You'll notice a lack of cooling fans on our guide to the best PS5 accessories. That's for the simple reason that we're yet to come across one that does its job without causing concern for the system. No, a cooling fan isn't necessary to run a PS5 and anyone trying to tell you otherwise is selling one. In fact, the majority of cheap cooling stands actually block valuable air intake space, leading to the console becoming hotter than it can withstand. If you're in the market for a cooling solution, we'd heavily recommend cleaning out your system before taking the risk with a stand.