Downloading games onto a PlayStation 4

If I download games from the PlayStation store on my PlayStation 4, and then my PlayStation 4 somehow broke and I bought another one, Would I still have those games I had on my old one, on my new one? Or would I lose those games?

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Best Answer

It depends on your absolute definition of "lose those games", but they would certainly not be lost.

When you purchase a game on the PlayStation store, you are purchasing it to your account. Providing you are logged in to the same account, you are free to go back on the PlayStation store, and download the game again for no additional charge.

So in regards to the brand new PlayStation 4, you would still have to download the games. Assuming you are logged in to the same PlayStation account, you will not have to pay for them, again.

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How do I download games onto my PS4?

Go to Library and select the Purchased folder.

Select the game you want to download.

Select Download.

To purchase or download add-ons, select the game from your Library and scroll down to PlayStation Store. Add-ons you have purchased are displayed in Your add-ons.

Can you download games on PS4 for free?

PlayStation's digital storefront has plenty of free offerings to try out and get stuck into, and if you're not sure where to start, this list is here to help. If you've gotten your hands on a PS5, you'll also be happy to know that many of these free PS4 games are also available to play on the latest console.

How does downloading a PS4 game work?

To download a game, follow these steps:

Select (PlayStation Store) from the content area.

Select the content you want to download, and then select [Add to Cart].

Select [Proceed to Checkout], and then select [Confirm Purchase]. You must add funds to your wallet to purchase content.

Do PS4 games install from disc?

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