Why do I have to buy PS4 games again?
You don’t have to buy PS4 games again if you have already purchased them, as they are permanently linked to your account and can be re-downloaded at any time with the same account you purchased the game with. The PS4 game license allows you to download the game as many times as you wish on any PS4 console, and you can also transfer digital games and game data from a PS4 console to a PS5 console using WiFi data transfer.
Understanding PS4 Game Licensing and Transfers
The concept of game licensing is crucial to understanding why you don’t need to rebuy PS4 games. When you purchase a game from the PlayStation Store, you are essentially buying a license to play that game on your PS4 console. This license is tied to your account, allowing you to access the game at any time, as long as you are signed in to the same account.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I restore purchased games on PS4?
To restore purchased games on PS4, go to Settings > Account Management > Restore Licences.
2. Do I have to buy game twice for PS4 and PS5?
No, you don’t have to buy games twice for PS4 and PS5, as the PS5 supports backward compatibility with the majority of PS4 games.
3. Can I play the same saved game on PS4 and PS5?
Yes, you can play the same saved game on PS4 and PS5, but you will need to transfer your save to the new console before you can play it on a PS5.
4. Why are my games locked on PS5?
If parental controls are blocking you from playing a game, you’ll see a padlock instead of the game image, and you’ll need to ask your parent or guardian for help.
5. Do you have to rebuy games you deleted on PS4?
No, you don’t have to rebuy games you deleted on PS4, as they are still linked to your account and can be re-downloaded at any time.
6. What happens to all your PS4 games when you get a PS5?
You can transfer digital games and game data from a PS4 console to a PS5 console using WiFi data transfer, and you can also access PS4 games and game data on a PS5 console directly from a compatible USB storage drive.
7. Can PS5 play PS3 discs?
No, the PS5 cannot play PS3 discs, but you can play digitally downloaded copies of PS3 games.
8. How many PS4 games can a PS5 hold?
The number of PS4 games a PS5 can hold depends on the storage capacity, but you can realistically store 10-15 games on the drive at a time.
9. Is there a point to keep PS4 if you have PS5?
Yes, there may be a point to keep your PS4 around, as you can access your other PlayStation consoles remotely, including the PS5, using the Remote Play feature.
10. What are the benefits of PS5 over PS4?
The PS5 offers several benefits over the PS4, including better game quality, full support for 4K media, faster loading times, and extra features like haptic feedback.
11. Do you have to buy a game again if you delete it?
Generally, no, you won’t have to pay for a game again if you delete it, as the purchase will stay tied to your account and you can re-install anytime.
12. Can you permanently delete PS4 games?
Yes, you can permanently delete PS4 games by navigating to the game in the Games Menu, highlighting the desired game, pressing the Options button, and selecting Delete.
13. How do I recover my PlayStation games?
To recover your PlayStation games, go to Settings > Application Saved Data Management, tab Saved Data in Online Storage, and select and download the relative games you saved in Online Storage.
14. What is restoring purchases?
Restoring purchases is a mechanism by which your user can restore their in-app purchases, reactivating any content that had previously been purchased from the same store account.
15. Why is the PS5 so thick?
The PS5 is thicker than the PS4 and PS4 Pro due to its 120mm diameter, 45mm thick double-sided intake fan, which provides better cooling and performance.