What happens if you play PS4 version on PS5?

Although many PS4 games are playable on PS5 consoles, some functionalities that were available on the PS4 console may not be available on PS5 consoles. In addition, some PS4 games may exhibit errors or unexpected behavior when played on PS5 consoles.
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What happens if I download a PS4 game on my PS5?

Yes, just download/install the PS4 game on your PS5, then download your save file from the cloud and you can carry on as if you were continuing on PS4. If you had an external drive for your PS4, you can also just plug this into the back USB on the PS5 and can run everything from there.
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Do I lose everything if I upgrade a PS4 game to PS5?

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. If you already have saved data for the same game on your PS5 console, you can replace it with the saved data from your USB drive.
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What if I bought the wrong version of PS5?

Let them know you accidentally purchased the PS4 version when you meant to get the PS5 one, or that you bought a game that you didn't mean to. With any luck, the support folks will either let you swap your purchase for the correct game version, or they'll process a refund so you can buy the right one.
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Can I play the PS4 version of a game with a PS5 disc?

If you have the physical ps5, you can't play the ps4 version on your ps5.
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How To Switch From PS4 Version Games To PS5

What happens if I play a PS4 version on PS5?

The overwhelming majority of the 4,000+ PS4 games are playable on PS5 consoles. Select PS4 games will benefit from the PS5 console's Game Boost, which may make PS4 games run with a higher or smoother frame rate.
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Will a PS4 game work on PS5?

Yes. More than 99 percent of the 4000+ games available on PS4 are playable on PS5. You can install PS4 games from disc* or download digital games purchased from PlayStation Store via your game library.
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Can you change the version of a game on PS5?

From the Games Home Screen, go to the Game Library. Select the game and press X. Select the [...] button on the screen to view options. Select the version of the game you want to download or play.
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Can I have 2 versions of the same game on PS5?

If you own the PS4 and PS5 versions of the same game, you can install both of them on your PS5 console at the same time. If you have both versions installed, here is how to switch between them. From Home screen, go to [Game Library]. Select the game and press [X] button.
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Does PS5 versions matter?

Despite these design differences, all versions of the PS5 deliver the same gaming performance.
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How to play PS4 version on PS5?

How to Switch between PS5 & PS4 versions on your PS5 console Print
  1. From the Games Home Screen, go to the Game Library.
  2. Select the game and press X.
  3. Select the [...] button on the screen to view options.
  4. Select the version of the game you want to download or play.
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Is PS5 worth upgrade over PS4?

The PS5 offers a substantial upgrade in nearly every way over the standard PS4, which is now over 10 years old. The quality of PS5 games, full support for 4K media, faster loading times, and extra features like haptic feedback make the PS5 more than worth the upgrade for current PS4 owners.
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Do you lose PS4 games on PS5?

If you have a PS4 game on disc, you just put the disc in your PS5 and go. Your install and update data won't transfer over in this case, however, so you might want to back up and redownload your save date if you're planning to pick up where you left off from one console to the next.
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Can I play my saved PS4 games on PS5?

Transfer Game Saves With a USB Drive

When you're done, you can plug that flash drive into your PS5 and head to Settings > Saved Data and Game/App Settings > Saved Data (PS4) > USB Drive. Choose Copy to Console Storage and select the game saves you want to migrate.
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Will PS6 play PS4 games?

The PS6 can play PS1, 2, 3, 4, 5, games through backwards compatibility.
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Can you have the same account on PS4 and PS5?

If you already have an account on your PS4 console, you can use the same account for your PS5 console. Your PlayStation Plus subscription, trophies, friends, and other information will sync to your PS5 console.
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Can you have both the PS4 and PS5 version of a game?

Simply select the game on the PS5's home screen, hit Options, and go to Game Version. There you can select whether to launch the PS4 version of the game, or the PS5 version.
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Can it takes two PS5 version play with PS4?

Can you only invite someone to play It Takes Two on the same platform or is there cross-platform play? Friend's Pass offers cross-gen but not cross-platform play. For example, Player 1 can play on PlayStation 5 and invite Player 2 on Playstation 4.
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Can I play my PS4 games on PS5?

You can also play your physical PS4 discs on PS5 simply by inserting them into the machine (Unless you're rocking the Digital Edition console). It will need to install the game and apply any updates required, but after that it'll play and run just as it did on PS4.
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Do PS4 games look 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 PS4 and PS5 versions of games?

Dualsense controller support, 3D audio, and faster loading times are things which would be feature exclusive to PS5 versions. I also believe every cross gen PS5 game has a 60 FPS option if that matters to you, though some PS5 gen only games only have 30 FPS.
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Do PS4 games automatically upgrade to PS5?

Insert the physical copy of a PS4 game or navigate to the digital version's game hub to get started. 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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How long can a PS4 last on?

Your PS4 should last for at least 5 years. Typically, it'll last much longer depending on these key factors: How often you use it. If you play games every day, there'll be more wear and tear on your console.
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What can a PS5 do that a PS4 can't?

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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