Where are my purchased games on PS5?
To find your purchased games on PS5, navigate to the Game Library on the main menu, press down or the X button to open a new group of selections, then press up and right to land on Your Collection, which displays all of your purchased games. You can also select your avatar from the top of the page, go to Game Library, and then Purchased to view your digital games.
Finding and Downloading Purchased Games
Understanding Your Game Library
The Game Library on PS5 is where you can find all your purchased games, including digital games and games on disc. To download a game after purchase, select Game Library from your Games home, choose the purchased game, and then select Download. The game will install automatically, and depending on the game, you may have the option to copy and play a portion of it right away.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I view all purchased games on PS5?
- To view all purchased games on PS5, go to Game Library on the main menu, press down or the X button, then press up and right to land on Your Collection.
- Where are my games I bought on PS5?
- Your purchased games can be found by selecting your avatar from the top of the page, then Game Library, and Purchased.
- How do I download games after purchase on PS5?
- To download games after purchase, select Game Library from your Games home, choose the purchased game, and then select Download.
- How do I find downloads on the PS5 app?
- To check downloads in the PlayStation app, navigate to your Library and select a game download in progress to see an estimate for when it’ll be playable.
- Do you keep games you buy on PlayStation Store?
- Digital games are tied to your PSN account, so you keep them as long as your account is in good standing, but you’ll lose saved progress if you don’t have cloud saves enabled.
- How to view all games on PS5 you’ve purchased?
- Your Collection in Game Library displays all purchased games.
- Do you own the games you buy on PlayStation Store?
- You own a digital license to play the game through your PSN account, as long as the game is on the PlayStation Store and your account is active.
- Why can’t I download a game I bought on PS5?
- Check if your PS5’s storage has enough space for the download. Select Settings, then Storage, to check available space.
- Why can’t I play installed games on PS5?
- Issues could be due to PS5 system software, storage device problems, or game incompatibility.
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Can I play games I already own on the PS5?
- Most PS4 games can be played on PS5, whether you own the disc version or have a digital copy.
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What happens if I buy a game in the PlayStation Store?
- The game downloads to your PS4 or PS5, and you can play it as long as you have the console and an active PSN account.
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How do I check my PlayStation purchases?
- Go to Settings, then Account Management, Account Information, Wallet, and finally Transaction History to view your purchases.
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What happens if I delete a purchased game on PS5?
- You can redownload deleted games from your game library without losing access, as long as you’re logged into the original PSN account.
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Can you get games back that you bought on your PlayStation?
- Yes, you can redownload purchased games from the PlayStation Store, and in some cases, you might be eligible for a refund within 14 days if you haven’t started downloading or streaming the game.
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How do I buy games on the PS5 digital edition?
- Go to your Games home, select PlayStation Store, find the content, select the price, accept the terms, and then select Order & Pay to make a purchase, after which you can download the game by selecting it in the PlayStation Store or Library.