How to play PlayStation games on disc

Follow these steps to play disc-based games on your PlayStation®5 console or PlayStation®4 console.

How to install a disc-based game on your PS5 console

  1. Insert your game disc into the disc slot. 
    The game installs automatically the first time you play it. 
    You may be asked to select which add-ons to install.
  2. Once installed, select the game from your Games home.
    Your game starts.
    Keep the disc inserted every time you play the game.
Game presets
Install disc drive for PS5 consoles

To install add-ons you didn’t select during initial set-up:

  1. Insert the disc.
  2. Go to Games home, highlight the game and press the options button.
  3. Select Manage Game Content and select the Install icon next to the add-on.
  • You can also play supported PS4™ games on your PS5® console.
Play PS4 games on PS5 consoles
  1. Insert your game disc into the disc slot.
    The game installs automatically.
    You may be asked to select which add-ons to install.
  2. Once installed, select the game from the content area.
    Your game starts. 
  3. Keep the disc inserted every time you play the game.

How to install a dual-disc game on your PS5 console 

Some games have data split between two discs to allow for larger file sizes.

  1. Insert the data disc into the disc slot.
  2. When prompted, eject the data disc and insert the play disc.
    The installation completes automatically using the play disc.
  3. On completion, leave the play disc in your console to play the game.
  1. Insert the data disc into the disc slot.
  2. When prompted, remove the data disc and insert the play disc.
    The installation completes automatically using the play disc.
  3. On completion, leave the play disc in your console to play the game.

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