Can this be used on the PS5? null

Yes and no. I currently have it plugged in to my ps5 but it only runs my ps4 games. Ps5 games cannot run from any external hard drives at the moment only ps4 games. At least until Sony updates the firmware on the ps5

Patch 1.04 was sent out by Playstation and this addressed the issue. Now PS5 will run from an external device PS5 games, as long as console is updated to current firmware (if auto updates enabled then it's already installed)

I read somewhere that PS4 games can be installed in external drives but not PS5 games

Hi G4150351, When the capacity on your PS4™ console’s hard drive is not enough to conquer boundless new worlds, you can expand your capacity by up to 4TB with the WD Gaming Drive. Just connect the drive to a PS4 console using a USB 3.0 cable. With some quick formatting, you’re game-on in next-to-no time. We have tested the drive on PS4. Please refer to the link for more information on drive and compatibility: http://products.wdc.com/library/AAG/ENG/4078-705139.pdf -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.

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Yes and no. I currently have it plugged in to my ps5 but it only runs my ps4 games. Ps5 games cannot run from any external hard drives at the moment only ps4 games. At least until Sony updates the firmware on the ps5
Answered by Juan 4 years ago
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Patch 1.04 was sent out by Playstation and this addressed the issue. Now PS5 will run from an external device PS5 games, as long as console is updated to current firmware (if auto updates enabled then it's already installed)
Answered by NoBody 4 years ago
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I read somewhere that PS4 games can be installed in external drives but not PS5 games
Answered by Mickey 4 years ago
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Hi G4150351, When the capacity on your PS4™ console’s hard drive is not enough to conquer boundless new worlds, you can expand your capacity by up to 4TB with the WD Gaming Drive. Just connect the drive to a PS4 console using a USB 3.0 cable. With some quick formatting, you’re game-on in next-to-no time. We have tested the drive on PS4. Please refer to the link for more information on drive and compatibility: http://products.wdc.com/library/AAG/ENG/4078-705139.pdf -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
Answered by Western Digital Team 4 years ago
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