Do you need PS4 disc after install on PS5?

After the download is complete, you can play the PS5 digital game by inserting the PS4 game disc. You will need to keep the disc inserted each time to play the game.
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Do you still need disc after installing game PS5?

The disc is required every time you want to play the game regardless. If TC can play without the disc, the they have the digital version as well. So basically what I just said then. The only reason you'd need the disc is for DRM.
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Do I need the PS4 version of a game installed to play the PS5 version?

If you have not installed the PS4 version, make sure you select the PS5 version before downloading. Tap on Download for free upgrades (or purchase if it's a paid upgrade). Wait for the download and installation to complete; you can then start playing the PS5 version of your game.
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Do you need PS4 disc after install?

If your game comes in physical format (game disc) you'll need to use the disc to install the files onto your console's hard-drive and to be able to play the game.
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Do you need disc to play PS4 games on PS5?

You can download the games again from your Game Library. So you don't download these games from the PlayStation Store, but directly from your library. Note: you can't play physical PS4 games on the PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition, because it doesn't have a disc tray.
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PS5: How to Install ANY Game From Disc!

What happens to my PS4 disc games when I get a PS5?

Playing PS4 game discs on a PS5 console with a disc drive

Insert the PS4 game disc. You may need to download an update. Select the game hub from your Games home. You will need to keep the disc inserted each time to play the game.
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Why can't i play PS4 games on my PS5?

If you are using different accounts, your games won't transfer over to your new console. Make sure you're signed in with the correct account on your PS5. If you purchased a physical copy of the game for your PS4 and are trying to play it on your PS5, you may need to insert the disc in order to unlock the game.
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Do I need the disc after install?

If you installed from a disc and not a digital download, then yes you will need to have the disc in for disc based games.
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Can I remove ps4 disc while installing?

Let the ps4 complete the game disc install-process before removing it, i.e. wait until it stops spinning. No happens it will just carry on installing next time you put the disk back in.
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Can I delete the PS4 version after upgrading to PS5?

How to remove the installed PS4 game from PS5 after installing the free PS5 upgrade? Yes, you can delete the PS4 version of a game from your PS5 after the free PS5 upgrade is installed. Deleting the PS4 version will not interfere with the PS5 version of the game [2].
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Do PS4 games run 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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What is the difference between a PS4 version of a game and a PS5 version?

When comparing the graphics for PS5 vs. PS4, the differences are stark. The processing capabilities are twice as strong for the PS5 (36 CU GPU) as they are for the PS4 (18 CU GPU). The PS5 also leads the way in teraflops — the unit of measurement that dictates how fast your GPU can process floating-point operations.
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Is it better to buy disc or digital PS5 games?

Many gamers prefer owning physical PS5 games, which can be fun to collect and display in your living space. Conversely, many other PS5 enthusiasts already prefer downloading digital games since it is so easy, convenient and helps eliminate clutter.
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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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How many TB can PS5 hold?

250 GB minimum, 8 TB maximum capacity. Not all devices are guaranteed to work with the PS5 console.
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Can you take a disc out while installing PS5?

You have to leave it in until it finishes installing from the disc, or else the install will pause.
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Should you remove disc from PS5?

It's good practice to remove discs from your PS5 drive when they are not actively being used.
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What happens if you delete a disc PS4?

When you delete a game, it usually leaves your saved game files and other game settings on the PS4 in case you later reinstall the game. If you're sure you don't want your game files, you can delete them as well.
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Is it better to download a game or get disc?

While it's true that physical discs can be scratched or lost, that's more a matter of the owner's due diligence; cared for correctly, they will provide smooth gaming (essentially) forever. Digital games do not always offer this permanence (more on that shortly).
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Does the disc need to be in PS5 to play portal?

The PlayStation Portal is purely a Remote Play streaming device, so it doesn't play games locally via cartridges, discs, or built-in storage like the Switch or Steam Deck. This means that it relies on an internet connection and a PS5 console in order to work, and your experience will depend on how strong your Wi-Fi is.
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Why won't my PS5 take my PS4 disc?

Debris or outside objects stuck inside the disc drive will prevent discs from being read, recognized, and ejected: Use a compressed can of air or dust blower to clear debris inside the disc drive by blowing inside. You may need to open up the PS5 to better access the disc drive and completely clean it.
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How do I play PS4 games on PS5?

Unless you're rocking the PS5 Digital Edition, you can also play your physical disc-based PS4 games simply by inserting the disc into your PS5. Yes, it will need to install the game and apply any updates, but it'll play and run just as it did on PS4 - probably just with some nice PS4 benefits.
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How do I upgrade my PS4 disc to PS5?

Upgrade an eligible PS4 game on disc on a PS5 console with a disc drive
  1. Sign in to your existing account on your PS5 console (or create an account).
  2. Insert the eligible PS4 game disc.
  3. Go to the game hub for the PS4 game.
  4. Select the upgrade offer on the game hub and review the upgrade offer.
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Why is disc PS5 more expensive?

The standard PS5 has a physical disc drive that allows users to play physical game discs, Blu-ray movies, and other optical media. This disc drive adds manufacturing costs to the console.
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Will PS6 have a disc drive?

It's possible that Sony could opt to make a single all-digital PS6. However, Sony may design the console in a way that allows customers to attach a disc drive, which would be available for sale separately.
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