How do I upgrade my PS4 games to PS5 for free?

Upgrade an eligible PlayStation®4 game to the digital PlayStation®5 version
  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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Do you pay to upgrade PS4 games on PS5?

If you own the game, you will likely see a "Free PS5 Upgrade" option. Select it and select "Download". Over 60 PS4 games offer free upgrades to the PS5 version, while several others can be upgraded at a discounted cost.
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Can you switch PS4 games to PS5?

You'll need both your PS5 and PS4 turned on and connected to the internet over Wi-Fi, or you can connect the two via a LAN connection. Once they're connected, you can simply select all the games currently stored internally on your PS4 to transfer to PS5 or tick those that you want to make the leap.
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Can I buy a used PS4 game and upgrade to PS5?

Free PS4 to PS5 upgrades will also work on pre-owned purchases, but you'll need to have the game's Blu-ray disc inserted in your console in order to play the games.
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What happens to your PS4 games when you upgrade 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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What PS4 games Cannot be played on PS5?

What PS4 games will not work on PS5?
  • Afro Samurai 2 Revenge of Kuma Volume One.
  • Hitman Go: Definitive Edition.
  • Just Deal With It!
  • Robinson: The Journey.
  • Shadwen.
  • We Sing.
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Do you have to rebuy PS4 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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How do I transfer my PS4 library to my PS5?

From the main menu, head to Settings > System Software Update and choose Upgrade Now. On your PS5, make sure you're logged in using the same PlayStation Network account as your PS4. Head to Settings > System > System Software and select Data Transfer.
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Why can't I download my PS4 games on PS5?

You need a PS5 console that is logged in with your account or a PS4 console that is activated as your primary PS4 console to download your content remotely.
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Are some PS5 games free?

There is a plethora of free-to-play games available and it can be quite overwhelming trying to find the right one for you.
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What games are free on PlayStation 5?

Free to Play
  • PS5PS4. Fall Guys. Free.
  • PS5. THE FINALS. Free.
  • PS5. Overwatch 2 – Season 9: Champions. Free.
  • PS5PS4. Destiny 2 PS4™ & PS5™ Free.
  • PS4. Brawlhalla. Free.
  • PS5. Apex Legends™ PS5™ Free.
  • PS5. Deceit 2. Free.
  • PS5. Rec Room. Free.
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Is there a disc free PS5?

Once again, the most important difference between each slim PS5 is that the digital-edition model does not include a disc drive. However, the slim digital-edition PS5 allows you to add a 4K Blu-ray drive attachment later if you'd like. This feature is not supported on the original PS5 digital edition.
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Does PS5 automatically upgrade games?

How to auto-download game/app updates on PS5 consoles. Automatically update your games and apps while your console is in rest mode so that the next time you use them, they're updated to their latest version. Set your console to connect to the internet while in rest mode.
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How much is PS5 game upgrade?

Sony has confirmed it will charge $10 for players who upgrade from PS4 to PS5 editions of first-party titles, with the exception of the upcoming Horizon Forbidden West.
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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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Can you transfer PS4 disc games to PS5 digital?

PS4 game discs can't be used with the PlayStation®5 Digital Edition.
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How long does the data transfer from PS4 to PS5 take?

Depending on the data size, this transfer may take several hours. You might want to initiate it before bed that night or work the following day.
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Will PS6 be backwards compatible?

The PS6 can play PS1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Nintendo games through backwards compatibility.
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Can PS5 play PS3 discs?

While the PS5 cannot play PS3 discs directly, a selection of PS3 games can be played digitally.
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Do all PS4 discs work on PS5?

The overwhelming majority of the 4,000+ PS4 games are playable on PS5 consoles. Insert the PS4 game disc. You may need to download an update. Select the game hub from your Games home.
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Can PS5 play PS2 discs?

Can I Play PS, PS2, and PS3 games on a PlayStation 5? No. Technically, the PS5 doesn't really have backwards compatibility for PlayStation consoles before the PS4. Some of these games are accessible through PlayStation Plus, thanks to cloud gaming.
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Do PS4 controllers work on PS5?

What can you play with a PS4 controller on PS5. While you can use a PS4 controller on PS5, you can only play PS4 games on PS5 - you can't use a DualShock 4 to play PS5 games.
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Which is better PS5 Digital or disc?

Going digital is good for folks who want minimal clutter, and since modern games take up hard drive space even if you're using a disc, you're not going to save any storage by going with the disc model.
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