Can You Play PS5 Games from a USB Drive? | Find Out the Truth!

Learn whether you can play PS5 games from a USB drive and how to manage game storage effectively.

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No, you cannot play PS5 games directly from a USB drive. Currently, PS5 games must be installed on the internal SSD or an officially supported external SSD for play. While you can store PS5 games on a USB drive for easy transfer, you will need to transfer them back to the internal SSD to play them.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I use an external SSD for PS5 games? Yes, you can use an officially supported external SSD to install and play PS5 games.
  2. Why can't I play PS5 games from a USB drive? PS5 games require installation on the internal SSD or a compatible external SSD to run, as USB drives are not supported for direct gameplay.
  3. How do I transfer PS5 games to a USB drive? You can transfer PS5 games to a USB drive for storage but must move them back to the internal SSD to play them.
  4. What types of external storage are compatible with PS5? Only officially supported SSDs can be used for installing and playing PS5 games; standard USB drives are limited to game storage only.

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