Fix PS5 External Hard Drive Setup & Connection Issue | PS5 External Hard Drive Not Working - SOLVED!
0Fix PS5 External Hard Drive Setup & Connection Issue | PS5 External Hard Drive Not Working - SOLVED!
If you're experiencing issues setting up or connecting an external hard drive to your PS5, follow these steps to troubleshoot and resolve the problem:
The relationship between an external hard drive (HDD) and a PS5 is primarily focused on expanding the console's storage capacity for specific types of content. Here's an overview of how external HDDs interact with the PS5:
1. Purpose of External HDDs on PS5
PS4 Game Storage and Playback:
External HDDs are primarily used to store and play PS4 games on the PS5. This allows users to save internal SSD space for PS5 games, which cannot be played directly from an external drive.
Media Storage:
They can store and play media files like videos, music, and photos.
Backup:
External HDDs can back up saved data or game installs, providing an easy way to transfer data between systems.
2. Key Features
USB Extended Storage:
The PS5 supports external drives formatted as USB Extended Storage. This is where PS4 games or saved data can be stored.
Compatibility:
The PS5 requires USB 3.0-compatible drives with a capacity between 250 GB and 8 TB.
3. Limitations
PS5 Games:
PS5 games cannot be played directly from an external HDD. They must be stored and played on the internal SSD or an installed M.2 SSD. However, PS5 games can be moved to an external HDD for storage and later moved back to the internal SSD for playing.
Performance:
External HDDs are slower compared to the PS5’s internal SSD, so they are unsuitable for running PS5 games that require ultra-fast loading times.
File Systems:
External HDDs must be formatted to exFAT or FAT32 for use on the PS5. Drives with unsupported file systems (like NTFS) will need to be reformatted.
4. Benefits of Using an External HDD
More Storage:
Helps avoid running out of space on the PS5's internal SSD by storing large PS4 game libraries.
Convenience:
Easily move PS4 games between the PS5 and the external drive without needing to re-download them.
Cost-Effective:
External HDDs are a more affordable way to expand storage for PS4 games compared to adding an M.2 SSD for PS5 games.
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