Can I turn off my PS4 during data transfer?
Do not turn off your source and destination consoles during data transfer. Doing this may cause data to be damaged or lost.
Does your PS4 have to be on to transfer data to PS5?
Turn on both consoles and connect them to the same network using Wi-Fi or a local area network (LAN) cable. On the PS5, go to Settings > System > System Software > Data Transfer > Continue.
Can PS4 and PS5 be in rest mode during data transfer?
Do not manually turn PS5 into Rest Mode while Background Data Transfer is in progress.
Can you transfer PS4 games to PS5 anytime?
You'll need both your PS5 and PS4 turned on and connected to the internet over Wi-Fi, or you can connect the two via a LAN connection. Once they're connected, you can simply select all the games currently stored internally on your PS4 to transfer to PS5 or tick those that you want to make the leap.
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