How to Easily Delete Games and Apps From Your PS4 Step-by-Step Guide

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To delete games or apps from your PS4, follow these steps:

  1. Turn on your PS4 and go to the main menu.
  2. Navigate to the game or app you want to delete. Use the D-pad or thumbstick to highlight the game or app.
  3. Open the options menu. Press the Options button on your controller.
  4. Select “Delete.” In the options menu that appears, choose the “Delete” option.
  5. Confirm the deletion. A prompt will ask you to confirm that you want to delete the selected game or app. Select “OK” to confirm.

The game or app will be deleted from your PS4, freeing up storage space. If you want to play the game again in the future, you can re-download it from your library or the PlayStation Store.

Here are some additional details and tips for deleting games or apps from your PS4:

Checking Storage Space:

  1. Go to Settings: Navigate to the Settings menu from the main menu.
  2. Select “Storage”: Choose “Storage” to see a breakdown of how your hard drive space is being used.
  3. View Content: Select “System Storage” or “Extended Storage” (if you have an external hard drive connected) to see a list of installed games and apps along with how much space each one is using.

Deleting Multiple Items at Once:

  1. Go to Library: From the main menu, scroll to the right and select the “Library” option.
  2. Open the “Games” or “Applications” tab: Here you will see a list of all installed games and apps.
  3. Press Options: Press the Options button on your controller.
  4. Select “Delete”: From the menu that appears, select “Delete.”
  5. Select Multiple Items: You can now select multiple games or apps to delete by checking the boxes next to them.
  6. Confirm Deletion: After selecting the items, choose “Delete” and confirm to remove them from your PS4.

Deleting Game Data and Saves:

  1. Go to Settings: Navigate to the Settings menu from the main menu.
  2. Select “Application Saved Data Management”: Choose this option to manage your saved game data.
  3. Select “Saved Data in System Storage”: Here, you can view and delete saved data for your games.
  4. Select “Delete”: Choose the “Delete” option to remove specific game saves.
  5. Select Game Saves: Check the boxes next to the save data you want to delete and confirm the deletion.

Re-downloading Deleted Games:

  1. Go to Library: From the main menu, scroll to the right and select the “Library” option.
  2. Open the “Purchased” tab: This tab shows all the games and apps you’ve purchased and can be re-downloaded.
  3. Select the Game or App: Highlight the game or app you want to re-download.
  4. Press Download: Select the download option to start re-installing the game or app on your PS4.

Using Extended Storage:

If you’re running out of space frequently, consider using an external hard drive for extended storage:

  1. Connect an External Hard Drive: Plug a compatible USB 3.0 external hard drive into one of the USB ports on your PS4.
  2. Format the Drive: Go to Settings > Devices > USB Storage Devices, select your external hard drive, and choose “Format as Extended Storage.”
  3. Move Games to External Storage: You can now move games and apps to the external hard drive to free up internal storage space.

Following these steps will help you manage your PS4 storage more effectively and ensure you have space for new games and apps.

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