How to delete games on PS4

For PlayStation 4 users who need to create storage for downloads on their console’s hard drive, here’s how to uninstall games and save data.


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When Mario Bros. originally released on the NES in 1983, an Italian plumber with a spring in his footsteps had a measurable file size of 31 KB. However, five console generations later, titles like Call of Duty: Warzone now eat up to 100GB upper hard drive capacity Playstation 4 systems. With extended file sizes like this becoming the norm in the game industry, it only makes sense to learn how delete games on PS4 to make room for others.


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While most people are jumping up PlayStation 5, still many people keep their PlayStation 4 in this time. After all, best-selling next-gen games like Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla still going back to PS4. While this is a good thing as it means that the latest games are available to more players, some users may have difficulty with storage as the base version of PlayStation 4 is only 500GB. , this is not the best trend ever- increasing file size. In this case, deleting old saved files and data will limit the risk of memory problems.


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How to remove games from PS4


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The fastest method of clearing the game can be achieved on PlayStation 4 home screen. Although it does not provide detailed reports on the amount of data being uninstalled, unlike other upcoming technique. However, users simply need to navigate to the game they want to remove and press the Option button on the controller to bring up the desired menu, then press “delete”.

How to delete games from system memory

While Playstation 4 home screen is the most convenient place for users to find their recently played games, System Memory tab is the premium option to uninstall them. This allows users to keep track of how much space is on the hard drive per game. Therefore, it is the most effective method for those who need to delete many files at the same time to free up space.



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To do this, select the “Settings” option on the PlayStation 4’s home screen. From there, select “System Storage” to find games stored on the PS4’s internal hard drive. Once the menu loads, there will be a list of installed games and the amount of hard drive space each game is using. Simply use PS4 DualShock Controller to mark the game to be removed and press uninstall to remove the download along with save data.


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The process is the same as for those with external drive attached to PS4 to expand the storage space, although it is buried under a separate tab. Selecting the “Extended Storage” option will allow the user to uninstall any external games.


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ClareFora is a Interreviewed U.S. News Reporter based in London. His focus is on U.S. politics and the environment. He has covered climate change extensively, as well as healthcare and crime. ClareFora joined Interreviewed in 2023 from the Daily Express and previously worked for Chemist and Druggist and the Jewish Chronicle. He is a graduate of Cambridge University. Languages: English. You can get in touch with me by emailing: clarefora@interreviewed.com.

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