# Why you should never put your PlayStation 5 on a carpeted floor

- Source: Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews
- Published: 2026-11-07T23:45:00+00:00
- Category: Tech
- Original: https://www.engadget.com/2306821/why-never-put-playstation-5-on-carpeted-floor/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/why-you-should-never-put-your-playstation-5-on-a-carpeted-floor-6d093e/

The PlayStation 5 needs to stay cool when playing games, and a carpet is a literal hotbed. Here's the best ways to store a PS5 while keeping it cool.

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