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So there you have the simplest way to download PS4 games to your PC for faster speeds, and safekeeping. One last thing I do, is that I add the downloads into a schedule on Internet Download Manager so they just download periodically. My understanding is that you can definitely use your save files and no game progress will be lost, but you will have to download the game again from PSN, even though you installed it by disc. This also means that you will want to delete the disc version of the game to free up space, and you can sell your disc whenever you like.
PlayStation 4 games can be huge, and take hours to download. Thankfully, you can start downloading games even when you’re away from home. All you need is Sony’s official smartphone app, or a web browser on any PC.
This will only work with digital games. If you have a physical copy of game, you have to put it in your PlayStation 4’s disc drive before the console will start installing it and downloading any updates (obviously). However, you can buy digital games away from home and they’ll be autoamtically downloaded to your PS4.
Check Your Rest Mode Settings
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This requires you use the correct power saving settings on your PlayStation 4. In normal Rest Mode operation, the PlayStation 4 will stay in touch with Sony’s servers and will automatically wake up to download updates and games you queue for download.
If you’re away from your console right now, you can skip this step and just try downloading the game you want to download. Assuming your PS4 is on its default Rest Mode settings, it will just work. However, if you’ve previously disabled this feature on your console, the game won’t start downloading immediately. It will automatically download when you get home and turn on your PS4.
To check this setting on your PS4, head to Settings > Power Save Settings > Set Features Available in Rest Mode. Ensure the “Stay Connected to the Internet” option is enabled. This will allow your PS4 to wake up and download games and updates.
You should also ensure you’re signed into the PlayStation Network with the same user account you’ll use on your phone. Head to Settings > Account Settings and select “Sign In” if you’re prompted to do so. If you see a “Sign Out” option here instead, you’re already fully signed in.
How to Download Games From Your Phone
You can download games from your phone using Sony’s PlayStation App, available on Google Play for Android or the App Store for iPhone.
Launch the app after installing it and sign in with the same PlayStation Network account you use on your PlayStation 4. Tap the PlayStation Store icon at the top left corner of the app.
To download a game you haven’t yet purchased (or previously downloaded, if the game is free), find the game in the PlayStation Store here. Tap the “Add to Cart” button and purchase the game or tap “Try Free Demo” if it’s a free demo.
Once you’ve confirmed your purchase, tap the “Download to Your PS4” button to immediately begin downloading the game to the PlayStation 4 associated with your account.
To download a game you’ve already purchased or previously downloaded for free, tap the account icon at the top right corner of the screen. Tap “Purchase History” in the menu that appears.
Scroll through the games you have access to and tap the “Download to your PS4” button for any you want to download. Your PS4 will automatically download them.
You can tap your account icon and select “Download Queue” to view the queue of games you’re downloading and their status. You can even tap the “X” button on this screen to remotely stop a download.
How to Download Games From a Web Browser
You can download games from any web browser using Sony’s PlayStation Store website. Head to the website, click “Sign In”, and sign in with the account associated with your PS4.
This process works the same on the website as it does on the PlayStation app. Locate a paid or free game you want to install and either purchase it or download it for free.
Once you’ve confirmed the purchase or free download, you can click the “Download to your PS4” button to immediately begin downloading the game on the PlayStation 4 associated with your account.
To begin downloading a game you’ve previously purchased or downloaded for free, click your account name at the top right corner of the page and select “Purchase History”.
Locate the game you want to download and click the “Download to Your PS4” button.
To view your download queue, click your account name at the top right corner of the page and select ‘Download Queue”.
You can view your active downloads from this screen and even cancel them from here, if you like.
If the Download Doesn’t Start Automatically
The game may take a few minutes to begin downloading after you click the “Download to your PS4” button. If it never starts, your PlayStation 4 either has the wrong Rest Mode setting or it isn’t connected to the Internet. The download will immediately begin when someone turns on your PS4 and it’s connected to the Internet.
To ensure this will work in the future, enable the “Stay Connected to the Internet” option on your PS4’s Set Features Available in Rest Mode screen.
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Where can I find my PlayStation Store purchases?
Your most recently downloaded full games are added to the content launcher. If your purchase is not visible on the content launcher, you can find it in your [Library]. Your Library is arranged with all content grouped together, so if you have purchased DLC, go to the main title to find it.
How do I download games from my PS4 Library?
- From the home screen, go to [Library] and select the 'Purchased' folder.
- Select the game you want to download. Add-ons can be found in a sub-section within each game.
- Select ‘Download’ on the content screen.
You can check the progress of your downloads in [Notifications] > [Downloads].
‘Play as you Download’ is available on selected games. This function allows you to choose which part of the game you want to download and play first, while the rest of the content downloads in the background.
Download Game Onet
Can I start downloading games remotely?
How To Get Free Ps4 Games
When you purchase a game, you can choose to start the download to your PS4 remotely via a web browser. To perform a Remote Download, you must have Automatic Updates switched on.
Download Game Offline
- On the Order Confirmation page or the Download List on PlayStation Store, select [Download to your PS4] next to the title you want to download.
- If Play as you Download is available, select which part of the game you want to play first.
- Your game will begin downloading automatically. If Automatic Update is not switched on it will begin downloading when you next turn on your PS4 system.