The PlayStation 5 (PS5) has brought a new era of gaming with its powerful hardware and immersive features. This has also led to the launch of numerous new gaming titles. Some of these titles have made a permanent place in the hearts of gamers, while some haven’t. As avid gamers accumulate an extensive library of downloads, managing storage space becomes essential. Deleting games on the PS5 is a straightforward process to overcome this problem. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to remove games from your PS5 console efficiently.
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How to delete games on a PS5
You can delete games on a PS5 using different methods to free up storage. Whether you want to delete a game from your home menu, from the game library, or Settings, you can do that without any hassle. Here’s how to delete games on a PS5 using all these methods.
How to delete games on a PS5 – Home menu
Here are the steps to delete a game on a PS5 from the Home menu.
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Find the game
Navigate to the game you want to delete, but don’t open it.
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Pick Options
Press the Options button from the PS5 controller (the small button situated to the right of the touchpad).
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Delete
Select the Delete option from the drop-down menu.
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Confirm
Select OK to confirm that you want to delete the game.
How to delete games on a PS5 – Game library
If the game you want to delete is not on the home screen but in the Game Library, follow these steps:
Step
Open game library
Head to the Game Library from the Home menu.
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‘Installed’ tab
Navigate to the Installed tab by browsing the top toolbar.
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Choose Option
Go to the game you want to delete to highlight it, and then press the Option button from the PS5 controller.
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Delete
Select manage game content and then the Delete option from the drop-down menu.
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Confirm
Confirm deleting the app by selecting the OK option.
How to delete games on a PS5 – Settings menu
If the game is not installed on the Playstation app but just sitting there in the storage, you can delete it from the Settings.
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Open settings
Open Settings from the PS5’s home screen at the cog icon in the top-right of the screen.
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Select storage
Select the ‘Console Storage’ settings from the menu, to find the storage options
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Find ‘Games and apps’
Choose the ‘Games and Apps’ option.
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Select the games
Choose one or multiple games you want to delete.
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Choose Delete
Select the “Delete” button from the bottom-right corner of the screen to delete all game data.
Wrapping up
Deleting games on the PS5 empowers you to manage your console’s storage efficiently. By following these simple steps, you can make room for new gaming experiences while keeping your library organized. Mastering these basic console tasks ensures a seamless and enjoyable gaming experience on the PlayStation 5.
