How to download purchased content on ps4

Scroll down to highlight Purchased. This option is on the left side of the screen. Highlighting it shows you every game you've previously purchased with your account. Games that are not currently installed are displayed first, with currently installed games displayed beneath them. Highlight a game and press X. This opens the game's Details page. The game is downloaded to your console.

Depending on the size of the game and the speed of your internet connection, your download may take some time to complete. Method 2. Use the left analog stick to highlight the PlayStation Store tile. This tile is the furthest one on the left.

Press X. This opens the PlayStation Store. Highlight Search and press X. This opens the Search menu. Type the name of a game you want to download. You can use the on-screen keyboard to do this. As you type, a list of search results will appear. This screen also shows you a list of the day's most-searched games.

Choose one by highlighting it and pressing X. Highlight your game and press X. This brings up the game's screen.

Highlight Download and press X. It's in the bottom-left area of the screen. The game will now download to your PS4. If the option displays a price and reads Add to Cart instead of Download , you don't currently own a digital license for this game. Select the game you want to download from your purchased list and select Download.

Select which linked PS5 console or PS4 console you would like to download to. Your game will begin downloading automatically. PlayStation App support. Set up automatic downloads. Upgrade an eligible PS4 game to the digital PS5 version. Was this article helpful?

What went wrong? I found the article confusing. The article is out of date. Thank you! Need help? Contact our support specialists. Contact PlayStation Support. Back to PlayStation. If you are having issues downloading a game, please visit the guide below. Troubleshoot game downloads. Add-ons, DLC and in-game currency support. How to download PlayStation games remotely When you purchase a game, you can choose to start the download remotely via a web browser or PlayStation App.

Set up automatic downloads. Sign in to PlayStation. Select the game you want to download from your purchased list and select Download. Select which linked PS5 console or PS4 console you would like to download to. Your game will begin downloading automatically. PlayStation App support. Upgrade an eligible PS4 game to the digital PS5 version.

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