Do I have to rebuy disc games for PS5 digital?

When using a PS5™ console, you may have the option to upgrade a disc or digital PS4 game to the digital PS5 version. Depending on the game, this upgrade may occur at no additional cost, may require a purchase, and may be available for a limited time. An internet connection is required.
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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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Can I get a digital copy of a game I already own on 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.
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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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Can I play digital PS5 games on disc version?

Note that both the Digital and Disc editions have built-in storage, so white digital games are possible on both editions, you can only play disc games on the Disc Edition. The Disc Edition is also useful if you plan on using your console as a multi-media device, as it can read high-quality multimedia discs.
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Do you have to rebuy GTA 5 for PS5?

Is it better to buy PS5 digital or disc games?

You want as many options as possible for buying games

Whereas the PS5 Digital Edition limits you to digital games from the PlayStation Store, the disc-based PS5 gives you the freedom to buy games from retailers such as Amazon, GameStop and Walmart — and trade them in when you don't need them anymore.
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Do you still have to download games on PS5 disc version?

I've not had to download a game on the PS5 if I've got the disc version. I just install it and play it, no download required.
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Is it better to buy digital games or disc games?

There is one major advantage to buying physical versions when you can: you can sell them when you're done or if they suck. You're stuck with a digital purchase forever. Because of this, you can get cheap pre-owned physical games for the Switch almost all the time, and not have to wait for a sale.
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Can I get a digital copy of a game I already own switch?

With the Nintendo Switch you can purchase and download a digital copy of a physical game you own. The physical game does not give you rights to a free digital copy, and never will with Nintendo. For most Switch games a digital copy will be able to use the game save data created by your physical copy.
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Is the digital version better than the disc version?

Both consoles are identical as far as internal specs and performance and both are capable of playing the same PS4 and PS5 games. The only PS5 difference is that the digital version cannot play physical discs, which is better for some people.
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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 I have to rebuy my games on PS5?

If what you're talking about is games that have both PS4 and PS5 version, and you already bought the PS4 version, then it depends on each game. Some games have PS5 free upgrades, some have upgrades program where you must buy (usually cheaper than the PS5 game price), while for the rest… you need to re-buy them.
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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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Why are physical games cheaper than digital?

The most obvious one is that digital games need infrastructure to maintain them. The game has to be stored in a data center and served to users all over the world using top-tier bandwidth. When you buy a physical game disc, it doesn't cost the platform provider anything for it to sit on your shelf.
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Can you have a physical and digital copy of the same game on the Switch?

If you have both physical & digital, the switch will play the game from the cart when the cart is inserted. The switch doesn't care where the game comes from. The save data is stored separately from the game on the Switch's internal memory.
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Do you own digital games forever Switch?

Digital games are tied to your Nintendo account. Once you get a new Switch and log in you're able to redownload all those games and start playing them again.
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Why is PS5 digital cheaper than disc?

Price. The standard PS5 price in the US is $499.99, while the Digital Edition is just $399.99. The latter is cheaper for Sony to make regarding components and licensing, so the savings are passed along.
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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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Do you actually own digital games?

If you further research the topic, you'll find out that you actually do not own the games, and never had. What you do “own” is the digital license to use them, with many different systems working against having access to the files that you've paid for!
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Which is better PS5 or PS5 Digital Edition?

Based on spec, PS5 Digital Edition will appeal to those gamers and streamers who are happy to ditch physical game discs but who don't want to sacrifice performance. If, on the other hand, you have a collection of 4K Blu-ray discs, the pricier PS5 could be for you.
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How many games can PS5 hold?

Smaller indie games can be as small as a few gigabytes, while big-budget AAA games can be well over 50GB each. Some particularly large titles, especially after updates and expansions, can reach or exceed 100GB. As a rough estimate, a 2TB SSD could hold approximately 40 to 50 games on your PS5.
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Can I download PS5 games on PS5 disc version?

Can I download the files of a PS5 game from the PS store if I have the disc version of it? No, you can't. Digital and disc version are separate entities.
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Is there a big difference between PS5 digital and disc?

No, there is no performance difference between the digital & disc editions. Unlike with the Xbox Series consoles, the specs on the two PS5 editions are the same aside from one having a disc drive & the other not having one.
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How much is a PS6?

With advancements in AI and the controversial role it plays in game development, the landscape of console pricing and specifications may see significant shifts. As history guides our expectations, for now we anticipate that Sony will adhere to its strategy, keeping the PS6 within the range of $399 to $599.
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Does the PS5 disc version cost more than digital?

“How much does the PS5 Digital Edition cost?” many wonder. The PS5 Digital Edition costs $399.99. The standard PS5 with a disc drive costs $499.99.
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