ThePlayStation 5has 825GB of storage, but it can fall short after a few installs. ThePlayStation 5’s limitedstorage spacecan become quite a problem, but it is not one that cannot be remedied.
Related:How to Turn Off PS5 Controller
Sony’sbest-selling consolemay have 825GB of storage, but only 667.2GB is usable. The lack of storage space can be problematic for PlayStation 5 owners, that require 100GB+ of storage space for each game they own. Fortunately, there are ways to solve this problem.
Install An Additional Internal SSD
A great way to increase storage space involves installing an additional internal SSD. While simple; the task can be daunting for many. The good news is SSDs do not cost an arm and a leg anymore, and the installation process is not as complicated as it seems.
What M.2 SSDs Are Compatible With The PS5?
Only compatible M.2 SSDs must be used with a PS5. Make sure an M.2 SSD meets the following requirements before installing it in a PlayStation 5:
Installing a new M.2 SSD will not void the warranty unless it does not meet the specifications. Additionally, using an M.2 SSD with a PS5 requires efficient heat dissipation via a cooling structure like a heat transfer sheet or heatsink. Using an M.2 SSD without a heat transfer sheet or heatsink is ill-advised.
To install an additional internal SSD, follow these instructions:
Formatting The New M.2 SSD
After installing the M.2 SSD and booting up the PS5, a new screen will pop up regarding formatting the new storage device. Out of the two choices, pick Format M.2 SSD. Once the storage device has been formatted, a success screen will pop up. Feel free to change the location where games are installed by choosing the M.2 SSD drive.
Use An External Hard Drive To Store Games
Another option to increase storage space involves using an external hard drive. New or unplayed games can be transferred to an external hard drive.
Numerous external hard drives are compatible with thePlayStation 5, but the following recommendations need to be taken into consideration:
The biggest drawback of taking this route is that the games stored on the external hard drive are unplayable unless they are transferred to the internal storage of the PS5. This may surprise many because the PS4 could easily run games from an external hard drive.
Delete Unplayed Games
To clear up storage space on thePlayStation 5, start by deleting unplayed games. To delete games, follow these steps:
