{"id":17844,"date":"2022-03-01T21:23:05","date_gmt":"2022-03-01T21:23:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2022\/03\/01\/how-to-delete-a-game-on-ps4\/"},"modified":"2022-03-01T21:23:05","modified_gmt":"2022-03-01T21:23:05","slug":"how-to-delete-a-game-on-ps4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2022\/03\/01\/how-to-delete-a-game-on-ps4\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Delete a Game on PS4"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Deleting games is the easiest way to free up your PlayStation 4\u2019s storage<\/a> space. You can delete your games\u2019 save and capture data as well to make further space. We\u2019ll show you how to do just that using various ways.<\/p>\n

Warning:<\/strong> Make sure to only remove the games you don\u2019t intend to play. If you ever want to re-play a game, you\u2019ll have to install it again. Also, if you deleted your games\u2019 saved data, you\u2019ll have to start your progress from scratch in your games.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Uninstall a Game on PS4<\/h2>\n

When it comes to deleting games on PS4, you have two methods to choose from. If you want to quickly delete a game, you can do so from your console\u2019s main screen. The other method lets you view your games\u2019 sizes and also allows you to delete multiple games at once. In either situation, your game saves and progress will not be deleted.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll show you both methods.<\/p>\n

Method 1: Delete the Game From the PS4 Main Screen<\/h3>\n

To quickly remove a game using your PS4\u2019s main screen, use this method.<\/p>\n

Start by accessing your PlayStation 4\u2019s main screen and highlighting the game you want to delete. Then, on your controller, press the Options button.<\/p>\n

\"Select<\/p>\n

In the menu to the right of your screen, select \u201cDelete.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Choose<\/p>\n

Confirm that you want to remove your game by choosing \u201cOK.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Choose<\/p>\n

And your selected game is now deleted.<\/p>\n

Method 2: Remove the PS4 Game Through Settings<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019d like to check a game\u2019s size before deleting, or if you want to delete several games at once, use this method.<\/p>\n

To start, from your PS4\u2019s main screen, choose \u201cSettings.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Select<\/p>\n

On the \u201cSettings\u201d page, select \u201cStorage.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Choose<\/p>\n

On the \u201cStorage\u201d screen, select the storage type where your game is installed. This could be the \u201cSystem Storage\u201d or an external storage device.<\/p>\n

\"Select<\/p>\n

Select \u201cApplications\u201d to view your game list.<\/p>\n

\"Access<\/p>\n

On your controller, press the Options button. Then, from the menu that opens, select \u201cDelete.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Select<\/p>\n

Select the game or games you\u2019d like to delete. Then, at the bottom-right corner, choose \u201cDelete.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Select<\/p>\n

Confirm your choice by selecting \u201cOK.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Hit<\/p>\n

And PS4 will delete the selected game or games. You\u2019re all set.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> How to Free Up Space on Your PlayStation 4<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Delete Saved Game Data From Your PS4<\/h2>\n

In addition to your game files, your PS4 saves your game progress so you can resume your gaming sessions. If you won\u2019t play a game anytime soon, or you\u2019re okay with starting the game from scratch, you can delete these saved game files. You may want to\u00a0back up the save data<\/a>\u00a0to an external drive<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To begin removing the saved game files, from your PS4\u2019s main screen, select \u201cSettings.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Select<\/p>\n

In \u201cSettings,\u201d choose \u201cApplication Saved Data Management.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Access<\/p>\n

Select \u201cSaved Data in System Storage.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Open<\/p>\n

Select \u201cDelete.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Hit<\/p>\n

Choose a game and press Options on your controller.<\/p>\n

\"Select<\/p>\n

Select the save game files you\u2019d like to delete. To select all the files displayed on your screen, then at the top-right corner, choose \u201cSelect All.\u201d<\/p>\n

Then, in the bottom-right corner, select \u201cDelete.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Choose<\/p>\n

Hit \u201cOK\u201d in the prompt.<\/p>\n

\"Choose<\/p>\n

And your saved game data is now gone.<\/p>\n

Delete PS4 Game Capture Data<\/h2>\n

To leave no traces of a deleted game on your console, you should delete your game\u2019s capture data, such as screenshots<\/a>, as well. It helps further free up your storage.<\/p>\n

To do that, from your PS4\u2019s main screen, open Capture Gallery.<\/p>\n

\"Launch<\/p>\n

Select \u201cAll.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Access<\/p>\n

On the right pane, select the captured item to delete. Then, on your controller, press the Options button.<\/p>\n

\"Select<\/p>\n

In the menu on the right, select \u201cDelete.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Choose<\/p>\n

If you\u2019d like to delete more items, select them now. To remove all the items displayed on your screen, choose \u201cSelect All.\u201d<\/p>\n

Then, at the bottom-right corner, select \u201cDelete.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Select<\/p>\n

Select \u201cOK\u201d in the prompt.<\/p>\n

\"Select<\/p>\n

Your selected game\u2019s capture data is now also gone. Enjoy a decluttered interface on your favorite console!<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> How to Take Faster Screenshots on the PlayStation 4<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n