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How to transfer data from PS5 to PS5 Pro

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A PS5 slim, PS5 Pro, and base PS5 all stand next to each other.
From left to right: PS5 (slim), PS5 Pro, PS5 Giovanni Colantonio / Digital Trends

As great as the PlayStation 5 Pro is, no one can deny that it is quite expensive. To that end, many PS5 owners are likely planning on selling their current model to help offset some of the cost. However, you don't want to sell your old unit before you ensure that all your data for the best PS5 games is safely transferred over to the Pro. If you're getting ready to upgrade to the Pro , here's how you can transfer your data so you can pick up right where you left off and enjoy the nice graphical boost .

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Difficulty

Easy

Duration

30 minutes

What You Need

  • PS5

  • PS5 Pro

  • PlayStation Plus Essential (optional)

  • SSD

  • USB drive (optional)

How to transfer your PS5 data to the PS5 Pro

There are three ways to move your data from your base PS5 to the Pro, with this method being the most simple. It does require you to have access to both consoles, however, so make sure you don't sell your old console before performing this process.

Step 1: Connect your PS5 and PS5 Pro to the same local network.

Step 2: On your PS5 Pro, go to Settings > System Software .

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Step 3: Scroll down and select Data Transfer .

Step 4: Follow the prompts to have your PS5 Pro search the network for your PS5.

Step 5: Assuming both consoles are on and connected to the network, it will begin transferring the data automatically.

The playstation settings menu.
Sony

How to transfer data using PS Plus

Another option to move your data to the PS5 Pro is to use the cloud save feature as part of PlayStation Plus Essential .

Step 1: Start your PS5 and go into Settings .

Step 2: Select Save Data and Game/App Settings .

Step 3: Choose Saved Data (PS5) .

Step 4: Under Console Storage choose Upload to Cloud Storage .

Step 5: Either choose which files you want to upload manually or simply select Select All .

Step 6: Press Upload .

Step 7: Connect your PS5 Pro to the internet and go back into the Saved Data and Game/App Settings menu.

Step 8: Choose Save Data (PS5) and then go to Cloud Storage .

Step 9: Select Download to Console Storage .

Step 10: Again, choose either specific files or Select All to download all your data.

The WD Black SN850P 2TB Internal PS5 SSD before insertion into a ready PS5.
WD

How to transfer data using an SSD or USB drive

Your last option requires you to have a separate SSD or USB drive for your PS5. If you have an SSD and your data is already saved on it, then all you need to do is install it into your PS5 Pro .

If you're using a USB drive, here's how that process works.

Step 1: Insert the USB drive into your base PS5.

Step 2: Go to Settings > System Software > Back Up and Restore .

Step 3: Select Back Up Your PS5 and choose your USB device.

Step 4: Once done, take the USB drive from the PS5 and insert it in the PS5 Pro, and go to Settings > Back Up and Restore > Restore your PS5 .

Step 5: Select the USB drive and wait for it to download your files.

Be aware that using the USB method will reset your PS5 Pro to factory default settings, meaning you should do this first since it will wipe any new data you put on the console.

Jesse Lennox
Jesse Lennox
Jesse Lennox has been a writer at Digital Trends for over five years and has no plans of stopping. He covers all things…
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