Do PS4 games save to console or account?

If you're streaming a PlayStation Plus game, the saved data is stored on PlayStation Network. You can pick up your stream on another device and continue your game without taking any other steps.
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Do my PS4 games save on my account?

PlayStation Plus online storage lets you save your game progress to the cloud and pick up your adventures on any other console with that game installed. You can save up to 100 GB of PS4 saved data and 100 GB of PS5 saved data.
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Do PS4 games stay on account?

All of the games you purchased are tied to your PSN account, not your PS4 console itself. The games you've purchased give no value to the PS4 you're selling, as the games don't belong to the console. If you throw in disk based games, then sure, those are fair game.
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Where is PS4 game data saved?

Each user can manage saved data in PS4™ system storage. Select (Settings) > [Application Saved Data Management] > [Saved Data in System Storage].
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Are games shared between accounts on PS4?

In the simplest terms, it allows you and another person to connect your libraries of games purchased on the PlayStation store and to access them collectively with fewer restrictions attached. For this process, you will only need access to a friend's PS4 and your main account details.
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Can two PlayStation accounts share games?

You can play games together or share your game library with friends and family members who are also still using their PS4, thanks to a feature called Share Play. (If you do have a friend with a PS5, you can also play their PS5 games on your PS4 with Share Play, too.)
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How do I share my PS4 games on two consoles?

Your PS4 offers two ways to share games — by designating another console as the primary PS4, or by activating Share Play. To give a friend access to your game library, sign in with your PSN account and set that console as your primary PS4.
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Where are game saves usually stored?

Windows: On Windows, most save games can be found by opening File Explorer and navigating to "%homepath%\AppData\LocalLow". You can do so by pasting that file path into the address bar in your file explorer.
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Where are my game saves located?

Microsoft saves all of the game files in the App Data and LocalLow folder. The games will appear as individual folders in this particular folder. If you cannot find your particular game in that folder, then you might want to try the Windows Apps folder in Program Files on C Drive.
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How to transfer game data from one PlayStation account to another?

If it is the first time you are using this system, you will be prompted with the Transfer Data from Another PS4 option right after signing in with your account. If it's not the first time you are using the system go to Settings > System > Transfer Data from Another PS4 and follow the on-screen instructions.
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Will I lose my games if I get a new PS4?

You can transfer data saved on your current PS4™ system storage to a new PS4™ system. Transferring data to your new PS4™ system initializes it, so you should transfer data before you begin using your new system. After the transfer, data also remains on your current PS4™ system.
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Does deleting a game on PS4 delete it on all accounts?

To answer directly on your question, the answer is No. Your sibling's account will not be deleted if you are going to delete a game from your account.
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Can you delete PS4 account but keep games?

Deleting a user's profile on your PlayStation 4 will remove saved user data, screenshots, and video clips that they have created. Additionally, any licenses for games or media purchased by the user will be unavailable.
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Can you transfer PS4 game saves?

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.
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How do I transfer saved games to PS4?

Head to Settings > System > System Software and select Data Transfer. Follow the on-screen instructions to move everything over—you'll select what save data, game files, and apps you want to migrate.
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How are game saves stored?

In modern consoles, which use disks for storing games, saved games are stored in other ways, such as by use of memory cards or internal hard drives on the game machine itself.
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How do I retrieve saved games?

Most games that have local saves save them in "C:\Users\(YourUser)\AppData\Local\Packages" So I recommend you make a backup of that folder. Some games, for example some of the Bethesda games, I also believe store save files in the Documents folder like "C:\Users\(YourUser)\Documents\My Games\".
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How do I recover a game save?

Restore Deleted Games on PC from the Recycle Bin
  1. Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the Desktop.
  2. Check if the deleted game file remains in the Recycle Bin window once it opens.
  3. If it's there, choose to Restore by performing right-clicking on it.
  4. The saved game file should instantly resurface in its original location.
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Where do video games store data?

This information is often stored and managed through a database. Analytics: Game developers collect gameplay data to understand player behavior and tweak the gaming experience. This data is typically stored and processed in a database.
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Where are game saves on PS5?

Highlight a game from your Games home, press the options button, and then select Upload/Download Saved Data. The game's most recent saved data is uploaded or downloaded. Go to Settings > Saved Data and Game/App Settings. Select Saved Data (PS5) or Saved Data (PS4).
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Is Game Save Manager good?

I've never had any problems. Just double check that all of your games are backed up, some newer or forgotten games might not be in. Very good program though.
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Can you have 2 accounts on PS4?

Up to four users can log in to your PS4™ system at the same time. When multiple users are logged in and a user presses the PS button on the controller, that user's home screen appears.
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Can one account be primary on two PS4?

Each player can have one PS4™ console activated as the primary PS4 console for their account. If it's your first PS4 console, the console is automatically activated as your primary PS4 console. Go to Settings > Account Management > Activate as Your Primary PlayStation 4. Select Activate or Deactivate.
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Can I play my games on two PS4?

Yes, any games bought on the playstation store will be linked to your account, so you can access them on any ps4. Yes, if you buy a PS4 digital game with your psn you can log in to a second PS4 with your account and play it.
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Can you use one PlayStation account on two consoles?

You can't log in to the same account simultaneously. You will just get logged out on the other console. Second account can use all games and play online. Console 2 Main account with PS+ NOT PRIMARY= Can play online and have access to all games, however needs to be online to play games.
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