Can I move PS5 games to PS4 extended Storage?
The short answer to this question is no. Unfortunately, it’s not possible to directly transfer PS5 games to an external storage device designed for the PS4 console, even if you have the required storage space. There’s a significant difference in architecture and storage format between PS4 and PS5, which prevents seamless file migration. But don’t worry; there are ways to access and play PS4 games on your PS5, which we’ll cover in this article.
PS4 Games and the PS5 Console
Sony’s new console, PS5, offers impressive new features and improved hardware over its predecessor, PS4. Backward Compatibility is one of these key features, which enables PS5 users to play the vast majority of their PS4 games seamlessly on the new console. Yes, you can still access and play your existing PS4 game library on PS5. This compatibility aspect ensures a smooth gaming experience with no need for expensive updates or separate releases of the same game on multiple platforms.
Transferring Data Between PS5 and PS4 Consoles
In case you wish to move some or all of your PS4 data, including games, settings, or save data, to a PS5 storage device, there’s another route available:
- Use a third-party app like cloudsave, which can assist you in moving save files to your desired storage destination.
For further clarification:
| Game Format | PS4 | PS5 |
|:---------------------|-------|----------|
| Internal Console Storage | x | **Only compatible game data, no other games or save data can be moved**
| PS4 Extended Storage ( external )| x | Compatible save files and compatible PS4 games, not transferable**
| **PS5 Console's ** | | Storage **Only compatible PS4 games** **internal** |
**3rd-Party cloud solution|** **Available save data** **|