Installing and Managing Digital PS5 Games

Installing Digital Games on Your PS5

The PlayStation 5 has made downloading and playing digital games easier than ever. With an ultra-high speed SSD and expanded game storage options, you can build a massive digital library of PS5 games without needing to swap discs.

Benefits of Digital Games on PS5

Going all-digital with your PS5 game collection has some great advantages:

• No need to swap discs when switching games
• Share games across accounts using game sharing
• Take advantage of frequent PlayStation Store sales
• Easily redownload games if needed

How to Buy and Download PS5 Games

Purchasing digital PS5 games is a breeze:

1. Open the PlayStation Store from your PS5 home screen
2. Browse or search for PS5 games
3. Select a game and choose to purchase it
4. Checkout with your payment method on file
5. The game will immediately start downloading

You can also purchase digital PS5 games remotely from the PlayStation app or website and have them preset to download next time you power on your console.

Managing Your PS5 Game Library

Once you start building a digital library, having tools to organize and manage your collection is essential on PS5. Here are some key things you can do:

Create Folders to Organize Games

Folders are a great way to categorize your games by genre, franchise, or whatever groups make sense for your collection. To create folders:

1. Go to your game library on your PS5 home screen
2. Select the option to create/edit folders
3. Give the folder a name and assign games to it

Remove Games You No Longer Play

As your library grows, you may want to remove some unused games to free up space. To delete games:

1. Press the options button on a game tile
2. Select "Delete"
3. Confirm that you want to remove the game

You can always redownload these games later if you want to play them again.

Back Up Your Saved Game Data

With PlayStation Plus, you can back up your saved game data to the cloud so it's not lost if you delete a game. You can manage these cloud saves in System Storage > Saved Data and Game/App Settings.

Tips for New PS5 Digital Game Owners

If you're just getting started with an all-digital game library on PS5, keep these tips in mind:

Expand Your Storage Capacity

Run out of space quickly with big digital games. An external SSD or HDD can give you tons more storage.

Stay Safe When Game Sharing

Game sharing lets others access your library, so only share with people you completely trust.

Follow News on the Latest Releases

Keep an eye out for new PS5 game announcements so you can wishlist titles coming soon.

With these guides, you should now feel right at home finding, downloading, and managing a growing digital game catalog on your PlayStation 5. Happy gaming!

FAQs

How do I access the PlayStation Store on my PS5?

You can access the PlayStation Store directly from the main menu of your PS5. Just scroll left to the Store icon and select it to browse games, video content, and PlayStation Gear to purchase.

What payment methods can I use for digital purchases?

The PlayStation Store accepts major credit and debit cards, PayPal, and PlayStation Store gift cards. You can add and manage payment methods in Settings > Users and Accounts > Payment Methods.

Do I need PlayStation Plus to play digital games?

You only need a PlayStation Plus membership if you want to play PlayStation exclusives online, share your game library with others, or take advantage of cloud storage for saves. Otherwise, it is not required.

Can I redownload a digital game that I deleted?

Yes, you can redownload previously purchased digital games at any time as long as they are still included in the PlayStation Store catalog. Just find them in your library and select to download again.