After purchasing a PlayStation 5, the player is able to transfer all your data from PlayStation 4 to ninth generation console, which includes account, games, saves and more. It is worth remembering that with backward compatibility this is very important, since then you can continue to enjoy All the games that accumulated in the library during all these years.
We prepared this guide to help you transfer all your data from PS4 to PS5. The process can be done the first time you turn on the new console, or it can be left for another time.
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How to transfer data from PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5
Transfer with Wi-Fi or Ethernet cable
You can transfer data using wifi or an ethernet cable, with the need for both consoles to be connected to the same network. If you were transferring the first time you turned on your PS5, just connect the consoles and follow the instructions to carry out the entire process. If you didn't do this the first time you used the new console, follow the steps we will explain below.
Step 1: On the PS5 home screen, select the settings in the top right corner. The symbol is a small gear.
Step 2: Access "System" and inside the " optionSystem Software"choose option"Dice Transfer".
Step 3: Make sure your consoles are connected. Remember that using a network cable makes the process faster. Once the consoles are connected, click on "Continue".
Step 4: After the PlayStation 4 is recognized, click on the controller's power button. After the console restarts, choose everything you want to transfer and click "Next''. Data will start to transfer in the background.
USB transfer
It is also possible to transfer with USB, in case you can't do it in the previous way.
Step 1: Patch me"settings" and choose "Save data and game/app settings".
Step 2: Patch me"Saved data (PS4)" and choose "USB drive".
Step 3: After the PS5 locates the device, simply click "Copy to console storage" to transfer the data.
Transfer saves from PS4 to PS5
It is possible to transfer save data from PS4 to PS5 in two ways. You may use wi-fi/ethernet cable or the benefit of PlayStation Plus.
Transfer saves with wi-fi / cable: In this option you will do the same process explained above in the text, but you will not choose the games to transfer, but the PlayStation 4 storage files.
PlayStation Plus: With the PS Plus benefit you just need to upload your saves to the cloud on your PS4, and then download them on your PS5. It is worth remembering that you must have an active subscription to the service. See the steps below
Step 1: After uploading to the cloud, in the PS5 main menu go to "settings", again the gear symbol.
Step 2: Choice "Save data and game/app settings". After that, click "Cloud Storage".
Step 3: Choose the game you want to transfer the save and download.
How to transfer games that weren't downloaded on PS4
When you perform data transfer to PS5, you will be able to transfer the games that are downloaded on your PS4. However, there is also a way to transfer the other games in your library, without any title being lost in this generation switch.
To do this, just enter your contact PlayStation Network on your PlayStation 5, access the library and download the games. Once your account is transferred to the console, your entire library is available. It is worth remembering that some games may offer free upgrade to PS5 version, which can be checked when choosing which version you want to download.
It is worth remembering that physical PS4 games are also compatible with the PS5 player.
