What if you play PS4 games 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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Do I have to rebuy games for PS5?

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 you play your PS4 through your PS5?

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Play your favorite PS4 games on PS5 with your DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller via your home broadband wired network. The same PlayStation Network account is required to connect both consoles.
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Do I need to transfer games from PS4 to 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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Will my PS4 games 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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Will I lose my PS4 data if I transfer to PS5?

You can transfer (copy) data from a PlayStation®4 console or another PlayStation®5 console to your PS5™ console. The console that you're transferring data from is the source console. The PS5 console that you're transferring data to is the destination console.
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Can a PS5 do everything a PS4 can?

Yes, even PS4 game discs can be played on a PS5 console. However, there are a few titles that only work on the PS4, so make sure you do your research if you have a specific game in mind.
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How to upgrade PS4 games 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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Can I use my PS4 PSN on 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. Go to Account Management and select Create New Account.
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Will I lose my games if I get a new PS5?

but the easiest way is to just have cloud saves, sign into the new one, and then just re-download them. same with your games: just re-install or re-download. you could also get an external hdd and transfer all your games to it and move them to the new PS5 that way. you can store PS5 games on an external.
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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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Why can't I play a game I bought on PS5?

Locked games on your PS5 console? If you see a padlock icon next to a game, it could mean there's a problem with the game's license. If the padlock covers the whole game image, your Family Manager can amend it. To verify that you have the license for the content, please follow the steps below.
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Can you play PS4 games on PS5 for free?

Below, we've compiled a list of all confirmed titles that let you transfer from PS4 to PS5 at no extra cost. All of these titles will receive some kind of upgrade on Sony's next-gen console that will allow them to look better, perform better, or both.
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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 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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Do PS4 games work 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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Why do my PS5 games say PS4?

If it says “PS4” next to the title, you've downloaded the PS4 version. If there's an arrow next to “PS4,” it means you haven't downloaded the PS4 version, but easily could by tapping the “X” button too quickly. (Yes, you can have both the PS4 and the PS5 version of a game installed on your console.)
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Can I still play on PS4 if I upgrade to PS5?

Yes. If your game is eligible to be upgraded to a next generation console and you go through with the upgrade from PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5, you will still be able to play the game on your PlayStation 4 using your original copy of the game.
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Is PS5 worth it 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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Can I transfer all my PS4 games to PS5?

Go to Settings > Saved Data and Game/App Settings. Select Saved Data (PS4) > Cloud Storage. Select Download to Console Storage. You can select individual game files—or all of them—for download.
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Is there a point to keep PS4 if you have PS5?

You will have a system to play on until the ps5 is replaced. The different room use case is exactly why I kept my PS4 Pro. I use my PS4 to Remote Play my PS5 all the time. My PS4 is in my living room and my PS5 is in my entertainment room.
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Do PS4 controllers work on PS5?

So, while you can use a PS4 controller on PS5, you can only play PS4 games - you can't use a DualShock 4 to play PS5 games.
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Will deleting a game on PS4 delete it on PS5?

If you delete a PS4 game install to save space the game save data for that game will still be on your console (you can even transfer the save data from your PS4 to a future PS5 separately from the game install itself).
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How to switch PS4 to PS5?

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. 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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