01At a glance
- Rating
- Stable
- Controller
- DualSense over USB (haptics + triggers)
- Firmware
- Official PS5UPDATE.PUP required
- Library
- Own your copy; 400+ titles indexed
02Verification result
Astro Bot is rated Stable. Full runs complete at default settings with haptics and adaptive triggers active over a wired DualSense connection. Pair it with DualSense setup before measuring latency.
First launch compiles pipelines for roughly 10–15 minutes of play; expect brief hitches until the cache settles. The mechanism is documented in Shader cache.
03Recommended settings
- Resolution: native, then upscale only if the GPU holds frame time.
- Frame limit: match the display; do not force above the title's cap.
- Controller: USB wired; Bluetooth disables trigger effects.
- See Minimum and recommended hardware for the baseline rig.
04Setup sequence
- Download Meridian and run the Windows installer.
- Fetch the official PS5UPDATE.PUP from Sony's system-software page and apply it with File then Install Firmware — Install firmware.
- Add your owned dump per Index your library, then boot via Boot system software.
05Questions
Q.01Is Astro Bot Stable on Meridian?
Yes. It is the reference Stable platformer: full sessions complete with a wired DualSense and default settings.
Q.02Why do haptics drop over Bluetooth?
Trigger effects require USB. Reconnect over USB and re-check DualSense setup.
Q.03Do I need to re-warm shaders after an update?
Major builds may invalidate part of the cache. Replay the first levels once; see Shader cache.