Your PS5 console may occasionally throw various errors preventing you from launching your favorite games. In this guide, we’ll talk about error code CE 100028-1, what is means and how you can fix it.
What is PS5 error CE 100028-1?
PS5 error code CE 100028-1 indicates there is not enough free space on your console’s SSD. This error usually occurs when you try to update your games or install the latest PS5 system software version. It can also rear its ugly head when you’re trying to download and install a new game.
The good news is that this error should be easily fixable. As always, the solution lies in understanding the cause of the problem. In other words, since error CE 100028-1 occurs when you’re running out of free space on your SDD, freeing up some space should fix it.
How Can I Fix PS5 Error CE 100028-1?
Free up Some Space
Ensure you have the required free space to complete the download. Go to Settings → Storage → System Storage. Check how much space is taken up by your games and make sure you’ve got enough free space available.
Then delete unnecessary files and remove the games you no longer play. Still under System Storage, select the game you want to delete and hit the Delete button to remove it.
You can also delete content directly from your Home Screen. The steps to follow are pretty much the same. You need to navigate to your Home Screen, select the item you want to remove and then hit the Delete button.
Ensure you have enough space for both the initial game package, as well as the subsequent patches. Keep in mind that the PS5 has a different modus operandi when it comes to installing new games. The console installs all the available game patches during the initial set up.
So, let’s say you need 40GB for the initial game, and 10GB for the patches. Ensure you’ve got at least 55GB of free space before you start installing the game. Otherwise, you’ll get all sorts of errors, including error CE 100028-1.
Extend your storage
When it comes to extending your PS5 storage, your options are pretty limited. The safest and quickest approach is to get a PlayStation Plus subscription and save game data in the cloud. That will help you to keep your console storage free enough and avoid this error code.
Log Out of Your Account
A number of users managed to fix error CE 100028-1 by logging out of their PS5 account. They then selected the Quick play option (without using an account) and were able to install the problematic game or update. You can then log back into your account and hit the Play button.
Conclusion
Clearing space on your PS5 console should fix error code CE 100028-1. Additionally, you should also get a PlayStation Plus subscription to save game data in the cloud and never run out of free space on your console’s SSD.
References:
- PS5 Error CE-100028-1, PlayStation Support.
- How to manage PlayStation5 storage space, PlayStation Support.