Can a PS5 do everything a PS4 can?

The overwhelming majority of the 4,000+ PS4 games are playable on PS5 consoles. Select PS4 games will benefit from the PS5 console's Game Boost, which may make PS4 games run with a higher or smoother frame rate.
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What does the PS5 do that the PS4 doesn t?

The PS5 offers a substantial upgrade in nearly every way over the standard PS4, which is now over 10 years old. The quality of PS5 games, full support for 4K media, faster loading times, and extra features like haptic feedback make the PS5 more than worth the upgrade for current PS4 owners.
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Can PS5 run all PS4 games?

Yes. More than 99 percent of the 4000+ games available on PS4 are playable on PS5. You can install PS4 games from disc* or download digital games purchased from PlayStation Store via your game library.
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Does everything carry over from PS4 to PS5?

Not all PS4 games are compatible with the PS5. So there may be some files that don't transfer. We'll walk you through each option, so you can decide which one is best for you.
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Can you play your PS4 through your PS5?

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Play your favorite PS4 games on PS5 with your DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller via your home broadband wired network. The same PlayStation Network account is required to connect both consoles.
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PS5 - Transferring Data From Your PS4 Console

Can a PS5 do everything a PS4 can do?

Yes, even PS4 game discs can be played on a PS5 console. However, there are a few titles that only work on the PS4, so make sure you do your research if you have a specific game in mind.
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What will happen if I put a PS4 game in a PS5?

Select PS4 games will benefit from the PS5 console's Game Boost, which may make PS4 games run with a higher or smoother frame rate. Although many PS4 games are playable on PS5 consoles, some functionalities that were available on the PS4 console may not be available on PS5 consoles.
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Will I lose my PS4 data if I transfer to PS5?

You can transfer (copy) data from a PlayStation®4 console or another PlayStation®5 console to your PS5™ console. The console that you're transferring data from is the source console. The PS5 console that you're transferring data to is the destination console.
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Is there a point to keep PS4 if you have PS5?

You will have a system to play on until the ps5 is replaced. The different room use case is exactly why I kept my PS4 Pro. I use my PS4 to Remote Play my PS5 all the time. My PS4 is in my living room and my PS5 is in my entertainment room.
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Do PS4 controllers work on PS5?

So, while you can use a PS4 controller on PS5, you can only play PS4 games - you can't use a DualShock 4 to play PS5 games.
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Can I put a PS4 disc in a PS5?

To upgrade an eligible PS4 game on disc to the digital PS5 version, you will need a PS5 console with a disc drive. PS4 game discs can't be used with the PlayStation®5 Digital Edition. Sign in to your existing account on your PS5 console (or create an account). Insert the eligible PS4 game disc.
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What is the difference between PS4 and PS5?

When you compare a PS5 game to its PS4 equivalent, everything is dialed right up. Basically, it feels like a different game. The PS5 is capable of full 4k gaming at 60fps (and even super-smooth 120fps if the game allows it). The PS4 Pro, meanwhile, runs 4k games at 30fps.
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Will PS6 play PS4 games?

The PS6 can play PS1, 2, 3, 4, 5, games through backwards compatibility.
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Is it worth to buy a PS5?

The Verdict: PlayStation 5

For most players, the PS5 is still a compelling choice of console in 2024. A catalogue of exclusive games – many of them truly unmissable experiences – gives the PS5 a slight edge over the (technically more powerful) Xbox series X.
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What to know switching from PS4 to PS5?

Prepare to transfer your PS4 games and saved data
  1. From your PS4 console, go to Settings > Storage.
  2. Select System Storage.
  3. Press the OPTIONS button and then select Move to Extended Storage.
  4. Check off the data you want to move and then select Move > OK.
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Is it worth getting a PS5 if you have a PS4?

Everything about the PS5 screams next-gen. From its outlandish but sleek design, comfortable DualSense controller, and stellar 4K graphics, the PS5 is a major upgrade over the PS4. Thanks to far more readily available stock, too, it is now the right time to buy a PS5.
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Why upgrade from PS4 to PS5?

The PS5 console's Game Boost technology gives PS4 games access to more power. Enjoy faster and smoother frame rates in some of the PS4 console's greatest games.
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Is it worth keeping PS4 if I have PS5 on Reddit?

With PS5 being backwards compatibility and playing PS4 games with improved frame rates, I just don't see a reason to keep using PS4 unless you want to use it for streaming/remote play or play the few PS4 games that don't work on PS5.
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Do PS4 games look better on PS5?

PS4 games do perform better on PS5 but the PS5 does not upgrade them. So a game that ran 1080p/30 on PS4 will still run at 1080p/30 on PS5 however the extra power of the PS5 means that game will have locked resolution/framerates. Where on PS4 that same game may have had framerate drops or a more dynamic resolution.
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Can you play PS4 games on PS5 for free?

Below, we've compiled a list of all confirmed titles that let you transfer from PS4 to PS5 at no extra cost. All of these titles will receive some kind of upgrade on Sony's next-gen console that will allow them to look better, perform better, or both.
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Why are my PS4 games locked on PS5?

Locked games on your PS5 console? If you see a padlock icon next to a game, it could mean there's a problem with the game's license. If the padlock covers the whole game image, your Family Manager can amend it. To verify that you have the license for the content, please follow the steps below.
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Do I lose everything if I upgrade a PS4 game to PS5?

You can copy PS4 game saved data from your source console to a USB drive, and then use the USB drive to copy the data to your destination console. If you already have saved data for the same game on your PS5 console, you can replace it with the saved data from your USB drive.
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Does PS4 VR work on PS5?

Yes, PlayStation VR games are included among the thousands of PlayStation®4 games that are playable on PlayStation®5. Playing PS VR games on a PS5™ console requires a PS VR headset, PlayStation®Camera for PS4™* and a PlayStation®Camera adaptor (no purchase required. Visit playstation.com/camera-adaptor for details).
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