How to Transfer PS4 Data to PS5 with USB

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Grab your USB, plug it into the PS4, and head to Settings > System > Backup and Restore. Choose 'Back Up PS4' and select the data you want to transfer. Once that's done, plug the USB into your PS5, go to Settings > System > System Software > Data Transfer, and follow the on-screen instructions. Easy peasy!

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RatingLink·7 months ago

Quick steps: Backup your PS4 data to a USB drive via Settings > System > Backup and Restore. Then, plug that USB into your PS5 and navigate to Settings > System > System Software > Data Transfer. Done!

ReroutingTopaz·7 months ago

Honestly, using Wi-Fi is faster. Just saying!

AutocancellingWeek·7 months ago

I've done this a couple times. Just backup your PS4 to a USB drive, then plug that into your PS5, and follow the data transfer steps in the settings. Took me like 30 minutes!

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