{"id":172385,"date":"2021-02-06T11:30:55","date_gmt":"2021-02-06T08:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-transfer-your-games-and-save-files-from-ps4-to-ps5\/"},"modified":"2021-02-06T11:30:55","modified_gmt":"2021-02-06T08:30:55","slug":"how-to-transfer-your-games-and-save-files-from-ps4-to-ps5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-transfer-your-games-and-save-files-from-ps4-to-ps5\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Transfer Your Games and Save Files From PS4 to PS5"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3be327adac4\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3be327adac4\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-transfer-your-games-and-save-files-from-ps4-to-ps5\/#Transfer_Data_via_the_Internet\" >Transfer Data via the Internet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-transfer-your-games-and-save-files-from-ps4-to-ps5\/#Transfer_Saves_via_PlayStation_Plus\" >Transfer Saves via PlayStation Plus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-transfer-your-games-and-save-files-from-ps4-to-ps5\/#Transfer_Games_With_an_External_HDD\" >Transfer Games With an External HDD<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-transfer-your-games-and-save-files-from-ps4-to-ps5\/#Transfer_Saves_via_USB\" >Transfer Saves via USB<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Transfer Your <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Game<\/a>s and Save Files From PS4 to PS5&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-710444 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PS4-PS5-Transfer-Featured.jpg\" alt=\"playstation 4 to playstation 5 transfer\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" data-credittext=\"Sony\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Sony<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The PlayStation 5 (PS5) will load and play your PlayStation 4 (PS4) games and save files, provided you import them from one console to the other. Here\u2019s how to transfer all of your old data.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re the owner of a PS5 and a PS4, then you can make the transition between consoles easily. Not only are all but a handful of PlayStation 4 games compatible with the PlayStation 5, but you can also transfer your saved games to your new console.<\/p>\n<p>There are multiple ways to transfer saves and game data between the two consoles, and which one you choose comes down to convenience as well as your tolerance for extra wires. Note that this refers to saved data and digital game <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">download<\/a>s. If you have a standard PS5 and a PS4 game disc, you can insert the disc into the PS5\u2019s disc drive, and the game will install automatically.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transfer_Data_via_the_Internet\"><\/span>Transfer Data via the Internet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The PS5 offers something called \u201cData Transfer,\u201d which, as the name suggests, lets you transfer all data from your old console to your new one. This is done via an internet connection, and you can either complete the whole thing wirelessly or by using ethernet cables.<\/p>\n<p>The first thing you\u2019ll need to do is make sure you\u2019re signed in to the same PlayStation account on both consoles\u2014you can do this by going to the Settings menu on each console and checking your \u201cAccount\u201d details.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-711164\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PS4-PS5-Transfer_18.png\" alt=\"where to find account info in ps4 and ps5\" width=\"649\" height=\"182\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Then check that both consoles are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. You can also do this from Settings by going to the \u201cNetwork\u201d menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-711163\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PS4-PS5-Transfer_17.png\" alt=\"network settings on ps4 and ps5\" width=\"483\" height=\"188\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can connect the consoles to the same network either wirelessly or via ethernet cables. Either way will work, but wireless transfer might take longer. You can speed up the process by connecting the consoles to each other with a single ethernet cable.<\/p>\n<p>Once the consoles are on the same network, go to \u201cSettings\u201d in your PS5 again. Then go to System &gt; System Software &gt; Data Transfer.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-711082 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PS4-PS5-Transfer_09.png\" alt=\"where to find data transfer in ps5 settings\" width=\"637\" height=\"413\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When you select this last option, the PS5 will show more information about what data will be moved from your PS4, and will tell you that it won\u2019t be removed from your PS4.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-711078\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PS4-PS5-Transfer_06.jpg\" alt=\"ps5 data transfer and what it moves from ps4\" width=\"619\" height=\"287\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll then be asked to prepare for the data transfer by making sure that both of your consoles are turned on and connected to the same network.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-711079 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PS4-PS5-Transfer_07.jpg\" alt=\"ps5 data transfer on network\" width=\"641\" height=\"143\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When you hit \u201cContinue,\u201d you\u2019ll be given a five-minute countdown. You\u2019ll have to press your PS4\u2019s power button for one second until it beeps before the countdown ends.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-711080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PS4-PS5-Transfer_08.jpg\" alt=\"ps5 data transfer countdown\" width=\"445\" height=\"257\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Once it does, you\u2019ll see a list of the saved data on your PS4\u2019s console storage. Select which you\u2019d like to transfer, if not all.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-711155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PS4-PS5-Transfer_14.png\" alt=\"ps4 saves move to ps5 via data transfer\" width=\"648\" height=\"429\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll find a similar list of games and apps to transfer on your PS5. Again, select which ones you\u2019d like to transfer or select all.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-711151\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PS4-PS5-Transfer_12.png\" alt=\"transfer ps4 games to ps5 via data transfer\" width=\"451\" height=\"424\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The PS5 will give you an estimated time that it will take to transfer the saved data. This will be done in the foreground, meaning you can\u2019t use the PS5 until it\u2019s done. Once it is, you can use the PS5 while the games and apps download in the background.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-711153\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PS4-PS5-Transfer_13.png\" alt=\"ps5 data transfer time estimate\" width=\"612\" height=\"394\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When the data transfer is complete, the games will appear on your main menu and your saves will be in your console storage.<\/p>\n<p>This is your one-stop-shop for transferring games and saved data between your console storage. While it won\u2019t transfer anything on extended storage, it is a great way of moving everything on your PS4 quickly and easily to your new console.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transfer_Saves_via_PlayStation_Plus\"><\/span>Transfer Saves via PlayStation Plus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have a PlayStation Plus subscription, then you have another option for moving your saved data from one console to another.<\/p>\n<p>Again, you\u2019ll need to ensure that you\u2019re logged in to your PlayStation Plus account on both consoles. You can do this by going to the \u201cSettings\u201d menu and double-checking the \u201cAccount\u201d menu to make sure that your username is the same on both consoles.<\/p>\n<p>To move your saves, go to Settings &gt; Application Saved Data Management.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-711161\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PS4-Ps5-Transfer_15.png\" alt=\"where to find saved data in ps4\" width=\"629\" height=\"244\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>These settings will let you control how to transfer saved data between the system storage, the online cloud storage you get with PS Plus, and a USB device (more on that later). Select \u201cSaved Data in System Storage.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" alignnone wp-image-711162 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PS4-PS5-Transfer_16.png\" alt=\"Select &quot;Saved Data in System Storage.&quot;\" width=\"633\" height=\"230\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>From there, choose \u201cUpload to Online Storage.\u201d This option has a little PlayStation Plus symbol next to it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-710976 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PS4-PS5-Transfer_7.jpg\" alt=\"upload ps4 saves to online storage\" width=\"611\" height=\"281\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll see a list of all the games for which you have saved data. Selecting one game will show you a list of every single save you have in the game. You can choose to transfer all or just specific saves.<\/p>\n<p>This process will also alert you if these saves are already uploaded to the cloud. PlayStation Plus frequently syncs saves, so you may not have to repeat the process manually.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve uploaded all the saves you wish to the cloud, turn on your PS5 and download the game of your choice.<\/p>\n<p>Then go to Settings &gt; Saved Data and Game\/App Settings.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-711073\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PS4-PS5-Transfer_02-1.jpg\" alt=\"save data settings on ps5\" width=\"599\" height=\"290\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>From there, scroll down to \u201cSaved Data (PS4),\u201d then select \u201cCloud Storage\u201d from the submenu. It\u2019ll have a little PS Plus symbol next to it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-711038\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PS4-PS5-Transfer_01.jpg\" alt=\"where to find ps4 saves in cloud storage\" width=\"651\" height=\"249\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select \u201cDownload to Console Storage.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-711037\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PS4-PS5-Transfer_00.jpg\" alt=\"PS4 saves downloaded to console storage from cloud\" width=\"607\" height=\"282\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>From the list that pops up, select the PS4 saves(s) you wish to save, then hit \u201cDownload.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-711041\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PS4-PS5-Transfer_04.jpg\" alt=\"download ps4 saves to ps5 console storage\" width=\"436\" height=\"287\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When you boot up the PS4 game in question on your PS5, your saves will be there waiting for you.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transfer_Games_With_an_External_HDD\"><\/span>Transfer Games With an External HDD<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have an external hard drive, then you\u2019re in luck, as this method of transferal is one of the easiest and requires minimal effort.<\/p>\n<p>Before you unplug the hard drive, make sure that all the PS4 saves and games you wish to transfer are on it. To do this, turn on your PS4 and go to the Settings menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-710792\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PS4-PS5-Transfer_2.jpg\" alt=\"ps4 settings menu with arrow pointing to storage\" width=\"626\" height=\"246\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Find the \u201cStorage\u201d menu, then select \u201cSystem Storage.\u201d Your external HDD should be here as \u201cExtended Storage.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-710791 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PS4-PS5-Transfer_1.jpg\" alt=\"ps4 console storage options\" width=\"648\" height=\"304\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Once in \u201cSystem Storage,\u201d you\u2019ll find your games under \u201cApplications.\u201d Select this menu and see a list of the games installed on your PS4\u2019s internal storage.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-710980\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PS4-PS5-Transfer_0.jpg\" alt=\"ps4 games on system storage\" width=\"452\" height=\"274\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Press the Options button on your DualShock 4, which is found on the top right of the controller\u2019s trackpad. Then select \u201cMove to Extended Storage\u201d from the menu that appears on the right side of the screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-710793\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PS4-PS5-Transfer_3.jpg\" alt=\"move ps4 games to extended storage\" width=\"636\" height=\"404\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The screen will then change to a checklist, allowing you to select which games you want to move to your external hard drive. Once you\u2019ve selected all the items you wish to transfer, select the \u201cMove\u201d button. This menu will also tell you how large the amount of data to be transferred will be.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll then see a screen that shows you the progress of the transfer. Depending on how many games you\u2019re transferring, this may take some time.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-710781\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PS5-Transfer_1.jpg\" alt=\"progress bar for ps5 save transfer to hard drive\" width=\"647\" height=\"296\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Once you have all the games you wish to transfer on your external hard drive, turn the PS4 completely off, unplug the external hard drive, and plug the drive into the PS5. The USB ports on the rear of the PS5 are ideal, as they free up the USB ports on the front of the console for the DualSense charge cord.<\/p>\n<p>All you have to do now is turn the PS5 on. The PS5 will recognize the hard drive as extended storage, and the games will then be playable on the PS5. Be aware that some digital downloads might need to update, and your disc-based games will still require you to insert the disc to update them.<\/p>\n<p>To find the games on your extended storage (assuming that none show up in the main menu), go to your \u201cGame Library\u201d on the far-right side of your PS5\u2019s home screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-711147\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PS4-PS5-Transfer_10.png\" alt=\"where to find ps5 game library in main menu\" width=\"392\" height=\"338\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Switch to the \u201cInstalled\u201d tab and scroll down. The games installed on the console storage will appear first, but below that will be the games on extended storage.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-711149\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PS4-PS5-Transfer_11.png\" alt=\"ps4 games on extended storage in ps5 game library\" width=\"344\" height=\"310\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>This method also allows you to put your PS4 saves and games on the PS5 without them taking up any internal storage space. The PS5\u2019s internal storage is fairly limited, so simply moving the PS4\u2019s games over via data transfer or the cloud may take up too much space to allow for PS5 games to be installed.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transfer_Saves_via_USB\"><\/span>Transfer Saves via USB<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Similar to the above, you can transfer saved data from your PS4 to your PS5 via an external device\u2014in this case, a USB stick.<\/p>\n<p>Select \u201cApplication Saved Data Management\u201d in the Settings menu. It\u2019s worth noting that the PS4 won\u2019t copy saves to anything formatted as \u201cextended storage,\u201d meaning that you can\u2019t transfer your saves to an external HDD like the one mentioned above.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-710974 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PS4-PS5-Transfer_6.jpg\" alt=\"where to find saved data on ps4\" width=\"641\" height=\"243\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select the option to \u201cCopy to USB Storage Device.\u201d Select the data that you want to move from the list of games that pops up. As mentioned above, you can move multiple saves from a single game.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-710973\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PS4-PS5-Transfer_5.jpg\" alt=\"copy your ps4 saves to a usb device\" width=\"604\" height=\"282\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select the saves of your choice, then hit \u201cCopy.\u201d This will put the games on your USB device.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-710977 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PS4-PS5-Transfer_8-650x401.jpg\" alt=\"copy ps4 saves to usb device\" width=\"640\" height=\"395\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>To safely remove the USB device, go to the \u201cDevices\u201d menu in \u201cSettings,\u201d navigate to the \u201cUSB Storage Devices\u201d submenu, and select the device in question. Finally, choose \u201cStop Using This USB Storage Device.\u201d You can then safely remove it from the PS4.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-710978\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PS4-PS5-Transfer_9.jpg\" alt=\"stop using usb on ps4\" width=\"590\" height=\"283\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, plug the USB device into your PS5 and go to \u201cSettings.\u201d Scroll down to \u201cSaved Data and Game\/App Settings.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-711039\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PS4-PS5-Transfer_02.jpg\" alt=\"ps5 save data in settings\" width=\"599\" height=\"290\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>From there, go to \u201cSaved Data (PS4)\u201d and select \u201cUSB Drive.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-711072\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PS4-PS5-Transfer_05.jpg\" alt=\"where to find ps4 saves on a usb drive\" width=\"619\" height=\"310\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Then, \u201cCopy to Console Storage.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-711040\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/PS4-PS5-Transfer_03.jpg\" alt=\"copy saves from usb drive to ps5\" width=\"481\" height=\"285\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If the game hasn\u2019t already been downloaded to the PS5, the saved data will be called \u201cNon-Installed Game or App,\u201d but you can copy it to the console regardless. The saves will be there when you install and boot up the game.<\/p>\n<p>Now you can safely make the transition from one console generation to the next without losing either a game or a save. 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