Do PS5 Discs Take Up Less Storage Space Than Digital Games?
Learn whether PS5 game discs require less storage space than digital versions and how installations affect your console's SSD.
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PS5 discs don’t necessarily take up less space than digital versions of games. Both formats generally require installing most of the game data onto the console's SSD. However, buying physical discs can save you from large initial downloads, which can be beneficial if you have limited internet bandwidth.
FAQs & Answers
- Do PS5 physical discs save internal storage space compared to digital games? No, both PS5 physical discs and digital games generally require installing most game data onto the console's SSD, so they use similar internal storage space.
- Are initial downloads smaller when using PS5 game discs? Yes, buying physical discs can reduce the need for large initial downloads, which is helpful if you have limited internet bandwidth.
- How much space do PS5 games typically take on the SSD? Most PS5 games require installing tens of gigabytes onto the console’s SSD regardless of whether the game is digital or disc-based.