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How to Activate Your PS5 Upgrade: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to activate your PS5 upgrade easily with our step-by-step guide for disc and digital versions.

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To activate your PS5 upgrade: Insert the PS4 game disc into your PS5 console. If it's a digital version, locate the game in your game library. Go to the game's product page and select the upgrade offer. Follow the on-screen instructions to download the PS5 version. Note that you might need to pay a fee if required.

Questions and answers

  1. Do I need to pay for the PS5 upgrade?

    Some PS5 upgrades are free, but others may require a fee depending on the game publisher's policy.

  2. Can I upgrade a digital PS4 game to PS5?

    Yes, if you own the digital PS4 version, you can activate the upgrade through the game’s product page on your PS5.

  3. How do I activate the PS5 upgrade using a PS4 disc?

    Insert the PS4 game disc into your PS5 console, then follow the prompts on the screen to download the PS5 version.

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