How to Download Games on PS5

Wondering how to download games on PS5? Here’s a quick guide to get you started on Sony’s next-gen console.

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Introduction

The PlayStation 5 is a powerful console with some excellent games, but what good are any of them if you don’t know how to download them? In this guide, we’ll show you how to download games on PS5, so you can start playing as soon as possible.

First, insert the game disc into your PS5 console. The game should begin downloading automatically. If it doesn’t, go to the PS5 home screen and select the “Game” tile. Find the game you want to download in the “Ready to Install” section and select it. Choose “Download” and the process will begin.

If you’re downloading a digital game, go to the PS5 home screen and select the “Game” tile. Select “Store” from the top menu and then choose “Search.” Type in the name of the game you want to download and select it from the list of results. On the game’s store page, choose “Add to Cart.” After that’s done, go to your “Shopping Cart” and finalize your purchase. The game will begin downloading automatically.

That’s all there is to it! Now that you know how to download games on PS5, go forth and build up your library of digital or physical titles.

What You Will Need

In order to download games on PS5, you will need a few things.
-A PlayStation 5 console
-A PlayStation Network account
-A stable internet connection

Once you have all of those things, you can begin downloading games on PS5. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it:

1.Open the PlayStation Store. You can do this by pressing the ‘Retail row’ button on your controller.
2.Once the PlayStation Store has opened, use the search bar to find the game you want to download.
3.Once you have found the game, select it and press ‘Add to cart.’
4.’Check out’ and pay for the game. Once the payment has gone through, the game will begin downloading automatically.
5.That’s it! The game will now be downloaded and installed on your PS5 console, ready for you to play.

Step One: Check the File Size

The PlayStation 5 is a great console, but it’s not without its faults. One of the biggest issues with the PS5 is that its games take up a lot of space. A single game can easily take up 100GB or more, and with the console only having 825GB of usable storage out of the box, you’ll quickly run out of space if you’re not careful.

The good news is that there are ways to manage your storage and download games more efficiently on the PS5. In this guide, we’ll show you how to check the file size of a game before you download it, so you can make sure you have enough space.

Step One: Check the File Size
Before you start downloading a game on your PS5, you’ll want to check its file size. This is important for two reasons: first, so you can make sure you have enough storage space for the game; and second, so you can see how long the download is going to take.

To check the file size of a game on the PS5, go to the PlayStation Store and find the game you want to download. On the game’s page, under the “Download” button, it will say how much storage space is required for the game. Keep in mind that this is just an estimate; actual file sizes may vary slightly.

Step Two: Start Downloading
Once you’ve checked the file size of the game and made sure you have enough storage space, it’s time to start downloading. To do this, go back to the PlayStation Store and find the game you want to download. On the game’s page, select “Download.”

If your PS5 is set up properly, it should start downloading automatically. If not, select “Download Now” from the Downloads section of your PS5’s Settings menu.

The download will take some time depending on your connection speed and file size of the game; be patient and do not turn off your PS5 during this process! Once it’s finished downloading, you’ll be able to play your new game.

Step Two: Choose Your Download Location

Now that you have some games in mind, it’s time to choose where you want to download them. By default, your PS5 will download games to its internal SSD (assuming you have one installed), but that’s not your only option. If you have an external USB drive plugged into your PS5, you can set it as your preferred download location in the Settings menu. Just head to “Storage” and select your external drive from the “Applications” section. From there, select “Application Install Location” and choose “Default Location.” From now on, any new games you buy or download will be stored on your external drive—unless you change the setting back or unplug the drive, of course.

Step Three: Download the Game

Now that you have the game file, you need to download it to your PS5. To do that, open up the PlayStation Store app on your console and select the ‘Search’ option. You can then search for the game by its title or by typing in the URL that you got from the PSN website.

Once you’ve found the game, select it and then choose the ‘Download’ option. The game will then start downloading to your console. Depending on the size of the game, this could take a while, so be patient!

Once the download is complete, you can find the game in your ‘Library’ section on your PS5. Just select it and then choose the ‘Launch’ option to start playing!

Step Four: Install the Game

After the game has finished downloading, you will see an icon for it on the home screen. Select the icon and press the “X” button to start installation. Depending on the game, you may need to insert a disc.

Step Five: Play the Game

Now that your game has finished downloading, it will appear in your “Ready to Install” list. To start playing the game, select it from this list and press “X.” The game will begin installing automatically; once it’s done, you can start playing!

Conclusion

Now that you know how to download games on PS5, you’re ready to start playing some of the best games available on the next-gen console. Remember to take advantage of the PS Plus Collection if you’re a subscriber, as it offers a great selection of free games to download and play. And if you need help deciding what to download first, be sure to check out our roundup of the best PS5 games.

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