This article covers data transfers made afteryour initial PS5 setup.
How Do I Transfer PS4 Data to PS5 After Setup?
Whether youre looking to transfer all PS4 data or specific games and apps, the process is nearly identical.
Read the warnings and clickContinue.
Turn on your PS4 and sign into the same profile.
Your PS5 will begin searching for your PS4.
Once the PS4 is located,Press the PS4s power buttonfor 1 second until it beeps.
Youll have 5 minutes to do this before the process resets.
After the PS4 restarts, you should see a list of the consoles save files displayed on your PS5.
When finished, clickNext.
Select any games or apps you wish to transfer and clickNext.
The PS5 will display an estimated transfer time.
Wait for the transfer to finish.
Do not turn off your PS5 or PS4 while the transfer is being processed.
What Is the Fastest Way to Transfer PS4 Data to PS5?
You may need to upload them first.
SelectUpload to Online Storage.
When youve finished making your selections, hitUpload.
Your save files may not be automatically available on your PS5 even after uploading them to cloud storage.
To ensure you have access, youll need to manually download the save files to your PS5s system storage.
This will display all PS4 save files currently on your PS5.
The PS5 supports all PS4-compatible external hard drives (HDDs).
Navigate toSettings > utility Saved Data Management > Saved Data in System Storageand selectCopy to USB Storage equipment.
go for the save files youd like to move and clickCopy.
Once the files are finished copying, remove the USB machine and insert it into your PS5.
You will need to manually copy them over to the PS5s local storage.
Navigate toSettings > Saved Data and Game/App options > Saved Data (PS4)and selectUSB Drive.
SelectCopy to Console Storage.
Once the files are copied, you should be able to access your PS4 save files on PS5.
The controller is now ready for use.
Connect your PS4 to a gadget with a DualSense controller attached (wirelessly or via USB).
This can include an iPhone, Apple TV, Android equipment, Windows PC, and more.
Then, you could use that DualSense controller to play games on your PS4.
The game upgrade won’t happen automatically.
