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Do PS5 digital games expire?

You own them for as long as you have your account and the service that provides the game is still up. If the PlayStation Network shut down for PS4 as they tried to do with PS3 & PSP then you may lose access to those games until you upgrade your console assuming the newer console can even support those games.
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Do I have to buy games again for PS5 digital?

When using a PS5™ console, you may have the option to upgrade a disc or digital PS4 game to the digital PS5 version. Depending on the game, this upgrade may occur at no additional cost, may require a purchase, and may be available for a limited time. An Internet connection is required.
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Can you keep digital games?

As long as you keep your account, your digital games are yours to keep, you won't lose them. Digital games have no monetary value once they are purchased. You are essentially just buying a very, very long license to play the games you buy, you don't actually own them outright. Therefore there is nothing to trade.
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How do I play old games on PS5 digital?

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. After the download is complete, you can play the PS5 digital game by inserting the PS4 game disc. You will need to keep the disc inserted each time to play the game.
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Does PS5 delete games?

Don't worry, you won't lose access to any deleted games or applications — you can re-download your purchases from your game library whenever you like. Go to Settings > Storage > Games and Apps.
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Can I keep my games on PS5?

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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Why did my PS5 delete all my games?

The PlayStation 5 maker has already released one system update targeting the issue, but unfortunately, it didn't stop random uninstalls for everyone. For now, the only fix is to wait for another PS5 system patch addressing the disappearing game software issue.
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What's better PS5 digital or disc?

Is the PS5 more powerful than the PS5 digital edition? The PS5 digital edition offers the exact same performance as the standard PS5, just without a disc drive. Other than the disc drive, both models use the same internal hardware.
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What games Cannot be played on PS5 digital?

PS5-Incompatible PS4 Games
  • Assassin's Creed Syndicate*
  • Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India*
  • Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China*
  • Assassin's Creed Chronicles: Russia*
  • Risk*
  • Star Trek Bridge Crew*
  • Werewolves Within*
  • Space Junkies*
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Can we play all games in PS5 digital edition?

The digital version of the PS5 is 100% digital, meaning it won't be compatible at all with games that come on a disc. In order to play games on the PS5 Digital Edition, you'll have to download the games online and store them directly on your console.
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Is it better to buy digital or physical games?

Much of it comes down to personal preference. If you like having shelves lined with your games that you can browse and reminisce, you'll want to go for physical. If you prefer the convenience and speed offered through digital purchases, and don't want game boxes lying around, then you'll want to go digital.
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Do digital copies of games expire?

Depends. If you bought the game online, then the license is valid for the life of your account, meaning that as long as you have access to the account that you bought the game on, then you have permanent access to that game.
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How long do you own digital games?

You own them for as long as you have your account and the service that provides the game is still up. If the PlayStation Network shut down for PS4 as they tried to do with PS3 & PSP then you may lose access to those games until you upgrade your console assuming the newer console can even support those games.
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What happens to my digital games on PS5?

Sony has made sure that backward compatibility is available so that you can still play your PS4 games on the PS5. You can even use the same account to access all of your digital purchases across both consoles. This means that you will have access to all of your digital games on the PS5, and they won't be deleted.
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How many games can digital PS5 hold?

Many of the best PS5 games require between 40-60 GB of storage. Even if you mix in some PS4 games and smaller indies, you can realistically store 10-15 games on the drive at a time.
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How will PS5 Digital Edition work?

It'll also mean that almost every PS4 game you have on disc will also work through backward compatibility. By contrast, the PS5 Digital Edition has no disc drive, which means all games you play will need to be purchased digitally, and you will only be able to stream media rather than playing it from the drive.
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Can digital PS5 use discs?

The PS5 currently comes in two versions: one with a disc drive built in and a “Digital edition” that can't read discs, even if you plug a USB drive into it.
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Can you put digital games on a disc PS5?

Yes, you can download games on PS5 disc versions. Though it's not the best way to download games, it is one of the easiest and fastest ways if you are looking for a game to download onto your PlayStation 5. To do this, put in your disc into your PS5 game console and sign in to your PlayStation 5 account.
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Is a PS5 Pro coming?

In late May 2022, TCL held a press conference about future TVs that indicated it expects a PS5 Pro model to release in either 2023 or 2024 (alongside equivalents for the Xbox Series X and S).
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Is it worth it to buy PS5 now?

Yes, the PS5 is worth buying. Now more than ever, Sony's latest console is worth your investment and there has never been a better time to upgrade. Everything about the PS5 screams next-gen.
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Can you play PS5 games without disc?

Previously, the disc and digital versions of a game were considered separate entities but this has been unified in the latest update. Now, you can play the digital version of a game installed on your PS5 by inserting the disc, without having to install the disc version.
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What to do before selling your PS5?

If you are looking to factory reset your console before selling it or giving it away, select Reset Your Console to fully wipe all of your data from the device and factory reset the console.
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Why is PS5 storage full?

Partial data, which is yet to be installed on the console, may temporarily exist within Other storage space, so this number will bloat while you're downloading content.
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Where should I store my PS5 games?

You can store PS5 games and PS4 games. You can play PS4 games directly from USB extended storage, which lets you save space on your PlayStation®5 console storage for PS5 games. To play PS5 games, you need to copy game data from your USB extended storage drive back to your PS5 console's internal SSD storage.
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