Why do ps5 games still copy?

PlayStation does this “copying
copying
Copying is the duplication of information or an artifact based on an instance of that information or artifact, and not using the process that originally generated it.
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” mechanic with certain downloads because when it gets a new patch, it essentially copies the entire game while adding the patch, in an effort to prevent file corruption. This usually means the larger the game, the longer the copying phase takes.

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2024-02-01 05:58:24

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Can you copy ps5 games from disc to hard drive?
As mentioned earlier, a new PS5 system update now lets you transfer PS5 games as well as PS4 games to an applicable external USB or USB-C hard drive or portable SSD.
2024-02-19 13:50:44

Can i play ps5 games without copying?
To play PS5 games, you need to copy game data from your USB extended storage drive back to your PS5 console's internal SSD storage. It's much quicker to copy a PS5 game from USB extended storage than to re-download it.
2024-01-13 16:32:50

How do i install ps5 games from usb?
Connect your USB drive to a USB port on the back of your PS5 console. Go to Settings > Storage. Select USB Extended Storage > Format as USB Extended Storage. When there are multiple USB drives connected, you can change which USB drive you format by choosing Select Another USB Drive.
2024-01-06 15:21:17

Does ps5 always copy games?
PlayStation does this “copying” mechanic with certain downloads because when it gets a new patch, it essentially copies the entire game while adding the patch, in an effort to prevent file corruption. This usually means the larger the game, the longer the copying phase takes.
2024-01-04 14:57:02

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