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Can I get a digital copy of a game I already own PS4?

On PlayStation App select Game Library > Purchased. Select the game you want to download from your purchased list and select Download. Select which linked PS5 console or PS4 console you would like to download to. Your game will begin downloading automatically.
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How do I convert a physical game to digital on PS4?

Insert the eligible PS4 game disc. Go to the game hub for the PS4 game. Select the upgrade offer on the game hub and review the upgrade offer. Select Download (or purchase with the discount price) to download/purchase content.
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Can I download a digital game if I own the disc?

No. The game will be copied to the internal drive (or the external drive, if you have one set up), but you can't download the game data without the disc if you bought the disc version.
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How do you download a game you've already bought on PS4?

Select Game Library from your Games home. Select the purchased game > Download. The game will install automatically. Depending on the game, you may have the option to copy and play a portion of the game right away.
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Can you convert PS4 disc to digital PS5?

No. Only games you've bought digitally will be playable on a PS5 digital console. If you own a lot of physical games(discs) then you should opt for the Disc drive version so you can still play those games.
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What Would Happen If You Buy A PS4 Digital Game After A Disc Version Had Been Installed?

What happens to my PS4 games when I get a PS5?

Yes, PS4 games are playable on the PS5, meaning that the PlayStation 5 is backwards compatible with the PS4. This means that you'll be able to download games that you've purchased from the PlayStation Store on PS4 and play them on the PS5.
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Why can't i download a game i bought PS4?

Restore the License of the Locked Game. Sometimes PS4 cannot download games when there is an issue with the license of the games you purchased with the account. In this case, you can try restoring the licenses before downloading the games.
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When you delete a game on PS4 do you have to buy it again?

If you would like to install the game to the PS4 system storage, you may need to delete some applications. Don't worry, you won't lose access to any deleted games — you can redownload the application from your Library whenever you like.
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How do I get my games from my old PS4 to my new one?

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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What would happen if you buy a PS4 digital game after a disc version has been installed?

Generally, your save data is saved on your hard drive. It has nothing to do with the disc. However, if you already installed the game via disc, you have to reinstall it using the digital download. If you're worried about your saves, upload it to the cloud first and then redownload it when you have it set up digitally.
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Why do I have to download a game if I have the disc?

Why do I have to install a game if I have the disc? Optical disc drives can't read data quickly enough to keep up with modern games, so you get the best gaming experience when you install the game from a disc on your Xbox console.
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Can you keep digital games forever?

Don't want to pack hundreds or thousands of dollars worth of games in your checked bags? With a library of games stored on your hard drive, you'll never face that dilemma. In the same way, digital games can never be lost by accident; they remain on a player's account, essentially permanently.
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Can I trade physical games for digital?

Not directly, unless the game is unopened and you have your receipt.
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Can you turn a physical copy into a digital copy PS5?

You do not have access to a download code and be able to play such disc version game on a digital PS5. You would need to purchase the digital version of such game separately on the Playstation Store and be able to play the game on the $400 digital PS5. I hope my answers helped.
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Can you play digital PS4 games without PS+?

In order to play most PS4 and PS5 games in online multiplayer, you need to have a PlayStation Plus subscription. Some games don't require a subscription, check PlayStation™Store to see if PlayStation Plus is required for online play.
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What happens if you delete a game you bought on the PlayStation Store?

Games, game add-ons, season passes, in-game consumables and PlayStation® Video titles. You can cancel a digital content purchase within 14 days from the date of purchase and receive a refund, provided that you have not started downloading or streaming it.
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Do you have to buy a digital game again if you delete it?

As long as you're using the same account that redeemed the games, you can redownload them without paying again.
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Can you restore a purchase on PS4?

Select (Settings) > [Account Management] > [Restore Licences]. If content you've downloaded from PlayStation™Store or add-on content fails to start, this might fix the problem.
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Why are my downloaded games locked on PS4?

The locked symbol means a license for the game can't be found. If they are your owned games make sure to have your PS4 set as your primary PS4. If they are someone else's on your playstation, then just sign them in, start the game on their profile, then switch profiles.
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Can you copy PS4 games?

Press your controller's “Options” button, and a pop-up screen will appear. Select “Move to External Storage”. Select all the games you want to transfer and then select “Move”. Your PS4 will transfer your games from to your external drive and automatically delete the old versions from your console once complete.
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Can I burn PS4 games and play them?

No, the PS4 has protection in place to stop you from playing copied discs. Only the originals work. Maybe someday the PS4 is hacked and you'll be able to install custom firmware to allow burned discs to run but we may be years away from that happening. Also, the PS4 uses blu-ray discs, not DVDs.
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Can you copy PS4 games from disc to hard drive?

To transfer the games and other data from the PS4 to the external hard drive, you can simply press the Options icon on your game and pick the options for move to USB extended storage. If you are trying to install more than one game, you can move to the options for transferring the content in one go.
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Is it worth putting PS4 games on PS5?

If you own a PS4, chances are you will be able to play all your old and best PS4 games from that console if and when you get a PS5. Playing PS4 games on a PS5 introduces new possibilities, though. Thanks to the new and improved hardware, you'll experience higher framerates and shorter load times.
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Does playing a PS4 game on PS5 make it better?

The other thing to consider is that many PS4 games will simply run better on PS5, even if they haven't been patched to reach a higher frame rate or resolution. Specifically, you'll have a better time reaching the targeted performance on PS5 .
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