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How to view all purchased games on PS5

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The PlayStation 5 has streamlined many aspects of the gaming experience, but there's been a bit of confusion here and there in terms of navigating its menus and settings. Gameplay is great, but no one tells you how to use the PS5 web browser or how to customize your PS5 controller button layout.

One of the ways in which Sony's latest console can be a bit strange is in how it hides away your library of purchased games. No worries, though, as we'll tell you how to find all of your purchased PS5 games.

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Difficulty

Easy

Duration

5 minutes

What You Need

  • DualSense Controller

The Playstation 5 system standing upright.
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How to view all purchased games on PS5

When you're ready to find your full purchased library, follow the steps below.

Step 1: On the main menu of the PS5, scroll all the way to the right to Game Library.

Game Library on PS5
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Step 2: Press down or the X button to open a new group of selections.

Game Library on PS5
Game Library on PS5 Image used with permission by copyright holder

Step 3: Now press up and then press right one time to land on Your Collection to display all of your purchased games. You can now press down to begin scrolling through them.

Game Library on PS5
Game Library on PS5 Image used with permission by copyright holder
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