

 

[Lightpilgrim]

I had the same, but not sure it is because of GT7. Now I try to close the game completely and switch ps5 pro off (not sleep, full off).

 

[LSFDRX]

Yeah, it's a crappy problem that I ran into a bunch of times. I would wake it up to get a black screen and have to do a database rebuild or other things to get it to come back online.

Now I just don't put it in rest mode, which kind of sucks, but it's better than losing all my data! Recently I've also run into GT7 hanging on the initial loading screen requiring a re-start, so now I even close out GT7 specifically before shutting the PS5 down.

 

[Talon16]

My first PS5 bricked itself after three days of ownership. I called Sony support and the woman on the phone recommended not putting it in rest mode, rather turning it all the way off. She also recommended the PS5 be plugged into its own outlet (ie, not share an outlet with other devices). Ever since then I close everything and turn it all the way off (I have it plugged into its own surge protector and flip that off too).

Maybe she was grasping at straws, but maybe not. Although I am sure there are millions of PS5s that use rest mode without issue, I don't want to risk it again. I was without it for almost two months before getting it back.

YMMV

PS - I said "my first" above because after receiving it back, about 18 months later it would freeze every time I tried to log in (even though I took all the above steps). This time, out of warranty, it would've cost half the price of a replacement ($230 if I recall?) to send it in again. Decided to cut my losses and bought new one. Thankfully, I have PS+ and didn't lose any saved data.

I ended up trading in the old one to Gamestop and got over $200 for it despite me disclosing the issue (I was able to wipe the HD first).

 

[RobertHammer]

Some games dont like rest mode but most of them are fine , if you want to be on the safe side just quit the game then rest mode

 

[Meythia]

I see 2 potential issues that maybe should be added when talking about experiencing this problem:
1. the console is faulty from the get-go, repair or replacement if you like
2. as @Talon16 mentioned, it might be the additional use of a surge protector/multiplug or anything alike

 

[ElectricNaz]

I'll try moving it from the surge protector, see if that helps. I do try to quit games, sometimes I get distracted and it just falls asleep out of boredom after an hour 😂 cheers for your thoughts above everyone. Very helpful!!!

 

[timekiller001]

Question: Why do you leave the game on when going to sleep mode? I'd just turn the game off before shutting down the console.
Not meant in a negative way, it's a genuine question if you have a reason to leave it on

 

[Meythia]

if you have a reason to leave it on

*correction because misinterpret the question:
convenience. If it means less waiting, this is enough of a reason (to me).
And for many games it works just fine, rest mode, return, and directly continue where I left.

 

[jonoholland29]

I’ve never “Quit” GT7 and always leave my PS5 in rest mode (so I can remote play).

It’s also plugged into a 4 gang extension with the TV, an Apple TV and G29 plug.

 

[i386]

Hi all,

This has happened a few times recently and only when leaving my PS5 on with GT7 running, but when I command it to "awaken, ye beast", it does the whole repairing console storage thing yaddayadda.

I see from Google searches this used to happen a lot back in the day a few years ago, but it only started a couple of months ago and specifically when it's G7 left open, hence asking here if anyone else is experiencing or has experienced this as a GT7 thing in the last couple of months?

Thanks

Do you have a m.2 ssd in it by any chance?

 

[newmedia_dev]

Am I the only person that doesn't turn my PlayStation off 😲

 

[Lomic]

I’ve never “Quit” GT7 and always leave my PS5 in rest mode (so I can remote play).

It’s also plugged into a 4 gang extension with the TV, an Apple TV and G29 plug.

Same here, never had an issue.

Much faster to load the game and play.

Am I the only person that doesn't turn my PlayStation off 😲

off or in rest mode ?

 

[Lightpilgrim]

I did not turn it off till I had a black screen twice. Never happened to ps5 that I used to have for 1 year, but twice on Ps5 pro since Dec

 

[newmedia_dev]

Same here, never had an issue.

Much faster to load the game and play.

off or in rest mode ?

I don't typically turn my PS off, obviously if I'm going away etc ill turn it off and occasionally ill use rest mode but it can go a couple of weeks without being turned off

 

[Lomic]

I don't typically turn my PS off, obviously if I'm going away etc ill turn it off and occasionally ill use rest mode but it can go a couple of weeks without being turned off

Ok same as @jonoholland29 or me then.

 

[newmedia_dev]

Ok same as @jonoholland29 or me then.

For example it's been on and running since Sunday morning for me, if I turned the screen on it would be playing the GT7 slideshow or car demos

 

[Lomic]

For example it's been on and running since Sunday morning for me, if I turned the screen on it would be playing the GT7 slideshow or car demos

ah you disabled the auto-sleep mode then ?

 

[newmedia_dev]

ah you disabled the auto-sleep mode then ?

Yes, as I work 80% from home I just like to jump on and do a lap or 2 so it's just faster to leave it on for me, plus it heats the room nicely 🤣🤣🤣

 

[Lomic]

Yes, as I work 80% from home I just like to jump on and do a lap or 2 so it's just faster to leave it on for me, plus it heats the room nicely 🤣🤣🤣

sleep mode is very efficient and you don't have to wait long before driving

 

[Meythia]

it's just faster

do you also not switch of your tv but simply turn of the screen?
Otherwise - at least for me - the console is almost starting faster than the TV is ready when I use rest mode on the PS5 with a slightly outdated LG connected.

 

[newmedia_dev]

do you also not switch of your tv but simply turn of the screen?
Otherwise - at least for me - the console is almost starting faster than the TV is ready when I use rest mode on the PS5 with a slightly outdated LG connected.

I live the TV on most of the time but as I play in VR now I don't need that on at all but leave it on for ease as I use it to find liveries check times and watch TT replays etc.

 

[ElectricNaz]

Question: Why do you leave the game on when going to sleep mode? I'd just turn the game off before shutting down the console.
Not meant in a negative way, it's a genuine question if you have a reason to leave it on

If that's ever the case it's purely by accident. Like if I'm playing on my lunch break but get a call and then end up back to back and forget to go back to the console for a while. It's never intentional!

Do you have a m.2 ssd in it by any chance?

Yes I do.... But never had a problem with it before?

 

[watto79]

Yes, as I work 80% from home I just like to jump on and do a lap or 2 so it's just faster to leave it on for me, plus it heats the room nicely 🤣🤣🤣

Your "hours played" must be insane 🤣

 

[newmedia_dev]

Your "hours played" must be insane 🤣

PS5 says like 9500 but actual gameplay hours of actual driving are more like 1500

🤣

Edit to add my stats

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