How to Transfer Game Saves from PS4 to PS5 Without PS Plus

Learn to transfer game saves from PS4 to PS5 using a USB drive without needing PS Plus.

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To transfer saves without PS Plus, use a USB flash drive. Connect the drive to your PS4, go to Settings > Application Saved Data Management > Saved Data in System Storage > Copy to USB Storage Device. Select the game saves you want to copy. For PS5, use Settings > Saved Data and Game/App Settings > Saved Data (PS4) > USB Drive. Insert the USB drive into your new console and reverse the steps to copy the saves.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I transfer PS4 saves to PS5 without PS Plus? Yes, you can use a USB flash drive to transfer saves without needing PS Plus.
  2. What is the process to copy saves using a USB drive? Go to Settings on your PS4, select Application Saved Data Management, then copy the desired saves to the USB storage device.
  3. Will all my PS4 game saves transfer to my PS5? Not all games are supported, but you can transfer saves for compatible games using the USB method.
  4. Do I need to format the USB drive for save transfers? Ensure the USB drive is formatted to FAT32 or exFAT to properly transfer data between consoles.

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