- #SSD DRIVE PS4 HOW TO#
- #SSD DRIVE PS4 INSTALL#
- #SSD DRIVE PS4 SERIAL#
- #SSD DRIVE PS4 UPDATE#
- #SSD DRIVE PS4 PORTABLE#
#SSD DRIVE PS4 UPDATE#
The file should be closer to 1 GB in size (some previous versions were around 700-800 MB, whereas update files are around 300 MB).
#SSD DRIVE PS4 INSTALL#
Look for the full install listed under "Perform a New Installation of the System Software," as the smaller update file won't work for a fresh install. Make sure you find the latest version (the page will display the latest version number up top - but the file download listed at the top is usually the update, not the full install you'll need for a hard drive replacement). There are multiple system software files on Sony's system software page - update versions and full installs. Scroll down and look for this section:Ĭlick the link (circled in red in our image). The current page for this is here: (US) or here: (UK). Go to, and find the most recent system software.
#SSD DRIVE PS4 SERIAL#
2.5 inch (internal type) serial ATA hard disc drive (HDD) (parallel ATA is not supported)ġ.
#SSD DRIVE PS4 HOW TO#
How to Replace or Upgrade Your Hard Drive on PS4 The steps to do that are described below.
You should back up your game saves to a USB device or to the cloud (available to PS Plus users). Disc-based games will have to be reinstalled by inserting them one by one. Once you're logged in, you can redownload any of the games and DLC you purchased from the PlayStation Store. Note that your account settings are stored in your PSN account, so once the new hard drive is in place, you can re-add your account to the PS4 and log in. Don't worry, though: you can ensure that you don't lose anything by creating back-ups and reinstalling the games you own. This includes your wifi settings, game and app installs, save data, and other local user data. No matter what solution you choose, since you're replacing your drive outright, you will lose any of the data stored on the (old) hard drive itself.
#SSD DRIVE PS4 PORTABLE#
WD 2TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive.Samsung SSD T5 500GB (For those looking for an External SSD option).Here are some of 2018's best external Hard Drive options for the PS4 and PS4 Pro: There is now a large amount of options to expand your PS4 Storage. With the addition of external HDD support, you can now use any USB 3.0 HDD with a minimum of 250 GB and a max of 8TB. The DataBank enables the use of physically larger drives that wouldn't otherwise fit into the PS4 drive bay. Note that there is also a third-party drive upgrade solution on the horizon custom-made for the PS4 by Nyko, called the Nyko DataBank, but we have yet to test it. So the better path remains swapping out the internal drive entirely - and it's easy to do.
If you want to use a hard drive you already own that doesn't conform to the PS4 size restrictions, you can of course connect it via a SATA cable instead of the built-in hard drive, but that would mean leaving the top of your PS4 open. There you can select App Install Location and choose the "extended storage" device. To change the install location to a external hard drive or USB storage, go to Settings > Storage and hit the Options button. You can play games off your external storage, but be sure the connection isn't interrupted while you're playing. Note: The PlayStation 4 supports the connection of external hard drives or USB storage devices. Note that the below pictures show the installation for the Samsung Seagate Momentus 2TB drive, but the drives all look very similar and the process is the same.
Some popular hard drives compatible with PlayStation 4 are: For more details on compatible hard drives, see: PS4 Third-Party Hard Drive Solutions. A newer SATA III (SATA/600 or faster) drive will work fine in the PS4, but you won't get the speed benefit as it'll operate at SATA II speeds. Note that SATA II is sometimes called SATA/300 or SATA 3.0 GBps. You can also upgrade to a faster 7200 RPM SATA II hard drive. Replacing your hard drive with a compatible device does not void your PS4's warranty. Given that HDD prices have come down significantly, you should definitely consider a drive that gives you plenty of space, such as a 2TB version. You can replace either hard drive with any hard drive that complies with these standards, is no thicker than 9.5mm, and is larger than 160GB. The standard PS4 hard drive is a 500GB 5400 RPM SATA II hard dri, whereas the PS4 Pro includes a 1TB drive.
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