PS4 dead - will my saves be recoverable?
My PS4 seems to be dead (I will explain what it is doing after I ask the question) but my question is: If I have to send it in for repairs and/or get a new one - will my data be completely wiped? Specifically I am worried / wondering about Diablo 3. Is my character (along with items) saved on the PS cloud or will all of that be lost?
Best Answer
Diablo 3 on console unfortunately saves games to the hard drive. While Playstation 4 can automatically back up saves to the cloud, this will only happen if you have selected "automatic backup" previously. Your best bet to check would be to log in on a friends console, and simply see if you can retrieve anything.
If you have at all played previously on Xbox360 or PS3, you can use the save transfer utility to transfer over a backup of any older characters you may have played.
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Can you retrieve data from a dead PS4?
You should connect the PlayStation console to your computer; then, run the data recovery software to see whether the internal storage can be recognized. If the internal storage does appear, you should scan it and choose the needed data from the result.How do I recover old PS4 saves?
On your new PS4\u2122 system, select (Settings) > [System] > [Transfer Data from Another PS4]. Follow the on-screen instructions. If you're using your new PS4\u2122 system for the first time, the data transfer screen automatically appears after you sign in to PlayStation\u2122Network.How do I transfer data from dead PS4 to new PS4?
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