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External Storage Devices For PS5

Find external storage devices for PS5 to expand your game storage without deleting favorites. Compare compatible USB hard drives and external SSDs by capacity, size, and connection requirements. USB extended storage can hold PS5 games for transfer back to the console’s internal storage when you’re ready to play, while compatible PS4 games can run directly from the external drive.

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  1. Seagate - Astro Bot Limited Edition Game Drive for PlayStation 5TB External USB 3.2 Gen 1 Portable Hard Drive - White

    SKU: J37C5HFJ7G

    Product Description

    A white portable hard drive featuring 5TB storage, USB 3.2 connectivity, LED lighting, and exclusive artwork.
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    Your price for this item is $249.99

  2. SANDISK - Extreme Game Drive for PlayStation5 2TB External USB Type C Portable SSD - White

    SKU: JXJ62CRH6H

    Generally this is expensive but comparatively it was a good price at Best Buy....Works great i love it it works great what i wonted...Love it

    Product Description

    A white portable SSD offering 2TB storage, 1000MB/s read speeds, and water and dust resistance.
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    Your price for this item is $319.99
    Save $146
    The previous price was $465.99

  3. SANDISK - Extreme Game Drive for PlayStation5 1TB External USB Type C Portable SSD - White

    SKU: JXJ62CRRCX

    Product Description

    A white portable SSD with 1TB storage, USB-C connectivity, and fast 1000MB/s read speeds.
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    Your price for this item is $302.82

  4. NUSYN - NSU53 1TB SSD - 1050MB/s, USB-C + USB-A, 2-in-1, for iPhone, Android, PS4, Mac & PC - Black

    SKU: J3R8F2Q9R3

    Product Description

    A portable black external SSD offering 1TB storage, 1050MB/s speed, and dual USB-C/USB-A connectivity.
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    Your price for this item is $89.99
    Save $43
    The previous price was $133.40

  5. Lexar - 1TB NM790 M.2 2280 PCle Gen4 NVMe SSD, Compatible with PS5, laptops, desktops, Read Speeds Up to 7400MB/s

    SKU: J36XPK4PXQ

    Product Description

    A high-performance internal M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe SSD offering 1TB storage and fast read/write speeds.
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    Your price for this item is $249.99

  6. HUADISK - 2TB M.2 Gen4 NVMe SSD, 2280, PCIe x4, 3D NAND for PS5/PC/Laptops

    SKU: JXT65SKQ7F

    Product Description

    A high-speed 2TB internal M.2 2280 NVMe SSD with PCIe Gen4 x4 and 3D NAND technology.
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    Your price for this item is $259.99

  7. Lexar - 2TB SL500 Portable SSD, Up to 2000MB/s, Compatible w/Type-C Laptops, iPhone 15/16/17, Smartphones, Tablets, PS5 - Black

    SKU: J36XPK46GR

    Love...Overall, a great value and highly recommended for those who need efficient, portable storage....love...and super lightweight. perfect storing photos , vídeos , and files on the go without any hassle...

    Product Description

    A sleek black aluminum portable SSD offering 2TB storage, ultra-fast speeds, and 256-bit AES encryption.
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    Your price for this item is $378.99
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    The previous price was $399.99

  8. Crucial - P510 1TB Gen5 NVMe SSD, PCIe 5.0 M.2, Up to 11000 MB/s, with Heatsink, PS5 Compatible

    SKU: JX8PSKCR8Y

    Product Description

    A high-speed internal NVMe SSD with PCIe 5.0, heatsink, and PS5 compatibility for rapid data transfer.
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    Your price for this item is $249.99

  9. Lexar - 1TB SL500 Portable SSD, Up to 2000MB/s, Compatible w/Type-C Laptops, iPhone 15/16/17, Smartphones, Tablets, PS5 - Black

    SKU: J36XPK4TT6

    Best Drive Around...The design is very sleek and I love how much storage it can hold for such a small compact little thing

    Product Description

    A sleek black portable SSD with 1TB capacity, ultra-fast USB 3.2 speeds, and 256-bit AES encryption.
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    Your price for this item is $249.99

  10. KingSpec - ONEBOOM X400 1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, 7400MB/s, 3D TLC, PS5 Compatible

    SKU: CZ6KG3PH6V

    Product Description

    An ultra-fast internal M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD with 1TB capacity, 7400MB/s speed, and PS5 compatibility.
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    Your price for this item is $169.99

  11. SANDISK - 2TB Optimus GX PRO 850P PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 NVMe SSD for PS5 and PS5 Pro consoles

    SKU: JXJ62CQ485

    Product Description

    A PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD with an optimized heatsink for PS5 and PS5 Pro consoles.
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    Your price for this item is $609.99
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    The previous price was $669.99

  12. SANDISK - 1TB Optimus GX PRO 850P PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 NVMe SSD for PS5 and PS5 Pro consoles

    SKU: JXJ62CQ4GX

    Product Description

    A PlayStation-licensed 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 NVMe SSD with a compatible heatsink.
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    Your price for this item is $309.99
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    The previous price was $340.99

  13. Western Digital - WD 6TB P10 Game Drive Portable External Hard Drive (WDBZ7D0060BBK-WESN ) - Black

    SKU: JXTHCC74RL

    Product Description

    A portable black external hard drive offering large storage capacity, ideal for gaming and data backup needs.
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    Your price for this item is $355.49

  14. HUADISK - 1TB M.2 Gen4 NVMe SSD, 2280, 3D NAND for PS5/PC/Laptops

    SKU: JXT65SKRVV

    Product Description

    A high-speed 1TB M.2 Gen4 NVMe SSD with 3D NAND, ideal for PS5, PCs, and laptops.
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    Your price for this item is $169.99
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External storage devices for PS5 give you more room to manage your game library without repeatedly deleting and downloading titles. A compatible external hard drive or portable SSD can store both PS4 and PS5 games, but how you use those games depends on the format. PS4 games can run directly from a USB extended storage drive, making external storage a convenient way to keep backward-compatible favorites ready to play. PS5 games can be stored on the same drive, but they must be copied back to the console’s built-in SSD or a compatible installed M.2 SSD before you can play them. For USB extended storage, choose a drive with a capacity of at least 250GB and no more than 8TB that supports SuperSpeed USB at 5Gbps or faster. Connect it directly to a compatible SuperSpeed USB port on your PS5 rather than through a USB hub. Because port layouts vary by console model, check your system’s specifications before choosing a connection. Formatting the drive as USB extended storage erases its existing contents, so back up important files first. Choosing the best external storage for PS5 comes down to capacity, transfer speed and budget. An external HDD typically offers more storage for the money, making it a practical choice for archiving large PS5 games and maintaining an extensive PS4 collection. An external SSD generally provides faster game transfers and can reduce loading times in PS4 games played directly from the drive, although results vary by title and hardware. A faster advertised drive speed does not necessarily translate into equivalent performance on your console, since the USB connection and other factors can limit throughput. Consider how many games you want to keep installed, leave room for updates and downloadable content, and check that the included cable matches an appropriate port on your system. If your priority is playing additional PS5 games without moving them between drives, a compatible internal M.2 SSD expansion is the better fit; it must meet Sony’s requirements, including the specified cooling and physical dimensions. For convenient game archiving and direct access to PS4 titles, a PS5-compatible external hard drive or SSD remains a useful addition to your gaming setup.

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PS5 consoles support compatible external USB hard drives and external USB SSDs for extended game storage. The device must meet Sony’s USB extended storage requirements and connect directly to a compatible USB port on the console, not through a USB hub.

No. You can store PS5 games on compatible USB extended storage, but you must copy them back to the console’s built-in storage or a compatible installed M.2 SSD before playing. Copying a stored game back lets you avoid downloading it again.

Yes. Supported PS4 games can be installed and played directly from compatible USB extended storage connected to a PS5. If a game requires a disc, you still need to insert that disc into a compatible PS5 disc drive to play.

Connect the compatible drive to your PS5, then go to Settings > Storage > USB Extended Storage and select Format as USB Extended Storage. Formatting erases existing data on the drive, so back up any files you want to keep first. A drive already formatted as USB extended storage on a PS4 generally does not need to be reformatted.

Go to Settings > Storage > Console Storage > Games and Apps, select the games you want to transfer, and choose the option to move them to USB extended storage. You can also highlight a game in your Game Library, press the controller’s Options button, and select Move Games and Apps.

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