Why does the ps4 download disc games

Because data can be read off the HDD faster than it can be read off the disc itself. The disc just acts as an activation key. Answer: Same reason why PC games is installed from the physical disc into the HDD. The reason is to reduce load times. PS4 may use bluray disc (and bluray drive) which is much faster compared to CD and DVD but it still can’t match HDD (usually SATA3) transfer rate. PC games have been installed. This means you can buy a disc-based PS4 game and install the full game content onto the hard drive. However, the disc still needs to be inside the PS4 for verification purposes. Why do ps4 games have to copy? So, your PS4 has downloaded the update file for, say, Call of Duty: Warzone. It then needs to install it, and it does this by basically.

If the issue remains and you are using a disc, first delete the game data and once done eject and reinsert the disc and it should start up. Message 7 of 64 (, Views) Reply. 1. + XP. Re: PS4 Game Won't Install. #8. November Options. Answer (1 of 4): I believe you have mixed up "downloads" and "Installing". Whenever you insert a new game into the PS4's disc drive, usually, the game will have to be installed onto the PS4. This process usually only takes a few minutes and then you are able to play the game just fine. Note that. Below are some of the known common causes why this issue happens. Minor console bug. Some PS4 consoles may not read discs due to random bugs that might occur.

Because data can be read off the HDD faster than it can be read off the disc itself. The disc just acts as an activation key. “If the PS4 installs the game from the disk, then why does it need to have the disk inside it anyway?” If that is the case, then here is the reason: All it is is a disk check. The system makes you insert the disk to verify that you have posession of it. This way you can not just rent it from a store or something, install it, and bring it back. The only way you can play a PS4 game without a disc is if you have purchased it in the digital storefront and downloaded it. Older games frequently go on sale for much much less than the original disc cost, but you will still have to pay again if you want to own the game.