Will I lose my games if I get a new PS4?

You can transfer data saved on your current PS4® system storage to a new PS4® system. Transferring data to your new PS4® system initializes it, so you should transfer data before you begin using your new system. After the transfer, data also remains on your current PS4® system.
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Will my PS4 games transfer to a new PS4?

If it is the first time you are using this system, you will be prompted with the Transfer Data from Another PS4 option right after signing in with your account. If it's not the first time you are using the system go to Settings > System > Transfer Data from Another PS4 and follow the on-screen instructions.
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Will I lose my games if I change my PS4 name?

Changing your online ID can sometimes cause issues, such as losing game progress, functionality and content.
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Will I lose my downloads if I get a new PlayStation?

If you sign in to PlayStation™Network on a friend's console, you can pick up from the last save on your online storage. If you get a new PlayStation console, just sign in to PlayStation Network and download your saved data.
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Can you continue a game on another PS4?

You can pick up your stream on another device and continue your game without taking any other steps. If you're playing a downloaded PlayStation Plus game, the saved data is saved to the console storage of your PS5™ console or PS4™ console.
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Will I lose my game progress if I get a new PS4?

You can transfer data saved on your current PS4™ system storage to a new PS4™ system. Transferring data to your new PS4™ system initializes it, so you should transfer data before you begin using your new system. After the transfer, data also remains on your current PS4™ system.
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Can I play the same game on two different PS4?

You can gameshare on your PS4 to let a friend on a different PS4 console play a game in your game library, even if they don't own it. Gamesharing, known as "Share Play" for PlayStation consoles, is a convenient way to play a game with another person even if only one of you owns the game.
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When you make a new PS4 account do you lose everything?

Just create a new user on your PlayStation, and then sign in with the new PSN account. Your game data will stay safe. You can, but make sure you handle the profiles properly. Don't just delete anything willy-nilly.
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Will I lose my games if I buy a PS5?

All your digital PS4 games from PlayStation Store will be available via your game library as soon as you sign in on either console, and with PlayStation Plus cloud storage** you can easily take your save game files from PS4 to PS5 (and back again).
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How much does it cost to change your ps4 name?

You can change your PSN name as often as you'd like, though it can come with a cost ($5 for PlayStation Plus subscribers and $10 for non-subscribers).
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How to change PlayStation name without losing data?

How to change your PSN online ID
  1. Sign in to Account Management and select Profile from the sidebar.
  2. Select Edit next to your current online ID.
  3. Enter a new online ID and select Check Availability. ...
  4. Choose if you would like to display your old online ID next to your new online ID for 30 days.
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Is changing your PSN name worth it?

If you have a game in this category, we do not recommend changing your online ID if you wish to continue playing that game without losing its entitlements and achievements which you have already bought or released. It is possible to incur permanent game errors or data loss as a result of using the feature.
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Do games transfer from PS4 to 5?

You can transfer digital games and game data from a PS4 console to a PS5 console using WiFi data transfer. You can access PS4 games and game data on a PS5 console directly from a compatible USB storage drive that you may already be using with a PS4 console.
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What happens if I transfer data from another PS4?

Transferring data from one PS4 system to another will delete any data from the PS4 system you are transferring the data to. The PS4 system you are transferring the data from will not be affected. You will need to have the latest system software installed on both PS4 systems.
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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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Do I have to buy all my PS4 games again on 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.
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Is it better to buy a game or download it PS5?

The ultimate deciding factor will be how you like to buy and play your games. Second-hand physical copies are often much cheaper than digital downloads, meaning the PS5 Disc Edition could save you some dollars in the long run. But only if you plan to plump up your PS5 library with a lot of titles.
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Will I lose game progress if I change my PSN?

Changing the username on the same account should be fine. Changing to a new PSN account will result in lost progress, thanks.
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Can I make a new PSN account and keep my games?

The closed account's online ID cannot be used to create another account. You will lose access to any content purchased using the account. This content cannot be transferred to another account, and refunds can only be given in line with the PlayStation Store cancellation policy.
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Can I play my saved game on another PS4?

You can copy saved data to a USB drive that is connected to your PS4 console. You can also copy saved data from the USB storage device to another PS4 console and continue playing your games. Please note, you must be signed in to PlayStation™Network to use this feature.
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Can I have 2 PS4s on one account?

You can still have the same PSN account on both machines, as PSN is set up to allow users to have 2 PS4s under a single PSN account, as well as 2 PS5s. So long as you have the required PSN account on both machines (regardless of which console is set to primary), then permissions for the digital library will carry over.
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Can 2 PlayStations share games?

Your PS4 offers two ways to share games — by designating another console as the primary PS4, or by activating Share Play. To give a friend access to your game library, sign in with your PSN account and set that console as your primary PS4.
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How many PS4s can be activated on one account?

Each player can have one PS4™ console activated as the primary PS4 console for their account. If it's your first PS4 console, the console is automatically activated as your primary PS4 console. Go to Settings > Account Management > Activate as Your Primary PlayStation 4.
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