PSA: You can now use an external hard drive to transfer games between PS4s. With the games now stored on the external hard drive, you can take it and plug it into a different PS4, where the games should appear on the home menu screen.
How do I transfer data from one internal hard drive to another PS4?
Initiate the transfer on the new console. The first time you sign in on the new PS4 you’ll be asked if you want to transfer data. Click “Yes” and move to the next bullet point. If you are transferring at a later time, go to Settings>System>Transfer Data From Another PS4 to start the process.
How do I transfer PS4 games to extended storage?
How to move PS4 games to an external HDD
- Go to Settings > Storage > System Storage.
- Select Applications.
- Hit the Options button, then Move to Extended Storage.
- You can then select all the games you’d like to move or copy. Select Move to begin the process.
Can I transfer games from one hard drive to another?
When you install a new game, you can install it in any folder you want, on any drive. To move an Origin game to a new folder, just right-click the game in Origin’s Library view, choose Move Game, and browse to your new drive.
How do I transfer PS4 games to external storage on PS5?
Go to your Game Library and select the game you want to move. Press the options button and select Move to USB Extended Storage, Move to Console Storage (PS4 games) or Copy (PS5 games).
Can you transfer data from one PSN account to another?
Connect to the same wireless network as the other PS4 system, and sign in to PSN with the same account. If it’s not the first time you are using the system go to Settings > System > Transfer Data from Another PS4 and follow the on-screen instructions. Do not turn off either PS4 system while transferring data.
How do I replace my PS4 hard drive without losing data?
Back Up Your Data
- From the PS4 home menu, choose the Settings option.
- Navigate to System > Backup and Restore > Back up PS4.
- Your PlayStation will restart once again when the process is complete, and a copy of your data should be saved to the external drive.
Can you transfer games from one external hard drive to another?
Plug your external hard drive into the new Xbox One you’re copying things to. Choose Settings, then System and Storage. Choose the external drive with all your games on and then pick Transfer. You pick and choose what you actually want to transfer, or pick Select All.
Can you move PS4 save data to external hard drive?
Press your controller’s “Options” button, and a pop-up screen will appear. Select “Move to External Storage”. Select all the games you want to transfer and then select “Move”. Your PS4 will transfer your games from to your external drive and automatically delete the old versions from your console once complete.
