How to Play PS5 Games Without a Disc After Installation

Learn if you can play PS5 games without the disc after installation and the rules for digital and disc games.

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Yes, once you install a PS5 game from a disc, you can play it without needing to insert the disc again. However, this only applies to games you have purchased digitally. For disc-based games, the disc must be in the console to verify ownership each time you play.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can you play downloaded PS5 games without a disc? Yes, once downloaded, you can play PS5 games that are purchased digitally without needing the disc.
  2. What is needed to play disc-based PS5 games? For disc-based PS5 games, you must insert the disc into the console each time you want to play.
  3. Are there limitations on playing PS5 games without a disc? Yes, only digitally purchased games can be played without a disc; disc-based games require the physical disc for ownership verification.
  4. How to check if a game is available digitally on PS5? You can check the PlayStation Store for digital availability or look for a digital version under the game's details.

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