PS4 jerky - it may be because of it
If the PS4 jerky, it may be due to the fact that it is supplied with too little fresh air. This practical tip shows you how to get this problem and possible other causes under control and thus increase the performance of your console.
PS4 is jerky all the time - this can be the cause
Check the points below to find out what is causing your PS4 to jerk:
- Basically, you should make sure that the console is adequately supplied with fresh air.
- For example, all fans should be free of any objects, otherwise the air can accumulate.
- If the jerking occurs only with a certain game, you should take a closer look at the respective DVD of the game.
- If it is dirty or even damaged, you can try cleaning the DVD with a cloth. However, major damage or scratches cannot be removed in this way.
- Complex games produce detailed graphics on the PS4 and can therefore be responsible for the stuttering.
- If loud noises are reproduced by the console in addition to the stuttering, the hardware may be defective.
- You can try looking into the drive with a flashlight. If you can see major impurities or defects there, you should replace the device.
- If you still have a guarantee on the PS4, you can claim it in the respective store and send the device in.
PS4 jerky: Update system software
A bug in the software may cause your PS4 to jerk. Updating the system software to a more current version can help to solve this problem:
- Start the PS4 as usual and then open the "Settings" from the main screen.
- Select the "System software update" option here. It is now checked whether an update is available for your console.
- If this is the case, the update will be downloaded automatically.
- You can switch to "Downloads" using the "Messages" in the upper part of the screen.
- To install the update, select the update and press the [X] key. Then follow the on-screen instructions.
In our next practical tip, you can read what it could be like if the PS4 is very loud. In another article, we have summarized how you can double the storage space and make the PS4 console even faster.