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How do I know if my PS4 has PS5 games?

When you upgrade PS4 to PS5 or download a cross-gen game from the PS Store, you may end up with both versions installed on your console. The best way to check that you're playing the PS5 edition is by finding the game icon on your system's main menu, and pushing the Options button.
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How do I know if my PS4 will play PS5 games?

On the PS5 go to Settings. Now head to saved Data and Game/App Settings and select Saved Data (PS4), then Cloud Storage. Select the option Download to Console Storage and your available save files that you can download to the PS5 will be there.
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How do I know if I have the PS5 version of a game?

Note: If you are unsure of what version of the game you are viewing on this screen: PS4 versions display PS4 beside the game title at the top of the screen. PS5 versions only display the game title.
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How do I check my game version on PS4?

  1. Go to Settings > System > System Information.
  2. Check under the system software version.
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How do I download the PS4 version of a PS5 game?

From the Games Home Screen, go to the Game Library. Select the game and press X Select the [...] button on the screen to view options. Select the version of the game you want to download or play.
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How To Play PS4 Games On PS5

Why does it say PS4 game on PS5?

If it says “PS4” next to the title, you've downloaded the PS4 version. If there's an arrow next to “PS4,” it means you haven't downloaded the PS4 version, but easily could by tapping the “X” button too quickly. (Yes, you can have both the PS4 and the PS5 version of a game installed on your console.)
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How do I upgrade my PS4 digital games to PS5?

If you want to upgrade a digital PS4 game to PS5, search for your PS4 game either in the PlayStation Store or your game library under the “Your Collection” tab. Once you find the game, select it to enter its hub and then select the upgrade offer, just as you would with the physical version. Then select “Download.”
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Can PS4 discs work on 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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How can I check my game version?

How do I find out which game version I am currently running?
  1. Swipe down the top right corner.
  2. Tap "More"
  3. Tap "Applications"
  4. Filter by "Third Party Applications"
  5. Choose the game.
  6. You will see the version of the game right below the game title.
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Do I need to buy PS5 games if I have them on PS4?

Yes indeed you can. PS5 is fully backward compatible with PS4, and you can use it as if it is a PS4, including buying and downloading PS4 games from the store, and playing PS4 games from disc (if you have the disc version). Most PS4 games will just be plain old PS4 games, and run just like on a PS4.
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What happens if you put Spider Man PS4 disc in PS5?

Yes, The PS5 console will be able to play the PS4 Marvel's Spider-Man disc via backward compatibility.
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Do PS4 games look better on PS5?

While some PS4 games may have an upgrade patch, allowing for improved visuals and gameplay on the PS5, most PS4 games will look the same whether you play them on the PS4 or PS5.
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What makes PS5 better than PS4?

The PS5 has some clear upgrades over the PS4, including a more powerful graphics performance, faster loading times and superior cooling. But it also has a few drawbacks too, with the cumbersome design and increased price likely putting many gamers off.
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How much does it cost to upgrade PS4 games to PS5?

"Moving forward, PlayStation first-party exclusive cross-gen titles (newly releasing on PS4 & PS5)-both digital and physical*-will offer a $10 digital upgrade option from PS4 to PS5," he wrote a blog post.
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Can you download a digital PS5 games on PS4?

Okay, so the short answer on this topic is, technically no, you can't play PS5 games on your PS4. Upcoming PS5 games that have been confirmed as PS5 exclusives - including the likes of God War: Ragnarok - will not be playable on PS4 whatsoever.
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How to get free PS5 games?

Each month, PS5 and PS4 owners who subscribe to one of Sony's PlayStation Plus tiers get to download and play a great selection of free games.
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Why can't I upgrade my PS4 games to PS5?

If your PSN account region doesn't match the disc's (or redeem code), the upgrade option won't show up on the PS5. This seems to be a not really known issue, for both Sony support and developers.
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Why wont my PS4 play PS5 games?

It's likely that there's an incompatibility issue with the currently-installed PS5 system software leading to the “PS5 can't start the game or app” error. According to user reports, this error message sometimes appears when they trying to run PS4 games on the PS5 console.
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Are PS4 and PS5 games the same?

They both have the same components, power and features. The difference is only in the price, the disc tray and design.
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Is it worth upgrading PS4 to PS5?

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. From its outlandish but sleek design, comfortable DualSense controller, and stellar 4K graphics, the PS5 is a major upgrade over the PS4.
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Are PS4 games slower on PS5?

The PS5 features an SSD and supports PS4 titles. Prior gen games will load faster on a PS5, but not as dramatically as with PS5-optimized titles.
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Can I transfer my Spider Man PS4 to PS5?

Those who played Marvel's Spider-Man on PS4 are now able to transfer over their save files to Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered on PS5. Insomniac Games' update to Marvel's Spider-Man on PS4 allows this save transfer and also bring over three new suits from Spider-Man Remastered to the original version.
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Is it OK to leave disc in PS5?

Don't Leave Unused Discs in the Drive... Again, this won't necessarily harm your PS5 if it is stationary and/or switched off. However, it might cause unnecessary wear and tear if your disc-reader is attempting to read an unused disc all the time, while you play a digital copy of a game installed on your PlayStation.
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How do you convert PS4 Spiderman to PS5?

Make sure your PS4 console is connected to the internet and you are signed into your PSN account. On your PS4 console select the save file slot you want to transfer to your PS5 console and press the R1 button to upload the save file to the game servers.
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