

The process will start, depending on how much data this will take anyware from 2-8 hours. Note: if you don't backup the games you will have to redownload them on the Pro. You will have the option to backup everything or just your saves and game captures. On your orignal PS4 plug in your external drive and go to Settings -> System -> Backup/Restore -> Backup. If your external is not large enough consider deleting some of the games to make it fit (except for P.T. Larger drives can only be formated to fat32 using a 3rd party tool like "guiformat". Note: you will need an external drive large enough for your games and formated to fat32. The Backup/Restore feature works when using between all 3 models of the PS4. Have a larger or SSD drive in your orginal PS4? Need to transfer the data and preserve your copy of P.T.? Maybe you just want to sell the old PS4 first so you can afford the Pro. These combined methods don't actually transfer your games, relying on you to redownload from PSN, or reinstall from discs. What about your videos and screenshots? You can easily transfer these using an external hard drive or USB stick. You can move your saves by navigating to Settings, then Application Data Management, then Saved Data in System, then Upload to Online Storage.

If you have PS Plus, you've likely got some extra Sony Cloud storage laying around. Note that transfers can take quite a long time! Choose what you want then click Next.īegin the transfer when prompted. You'll be given a lits of options to transfer. Once the other PS4 is detected, wait for the prompt to hold down the power button on the original PS4. The transfer option is located under System, then T ransfer Data From Another PS4.

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Turn both units on with your PS4 Pro connected to your television and log in to your PS4 Pro. Before proceeding, make sure both PS4's are detected, powered on, and configured on your local network. To do this, you'll need a router and two Ethernet cables. By connecting both PS4's to the same home network, you can transfer your data via a wired LAN.
