How To Check Downloads on a PS5

Do you forget what games you have in your PlayStation library? Perhaps you’re currently downloading something new, but you’re not sure how much longer you have to wait before you can start playing. Luckily, the solution to both problems is fairly simple, and this article will show you the two methods you can use.

How to Check Downloads on the Console

Let’s look at how you can do this on the console.

2. Go to the main menu.
   
3. Tap the “PS” button.
   
4. Select the “Downloads/Uploads” tab indicated by the downward-pointing arrow in the Control Center menu.
   
5. Tap “X” to display any downloads in progress.
   

You’ll notice a list of downloaded games you have queued underneath the game currently downloading.

You can use the controller to navigate through your files to start a new download, pause, or even delete a game. Press “X” to select the desired game and select an action.

Bonus Tip: When navigating using the D-pad, press the buttons slowly and with a softer touch. The controls are highly sensitive, and you might speed past your desired icon. For reference, the Download icon is located between the Sound and Music icons in the Control Center.

You can also prioritize new downloads in your list.

How to Check PS5 Downloads in the PS App

If you’re an avid PS5 user, you probably use the PS app too. If not, there’s no harm in getting it, as it’s loaded with useful features and offers a smooth browsing experience.

Once you install the PS app and link it to your PSN and PS5 console, you can use it to view and manage your downloads.

1. Launch the PS app.
   
2. Tap the “Purchased” tag.
   
3. Tap a game you know is downloading.
   

This will display the status of the download.

Checking from a PC

There’s another way to manage your PS5 downloads if you’re away from your console or don’t have the PS app.

You can use your laptop or desktop computer to manage PS5 downloads.

1. Sign in to your PlayStation.com account.
   
2. Select “My PlayStation.”
3. Go to the “Game Library.”
   
4. Select a purchased game.
   
5. Click the “Download” button.
   
6. Select your desired console.

This will prompt the game to download the moment your console is turned on. It’s a useful feature if you left your console on or you rarely close it and want to download something by the time you get home.

FAQ

How many games can you download at the same time on your PS5?

Unfortunately, the PS5 doesn’t support simultaneous downloads. However, you can pause a download and start or prioritize a new one. This is still a useful feature if you want to try something new without waiting for a massive AAA title to finish downloading. You can always resume your initial download later.

Can you check downloads from your desktop?

Using your browser to check for download times isn’t possible. However, you can log into your PlayStation account and view the Game Library section. This will give you an overview of your purchased games and add-ons. If you select a purchased game and you get the download option, it means you don’t have it on your console yet.

PS5 Gives Users More Control Than Ever

While not everyone is pleased by the single-game download limit, having access to remote downloads and more control via the PS app over your console makes the PS5 successful and convenient to use.

Let us know in the comments section below if you have encountered difficulties checking your downloads using these methods. And don’t hesitate to give a shout-out to your favorite PS5 titles.