Just a quick FAQ to answer some of your questions. Hopefully this will clear up some confusion. *What exactly will be transferred?* Everything. Accounts, Game installations, DLC, Save data, PS4 themes, Menu options, ect. You are essentially creating a copy of your entire PS4 hard drive. Unsynced trophy data may not transfer so be sure to sync first. *Will any of my data be deleted?* The PS4 you're transferring data from does not lose any of its data. It only makes a copy of everything. The only change will be which console is considered primary by your account. _All data on the new PS4 will be erased before the actual transfer._ This process is best used when the new PS4 is fresh out of the box. *What if I already have save data on my new PS4?* If the new PS4 already has save data that you don't want to lose, copy the data to a USB flash drive or the cloud. Data can be loaded back onto the system afterwards. Keep in mind save data is only compatible with the account it was created on. *Do I need WiFi?* A wireless connection is not necessary, but both consoles will need internet to verify your account. You can wire both consoles to the same router (one with internet) instead of wiring the consoles to each other. Choose LAN instead of WiFi when following the video. All other steps in the video will be the same. *Can I choose which accounts are transferred?* You can choose which accounts are transferred. You will be prompted to select/deselect accounts during this process. *Can I choose which games are transferred?* You cannot choose which games are transferred. All of them will copy over. You can delete game installations beforehand if you want to speed up the transferring process. Keep your sava data and you can re-download DLC and games from the internet or discs afterwards. *Will my PS Plus membership transfer?* PS Plus status will transfer over. PS Plus is tied to your account online and is active on Sony's servers regardless of the system you're on. You will only need to set your current PS4 as primary to access all features. *Why does it tell me I need to sign in?* Make sure both systems have access to the internet. Be sure your original PS4 is set to automatically sign into your account as you will not be able to do it manually when you can only display the new PS4. *Why does my transfer get stuck?* If your transfer process gets stuck for an unreasonably long time, it's possible some of your data is corrupt. Try deleting all of your game installations and DLC, but keep your sava data and transfer again. You can re-download DLC and games from the internet or discs afterwards. If the transfer process still gets stuck, it's likely there is corrupt save data. If you cannot spot which data is corrupt, you can arduously copy your individual save files onto a USB flash drive or the cloud and see if something doesn't transfer. USB flash drives are best for PS4 if you format the flash drive to exFAT. The default FAT32 may transfer very slowly. If save data does not transfer in any way, this is an indication that it is corrupt and will have to be deleted. Corrupt data can be a serious pain.
Seriously thank you so very much for this. I was worried my wife's profile would not be transferred but as you were very detailed in your description of the process that worry was alleviated. Thank you so much.
Thank you sooooooo much!!. I have looked at so many different guides and none of them make sense. This one clears things up, I'll be ready to use my new system in no time :).
thank you so much, this was super helpful. I'm transferring my data from a ps4 slim to an original ps4 and I was struggling to do so, but your video really helped. straight to the point and informative, thank you!
+Neon_ Phantom (just to help the future) Take it to a tech business and they can remove the hard drive and put it in a new one. Quite expensive process but viable.
@@jmosley2723 hey man I figured it out I was using a external hard drive on my old ps and so I basically just deleted the games off the transfer that I didn’t want transfer over and it worked
@@cxm7548 hello I was wondering if that 200gig will be ur own giga bytes going through the process or it’s just the ps4 transfer that large sum on its own
so if I want to keep my old ps4 do I have to transfer the primary ownership over every time I swap between consoles? Thanks for this video :) it was very helpful
Gamingpotential thank you for puting this video up on RUclips it helped me today when i transfer my old ps4 to my new ps4 pro white so thank you i puting like on video too
Hey i have a question so this is basically copying the game right? Not moving them so after the transfer is done both of the ps4 have The same game Right?
Good day! I wanted to ask two things regarding this method. 1) will it work if the second PS4 already has been logged onto by the same PSN account, and 2) do you think this could work if transferring PT (that Silent Hills demo that Kojima made that can no longer be downloaded thanks to Konami)? I have been hanging onto my original PS4 for years just because of that demo, but if I can transfer it properly to my PS4 Pro than I can sell away the original. Thanks!
I have a question. Please heart when you reply. So my playstaion needed a full reboot wiping everything out due to corrupted files. I have my account on my sons playstation along with games we play together. Can I do this transfer and use my account and set it as my primary and will he still be able to play on his playstation on his account with out me signing him out?
Thanks for the vid. Made it super easy. I coulda figured it out but this saved me some time. For people that gave it a thumbs down, F THEM. U didn't have to do this. For the rest of us, however, much love.
All your data will be on both, but your new playstation will be set as your primary playstation. If you plan on selling it? You will have to delete everything off of the old system and initialize it again. So, there will be no trace of your old data. There's other videos that talk about this part of transfers with the ps4.
I know you made this video a whole ago but basically my parents are divorced and I switch houses every week so if I play something like spider man and go to the other PlayStation will everything go there because I use Xbox rn but I'm thinking about switching to ps5 when it comes out
Well you can download games from the PlayStation Store in your library from the cloud from your Playstation network account so you don't really need to transfer data from one PS4 to another if you just want one particular game or something
very helpful, but when you transfer the data will you be able to play on the old ps4 at the same time as the new one, not on the same account ofcourse but on different accounts.
Can you individually select what you want transfered? Like if my brother wanted to old ps4 and wanted his stuff on it can I do that or would it require the USB stick?
Hi GamingPotential, I have to ask just to make sure, this process will copy DLC as well? I know its listed in the title but I need to make sure hahahah. last time when I upgraded my hard-drive I had to re download all DLC from PSN
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Just a quick FAQ to answer some of your questions. Hopefully this will clear up some confusion.
*What exactly will be transferred?*
Everything. Accounts, Game installations, DLC, Save data, PS4 themes, Menu options, ect.
You are essentially creating a copy of your entire PS4 hard drive. Unsynced trophy data may not transfer so be sure to sync first.
*Will any of my data be deleted?*
The PS4 you're transferring data from does not lose any of its data. It only makes a copy of everything. The only change will be which console is considered primary by your account.
_All data on the new PS4 will be erased before the actual transfer._
This process is best used when the new PS4 is fresh out of the box.
*What if I already have save data on my new PS4?*
If the new PS4 already has save data that you don't want to lose, copy the data to a USB flash drive or the cloud. Data can be loaded back onto the system afterwards. Keep in mind save data is only compatible with the account it was created on.
*Do I need WiFi?*
A wireless connection is not necessary, but both consoles will need internet to verify your account. You can wire both consoles to the same router (one with internet) instead of wiring the consoles to each other. Choose LAN instead of WiFi when following the video. All other steps in the video will be the same.
*Can I choose which accounts are transferred?*
You can choose which accounts are transferred. You will be prompted to select/deselect accounts during this process.
*Can I choose which games are transferred?*
You cannot choose which games are transferred. All of them will copy over.
You can delete game installations beforehand if you want to speed up the transferring process. Keep your sava data and you can re-download DLC and games from the internet or discs afterwards.
*Will my PS Plus membership transfer?*
PS Plus status will transfer over. PS Plus is tied to your account online and is active on Sony's servers regardless of the system you're on. You will only need to set your current PS4 as primary to access all features.
*Why does it tell me I need to sign in?*
Make sure both systems have access to the internet. Be sure your original PS4 is set to automatically sign into your account as you will not be able to do it manually when you can only display the new PS4.
*Why does my transfer get stuck?*
If your transfer process gets stuck for an unreasonably long time, it's possible some of your data is corrupt. Try deleting all of your game installations and DLC, but keep your sava data and transfer again.
You can re-download DLC and games from the internet or discs afterwards.
If the transfer process still gets stuck, it's likely there is corrupt save data. If you cannot spot which data is corrupt, you can arduously copy your individual save files onto a USB flash drive or the cloud and see if something doesn't transfer.
USB flash drives are best for PS4 if you format the flash drive to exFAT. The default FAT32 may transfer very slowly.
If save data does not transfer in any way, this is an indication that it is corrupt and will have to be deleted.
Corrupt data can be a serious pain.
Seriously thank you so very much for this.
I was worried my wife's profile would not be transferred but as you were very detailed in your description of the process that worry was alleviated. Thank you so much.
GamingPotential I'm stick on preparing to transfer...
GamingPotential is the data from the old ps4 than gone????
GamingPotential one question so you can use any Ethernet cable?? Thanks
Please help me ... the games that are purchased and are downloaded get transfered too ???
Straight to the point, Step by step
Best type of content on a how to video.
Just got myself a Pro, thanks for this. Lots of videos out there that are just confusing it's very refreshing to see someone straight to the point.
You're transferring data guide was the easiest by far, others videos were to confusing and saying to much unnecessary actions, thanks!
Thank you sooooooo much!!.
I have looked at so many different guides and none of them make sense. This one clears things up, I'll be ready to use my new system in no time :).
Glad it helped!
Hey man do we need 1 lan cable for them to connect to each other so confused
You don't need Lan cable, unless you want faster transfeering, Wifi works too, but that really depend how good your internet is
GamingPotential mine keeps getting stuck at preparing to transfer I even had it on all night and when I woke up it was still on the same screen
Parzival agreed
Thank you soo much after all the confusion of other tutorials of other people this is the only one who helps me. tnx
I.... was barely able to understand this one 😂
Your video really helped me today, followed all the steps and had no issues transferring my data. Thank you
thank you so much, this was super helpful. I'm transferring my data from a ps4 slim to an original ps4 and I was struggling to do so, but your video really helped. straight to the point and informative, thank you!
interesting video. clearly explains what one needs to know to make things work well
This is a 100% solid guide. Thanks so much
Wtf what’s your internet it’s so fast tf😭😭😭
Great guide man, so much clearer than any others that I've seen. Helped me do this without a hitch, so thanks!
everytime I trasfer my ps4 I came to watch this video .... Many thanks
What if my othe PS4 is broken and I can't even turn it on
Your fucked.
Anson Henry Dude no joke, I read his comment then thought exactly what you wrote, 😂
Dude this is happening to me did you find a way to fix it
+Neon_ Phantom (just to help the future)
Take it to a tech business and they can remove the hard drive and put it in a new one. Quite expensive process but viable.
OBAFWS Meshuggah crazed bro me too 😂😂😂
Worked flawlessly..thank you very much for the very well made tutorial!
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Thank you so much. This video was so specific in what to do. Thanks.
I was pressing the home button on my controller the whole time🤦🏽♂️😭 buhh thank yhu
Thanks so much, I will buy a ps5 from ps4 and now I know how to transfer games! You are the best!
Cheers man! Looked everywhere for guides and none of them made sense.
Now I got a question, what happens when your data transfer process stops at a certain percentage and stays like that for HOURS?
You ever figure out this problem cause I’m having it right now
Have you figured it out cause I’m having the same issue
@@jmosley2723 hey man I figured it out I was using a external hard drive on my old ps and so I basically just deleted the games off the transfer that I didn’t want transfer over and it worked
Thank you so much. All the other videos were very confusing to me but this really helped thanks
This video deserves a million likes!!
sussy wallpapers 😂😂, thanks for the video I really needed this
Thanks bro I looked at some other tutorials and none of them clarified which PS4 you leave on
best guide. confirm it works in 06/03/2020 !!!!
Hi, how does the transfer process work if you have multiple accounts on your original PS4?
that's what I'm wondering
You Would Enter Your Main Account
HI what’s the main account
@@notti the one that you set up first, with the psn account on it and is set as the 'parent' account
1:52 YOUR PLAYSTATION NETWORK SIGN IN INFORMATION HAS BEEN SAVED ON THIS PS4
So I don’t have to re sign in
I don't have a ethernet cable. Can I connect both of my consoles without it?
Yes that's what I want to know
Thomas Leonard no you can't you need an ethernet cable
Admyr 6 connect both to the same router
I connected hem and it says lan not connected
How long did it take without the cable?
200 gigs in an hour wtf for me this would take at least a week in South Africa
Same 😭😭
@@cxm7548 hello I was wondering if that 200gig will be ur own giga bytes going through the process or it’s just the ps4 transfer that large sum on its own
Thank you so much for the help I got a new PS4 today and it worked perfectly I had no problems at all
Do the old ps4 still keeping games and able to use or it's already formatted within the transforming?!
so if I want to keep my old ps4 do I have to transfer the primary ownership over every time I swap between consoles? Thanks for this video :) it was very helpful
Gamingpotential thank you for puting this video up on RUclips it helped me today when i transfer my old ps4 to my new ps4 pro white so thank you i puting like on video too
Ugh! Decided i was gonna get a 1 tb PS4 black friday and suddenly realized id lose everything glad i found this.
LOVAF How ironic I'm doing the samething
Hey i have a question so this is basically copying the game right?
Not moving them so after the transfer is done both of the ps4 have
The same game Right?
Good day! I wanted to ask two things regarding this method. 1) will it work if the second PS4 already has been logged onto by the same PSN account, and 2) do you think this could work if transferring PT (that Silent Hills demo that Kojima made that can no longer be downloaded thanks to Konami)? I have been hanging onto my original PS4 for years just because of that demo, but if I can transfer it properly to my PS4 Pro than I can sell away the original. Thanks!
Thank you for this video.
Eady to follow steps and clear
Thank you 👍👍
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It’s funny how I did everything he said and doesn’t work
I have a question. Please heart when you reply. So my playstaion needed a full reboot wiping everything out due to corrupted files. I have my account on my sons playstation along with games we play together. Can I do this transfer and use my account and set it as my primary and will he still be able to play on his playstation on his account with out me signing him out?
Bro literaly thanks for this video cause i have a normal ps4 and i need to switch it to a ps4 pro
Thx i thought i had to buy my games all over again
Thanks for the video, worked like a charm.
AMAZING DUDE, REALLY NICE VIDEO
only video that helped me thanks
Thanks for the vid. Made it super easy. I coulda figured it out but this saved me some time. For people that gave it a thumbs down, F THEM. U didn't have to do this. For the rest of us, however, much love.
Hopefully we'll be able to do something akin to this with the PS5. As in, transferring data from a PS4 to a PS5.
if you transfer all the data to your new ps4 could you still play on the old one with everything still there
No it deletes the data on old ps4
Bryce Jarvis can you get it back!?!
@@conthebonton7790 itll be on your new ps4 that's why it's called transferring
All your data will be on both, but your new playstation will be set as your primary playstation. If you plan on selling it? You will have to delete everything off of the old system and initialize it again. So, there will be no trace of your old data. There's other videos that talk about this part of transfers with the ps4.
Thanks for the vid. Im planning on buying a ps4 pro and needed to know if i could transfer my data from the first generation ps4, to a pro
Very good guide, thanks.
Great video, thanks for the help!
I know you made this video a whole ago but basically my parents are divorced and I switch houses every week so if I play something like spider man and go to the other PlayStation will everything go there because I use Xbox rn but I'm thinking about switching to ps5 when it comes out
Gotta appreciate the theme though. 😏
Nah, hatsuni miku game tho
Thankyou so much, this is so helpful
very good explanation sir ... thank you
U deserve 10 mil
What about DLC and library? How can I transfer them to another PS4? Is it just on your psn account and you just redownload on the ps store?
Got my destiny pro bundle thanks for the video
Thanks for the video at explaining at this so much easier than other videos I found.
Bro you just said roughly an hour for 200gb I have 400gb it’s gonna take me like a week for it to complete 😭🤣
No it would be 2 hours
That’s a lot of days bro
Bro I have over 1500 gigs that I have to download
@@xnxc331 gaw damn 😂
Thanks so much!!! It really help me ✌️
Thank you so much for this video it help out alot thank you
Thanks alot man! It's really help alot!
That was very helpful thx,,,so there is no other option to just transfer a specific game ?
Well you can download games from the PlayStation Store in your library from the cloud from your Playstation network account so you don't really need to transfer data from one PS4 to another if you just want one particular game or something
thats some meaty internet
very helpful, but when you transfer the data will you be able to play on the old ps4 at the same time as the new one, not on the same account ofcourse but on different accounts.
Good explanation. 👍🤜
When I hold the button for one second it goes into rest mode
You holding it for too long you only need to hear 1 beep not 2
@@sharonsummers7874 when it beeps once that’s putting it into rest mode lol but I figured it out
@@yungmoney1347 how did you figure it out?
Hope it’s going to be just as easy as transferring saved data to the PS5.
thanks man
you saved my V.R life haha
love it
thx mate saved my life
Thanks a lot for easy tutorial
Just wondering will this still work if my old ps4 got safe mode looped?
Thanks bro you a life saver
Noob question.
Does it consumes internet data while transferring? Or is it only consumes internet because you have to sign in with your PSN?
Does the transferring itself requires 200gb of internet or does it happen without internet?
Alam Aldean I want to ask the same q ?
Thanks for the video!
I see you sped up the video, but how long was your PS4 on the "Preparing to transfer..." screen? Or how long is preparation expected to take?
E.J.M. Productions Did you manage to pass it?
Very helpful thank you so much
Thanks a lot. I appreciate the help!!!!
Anyone else accidentally erase everything and get it back with this?
Dude I accidentally transferred my stuff from my new one to my old one instead of my old one to my new one and idk how to get all my stuff back!!
@@conthebonton7790 can relate 😭😭 I didn't read the comments and my bros account got erased with a lot of stuff
If we upgraded our OG ps4 500gb hdd to a faster 2tb hdd, would we be able to just swap it into the new ps4 pro and just work?
Is there a type of Ethernet Cable that you would suggest? There seem to be a lot to choose from. CAT6, CAT5e, CAT5, CAT7, Crossover, etc...
just got the ps4 pro thank you so much for teaching me how to transfer my data!
omg thank you ily
Thanks really help me
Thank you best video on doing this
Sorry, does it work without a ethernet cable??
I lost my PS4 data on my main and I need that data that date is life
Does the ps4 need the same psn account on each ps4
_Sp3nstr _ that war I ask
Yes
Does this works even with a ps4 slim or only ps4 pro?
What if the saved data is on another account?
Thanks for the info sir
Can you individually select what you want transfered? Like if my brother wanted to old ps4 and wanted his stuff on it can I do that or would it require the USB stick?
Now do I need to format the external HDD again which was originally set up with my older PS4 ?? or it will work automatically with the newer one??
Just reconnect it to the new one
Great video seriously 👍
Questions, Can you transfer data on just one account when you have multiple? Question 2, Will the data on the old console disappear?
Thank you so much brother
Hi GamingPotential, I have to ask just to make sure, this process will copy DLC as well? I know its listed in the title but I need to make sure hahahah. last time when I upgraded my hard-drive I had to re download all DLC from PSN
Yes it transfers all of your DLC add-ons as well
So I can cancelled the transfer mid way and now all the data is gone