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PSA: PS4 to PS5 Disc Upgrades Will Reinstall PS4 Version When Swapping Discs

Most PS4 to PS5 disc upgrades will end up taking double the space since it will reinstall the PS4 version upon disc insertion on certain titles.

RazzerRedux2052d ago

What a pain in the ass. That is a pretty significant issue that Sony needs to address.

Christopher2051d ago

Had the same issue "upgrading" to BL3 for PS5. It auto-downloaded both versions. And, when I went to downloads to delete the PS4 downloads, I had no clue which was PS4 or PS5.

I really hope Sony works this out. It is extremely annoying to deal with.

Just FYI to those who don't know, if you have a PS4 game icon on your home screen but own the PS5 version, you can select it, click options, select game version, and then select the PS5 version. This will switch the icon for the game to open the PS5 version. Sony does not auto-detect this at all.

RazzerRedux2051d ago

I'm starting to think it is a good thing I can't find a PS5 right now.

Thanks to all you beta testers. ;-)

ziggurcat2051d ago

I sort of had the same thing with AC: Valhalla. I thought I had downloaded the PS5 version, but I ultimately had to go into the store's PS5 section to click whichever option is is to install the PS5 version.

I have it set to auto-install PS4 titles to my external, so that storage icon shows up if it's the PS4 version, which helps in identifying which version it is.

neutralgamer19922051d ago

Razzer

Exactly why I am waiting till at least summer of 2021

outsider16242051d ago

Wait..say i bought Valhalla now to play on PS4 and the next time i get the PS5, it installs both versions on the PS5? That will eat up a lot of space.

Can i install only the PS5 version and not the PS4?

Petebloodyonion2051d ago

Nice to know I'll pass the info to some of my friends who owns a PS5

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Lilrizky2051d ago

I've upgraded 6 ps4 games to ps5 and don't have that issue. I swap games every day. Don't get too stressed over it.

MrNinosan2051d ago

Same here. Can’t replicate this ”issue” by any means actually.

aqu3ous2050d ago

You must have the PS4 versions installed along with the PS5 ones then. Everyone is having this issue.

MrNinosan2050d ago

Nope. I don’t need the PS4-versions so why would I install them?
Either people have to learn how to use there PS5, or the non owners have to stop spread false rumours.

Profchaos2051d ago

Happy to help beta test it really these are minor issues to me I kind of expected. Big test will be when my VR adaptor arrives this week

kythlyn2051d ago

A significant issue? Add it to the list. I've dealt with a couple different kinds of crashes, including one where the system just spontaneously turned off... I've had blank screens when waking up from rest mode... I've had to rebuild databases and fix external drives... it's just been one thing after another.

SyntheticForm2051d ago

I know you're mainly a PC guy, but being a console guy, I could never go back to PS4. I shudder at the slowness of it all.

PS5 is a great, great console and I'm really enjoying it.

Petebloodyonion2051d ago

I have no worries that Sony will fix this issue in the future or find a workaround to have publishers develop a patch that allows PS5 game disc to validate the Ps5 version when an upgrade is available.

Also Razer I always suggest PPL wait before buying at launch due to this kind of issue also you can expect more robust consoles in 6-8 months and usually a better deal next holiday season with usually an extra game (I would expect Demon Soul or Ratchet as a pack-in) or more storage space.

aragon2051d ago

Beta testers truer words have never been said.

Sayai jin2051d ago

Kind of a cluster. Although. I haven't experienced this issue.

LucasRuinedChildhood2051d ago (Edited 2051d ago )

I encountered another weird issue. Batman: Arkham City (PS4 Return to Arkham version) wasn't coming up in my digital games library at all. I thought it might be some sort of backwards compatibility issue so I looked into it. I "clicked on" the Arkham Asylum thumbnail and it was actually Arkham City. So then I wondered, where's Arkham Asylum? haha. If you go into the options (select the 3 dots), you can manually switch to Arkham Asylum and then download it.

These are neatly displayed as 2 completely separate games in your PS4 digital games library so I'm a bit concerned that lot of people (especially kids) are not going to realize what's going on. It's a strange way to group content together (only having an Arkham Asylum thumbnail in your game library).

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crazyCoconuts2051d ago

I don't know why, but I swap between COD CW and Spiderman MM discs all the time and have not had PS4 versions install at all, and I keep a close watch on my storage usage.

darthv722051d ago

If you have the PS5 disc versions then you prob wouldnt have this problem.

crazyCoconuts2051d ago

Ah, I see. That makes sense

Double_O_Revan2051d ago

An oversight. Yes, annoying for now. This is clearly something that will be fixed in the near future.

Kiwi662051d ago

But it shouldn't have to be fixed in the near future as it should work now

Double_O_Revan2051d ago

Because these console releases happen so infrequently, I think people forget how rough they are at the start. And they're only getting more and more complex.

neutralgamer19922051d ago

First year or so of new consoles are always rough especially with pandemic

ScootaKuH2051d ago

No console release is perfect. There are always things that need ironing out.

It's not really the biggest deal in the world if you have to wait a bit for Sony to release a fix is it?

MetroidFREAK212051d ago

Sony really needs to address that issue. Its not something major luckily, but inconvenient nonetheless

cfir2051d ago (Edited 2051d ago )

I can't believe you've used this same rubbish comment again. Seems that's the 4th comment you've made on 600gb drive. 3 of which are almost identical. Showing a real lack of imagination

CrimsonWing692051d ago (Edited 2051d ago )

Don’t get your panties in a twist. It’s mostly just playing around but yea, whenever there’s a story about hard drive space that’s going to be my comment because, well, that 600 GB drive, eh?

Rhythmattic2051d ago

664GB (extra 10% you missed) Though I admit 802GB is a bit better. At least you can get ripped of expanding with a SSD that proprietary.....
As for the SS... Well, thats a shocker...
However, If I missed you point... Yes.. The SX and PS5 need more.. but I guess thats what ionclduing a SSD cast.

CrimsonWing692051d ago (Edited 2051d ago )

Yea I mean the point was them thinking anything under 2TB is going to suffice for 4K game downloads is pretty absurd. It’s like Nintendo releasing a console with a 30GB hard drive *ahem*.

But yea I also get the argument that it’s too expensive to have a 2TB drive, which I feel they should either take a loss on sales and make it back through software sales or we just weren’t ready for this tech yet as it’s not economically viable.

This isn’t just at Sony, I don’t know anybody who’s thrilled to buy a $220 SSD expansion card, either.

MrNinosan2050d ago

If you gonna keep post this everywhere, please at least write 667gb as that would be closer to the truth 👍

Rhythmattic2050d ago

And a 802GB SX drive, Eh ?
Dont bother with the SS..... Its a monstrosity......

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Report: Injustice 3 in Development at NetherRealm Studios

Thanks to the slip-up of an artist working on the title, we now have more evidence that a new Injustice game is in the works.

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Playstation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols

All available May 5.

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FPSRUSSIA65d ago

What's Point in commenting your basicly closing down the site.

LiViNgLeGaCY65d ago

I'm surprised it's still the old site. I thought he said starting today?

Eonjay65d ago

Its like the final episode of the Sapranos. You gonna go to make a comment and when you click add th-

Profchaos65d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7265d ago

Insert the Ferris Bueller end scene... "You're still here? It's over.."

LiViNgLeGaCY65d ago

I think the only game here for me is Nine Sols. Was always interested in that game.

TheColbertinator65d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum65d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z65d ago

Good month for me, I wanted that particular footy game and thought it might be due. Anyway who cares, shame about the site I'll miss the comment sections. All the best everyone.

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Spiders Studio, Developers of GreedFall: The Dying World, Announce Liquidation of the Company

Spiders: "We're going to cut straight to the chase so you're not left wondering: After a long period without clear answers, we have received confirmation that Spiders is being liquidated.

What does it mean? This means the company as a whole no longer exists. We'll cease our functions immediately. The planned DLC will release via Nacon, and then-- well, that's it.

We're sorry that it's come to this and would like to thank each and every one of you for your support over the years.

If you have any questions or run into issues with your games, please contact Nacon directly as we'll no longer be able to reply."