Does Using an External Hard Drive Slow Down PS5 Performance?
Discover how external hard drives affect PS5 performance and which games can be played from them.
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No, a PS5 will not run slower when using an external hard drive. However, only PS4 games can be played directly from the external storage. PS5 games must be transferred to the internal SSD to be played, due to speed requirements. For optimal performance, ensure your external hard drive uses USB 3.0 or higher.
FAQs & Answers
- Can I play PS5 games from an external hard drive? No, PS5 games must be transferred to the internal SSD for optimal performance.
- What type of external hard drive is best for PS5? Ensure you use a USB 3.0 or higher external hard drive for the best performance with PS5.
- Does using an external hard drive affect game load times? Playing PS4 games from an external hard drive will not slow down performance, but PS5 games require the internal SSD for speed.
- How do I transfer PS5 games to an external hard drive? You can transfer PS4 games to an external hard drive directly through the PS5 settings under storage management.