Can You Play PS4 and PS5 Games Directly from an External Hard Drive on PS5?
Learn how to use an external hard drive with your PS5 to play PS4 games directly and store PS5 games efficiently.
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Yes, you can play games directly from an external hard drive on your PS5, provided the drive meets Sony's requirements. It's an effective way to extend the console's storage without deleting your favorite games. To do so, connect a compatible USB drive, format it as extended storage through the PS5 settings, and you can start storing and playing PS4 games directly from it. However, PS5 games can only be stored on these drives and must be transferred to the internal SSD to be played.
FAQs & Answers
- Can I play PS5 games directly from an external hard drive? No, PS5 games must be transferred to the internal SSD to be played, but they can be stored on an external hard drive.
- How do I set up an external hard drive for PS4 games on PS5? Connect a compatible USB drive, format it as extended storage via the PS5 settings, and then you can store and play PS4 games directly from it.
- What are Sony’s requirements for external hard drives on PS5? The external hard drive must be USB-enabled, meet size and speed specifications compatible with the PS5, and be formatted through the console's extended storage settings.