PlayStation 5 is among the gaming consoles with the most games. With such a huge selection of PlayStation games to choose from and thanks to the incredible gaming graphics available in PS5 video games, it’s no surprise that a PlayStation game library can take up a lot of hard drive space. Storing all of your games on your PlayStation 5 game console can eventually take up nearly all the free space, potentially slowing down the processor. Fortunately, there is the option of a PlayStation 5 hard drive.

Having one (or more) PS5 hard drive(s) just for storage will keep everything running smoothly while allowing your game collection to expand. Using a compact and travel-friendly PlayStation external hard drive can also make it easy to transport your PS5 game collection when you want to do so. Just cushion your PlayStation hard drive in a backpack with the correct cables and you’re ready to go.

When you use a PlayStation 5 external hard drive to amass a large game collection, you’ll certainly want to take full advantage your console’s processing power. Upgrade your gaming TV to meet the abilities of your PS5 console if it doesn’t already. Make sure the settings for resolution and refresh rate match the output from your console. A nice PS5 headset will help create a fully immersive effect while a high-quality gaming chair can keep you comfortable during long gaming sessions.

If you are choosing a new PlayStation 5 console, one main component in the decision is whether you want access to games you own on disc. Older PS4 game discs are compatible with the PS5 Slim console, which has a disc drive, so you don’t have to invest in new digital copies. If, however, you are going fully digital, you have a choice between the PS5 Slim and PS5 Pro console. The Pro increases processing power and doubles your storage space—though you might not need all that extra storage with a hard drive for PS5 games.