PS5 error code
PS5 Error CE-100028-1: Not Enough Storage Space
CE-100028-1 in one line: There isn't enough free space on the PS5's SSD for the download or install.
Try this first: open Settings > Storage > System Storage and compare free space with the download size.
Try this first: open Settings > Storage > System Storage and compare free space with the download size.
What CE-100028-1 means
PlayStation Support says: “There is not enough free space on the SSD.” (official page)
Likely causes
- The game, update or add-on is larger than the free space left.
- Updates need extra temporary space while they install.
- Captures and old games filling the SSD.
How to fix CE-100028-1, easiest first
- Check free space
Settings > Storage > System Storage shows what's used and what's free. - Delete from System Storage
Highlight items, press the select button, then choose Delete. - Or delete from the Home screen
Highlight a game, press Options and choose Delete. Saved data stays on the console unless you delete it separately. - Retry the download
Go back to Downloads/Uploads and start it again.
| Step | What to do | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Check free space | Official |
| 2 | Delete from System Storage | Official |
| 3 | Or delete from the Home screen | Official |
| 4 | Retry the download | Official |
When to contact support
If System Storage shows plenty of free space and the error still appears, contact PlayStation Support.
CE-100028-1 FAQ
What does PS5 error CE-100028-1 mean?
Sony says there isn't enough free space on the SSD. Free up space and retry.
Does deleting a PS5 game delete its saves?
No. Saved data stays unless you delete it separately.
Sources
Other PS5 error codes
- CE-108262-9: The PS5 crashed while reading system software or game data.
- CE-108255-1: A game or app hit an error; Sony's fix is to update the game.
- CE-100095-5: The game failed to start; Sony's fix is to delete and reinstall it.
- CE-107891-6: Content isn't installing properly; delete and reinstall it.
- CE-117773-6: A general error Sony links to connection, sign-in and PS Plus checks.
- CE-106485-4: Problem reading system or game data; update the system software.
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