Do you want to expand storage of your PS5 In a simple way? Well, you're in luck, because in this article we will explain how plug and play external hard drive on PS5. One of the great advantages of the new generation of PlayStation is the possibility of using a HDD external to save and play your favorite games without worrying about the available space on the console. So if you're tired of deleting games to make room, read on and find out how to get the most out of your PS5.

– Step by step -- How to connect and use an external hard drive on PS5

• Step 1: Check compatibility: before connecting a hard drive external to your PS5, make sure it is compatible with the console. The PS5 is compatible with hard drives external devices that use the USB 3.0 standard.
• Step 2: Find the right port: on the rear on your PS5, locate the USB port you will use to connect the external hard drive. Make sure the hard drive is turned off before connecting it.
• Step 3: Connect the external hard drive: take the USB cable that comes with your external hard drive and connect one end to the USB port on your PS5 and the other end to the hard drive. Make sure the connection is tight.
• Step 4: Turn on your external hard drive: Once you have connected the hard drive to your PS5, turn on the external hard drive. You can do this by pressing the power button or simply by connecting the appropriate power cable if required.
• Step 5: Set up the external hard drive: After turning on the external hard drive, go to your PS5 settings. From the main menu, select “Settings,” then “Storage,” then “USB storage devices.”
• Step 6: Format the external hard drive: Within the USB storage settings, select the external hard drive that will appear in the list of connected devices. Next, select the “Format as expanded storage” option. Please note that this step will erase all existing data on the hard drive, so be sure to make a Backup before formatting it.
• Step 7: Wait for formatting to complete: Once you have selected the format option, wait for the process to complete. This may take several minutes, depending on the capacity hard drive external.
• Step 8: Confirm settings: After the hard drive has been successfully formatted, your PS5 will ask you to confirm the settings. Be sure to read the messages carefully and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
• Step 9: Use the external hard drive: Once you have confirmed the settings, you can start using the external hard drive on your PS5. You can store your games, applications and data on the hard drive to free up space in the console's memory.

FAQ

1. What are the requirements for connecting an external hard drive to the PS5?

– Make sure you have an external hard drive that is compatible with the PS5, that meets the necessary standards and specifications.
– Make sure you have the right cable to connect the external hard drive to the PS5.
– Make sure you have the latest PS5 software update installed.

2. How to connect an external hard drive to PS5?

– Turn on your PS5 and make sure you have access to the home screen.
– Connect the external hard drive to one of the USB ports available on the PS5.
– Wait for the PS5 to detect and recognize the external hard drive.

3. How to format an external hard drive on PS5?

– Go to the PS5 settings.
– Select “Storage” from the menu.
– Select “USB storage devices”.
– Select the external hard drive you want to format.
– In the external hard drive menu, select “Format as expanded storage”.
– Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the format process.

4. Can I use the external hard drive to store and play games on PS5?

– Yes, you can store and play games from an external hard drive on the PS5.
– However, keep in mind that PS5 games They can only be played from the console's internal storage or from a PS5-compatible SSD storage drive.

5. How to move games from PS5 to external hard drive?

– Go to the PS5 settings.
– Select “Storage” from the menu.
– Select “Game and application storage”.
– Select the game you want to move to the external hard drive.
– Select “Move game and apps”.
– Select the external hard drive as the storage destination.

6. How to copy games from PS5 to external hard drive?

– Go to the PS5 settings.
– Select “Storage” from the menu.
– Select “Game and application storage”.
– Select the game you want to copy to the external hard drive.
– Select “Copy”.
– Select the external hard drive as the storage destination.

7. Can I play games directly from the external hard drive on PS5?

– No, games must be copied or moved to the PS5's internal storage or a compatible SSD storage drive in order to play them.

8. How to safely disconnect an external hard drive from the PS5?

– Click on the “Eject” icon on the screen PS5 startup.
– Select the external hard drive you want to disconnect.
– Wait for the PS5 to confirm that it is safe to disconnect the external hard drive.
– Disconnect the external hard drive cable from the PS5.

9. How many external hard drives can I connect to the PS5?

– You can connect up to 1 external hard drive to the PS5.

10. Is it possible to use an external SSD on the PS5 instead of an external hard drive?

– Yes, you can use an external SSD compatible with the PS5 instead of a hard drive external. However, make sure it meets the necessary standards and specifications to ensure optimal performance.

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