Upgrade eligible PS4 games to ps5 game boost version

The PS5 console provides the option to upgrade CDs or digital PS4 games to the digital ps5 game boost version during use. Depending on the game, this upgrade may not require additional fees, may require purchase, or may only be available for a limited period of time. Internet connection required.

Upgrade eligible PS4 disc games on a ps5 game boost console with an optical drive

To upgrade eligible PS4 disc games to the digital ps5 game boost version, you need a PS5 console with an optical drive. The PS4 game disc cannot be used with the PlayStation 5 digital version.

Log in to an existing account (or create an account) on the ps5 game boost host.

Insert a qualified PS4 game disc.

Go to the game center of PS4 games.

Select the upgrade offer on the game center, and then view the upgrade offer.

Choose to download (or purchase at a discounted price) to download/purchase content.

After downloading, insert the PS4 game CD to play the PS5 digital game. Every time you play a game, you need to insert a CD.

Upgrade eligible PS4 digital games on a ps5 game boost console with an optical drive or PS5 digital version

To upgrade the eligible digital PS4 games you already have to the digital PS5 version:

Log in to an existing account on the PS5 host.

Find the PS5 game in the PlayStation Store or by searching, and then go to the game center of the PS5 game.

Select the upgrade offer on the game center, and then view the upgrade offer.

Choose to download (or purchase at a discounted price) to download/purchase content.

After downloading, you can play PS5 games.

Compatible controllers on the PS5 host

DualSense wireless controller, DUALSHOCK4 wireless controller, and PlayStation officially authorized third-party game board controller can be used for supported PS4 games on the PS5 console.

Professional peripheral devices, such as officially authorized racing steering wheels, arcade joysticks, and flight joysticks, can be used for PS5 games and supported PS4 games.

The PS Move dynamic controller and PlayStation VR shooting controller can be used for PS VR games supported on the PS5 console.

For the best experience, please use the DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller when playing PS4 games and PS VR games on the PS5 console.

PS5 games are not compatible with DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controllers.

To adjust the vibration intensity of the controller on the PS5 host, go to Settings>Accessories>Controller>Vibration Intensity.

Platinum and gold wireless headphone sets, as well as third-party headphone sets connected through USB ports or audio sockets, can be used on PS5 hosts (the headphone set companion application is not compatible with PS5 hosts).

PS5 backward compatibility limitations

During the PS4 game on the PS5 console, the SHARE menu cannot be displayed. You can obtain screenshots and images by pressing the Create button on the DualSense wireless controller to display the Create menu. In addition, you can use shortcut keys to start/stop video recording or save screenshots, as shown below:

Press the Create (DualSense) or SHARE key (DUALSHOCK4) once to display the Create menu

Press and hold down the Create (DualSense) or SHARE key (DUALSHOCK4) to obtain a screenshot of the screen

Press DualSense or SHARE twice to manually start and stop video recording.

HD camera is not compatible with PS4 games; Please connect to the PlayStation Camera through the PlayStation Camera adapter.

The HDR of the PS5 host will automatically turn on. To disable HDR, go to Settings>Screen and Video>Video Output>HDR, and then select SDR.

The PS5 host does not support the PS4 competition function.

The PS5 console does not support the Live from PlayStation feature in the game.

The PS5 console does not support the PS4 second screen application or gaming companion application.