How to remotely download games on ps4

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David Artiss DavidArtiss. Add Comment. Preparing your PlayStation 4 For this to work, your PS4 must be left in standby and not fully switched off. Downloading and installing After signing into the PlayStation Store, click on your username at the top and select Download List. Click on the Download to your PS4 button to the right of the title to start the download. Viewing your download queue Need to know how your download is doing?

To start a remote download, you need to set up automatic downloads for your console. If you do not have a linked console, a padlock will appear next to the game. If you haven't set up automatic downloads, the game will begin downloading when you next turn on your console. If you own both versions of the game, you can switch between them by pressing the options button.

Visit the guide below for more information. Find purchases Download games and add-ons Download games remotely Switch game versions. How to find PlayStation Store purchases. 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.