Game Drive for PS5

Don’t get me wrong, this is a great product and to me, easier than fitting an internal expansion. Games transfer between console and drive easily and it worked straight away out the box, no problems at all. When ordering, I mistakenly thought you could play games directly from the external drive and on a PS4 apparently you can, however with a PS5, you have to transfer your game back to the console in order to play it, don’t get me wrong, it’s still faster to transfer than to load the game from scratch but just wish you could play directly from it. It’s something to do with the speed of the PS5 being faster than the external drive. Anyway, good product, I do not regret buying it.

I recently purchased the Seagate Game Drive for PS5, and I must say it has been a fantastic addition to my gaming setup. As an avid gamer, I often find myself running out of storage space on my console, and this external hard drive has provided the perfect solution. One of the key features of the Seagate Game Drive is its compatibility with both PS4 and PS5 consoles. This means that I can use it to store and play all my PS4 games directly from the external hard drive, even when playing on my PS5. It's a convenient and efficient way to manage my game library without the need for constant installations and downloads. The setup process was a breeze, and I was up and running in no time. The drive is plug-and-play, and it seamlessly integrates with both PS4 and PS5 systems. I simply connected the Game Drive to my console via USB, and it was recognized instantly. The drive is officially licensed for PlayStation consoles, ensuring optimal performance and compatibility. With 2TB of storage capacity, the Seagate Game Drive offers ample space for my gaming needs. I can store a massive collection of games, including both new releases and classics, without worrying about running out of space. It's a relief to have all my games in one place, and I can easily access them whenever I want without the need to delete or reinstall them. In terms of performance, the Seagate Game Drive delivers excellent speed and reliability. The USB 3.0 interface ensures fast data transfer, allowing me to quickly transfer games between consoles or load them directly from the external drive. I haven't experienced any lag or performance issues while using the Game Drive, and it has seamlessly integrated with my gaming experience. Another aspect that impressed me about the Seagate Game Drive is its sleek design. The black color and compact form factor make it a visually appealing addition to my gaming setup. The drive also features a small LED indicator that adds a touch of style. It's definitely a step up from the standard external hard drives and adds a bit of character to my gaming station. Overall, I highly recommend the Seagate Game Drive for PS5. It's a reliable, high-performance external hard drive that provides ample storage space for all your gaming needs. Whether you're looking to expand your game library, store and play PS4 games on your PS5, or simply need additional storage for your console, the Seagate Game Drive is a fantastic choice.

Bought this to use with my PS5 as I quickly got to the point where games (PS4 & 5) couldn’t even update without deleting content, and finally I was in the position where I had to delete something I was wanting to use regularly. (Why Sony persist on initially releasing hardware with storage unfit for purpose I don’t know but that’s another debate!). Anyway this 2 terabyte hard drive is the solution. Plenty of storage, not too expensive and very simple to use. Plug it in the back switch on the PS5, go to storage in settings, format the drive when requested which takes only a few seconds and transfer all your PS4 games across to the new drive. It gives an option to automatically install PS4 games to this drive. Your internal SSD in the PS5 will then have plenty of space. Games play just as quickly/smoothly from this drive with no noticeable difference. When an appropriate Sony authorised SSD becomes available I will probably upgrade to that as it is not possible to play PS5 games from this drive although they can be stored on it. I’ll then use this drive as a back up storage device for other files. Well worth the investment.

I was hesitant about getting this. It was pricey, around £78 at the time and I was worried it wouldn't work or corrupt my PS4 or I'd do something wrong. It was a big decision. Anyway, it was the cheapest at the time and the only official PS4/PS5 external hard drive available, plus it was brand new. eBay had a few, a little cheaper but they were used and well, you never know what you're buying when purchasing a used hard drive or any used electronics for that matter. The hard drive has 2TB of space, no more, no less. 2TB is tons of space. I've already almost filled the entire thing. I had around thirty physical copies downloaded onto it, then I got over excited and starting browsing and buying digital games off the PS Store. Currently I've managed to fit around 39 to 42 full games and some expansions onto the hard drive, with maybe just under 300 to 500GB left. Some of these games were small, 1GB, some quite large, 45+GB. I need to save room for Elden Ring's expansion :D I'm betting that will be 45 to 80GB. Note that you have to turn off the hard drive before turning off the PS4. You do this by holding the PS button on the controller, which brings up a menu, you navigate to Sound/Devices and turn off the hard drive. Then it will tell you the PS4 is safe to switch off. The guide tells you this anyway when starting up the hard drive for the first time, so don't skip those short tutorials. It's pretty much plug and play. So, if you need extra space for your PS4 and who doesn't. Get this hard drive while it's cheap(under £100).

Performs very well, and games can be run from it on some PS5s. A bit slow to transfer games onto it, but once they are on there it is very quick to put them back on the console storage. Good value for money and makes no noise. Sleek design that can be hidden with ease.

You can store and play ps4 games smoothly using the storage but you can only store the ps5 games you can’t play them, if you want to play the ps5 games you will have to transfer it back to the console Storage. i recommend it for PS4 Games only.

A fantastic product .. must have for all having a 500GB CAPACITY PS4 …Works seamlessly and does its primary job of storing lots of games perfectly ..Happy with the buy

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Does everything expected from it and is great value for the money. Very happy with this item. It also arrived sooner than expected.

Works with no issues for holding all my PS4 games saved data