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Can you play PS4 disc games without disc?

The disc contains the data you need in order to play a game. The system copies it on the hard drive of the console so that you don't have to copy the data again and again whenever you want to play. The problem is you need the disc in order to play even though the data is already present on your device.
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How do I convert my PS4 disc to digital?

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 you copy PS4 games from disc to hard-drive?

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 use a disc even though I already own a digital PS4 game?

Your game data is saved to your PS4's hard drive. The reason the disk is there is just to install the game and verify that you own it. After that it is all done on the PS4's hard drive. So when you put your disc in another PS4, you will not receive your in-game progress as that is on your PS4.
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Can I get the digital version of a game if I have the disc?

Although the games gets downloaded when you insert the disc, the license is held with the disc. This is why the console needs to check to see if you have the disc to check you have a license. But the game is not actualy run from the disc. Hope that helps.
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Can I get a digital copy of a game I already own on disc?

No. Best you can do is hope for a sale if you want a digital copy of a game you own on disc. If you do buy one that way, you must delete the disc-based install before you can download the digital copy. DLC and saves don't care.
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Can you copy PS4 games to USB?

Transfer Game Saves With a USB Drive

Plug the drive into your PS4, then go to Settings > Application Saved Data Management > Saved Data in System Storage and select Copy to USB Storage Device. Select the game saves you want to copy over, and repeat this process for any other games on your system.
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Can you put PS4 games on a flash drive?

Extra storage for PS5 and PS4 with external USB drives

You can play PS4 games directly from an external USB drive, or from the internal SSD. Additionally, PS4 consoles can store and play PS4 games directly from an external USB drive. *Minimum of 250 GB and maximum of 8 TB capacity.
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How do you play PS4 games from hard drive?

Let us show you how in 8 easy steps.
  1. Install your game(s) on your external hard drive. ...
  2. Turn off your PS4.
  3. Unplug your external hard drive.
  4. Plug your external hard drive into the new PS4.
  5. Turn on the PS4.
  6. Press the Home button on the controller.
  7. Log into your account.
  8. Enjoy your games at a friends house or new location.
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Can you trade in physical games for digital Gamestop?

Not directly, unless the game is unopened and you have your receipt. Gamestop will let you get a refund for an unopened game but if you've opened the game then they will just give you normal trade in value for the game. Was this reply helpful?
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Can you convert physical games to digital switch?

Best answer: Yep. If you own the physical or digital copy of a Nintendo Switch game, the game save data for the Switch is in the system's memory. So, if you're on the physical version and want to switch to digital instead, you should be able to do that without a hitch.
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Is there a way to play disc PS4 games on a digital PS5?

PS4 game discs can't be used with the PlayStation®5 Digital Edition.
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Can I take the disc out while downloading ps4?

You will still need the disc inserted to play of course, But you can remove the disc with this process and play something else. This should work on most disc based games. Of course, install time may take longer depending on your download speed. There are certain advantages to this if your connection speed is good.
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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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How many PS4 games can 2TB hold?

The Seagate 2TB External Game Drive for PlayStation 4 allows gamers to have all the extra space needed. With 2TB of storage, you can save up to 50+ titles on this external drive.
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What is a jailbreak for PS4?

It means that your product will be excluded from obtaining updates and support. For PS4, jailbreaking PS4 meaning making some changes to its firmware. To be specific, add mods, themes, extra features, and so forth. PS5 VS PS5 Digital: Which One Is Better for Game Playing.
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How do I know if my PS4 is 500gb or 1tb?

The best way to check this is to go into the settings menu. Go to storage and see what the max capacity of the device is.
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How do I increase storage on my PS4?

The easiest way to increase the storage of your PS4, whether it be the original model, 2016 refresh or a PS4 Pro, is to add a USB 3.0 hard drive to your setup. Any USB 3.0 drive will do the job and the PS4 supports drives up to 8TB in size.
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Can you make a copy of a game you own?

Under section 117, you or someone you authorize may make a copy of an original computer program if the new copy is being made for archival (i.e., backup) purposes only; you are the legal owner of the copy; and any copy made for archival purposes is either destroyed, or transferred with the original copy, once the ...
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Is it better to have a physical or digital copy of a game?

They both have advantages and disadvantages. You won't lose digital games like you could cartridges, but physical games tend to get better deals and can be shared with friends and family or sold for other games when you're done with them.
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What happens if I delete a disc game?

If you delete a game it will be removed from the main interface since you cannot play it anymore without going through an installation. As a result, that game gets pushed into the Library menu, or you might have to go to the PlayStation Store, to manually start downloading it again.
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Why do you have to download disc games on PS4?

Its for authentication purpose only. You can borrow games from friend and install it in your PS4 and play it, but you will have to insert the original game disc while playing so that it can verify if you are using a Original Authentic Game.
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