What to do with my PS4 now that I have a PS5?

Storing PS4 games and playing them off a USB drive is a great way to access PS4 games on PS5 and enable easy access to PS4 games without needing to use any of PS5's internal storage. We recommend doing this to save space on the internal console storage for PS5 games, which can't be played off an extended storage drive.
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Is it worth keeping PS4 if I have PS5?

PS5 is backwards compatible with all but a few small titles in the PS4 library, more in line with PS2 being able to play nearly everything on PS1 rather than XBox One being able to play some of the XBox 360 library. I was able to play all the games I wanted to play.
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What happens to your PS4 account when you get a PS5?

You can use the same account for your PS5 console if you already have an account on your PS4 console. Your PlayStation Plus subscription, trophies, friends, and other information will sync to your PS5 console.
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Can I still play my PS4 if I have a 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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What happens to my PS4 games when I get a 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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How to get a free PS5?

Participate in online contests or giveaways hosted by PlayStation, retailers, or other organizations offering PS5 consoles as prizes. Follow PlayStation and game developers on social media and be on the lookout for promotions or contests offering PS5 consoles.
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Do I need to rebuy 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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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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Can PS4 and PS5 use same account?

Same account on a PS4 and PS5 can play games, if you play a PS5 game on a new console. Playing old PS4 games on the PS5 is not available, as the system log in as PS4.
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Do PS4 games look better on PS5?

With the advanced graphic capabilities of the PS5, you may be wondering, “Do PS4 games look better on PS5?”. While some PS4 games may have an upgrade patch, allowing for improved visuals and gameplay on the PS5, most PS4 games will look the same whether you play them on the PS4 or PS5.
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Will I lose my PS5 account if I reset my PS4?

What you do is sign out of your PSN account on PS4 and then factory reset the system. It will wipe user data including game data. So make sure you back up the game data so you won't lose it. If you transferred your PSN account on PS5, it won't be affected by the PS4 factory reset.
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How do I set my PS5 as primary?

Users on non-primary PS5 consoles will NOT be able to play the games you purchased from the PS Store, share your PS Plus benefits, or play your games offline. Select the "Settings" icon > "Users and Accounts" > "Other" > "Console Sharing and Offline Play > "Enable" to set a PS5 as the primary console.
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Will I lose everything on PS4 if I migrate GTA 5 on PS5?

GTA Online is now rolling out on next gen platforms worldwide and its been discovered that if you upload your save data from the PS4 version to the new PS5 version, your old save will be deleted, meaning that your PS4 character is gone forever along with all your cash, progression and anything you ever bought.
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Is it a good idea to sell my PlayStation?

Depends on what your future plans are. If you are going to get the PS5, sell it now, because when the PS5 comes out the prices on PS4s will likely depreciate just like the PS3 VS. PS4. If you are getting a PRO, sell it now, you want to retain as much value as you can.
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Will games stay on my PS4 if I sell it?

The games are tied to the user profile, not the hardware. They stay with you (and you can redownload on a new one) and anyone with the old one will lose access. Make sure you delete all profiles before you sell it. You do not want other people to have access to it.
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How old is the PS4?

How old is the PS4? The PlayStation 4 was released in November 2013, and every year since, developers have introduced new games to play. To date, over 3,400 games—and counting—are available on PS4.
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Do people still play PS4?

There is a huge portion of playstation users still on ps4. Ps5 hasn't even broken 30million units sold yet.
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How do I reset my PS4 after PS5?

How to factory reset your PS4
  1. Go to settings and select Account Management.
  2. Select Deactivate and select Yes on the following screen.
  3. Sign back into your account and head back to the settings.
  4. From the Settings menu. Click on Initialization.
  5. Select Initialize PS4. The full reset may take a couple hours or more.
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Can you play PS4 games on PS5 for free?

In most cases yes. PS5 was created with PS4 retro gaming inplace. Particularly if you have a disk and the appropriate PS5 or games registered on your PS+ account, these will transfer over to your PS5 account. Game saves BTW can be transferred over from 4 to 5 via a usb.
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Is PS5 slim or PS5 better?

If you own the launch PS5, there's virtually no reason to upgrade to the Slim model unless you're trying to downsize your entertainment center or are just addicted to buying shiny new things. If you're buying a PS5 for the first time, however, this is probably the one you'll be getting.
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Can you transfer PS4 games to PS5 digital?

Yes, you can transfer PS4 games to a PS5 digital by using the data transfer utility in the settings menu of the PS5. This allows you to transfer data, including games and save files, from a PS4 console to a PS5 console using an Ethernet cable.
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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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Will games install when PS5 is off?

PS5 standby mode, aka PS5 rest mode, is an option to put your PlayStation 5 to sleep, wherein most functions are shut down and the system still runs at reduced power, but is still able to download games, updates and have some various useful background features.
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What is free with PS5?

PS5 owners can choose to join different tiers of PlayStation Plus memberships that grant them access to various free games each month. Some of the best games you can play with a PS Plus Extra subscription include Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart and most of the Uncharted series.
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How to get PS5 cheaper?

That means we're keeping an eye out for all the best deals on PS5 consoles and bundles in case there's a rare discount up for grabs.
  1. Amazon: Discounted PS5 bundles available. ...
  2. Walmart: Check for PS5 bundle stock. ...
  3. Best Buy: Check for PS5 console bundles. ...
  4. PlayStation Direct (US): PS5 console bundles from Sony.
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