As gamers prepare for the arrival of the PlayStation 5 (and Xbox Series X), experts believe that support for cross-generation data transfer is a valuable feature that console makers should consider.

Gamers are turning their attention to the upcoming generation of gaming consoles. Despite being closely watched for a while, PS5s and next-gen Xbox consoles are finally in the hands of the press, leading to more revelations about how the upcoming consoles will bridge the data gap between this generation and the next.

Recent photos of the PS5 box have revealed more details about how users will be able to port content from the PS4 to the PS5, with some believing that making these transfers easy is important for the future of next-gen gaming.

“Being able to transfer a save file of your favorite game is invaluable,” wrote Samuel Franklin, founder of Games Finder and former games journalist, in an email.