{"id":10220,"date":"2023-11-29T13:39:03","date_gmt":"2023-11-29T12:39:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/?p=10220"},"modified":"2025-06-30T17:43:34","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T15:43:34","slug":"download-games-ps5-disc-version","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/download-games-ps5-disc-version\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Download Games on PS5 Disc Version? [How to Do It]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The PS5 disc and digital versions hit the market in 2020 as a successor to PS4. The availability of two PS5 versions also allowed gamers to decide whether they wanted a<strong> disc-based <\/strong>or digital-only experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the question is, can you download digital games on the PS5 disc version?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll discuss this and compare the PS5 disc and digital version side-by-side to clarify any possible questions. Let\u2019s get right into it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/download-games-ps5-disc-1-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Donwload Games PS5 Disc Version\" class=\"wp-image-10231 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/download-games-ps5-disc-1-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/download-games-ps5-disc-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/download-games-ps5-disc-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/download-games-ps5-disc-1.png 1380w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-you-download-games-on-ps5-disc-version\">Can You Download Games on PS5 Disc Version?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong>You can download games on the PS5 disc version. The console has an SSD storage of 1TB available for storing games. It is also backward compatible with PS4 games, so it is not limited to disc-only games.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you prefer digital games, you can still insert a PS5 disc on your console and transfer the contents to its SSD. However, you\u2019ll still need to keep the disc in the console. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The disc is required for the console to confirm the game license. The console needs a disc to perform a license check to determine if you own the rights to the game.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-download-games-on-ps5-disc-version\">How to Download Games on PS5 Disc Version<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>There are two ways you can download games on the PS5 disc version; both require your console to be connected to the internet:<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"method-1-using-your-console\">Method 1. Using Your Console<\/h3>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>If you are downloading a disc game to your PS5 disc version, you must have a disc installed into the console.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are steps on how to download games on PS5 disc version using your console:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 1. <\/strong>Insert a disc into the PS5.<br>Skip this step if you are downloading a digital game version.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 2. <\/strong>Go to <strong>\u201cPlayStation Store\u201d.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 3. Select <\/strong>the game you want to download.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p><strong>Step 4. <\/strong>Click <strong>\u201cDownload\u201d.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/download-option-ps5-disc-version.jpg\" alt=\"How to Download Games on PS5 Disc Version\" class=\"wp-image-10222 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/download-option-ps5-disc-version.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/download-option-ps5-disc-version-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/download-option-ps5-disc-version-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/download-option-ps5-disc-version-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/download-option-ps5-disc-version-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/900;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Step 5. <\/strong>Find your downloaded game in the <strong>\u201cGame Library\u201d.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/game-library-ps5-disc-version.jpg\" alt=\"How to Check Your Game Libray on PS5 Disc Version\" class=\"wp-image-10223 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/game-library-ps5-disc-version.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/game-library-ps5-disc-version-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/game-library-ps5-disc-version-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/game-library-ps5-disc-version-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/game-library-ps5-disc-version-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/900;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"method-2-from-your-phone\">Method 2. From Your Phone<\/h3>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Important! <\/strong>Before downloading, ensure your PS5 is in rest mode and connected to the internet. Also, make sure your PS5 has enough storage space.&nbsp;<br><br>To turn rest mode on, open the contorl center by pressing the PS button, then  select&nbsp;&#8220;<strong>Power&nbsp;<\/strong>&gt;&nbsp;<strong>Enter Rest Mode<\/strong>&#8220;. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are steps to download games on PS5 disc version using your phone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 1. <\/strong>Install &amp; open the <strong>\u201cPlayStation App\u201d.<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.playstation.com\/en-us\/playstation-app\/#:~:text=in%20rest%20mode.-,Download%20now,-Get%20the%20free\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Download it<\/a> if you don&#8217;t have it yet)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 2. Sign in <\/strong>with your PS5 username and account.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p><strong>Step 3. <\/strong>Choose <strong>\u201cGames Library &gt; Games &gt; Purchased\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/game-library-ps5-account.jpg\" alt=\"How to Open Games Library on PS5 Mobile\" class=\"wp-image-10224 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/game-library-ps5-account.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/game-library-ps5-account-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/game-library-ps5-account-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/game-library-ps5-account-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/game-library-ps5-account-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/900;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 4. Tap <\/strong>on a game you want to download.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 5. <\/strong>Tap on <strong>\u201cSelect Edition\u201d.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 6. <\/strong>Select your <strong>\u201cLinked Console\u201d.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p><strong>Step 7. <\/strong>Tap <strong>\u201cDownload to Console\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/linking-phone-ps5.jpg\" alt=\"How to Link Your Phone to PS5\" class=\"wp-image-10225 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/linking-phone-ps5.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/linking-phone-ps5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/linking-phone-ps5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/linking-phone-ps5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/linking-phone-ps5-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/900;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playstation.com\/en-us\/support\/games\/find-download-games-ps-store\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How to Find and Download Games Purchased from the Playstation Store.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-cant-you-download-disc-games-on-ps5\">Why Can\u2019t You Download Disc Games on PS5? <\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong>If you can&#8217;t download games on your PS5 is probably because of the lack of storage space in your console or some incompatibility. The &#8220;Can\u2019t Install&#8221; error often appears if your console lacks enough SSD storage. Some games are also incompatible with the PS5 disc version, making them impossible to download.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a list of things that you can do if you can\u2019t download games on PS5:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Clear Space. <\/strong><br>Check if you have enough storage on your console. If not, you can delete games and media. Or, create more storage by adding an eternal SSD or hard drive.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check the PSN Status Page. <\/strong><br>Confirm if the systems are down from the <a href=\"https:\/\/status.playstation.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">PSN Service Status<\/a> page. If there are any alerts, wait until the system is back on.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pause Additional Download. <\/strong><br>It is best to pause any background downloads in the console. This allows your PS5 to focus on the game you want to install instead of working on multiple downloads.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Install the Latest Update. <\/strong>Ensure your console is running on the latest system software. Go to <strong>\u201cSettings <\/strong>&gt; <strong>System <\/strong>&gt; <strong>System Software <\/strong>&gt; <strong>System Software Update and Settings\u201d<\/strong> to install available software updates. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.playstation.com\/en-us\/support\/hardware\/ps5\/system-software\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Confirm Your PSN Account. <\/strong><br>Signing in to the wrong account can hinder you from downloading a game. Use the same account utilized when purchasing the game.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Restart the Console. <\/strong><br>A reboot can help fix any issues. After restarting, try to resume the download to see if the problem cleared.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>You can read more about how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playstation.com\/en-us\/support\/games\/troubleshoot-downloaded-playstation-game\/#:~:text=Check\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">troubleshoot game downloads from the PlayStation Store.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-the-difference-between-digital-and-disc-ps5\">What Is the Difference Between Digital and Disc PS5?<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ps5-digital-disc-versions.jpg\" alt=\"Comparing PS5 Disc and Digital Versions\" class=\"wp-image-10226 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ps5-digital-disc-versions.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ps5-digital-disc-versions-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ps5-digital-disc-versions-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ps5-digital-disc-versions-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ps5-digital-disc-versions-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/1067;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The PS5 disc and digital version have the same functionalities, graphics, and SSD capacity. However, there are three primary differences between the two consoles.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Price. <\/strong><br>The <a href=\"https:\/\/direct.playstation.com\/en-us\/buy-consoles\/playstation5-console\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">PS5 disc version<\/a> retails in the US at $499.99, while <a href=\"https:\/\/direct.playstation.com\/en-us\/buy-consoles\/playstation5-digital-edition-console\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">PS5 digital<\/a> is available at $399.99. The digital edition is cheaper to manufacture because of licensing, thus the $100 difference.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Disc Player. <\/strong><br>The PS5 disc version has a Blu-ray disc drive, while the digital edition does not. Since you can&#8217;t use physical disc copies, your disc-less console relies on an internet connection to install and play games.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Design. <\/strong><br>The PS5 digital edition is slimmer and more symmetrical than the disc version. There is a bulge or, instead, a curve at the bottom of the disc console, accommodating the disc port.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"which-ps5-is-better-digital-or-disc\">Which PS5 Is Better: Digital or Disc? <\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong>The PS5 disc version is better than the digital edition because you can play former PS4 disc games. This is because of backward compatibility, which makes the PS4 physical disc games work on PS5. Also, the disc port lets you enjoy 4k Blu-ray disc viewing, which is better than modern streaming services.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider the disc version if you have physical copies of games or are a collector of physical media like Blu-ray discs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, it will also allow you to enjoy games at a discounted price. You can also download digital games on the PS5 disc version, so you don\u2019t have to worry about game compatibility issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The PS5 digital edition is better suited for anyone who doesn\u2019t mind downloading their games. If you prefer a digital catalog, this is your best option.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>It is possible to download and enjoy games on the PS5 disc version. The PlayStation store works the same way for the standard and digital edition consoles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All you require is a Sony PlayStation account and an active internet connection. You can even pre-order or add unreleased games to your wishlist.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your PS5 disc console fails to download a game, consider deleting a game or media to clear up some space. Also, opt to download one game at a time to ensure a smooth download.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"related-articles\">Related Articles<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/web-browser-ps5\/\">How to Use PS5 Web Browser<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/discord-on-ps5\/\">How To Get &amp; Use Discord on PS5 in 2023<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/cant-use-this-content-ps5\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/cant-use-this-content-ps5\/\">Can&#8217;t Use This Content &#8211; Fix PS5 Issue<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover if you can download games on the PS5 disc version. 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