Can You Download PS5 Games to an External Hard Drive?
Discover if you can store PS5 games on an external hard drive for easy access and storage management.
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No, PS5 games cannot be downloaded directly to an external hard drive. However, you can store PS4 games and other media on external storage. For PS5 games, they must be downloaded to the internal SSD for optimal performance. To manage space, consider offloading PS5 games you’re not currently playing to an external drive and re-download them when needed.
FAQs & Answers
- Why can't I download PS5 games to an external hard drive? PS5 games require installation on the internal SSD for optimal loading performance. You can only store PS4 games externally.
- What can I store on an external hard drive for PS5? You can store PS4 games and other media files on an external hard drive, but PS5 games must remain on the internal SSD.
- How can I manage storage on my PS5? To manage storage, remove and store PS5 games you aren’t playing on an external hard drive and reinstall them when needed.
- Is using an external hard drive for PS5 games faster? No, PS5 games are designed for the high-speed SSD; using an external drive may result in slower performance.