How to transfer data to PS5 Pro from PS4 and PS5

The PS5 Pro went for sale on November 7, 2024, and there's a good chance it will soon go out of stock, just like what happened with the PlayStation 4 Pro. However, those who pre-ordered the new console may get it delivered within a day or two after November 7, 2024. As such, you must be prepared to transfer all your profile and game data from the old console to the new one.

This article provides a detailed guide on how to transfer your data to PlayStation 5 Pro from PS4 and PS5.

Note: Some aspects of this article are subjective and solely reflect the writer's opinions.

Transfer your data from PS4/PS4 Pro/PS5 to PS5 Pro

Transferring your data from PS4, PS4 Pro, or PS5 to PlayStation 5 Pro is pretty easy. However, you must first prepare the consoles.

How to prepare the old and new consoles

To prepare the consoles, you must update them, add the same account on both, and connect them to the same Wi-Fi. Below, you will find all the steps:

Step 1: Update your existing console and the new PS5 Pro to the latest version

PlayStation system software update page (Image via Sony)

Go through the following steps to update the existing console and the new PlayStation 5 Pro:

For PS5

Go to Settings and select System.
Next, go to System Software and select System Software Update and Settings. If an update is available, it will appear there.
Select Update System Software to update.

For PS4 and PS4 Pro

Go to Settings and select System.
Next, go to System Software Update. If an update is available, it will appear there.
Now, select Update System Software to update.

For PS5 Pro

Go to Settings and select System.
Next, go to System Software and select System Software Update and Settings. If an update is available, it will appear there.
Select Update System Software to update.

Step 2: Connect your existing console and the new PS5 Pro to the same PS account and network

Connect your new PlayStation 5 Pro to the same network as your existing PS4/PS4 Pro/PS5. Next, you must log in to the new console with the same PS account as the old one.

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How to transfer your data from the old PlayStation to PS5 Pro

Here are the steps on how to transfer your data to PlayStation 5 Pro from your old console:

On your new PS5 console, go to Settings and select System.
Next, go to System Software and select Data Transfer.
Next, click on the Continue button.
Once again, select the Continue button.
It will showcase a list of consoles connected to the same network. Select your existing PS4/PS4 Pro/PS5 console on that list.
It will ask you to press and hold the power button of your old console for one second or until you hear a beep.
Once that's done, choose the data you want to transfer and select the Start Transfer button.
Next, select Yes, and that's it. Now, you need to wait for a few minutes or an hour, depending on the size of the date that is being transferred.

This concludes our guide on how to transfer your data to PS5 Pro from PS4, PS4 Pro, and PS5. If you follow every step correctly, the procedure should go without a hitch.