Can you download a digital game if you have the disc?

The bad news is to convert your disc game to a digital game you will need to re-buy the game as a digital version. The disc content you installed is not the same content as the download, and you will need to delete the physical game to install the digital-only version.

Can I transfer disc games to PS5 digital?

To upgrade an eligible PS4 game on disc to the digital PS5 version, you will need a PS5 console with a disc drive. PS4 game discs can’t be used with the PlayStation®5 Digital Edition. You will need to keep the disc inserted each time to play the game.

Can I play PS4 disc games on PS5 digital?

Yes, physical PS4 game discs will play on PS5. You’ll be able to insert physical PS4 game discs into the PS5 and play them, as well as download digital software you’ve purchased from the PlayStation Store.

Can I play a game on PS4 without the disc?

So, can you play games on PS4 without a disc? You can play games on PS4 without a disc as long as its data is installed on the console’s hard drive. Even though the disc serves as the DRM, you can still enjoy your favorite games on PS4 by installing them on the console.

Can I convert a physical PS4 disc to digital?

Simply put the disc in your PS4, select the option to convert the game into a digital version. The PS4 installs the game onto your HDD, links the game and disc to your PSN account, making the disc only playable if your PSN account is logged in (with the ability to remove the disc authentication for a fee).

Can you copy PS4 game discs?

Since these errors are truly randomly introduced and the original disc manufacturers cannot reproduce them, you WILL NOT be able to reproduce them either, making it impossible to copy the disc. These methods are not necessarily on PS4 discs, however a lot of consoles have at least some of them.

Can you play a disc game without the disc PS5?

From the PlayStation Blog: Since there is no disc drive, you won’t be able to play your PS4 disc-based games on the PS5 Digital Edition. Depending on the specific games you want to keep playing, there may be an alternative option if you have a PS Plus subscription.

How do I transfer physical games to digital?