I have seen many people asking are games purchased on the PS4 transferred to the PS5? 

In this article, we will answer the question and explore the process of transferring your existing PS4 games to the PS5, ensuring that you can continue enjoying your PS4 gaming library on the PS5 console.

I understand the importance of gaming experiences and preserving the hard earned gaming progress and collections. Let's dive into the details and learn whether games purchased on PS4 transfer to PS5 and how to transfer your games from PS4 to PS5.


Do games purchased on PS4 transfer to PS5?

Yes, games purchased on the PlayStation 4 (PS4) can be transferred and played on the PlayStation 5 (PS5). The PS5 is designed with backward compatibility, which means that it supports the majority of PS4 games. This allows gamers to continue enjoying their existing PS4 game library on the PS5 console.

There are some important factors to consider regarding game transfers between the two consoles.


1. Physical Game Discs 

If you own physical copies of PS4 game discs, you can simply insert the disc into the PS5's disc drive, and the console will recognize and play the game. The PS5's disc drive is backward compatible with PS4 game discs.


2. Digital Game Library

For digital game purchases made on the PS4, you can access and play them on the PS5 by signing in with the same PlayStation Network (PSN) account used on your PS4. Once signed in, you can download and install your purchased digital games from the PS5's PlayStation Store or your game library.

See also: Do you need PS plus to play online on PS4 and PS5?

Here's how to transfer digital games from the PS4 to the PS5

  • Sign in to your PS5 using the same PSN account used on your PS4.
  • Go to the "Game Library" on the PS5's home screen.
  • Navigate to the "Purchased" tab, where you will find a list of all your previously purchased digital games.
  • Select the games you previously purchased and press "Download" to download them onto your PS5's internal storage.

3. USB Data Transfer

The USB data transfer method allows you to transfer your games, including game saves, settings, and captures, from your PS4 to your PS5 using a compatible USB storage device. Here's how you can do it:

  • Prepare the USB Storage Device: Connect a USB storage device (USB 3.0 or later) to your PS4 and format it as extended storage if prompted.

  • Now go to Settings > Storage > System Storage > Applications.

  • Now press options and then select move to Extended Storage.

  • Select the games you wish to move and select move.

PS5 Library transferred PS4 game

Once you are done you can connect your Extended USB storage to your PS5 and ou should be able to see the games in your library like the picture above.

4. LAN/Wi-Fi Data Transfer

The LAN/Wi-Fi data transfer method allows you to transfer your PS4 data directly to the PS5 over a LAN cable or Wi-Fi connection. You can can connect the LAN cable directly console to console i.e. From PS4 to PS5. You should also be signed in with same account on both the PS4 and the PS5 console.


Setting up The PS5

  • Go into Settings > System Software > Data Transfer

  • You should be prompted with the message like the picture below. Press continue
    transferring games from PS4 to PS5





  • Now ensure that your PS4 is on and connected to same WI-FI as the PS5 or that you have connected both the consoles with LAN cable.

  • Press continue again and wait for the PS4 to found

  • Now Press and hold the PS4 on button and wait for a beep

  • You should see the first transfer that shows saved game data select the save data you want to transfer and select next.

  • The next page you should now see the games to be transferred. Select the games you wish to transfer and complete the setup.

At this point both your PS4 and your PS5 should restart and you should be able to see the progress on the Download/uploads from your PS5



Conclusion

I understand the importance of preserving your gaming library and progress when transitioning to a new console. 

With the PS5's backward compatibility feature, you can easily transfer your digital and physical PS4 games to the PS5 and continue your gaming journey seamlessly. Additionally, by transferring your game saves using PS Plus Cloud Save or USB drive transfer, you won't lose any of your progress. 

 Enjoy your favorite games on the PS5 console and experience the enhanced features and performance that the PS5 has to offer.