How to Play PS4 Games on PS5: A Comprehensive Guide

Sony has made sure that PS4 games are compatible with the PS5, including both digital and physical copies of the games. To access your PS4 games on PS5, you can simply head to the Game Library tile on the far right of your home screen. Here, you can view all the games you’ve played on PS4 and filter them by platform. You can easily re-download any game you want to play on your PS5.

If you own physical copies of PS4 games, you can play them on your PS5 by inserting the discs into the console. The PS5 will need to install the game and apply any necessary updates, but after that, the game will play and run smoothly just like it did on the PS4. However, it is important to note that this method may not work on the PS5 Digital Edition, which does not have a disc drive.

If you used an external hard drive to store games on your PS4, you can easily transfer them to your PS5. Simply unplug the external hard drive from your PS4 and plug it into your PS5. There is no need for conversion or reformatting – the games stored on the external hard drive will be recognized and playable on the PS5 as soon as you plug it in.

Another way to get your PS4 games on your PS5 is through a Wi-Fi transfer. If you still have your PS4, you can transfer the games internally stored on your old console directly to your PS5. To do this, go to Settings > System > System Software > Data Transfer on both consoles. Follow the on-screen instructions to initiate the transfer. Both consoles need to be connected to the internet over Wi-Fi, or you can use a LAN connection if they are physically close to each other. You can choose to transfer all your games or select specific titles to transfer, and then wait for the transfer to complete before you can start playing on your PS5.

With these simple methods, you can enjoy all your favorite PS4 games on your new PS5 console without any hassle. Sony’s commitment to backwards compatibility ensures a smooth transition for gamers looking to upgrade to the latest console while still enjoying their existing game library.