How to download games you already own on ps4

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All rights reserved. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc. Press the PS button on your controller. This opens your profile's Dashboard page. Use the left analog stick to highlight Library. This tile is the furthest one on the right. Press X on the controller. This opens the Library. Scroll down to highlight Purchased. This option is on the left side of the screen. Highlighting it shows you every game you've previously purchased with your account.

Games that are not currently installed are displayed first, with currently installed games displayed beneath them. Highlight a game and press X. This opens the game's Details page. The game is downloaded to your console. Depending on the size of the game and the speed of your internet connection, your download may take some time to complete.

Method 2. Use the left analog stick to highlight the PlayStation Store tile. This tile is the furthest one on the left. Press X. This opens the PlayStation Store. However, I was initially frightened by digital games, like I am of all things that I don't understand, so I've purchased physical copies of all of my games so far.

My question is, could I theoretically buy a digital copy of a game I already own on disc , sell my physical copy, but continue with my progress? Basically, would buying the digital version of the game basically just 'unlock' the version that's already installed so that I wouldn't need the disc to play it? Maybe this question doesn't even make sense. Just curious if that's even an option.

Select the game you want to download from your purchased list and select Download. Select which linked PS5 console or PS4 console you would like to download to. Your game will begin downloading automatically. PlayStation App support. Upgrade an eligible PS4 game to the digital PS5 version. Was this article helpful? What went wrong? I found the article confusing. The article is out of date. Thank you! Need help? Contact our support specialists.

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