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Can you transfer data from one PlayStation to another?

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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Can you transfer data from PlayStation to PlayStation?

You can transfer (copy) data from a PlayStation®4 console or another PlayStation®5 console to your PS5™ console. The console that you're transferring data from is the source console. The PS5 console that you're transferring data to is the destination console.
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Can you transfer data from PS4 to PS5 at any time?

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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Can you have 2 PS4 with the same account?

Yes, you can share it between all accounts on one console, and just one account on a second. You set the first console as the “primary” console for the account that purchased the PS+ subscription. Any player can play on that console. Meanwhile, on the second console, the actual account owner logs in and plays on that.
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Can you merge two PlayStation accounts?

Answer : No. You can create multiple user accounts in one PS4 machine BUT those accounts will be tied to a single PS4 hardware. In a way, you can say your PS account is machine-oriented account.
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How to TRANSFER DATA FROM PS4 TO PS4 (EASY METHOD)

What happens if I activate another PS4 as primary?

The second account will be able to play all the digital games that the first account has purchased from PSN, as well as multiplayer PS+ services, as long as this PS4 is set as the “primary PS4” for your first account.
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Is it a good idea to transfer data from PS4 to PS5?

If you've just received a shiny new PS5, one of the first things you'll want to do is transfer all of your data from your PS4 console. By doing so, you can ensure all of your game installs, apps and trophies are migrated over to your new console.
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Do I really need to transfer data from PS4 to PS5?

The PlayStation 5 has some great-looking games, but there are also plenty of PS4 games that will run better than ever on the new hardware. If you're halfway through a game on your old PlayStation 4, you will need to transfer your save to the new console before you can play it on a PS5.
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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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How to transfer data from one PlayStation account to another ps5?

Transfer your data over your Wi-Fi network
  1. Turn on both consoles and connect them to the same network using Wi-Fi or a local area network (LAN) cable.
  2. On the PS5, go to Settings > System > System Software > Data Transfer > Continue.
  3. Select the PS4 you're transferring from.
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How do I transfer data from PS4 to PS4 without Internet?

There's no way to transfer data from one PS4 to another in "offline" mode. The consoles will not transfer any data over the internet, it's purely used to activate the new console as your primary PS4 with Sony's servers.
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Are all PS4 games compatible with PS5?

PS4 only games

While the majority of PS4 games are playable on PS5 consoles, below is a list of PS4 games that are playable on PS4 only. On PlayStation™Store, PS4 games that are not playable on the PS5 console will be marked with 'Playable on: PS4 only'. Just Deal With It!
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What cable do I need to transfer data from PS4 to PS5?

Seriously, Use a LAN Cable to Transfer PS4 Games to PS5.
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How long does it take to transfer data to a PS5?

I just transfered my data through the ps+ cloud and it took like 15 mins. I started your way, canceled the download when i saw an absurd transfer time, and went with the cloud option. Or Press ps button and you can select an option to see progress. Despite being wired, mine was going to take 6 hours.
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Do PS4 controllers work on PS5?

Is a PS4 controller a viable option for the PS5? The official answer is yes, but it does have one big shortcoming that restricts its eligibility. A PlayStation 4 pad can be used on the PlayStation 5, but it can only be used in conjunction with PS4 games on the PS5.
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Can you have 2 primary Playstations?

No, each PS4 device only supports one primary account. So if you buy games on that account and make a side-account, it registers into the side-account aswell (That is, until you change the Primary Account into a different account.)
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How many times can you change primary PS5?

The PlayStation 5 does not come with a limit that regulates how many times you may move to your primary console in a certain period of time. So if you own multiple PS5s that you alternate between, or if you wish to share the PS5 with closed ones, know that you can switch consoles whenever you want.
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How many PS5 can be activated on one account?

For game sharing and offline play you can only have one PS5 console activated at the same time. So... if you have multiple consoles, how to you set the PS5 of your choice as the primary console?
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What happens when you merge PlayStation accounts?

By linking your accounts and your data:

You will be able to sign in to those services using the same sign-in ID and password. You will not have to separately manage your core account information across each participating Sony service.
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Can two PlayStation accounts play the same game?

If I add a new PSN account to PS4, will that account user be able to play my games in their account? Yes. If two users are sharing the Same System, they share the same Games as well.
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Can you have 2 PSN accounts with the same email?

You must use a different email for each PSN account as you are unable to create multiple PlayStation Network IDs under one email using the same console.
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