How to download new games to 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.

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Here are the latest Insider stories. More Insider Sign Out. Sign In Register. Sign Out Sign In Register. PS5 console: find purchases. To find game add-ons, select the game hub and scroll to the Add-Ons section. PS4 console: find purchases. Check PlayStation Store transactions. Select Game Library from your Games home.

The game will install automatically. Depending on the game, you may have the option to copy and play a portion of the game right away. To purchase and download add-ons, search for the game in PlayStation Store, select the game hub and scroll to the Add-Ons section.

PS4 console: download games and add-ons. Go to Library and select the Purchased folder. Select the game you want to download.