How to Retrieve Game Saves Without PlayStation Plus

avatarLettingTail6 months ago
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avatarCoilingShip6 months ago

You can use a USB stick to manually back up and transfer game saves. Just plug it into your PS4 or PS5, go to Settings > Application Saved Data Management > Saved Data in System Storage > Copy to USB Storage Device, and you'll be good to go!

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avatarJokingTunic6 months ago

Honestly, without PS Plus, USB is your friend for game save backups. Easy peasy.


avatarRatingLink6 months ago

If you鈥檙e on the same console, your game saves should be on the internal storage. Just start the game and your saves will load automatically!


avatarAttemptingDance6 months ago

First-hand experience here! I just use an external hard drive. Works the same way as a USB stick but with more space. Cheaper than PS Plus in the long run too!

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