{"id":589,"date":"2023-04-13T06:27:40","date_gmt":"2023-04-13T06:27:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dataprot.net\/?p=589"},"modified":"2023-05-06T07:53:36","modified_gmt":"2023-05-06T07:53:36","slug":"how-much-storage-does-the-ps5-have","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dataprot.net\/guides\/how-much-storage-does-the-ps5-have\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Storage Does the PS5 Have?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There were plenty of mixed reactions when Sony initially announced that the PlayStation 5 would have 825 GB of storage for games<\/strong>. Why 825 GB and not 1 TB? How much storage space is taken up by the operating system? Some gamers got what they were hoping for, while others were concerned that it might not be enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still, in less than two years, Sony sold over 20 million PS5 units despite the hardware shortages, but only time will tell if the console will reach the popularity of the PlayStation 2<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, how much storage does the PS5 actually have? That\u2019s what we\u2019ll answer here, and we\u2019ll also take a look at how the console\u2019s storage capacity can be expanded. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Much Space Does the PS5 Have for Games?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While the PS5 officially has 825 GB of internal storage space<\/strong>, it only has 667.2GB free for games<\/strong>, as system files take up the remaining 157.8 GB. This is generally more than enough space if you want to install multiple PlayStation 5 games. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, if you installed some of the more memory-hungry titles, such as Call of Duty: Black Ops – Cold War (225.3 GB) or Marvel’s Avengers (184.1 GB), you can quickly run out of space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully, some options are available for gamers who need additional storage space.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expanding PS5 Storage With an External Drive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sony’s latest console supports using an external drive<\/strong> as a means of expanding storage. So, if you need more space, you can always buy an external hard drive or solid-state drive and plug it into your PS5. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’ll want a drive with at least SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps<\/strong> and a storage capacity between 250 GB and 8 TB<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember that not all devices are guaranteed to work with the PS5, and you can’t connect the external drive through a USB hub<\/strong>. Only one drive<\/strong> can be connected at a time.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you move your games to the external storage for PS5, there are a few steps you need to take, such as formatting the drive<\/strong>. To start using additional space, follow these steps:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Use the back USB port<\/strong> to connect the USB<\/strong> drive <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Access Settings<\/strong> and then the Storage<\/strong> submenu<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Open USB Extended Storage<\/strong> and choose the Format as USB Extended Storage<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Now, you can use the additional space to store your game files<\/strong>. Remember that you can’t play games directly from this external storage<\/strong>; rather, you can move them to internal memory<\/strong> rather than download them again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Increasing PS5 Storage Size by Adding an M.2 SSD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The best way to increase your game storage is by installing another M.2 SSD into the PS5’s expansion slot<\/strong>. With these high-speed SSDs, you can have more space to launch games directly and load them much faster. You’ll need a compatible drive with the following specs<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n