Can I play my disc games on PS5 digital?

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.
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Can I transfer disc games to PS5 digital?

You wouldn't, because you can't. A game installed from disc and not purchased as digital content, cannot be played without the disc inserted as a validation check that you haven't installed then sold the game.
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How do I play a disc on my PS5 digital?

The PS5 Digital Edition console doesn't support disc-based games or media.
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Can I download the digital version of a game if I have the disc PS5?

Sadly no. You cant download the game you own on disc on a digital only PS5 for free. If you have a PS5 with a br drive, then you can download the ps5 version of a game if there is one (and is a free upgrade), but the disc needs to be in the drive to start the game. Thank you for the replies.
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Can I add disc drive to digital PS5?

Add a disc drive to your PlayStation®5 Digital Edition console (model group - slim)*. Play PS5® games and a vast back catalogue of supported PS4® titles on Blu-ray™ Disc. Enjoy watching movies and shows on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray™ Discs, Blu-ray™ Discs, and DVDs.
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What's better PS5 slim or PS5?

The PS5 Slim is considerably smaller and lighter than the PS5 which could make it much easier to fit in your setup. Thanks to a larger internal SSD, the PS5 Slim boasts a decent chunk more usable storage space out of the box.
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Why is my PS5 not accepting discs?

Clean the disc with a soft, clean cloth to remove any dirt or prints. Try inserting another game, Blu-Ray disc, or DVD. PS5 consoles can't play burned discs or audio CDs. Access Safe Mode and select Clear Cache and Rebuild Database.
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Can you play PS5 disc games without disc?

Disc must be in the console in order to play the game. Unless you purchased the game digitally.
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Can I get the digital version of a game if I have the disc?

In this case you go to the Microsoft Store and buy a digital license for it. Once the purchase is complete it will download a file to your console and converts the physical copy into a digital edition so you can continue to play your game.
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Do I have to repurchase games for PS5?

Same Account Access: If you use the same account on your PS5 that you used on your PS4, you will have access to all of your digital purchases across both consoles. This means you can download and play your previously purchased games on the PS5 without having to buy them again [1].
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Why can t you play PS5 games from external hard drive?

Can I play PS5 games from an external SSD? No, the data transfer rates on any external drive are not fast enough to support the minimum specs of any PS5 game. What you can do is store games on an external drive and then move them to your internal drive or you M. 2 drive and play them from there.
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Can you convert a disc game to digital PlayStation?

Insert the eligible PS4 game disc. Go to the game hub for the PS4 game. Select the upgrade offer on the game hub and review the upgrade offer. Select Download (or purchase with the discount price) to download/purchase content.
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Do games run better on disc or digital?

Loading times may differ, depending upon your console, but unless the game is being played interactively online and the player's internet is slow, the actual gaming experience should be identical regardless of whether the data originated in a server or on a physical disc.
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Is it better to get a digital games or disc?

The only practical/appreciable reason to buy discs is the advantage of selling it used if you're done with it or don't like it (if buy a digital game you don't like you will never get your money back basically) to take advantage of real world sales or maybe trade in other physical games towards a new release you want ...
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Can you play PS5 games without the disc once the game is installed?

If you buy a game for PlayStation 5 on disc, then yes, you absolutely need the disc. The game will not play without the disc in the drive. Same as with games on the PlayStation 4.
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Can you play a disc game without the disc?

No. The disc is required every time you want to play the game regardless.
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How do disc games work on PS5?

How to install a disc-based game on your PS5 console. Insert your game disc into the disc slot. The game installs automatically the first time you play it. You may be asked to select which add-ons to install.
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Can you play old disc games on PS5?

Yes. As long as the PS4 games support PS5 compatibility, you can use the physical disc.
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Why does PS5 still use discs?

However, the disc-drive PS5 could offer more value in the long run. It costs an extra $50, but it lets you play old PS4 discs, used copies of games, and borrowed discs from friends, which might save you money over time. It also doubles as a 4K Blu-ray player for movies.
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Why can't PS5 play PS3 discs?

Why can we not play PS1, PS2, and PS3 games natively on PS5? Short answer - its because they didn't put in what was necessary to be able to emulate those games into the console. PS1 - They did away with the capability to be able to play CD since the PS4.
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Can you replace the disc drive on a PS5?

Once registered you can swap different disc drives without having to repeat the register process, unless you factory-reset the console. Should you wish to upgrade your digital console, or your disc drive breaks and you need to replace it, you can plug in another drive and connect it to the internet.
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What are the disadvantages of the PS5?

Cons
  • Limited Storage: The PS5 comes with a limited amount of storage, with only 825GB of internal storage available. ...
  • Expensive: The PS5 is one of the most expensive gaming consoles on the market, with a price tag of $499 for the standard edition.
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Is PS5 quality better than Xbox?

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Game after game suggests that, despite the differences in specs, the actual delivery is close to identical. Both consoles deliver a super-solid 4K@60Hz experience, and both allow for the addition of beautiful ray tracing or 120Hz action on certain games.
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Is the PS5 better than the newest Xbox?

When comparing the graphics for Xbox vs. PS5, it is important to look at: GPU performance. PS5 and Xbox Series X both feature customized RDNA 2 GPUs, and although there are some minor differences in clock speeds and compute units, the GPU performance is about the same.
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Why do consoles still use discs?

Discs are cheaper to produce and have more storage space available, but Nintendo recently went back to use cartridges for the Nintendo Switch. Playstation and Xbox continue to print their games on discs, but Nintendo's portability makes printing games on discs less simple.
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