Digital copy vs Hard Copy

[TripleCrown]

Sorry to open a new topic for this but "Preloaded Digital version" one just got closed.

I'm planning in short mid-term to buy the PS4 Pro. I prefer to buy and preload the digital copy but in case I'm buying a new console, will it be easier to re-install the game from a hard copy or will I be able to re-download it from the PS Store ?

Download size & time is not really an issue but not sure if we can re-download an already install game bought online.

Thx in advance for your help




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[bcruise]

Quote: Originally Posted by TripleCrown

Sorry to open a new topic for this but "Preloaded Digital version" one just got closed. I'm planning in short mid-term to buy the PS4 Pro. I prefer to buy and preload the digital copy but in case I'm buying a new console, will it be easier to re-install the game from a hard copy or will I be able to re-download it from the PS Store ? Download size & time is not really an issue but not sure if we can re-download an already install game bought online. Thx in advance for your help Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

If you're going from regular PS4 to Pro, you'll be able to transfer your entire HDD content over to the Pro when the time comes (game installs and all) with an ethernet cable. That will save you having to re-install/re-download all of your games.

To answer your question specifically, it's always going to be faster to re-install a physical copy, but how much fast depends on your internet speed when going digital. But I'd still take the transfrerring process every time in this case.

[TripleCrown]

Quote: Originally Posted by bcruise

If you're going from regular PS4 to Pro, you'll be able to transfer your entire HDD content over to the Pro when the time comes (game installs and all) with an ethernet cable. That will save you having to re-install/re-download all of your games. To answer your question specifically, it's always going to be faster to re-install a physical copy, but how much fast depends on your internet speed when going digital. But I'd still take the transfrerring process every time in this case.

Thank you very much for that valuable answer !!

Mod can close it. Question answered!


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[MDgolf]

I just ordered the game digital. First time I have ever ordered a digital game. Does it pre Download to the main dashboard? Thanks


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[ElroyJetson]

Quote: Originally Posted by MDgolf

I just ordered the game digital. First time I have ever ordered a digital game. Does it pre Download to the main dashboard? Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

As long as you have the predownload box checked it will , it should be automatically checked tho , when I bought my pre order the other day it was already checked like so


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[MDgolf]

Thanks for your reply. I saw that when I bought it originally. It have yet to see that again. Where can I access the countdown?


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[ElroyJetson]

Quote: Originally Posted by MDgolf

Thanks for your reply. I saw that when I bought it originally. It have yet to see that again. Where can I access the countdown? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Go to your library on your PlayStation 4, then scroll down to purchased, change filter to date purchased and 17 should pop up , click it and it'll show timer


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[ElroyJetson]

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