How to Transfer Downloaded PS4 Games to an External Hard Drive
Learn how to easily transfer downloaded PS4 games to an external hard drive to free up internal storage space.
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Yes, you can transfer downloaded PS4 games to an external hard drive. To do this, connect your external hard drive to the PS4, then go to Settings > Storage, and choose System Storage. Select Applications, press the Options button on your controller, and choose Move to Extended Storage. This method allows you to free up space on your PS4's internal storage while keeping your games easily accessible.
FAQs & Answers
- Can you play PS4 games directly from an external hard drive? Yes, once transferred, you can play downloaded PS4 games directly from the connected external hard drive.
- What type of external hard drive is compatible with PS4? The PS4 supports USB 3.0 external hard drives with a minimum capacity of 250GB and a maximum of 8TB.
- Does transferring PS4 games to external storage delete the games from the internal storage? When you move games to the external hard drive, they are removed from the PS4’s internal storage but remain accessible from the external drive.