If you have any questions, check here first. ✏Where can I get the update files for PS4? www.playstation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps4/system-software/ ✏What SSD did you use? www.sandisk.com/home/ssd/ssd-plus We used the 1TB variant ✏What is the spec of the SSD? SATA 3.0; sequential read up to 535 MB/s; sequential write up to 450 MB/s ✏Did you see a big improvement? There will be a follow up video where performance is covered. Subscribe to be updated on when its posted. ✏Will this work on (other version of PS4)? We have yet to do so, but according to our sources, this process should work the same on all versions of the Playstation 4 ✏The PS4 uses SATA II . . . or is it SATA III What we know on the subject . . . ruclips.net/video/bp5oMOboMzI/видео.html ✏Is there an SSD size limit? Yes. Though we haven't tested it, some sources suggest the internal limit is 8TB. For external, the PS4 user guide officially states up to 8TB. ✏Can I use a (name brand) drive? As far as we understand, any SATA SSD that is within known size limits should work. ✏What if I put something other than the PS files on the drive (Windows OS, random files, blank etc.)? Probably nothing? Let us know if you try and we'll do the same. ✏(External/Internal) is better because (X) A valid argument can be made for both methods. It's really a matter of preference. Of course, if you have a question not listed above, we will still do our best to answer them.
@@christopheryoung7403 NO - You need the practice and it is easy. I'm 57 and modded 4 PS3's and an original Xbox.. PS4 is easy.. Sorry Realneat but he needs this video instead -> Fred Flintstone can understand this!! lol -> ruclips.net/video/PzuDuF5Xemw/видео.html
Well this video shows him going for the smaller 480MB update file and not the full system restore update which is 1GB. It's odd that he goes for that when it doesn't work. The one that worked for me is the full one at 1GB, but it makes sense that you'd need that on a new drive. So why does it show him going and getting the smaller one? Just weird.
You right, the full download from what I remember long ago was all the way to the bottom of that sony web page. Usually look for the bigger file to download.
I wish I'd read the comments first. The video is a waste of time. I'm not sure why he didn't correct it when what he showed us doesn't work. You can't install that update file unless you install the system software first.
Just upgraded my pro from 2TB HDD to 4TB SSD. I really wish I had done this YEARS AGO. Was having some graphics and crashing issues on the HDD. Cyberpunk was still having issues... SSD and Cyberpunk plays like a whole new game. All my games have crisper textures as well, and no more monthly defrag of an HDD.
I just set 2nd SSD as external storage and copied 1.2TB to it.. after a few swaps, ALL my PS4 1TB and 512GB USB were on the 2nd SSD.. Fitted a Samsung 3.84TB into PS4 Pro but HAD to use the FULL version of Firmware - Update version would NOT work. 10.01. Drive up and running so 2nd SSD copied everything back over. just had to pop onto PSN to restore licences but it saved downloading over 1TB again.. Worth the time doing the swap.. 2nd SSD is now in my laptop as system - 2TB and fast. Best drive swaps ever!!
Both drives cost me £275. £175 for the Samsung PM863A 3.84TB and £100 for the WD Blue 3D 2TB.. CEX in UK - Free P&P as £100 or more per item.. 30 seconds for laptop boot up and this shocked me - about 6 seconds shut down.. WOW!!!
@@gregsteele1921 Not even close, it's a major boost though, especially if you optimize the system so it's using the least amount of resource draining features resulting in better performance.
Given that my PS4 Pro HDD finally took a massive dump on me, and seeing how easy it is to replace with an SSD, if I had to choose.......... Well played, Sony. Well played.
It's worth doing.. Speed loading games/apps is much faster.. The only games that don't really benefit are the online RPG's that need a network connection.. You load up fast but have to wait for the slowest connection to load theirs in.. Single player like Witcher 3, Dragon's Dogma, Skyrim, etc load faster and look better as textures are the proper ones and NOT the preview like with a stock HDD..
@@coolsteve1342 If there is no difference, than ur using a fat PS4 or the PS4 slim. But I can assure u, there is a big difference on a PS4 pro. I'm thinking about upgrading mine to a 8TB SSD. It's about $900 but it's worth it for me.
@@coolsteve1342 I have 2TB SSD and a 3TB external HDD and it's getting full. If I upgrade to 8TB SSD, it's going to be like a $1200 console. It sounds Overkill but I'm not going to get a PS5 to fill that small HDD w PS4 games. I have to keep PS4 games w my PS4.
Samsung 870 QVO 89.99 for black friday...made a huge difference in load times..... Went ahead and did thermal grizzly kryonaught paste and new thermal grizzly pads as well.
Thanks for the really helpful video. I’m planning on upgrading my SSD soon. Do you know if the backup and restore function will save game files for all accounts on the system or just the primary?
Don't have the PS4 handy at the moment so can't verify but you should have the option of selecting the storage for the save files like you can with the game itself.
@@AB_n_C I just set a 2nd SSD as Extended Storage and moved everything over manually. Unplugged 2nd SSD and plugged in a 64GB USB formatted to Fat32 and saved the game saves onto that.. Only 1 account tho - I didn't trust the save/restore as was using 512GB USB drive as Extended Storage anyway so could only backup the PS4 System and not the 512GB as well. took a lot of swaps but all working now and worth it. Look up for my previous post about my Firmware problem - also on the FAT32 USB Stick.
I’ve been a subscriber for along time pls Really need help on this just f Wanna buy a ps4 pro but I would only play physical game copies like the disk but I want to ask if an ssd upgrade is worth it and if it would make a good difference in loading times? Haven’t owned a console before.
Tbh. The only reason the xbox one is harder is because you have to take it apart to put the drive in. It really is as simple as putting a formatted drive into the xbox and doing an offline update. No cloning required.
@@revelator3665 no clue what the wink is for, but legitimately all you have to do is an offline update on the xbox with a ssd formatted to the right file type installed. Literally almost exactly what this video shows, but on an xbox. I have done it multiple times now. No issues.
@@revelator3665 never said it was my method. I'm sure lots of people have figured it out because of how simple it is. The issue is that the only videos I have seen around seem to say it doesn't work or take you for a loooong way of getting things going with many steps that the average person just can't do or isn't comfortable doing. Maybe I just missed something when I looked.
@@zakkazz1201 you're missing the point that the videos on RUclips are saying that's not the only problem, and if taking an xbox apart is difficult, you shouldn't me modding your system. 😂😂
Is that a standard mini toolkit? Just wondering since I had to get custom tools to repair my Joy-Con. I should probably get a toolkit like yours sometime...
In the video, you're downloading the the PS4 Update File. The Update File won't work on a new hard drive without first installing the PS4 Console Reinstallation File. Not sure how you pulled that off.
I know this video is irrelevant now, since ps4 is old .. but if by the off chance you are looking to upgrade your ps4's ssd, do not follow this guy and put in a DRAM-less SSD inside your ps4.. DRAM less SATA ssds are fine for storage, but they are terrible for running an OS... even though in THEORY they should still beat out a hard drive, in the real world tests this is NOT the case. On PS4 for some reason these drives cause random issues in certain games, (example stuttering in spiderman), it really doesn't matter which one (sandisk ssd plus, crucial bx500, wd green, patriot p210, kingston a400, silicon power a58, team group Vulcan/whatever....etc), they all will exhibit these random stuttering and texture issues for certain games... However the good news is that you can use the drives externally on PS4 and on PS5, (through an exclosure ot sata to usb adapter), and because it doesn't need to run the OS or record gameplay in the background, the issues not appear. But on ps4/pro for the fastest possible load times you would still want to install a dram sata ssd (samsung evo, crucial mx, wd blue, sandisk ultra... etc) internally inside the console.
Hi. I have the seagate barracuda 1tb hdd and I notice some texture popins often times when playing open world games. Im planning to replace it with SSD WD Green.
I am using this . SSD is fast AF . But after 1 year, the SSD started to lag and is causing fps stutter ingame ( not all games ) . The loading times are still the best , but since PS4 games are not optimized for SSD , there are games that makes your fps stutter. Try to never rebuild database using an SSD because that means defragmentation , and ssd does NOT need that .
Is the hard drive SAMSUNG 870 EVO SATA III SSD 1TB 2.5” Internal Solid State Hard Drive good? I ordered it last week for my ps4 pro cause my ps4 was having problems
My PS3 has a Kingston UV400. But my PS4 PRO has a 1TB Samsung EVO 870 with DRAM!!!! It is only 10% slower at loading games than the PS5. LMAO!! The DRAM makes a difference.
SSD's are faster than typical hard drives and also they havent got moving parts. You could prob use Samsung 870 qvl ssd which cost like 130 bucks. Or just look at some forums to find good disk for your PS
I need help. I changed my hardrive to an ssd but when I get to the ‘add a controller’ part none of my controllers work. Used different cables used wired controllers (which were the only ones that worked during reinitialisation part) . But won’t get passed that add controller screen. Asked playstationuk live chat and they were useless
Okay so just bought a external and a internal yesterday both pc and laptop craped on me so no computer so can I somehow use external to install 8.3 to new internal? Any help is appreciated. Dropped a like and a sub for incentive.👍
If you're just upgrading your internal drive, you my want to just wait til you have a PC up and running to do the swap. If you need to do it sooner than that, there may be a way to download the files with a mobile device.
We did a follow up on that you con find here ruclips.net/video/mQreJAOR_2U/видео.html But basically, if you're just wanting faster load times in games, external USB works fine and internal installation shows no appreciable improvement.
I like to know how do I buy a two terabyte hard drive for my PlayStation 4 Pro and if you can let me know where you can leave it in my messenger and I will get that and I also love your videos let's keep them coming I am supporting this channel
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If you have any questions, check here first.
✏Where can I get the update files for PS4?
www.playstation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps4/system-software/
✏What SSD did you use?
www.sandisk.com/home/ssd/ssd-plus We used the 1TB variant
✏What is the spec of the SSD?
SATA 3.0; sequential read up to 535 MB/s; sequential write up to 450 MB/s
✏Did you see a big improvement?
There will be a follow up video where performance is covered. Subscribe to be updated on when its posted.
✏Will this work on (other version of PS4)?
We have yet to do so, but according to our sources, this process should work the same on all versions of the Playstation 4
✏The PS4 uses SATA II . . . or is it SATA III
What we know on the subject . . . ruclips.net/video/bp5oMOboMzI/видео.html
✏Is there an SSD size limit?
Yes. Though we haven't tested it, some sources suggest the internal limit is 8TB. For external, the PS4 user guide officially states up to 8TB.
✏Can I use a (name brand) drive?
As far as we understand, any SATA SSD that is within known size limits should work.
✏What if I put something other than the PS files on the drive (Windows OS, random files, blank etc.)?
Probably nothing? Let us know if you try and we'll do the same.
✏(External/Internal) is better because (X)
A valid argument can be made for both methods. It's really a matter of preference.
Of course, if you have a question not listed above, we will still do our best to answer them.
Can you format my ps4 pro please just like the one your doing now
What usb drive do i use for downloading system software
well the 480gp work on the system?
....... holy moly! nvm the shipping cost way to much! more than the dame ssd
@@christopheryoung7403 NO - You need the practice and it is easy. I'm 57 and modded 4 PS3's and an original Xbox.. PS4 is easy.. Sorry Realneat but he needs this video instead -> Fred Flintstone can understand this!! lol -> ruclips.net/video/PzuDuF5Xemw/видео.html
ps4 pro with ssd internal here. very easy to do. same rule don't use cheap SSD or DRAMLESS.... 860/870EVO or MX500 is the way to go.
Got the 860 evo and it’s amazing haha ❤️
How about BX500?
@@tonyrivera8996 low performance,much better MX 500 or 870EVO
@@revelator3665 here in my country the 860Evo is 10% more expensive than the MX500. Which would you get?
Thanks for the replies btw.
@@tonyrivera8996 MX 500 😉 or the new 870EVO
"This is gonna be a short video"... 18min later of non stop cuts lol. Big help, thank you for this.
My God of War PS4 is even moar godly now! >:D
Can you help me with mine?
Well this video shows him going for the smaller 480MB update file and not the full system restore update which is 1GB. It's odd that he goes for that when it doesn't work. The one that worked for me is the full one at 1GB, but it makes sense that you'd need that on a new drive. So why does it show him going and getting the smaller one? Just weird.
You right, the full download from what I remember long ago was all the way to the bottom of that sony web page. Usually look for the bigger file to download.
I wish I'd read the comments first. The video is a waste of time. I'm not sure why he didn't correct it when what he showed us doesn't work. You can't install that update file unless you install the system software first.
Just upgraded my pro from 2TB HDD to 4TB SSD. I really wish I had done this YEARS AGO. Was having some graphics and crashing issues on the HDD. Cyberpunk was still having issues... SSD and Cyberpunk plays like a whole new game. All my games have crisper textures as well, and no more monthly defrag of an HDD.
Does this help in cod games also bro like in warzone? I have horrible muddy textures because im on hdd
I just set 2nd SSD as external storage and copied 1.2TB to it.. after a few swaps, ALL my PS4 1TB and 512GB USB were on the 2nd SSD.. Fitted a Samsung 3.84TB into PS4 Pro but HAD to use the FULL version of Firmware - Update version would NOT work. 10.01.
Drive up and running so 2nd SSD copied everything back over. just had to pop onto PSN to restore licences but it saved downloading over 1TB again..
Worth the time doing the swap.. 2nd SSD is now in my laptop as system - 2TB and fast.
Best drive swaps ever!!
Both drives cost me £275. £175 for the Samsung PM863A 3.84TB and £100 for the WD Blue 3D 2TB..
CEX in UK - Free P&P as £100 or more per item..
30 seconds for laptop boot up and this shocked me - about 6 seconds shut down.. WOW!!!
've just installed SSD and turns my PS4 PRO into a PS5. What an amazing console.
Pretty much.
@@gregsteele1921 Not even close, it's a major boost though, especially if you optimize the system so it's using the least amount of resource draining features resulting in better performance.
Given that my PS4 Pro HDD finally took a massive dump on me, and seeing how easy it is to replace with an SSD, if I had to choose.......... Well played, Sony. Well played.
It's worth doing.. Speed loading games/apps is much faster.. The only games that don't really benefit are the online RPG's that need a network connection.. You load up fast but have to wait for the slowest connection to load theirs in.. Single player like Witcher 3, Dragon's Dogma, Skyrim, etc load faster and look better as textures are the proper ones and NOT the preview like with a stock HDD..
"this might be a fairly short video"
18 minutes later...
Yeah, was definitely off on that assumption 😅
There is a huge difference between stock hdd and installing a SSD on a PS4 Pro.
No there isn't, i did that and was unimpressed. I put the stock drive back in lol
@@coolsteve1342 If there is no difference, than ur using a fat PS4 or the PS4 slim.
But I can assure u, there is a big difference on a PS4 pro. I'm thinking about upgrading mine to a 8TB SSD. It's about $900 but it's worth it for me.
@@AB_n_C dude you're crazy, why need 8tb? You're pissing money
@@coolsteve1342 I have 2TB SSD and a 3TB external HDD and it's getting full. If I upgrade to 8TB SSD, it's going to be like a $1200 console. It sounds Overkill but I'm not going to get a PS5 to fill that small HDD w PS4 games.
I have to keep PS4 games w my PS4.
@@coolsteve1342 yes there is, using SSD is faster loading times and suttering from menu screen
Samsung 870 QVO 89.99 for black friday...made a huge difference in load times..... Went ahead and did thermal grizzly kryonaught paste and new thermal grizzly pads as well.
horrible ssd much better MX500.
@@revelator3665 how is it horrible?
@@Mars-iq7kk its slower
@@TitusMH dramatically or just a bit
@@Mars-iq7kk dramatically slower compared to 870 evo is way faster
Thanks for the really helpful video. I’m planning on upgrading my SSD soon. Do you know if the backup and restore function will save game files for all accounts on the system or just the primary?
Don't have the PS4 handy at the moment so can't verify but you should have the option of selecting the storage for the save files like you can with the game itself.
Everything will be restored. Except passwords, u have to re sign into all the accounts.
@@AB_n_C I just set a 2nd SSD as Extended Storage and moved everything over manually. Unplugged 2nd SSD and plugged in a 64GB USB formatted to Fat32 and saved the game saves onto that.. Only 1 account tho - I didn't trust the save/restore as was using 512GB USB drive as Extended Storage anyway so could only backup the PS4 System and not the 512GB as well. took a lot of swaps but all working now and worth it.
Look up for my previous post about my Firmware problem - also on the FAT32 USB Stick.
I recently upgraded my ps4 pro with a Samsung Evo ssd and its really worth it. Faster load times and less texturer popin in games
I’ve been a subscriber for along time pls
Really need help on this just f
Wanna buy a ps4 pro but I would only play physical game copies like the disk but I want to ask if an ssd upgrade is worth it and if it would make a good difference in loading times? Haven’t owned a console before.
Tbh. The only reason the xbox one is harder is because you have to take it apart to put the drive in. It really is as simple as putting a formatted drive into the xbox and doing an offline update. No cloning required.
😉
@@revelator3665 no clue what the wink is for, but legitimately all you have to do is an offline update on the xbox with a ssd formatted to the right file type installed. Literally almost exactly what this video shows, but on an xbox. I have done it multiple times now. No issues.
@@justinpi6267 i have put in my one X crucial MX 500 internal with your Easy method months ago. 🤭😎
@@revelator3665 never said it was my method. I'm sure lots of people have figured it out because of how simple it is. The issue is that the only videos I have seen around seem to say it doesn't work or take you for a loooong way of getting things going with many steps that the average person just can't do or isn't comfortable doing.
Maybe I just missed something when I looked.
@@zakkazz1201 you're missing the point that the videos on RUclips are saying that's not the only problem, and if taking an xbox apart is difficult, you shouldn't me modding your system. 😂😂
Will a cheap SSD possibly damage my PS4 Pro? I've seen some really cheap ones
With the old PS4 Pro SSD that was removed, could I then put that into a regular 500Gb PS4 or PS4 slim??
Not sure if it will make you do any formatting but as far as compatibility, it should work no problem
Yes
Pls what if I only play physical games would this upgrade make a difference?
Can I use the external hard drive im using to back all my apps and gamemdata instead of a USB flash drive to install.the ps4.operating system?
Already did the hard drive swap. Ended up having to use a Samsung Flash drive to hold 1.1 gigabyte playstation 4 OS.
Is that a standard mini toolkit? Just wondering since I had to get custom tools to repair my Joy-Con. I should probably get a toolkit like yours sometime...
It's a discontinued iFixit kit. The newer versions should have the same stuff though
Hey I know I’m late bud, do you really need to install the new software update after replacing the hard drive and if u have to is there another way?
It is possible that cloning will work. However, we can't say for sure as we have not tried it.
@@RealNeatGames what’s cloning?
@@jenerthoneramoran6440 Basically, copying the contents of a drive on to another.
In the video, you're downloading the the PS4 Update File. The Update File won't work on a new hard drive without first installing the PS4 Console Reinstallation File. Not sure how you pulled that off.
Please explain
8tb is max internal
My internal hdd in my ps4 pro was a Toshiba not HGST
Anyone else got Toshiba?
Hahahaha
I know this video is irrelevant now, since ps4 is old .. but if by the off chance you are looking to upgrade your ps4's ssd, do not follow this guy and put in a DRAM-less SSD inside your ps4.. DRAM less SATA ssds are fine for storage, but they are terrible for running an OS... even though in THEORY they should still beat out a hard drive, in the real world tests this is NOT the case. On PS4 for some reason these drives cause random issues in certain games, (example stuttering in spiderman), it really doesn't matter which one (sandisk ssd plus, crucial bx500, wd green, patriot p210, kingston a400, silicon power a58, team group Vulcan/whatever....etc),
they all will exhibit these random stuttering and texture issues for certain games... However the good news is that you can use the drives externally on PS4 and on PS5, (through an exclosure ot sata to usb adapter), and because it doesn't need to run the OS or record gameplay in the background, the issues not appear. But on ps4/pro for the fastest possible load times you would still want to install a dram sata ssd (samsung evo, crucial mx, wd blue, sandisk ultra... etc) internally inside the console.
Hi. I have the seagate barracuda 1tb hdd and I notice some texture popins often times when playing open world games. Im planning to replace it with SSD WD Green.
Aren't all PS4 Pros supposed to be SATA 3? The regular PS4 is SATA 2.
Yep
As much as i want to ssd my ps4 theres like 4 TB of games on it unfortunately 😅
Can you do a test similar to a 250GB internal EVO SSD but all games loaded and run off a 2TB Toshiba HDD? 💪
Off a PS4 PRO
I am using this . SSD is fast AF . But after 1 year, the SSD started to lag and is causing fps stutter ingame ( not all games ) . The loading times are still the best , but since PS4 games are not optimized for SSD , there are games that makes your fps stutter.
Try to never rebuild database using an SSD because that means defragmentation , and ssd does NOT need that .
Is the hard drive SAMSUNG 870 EVO SATA III SSD 1TB 2.5” Internal Solid State Hard Drive good? I ordered it last week for my ps4 pro cause my ps4 was having problems
How did it go? Was the EVO worth it
Does anyone have the link for the update I've looked on there site can't find it sorry
My PS3 has a Kingston UV400. But my PS4 PRO has a 1TB Samsung EVO 870 with DRAM!!!! It is only 10% slower at loading games than the PS5. LMAO!!
The DRAM makes a difference.
Should i initialize my ps4 with the old hard drive first before putting in the ssd?
Interesting question. Can't say definitively as we haven't tried it, but it should work if you go straight to the SSD.
I used my old ssd from macbookpro - just put it in and ps4 did all job for me (formatting, initialising), no actions from my side
No...
Thanks so much
That second window was giving me trouble 😩
so what's the difference between this and a hard drive?
and how much does this ssd cost? my hard drive is corrupted so im looking for a new one that isn't too costly but is still good.
SSD's are faster than typical hard drives and also they havent got moving parts. You could prob use Samsung 870 qvl ssd which cost like 130 bucks. Or just look at some forums to find good disk for your PS
I need help. I changed my hardrive to an ssd but when I get to the ‘add a controller’ part none of my controllers work. Used different cables used wired controllers (which were the only ones that worked during reinitialisation part) . But won’t get passed that add controller screen. Asked playstationuk live chat and they were useless
Can't say we've run into that one. Maybe try reinstalling the OS?
@@RealNeatGames thanks for the reply. At the moment I’ve just had to go back to my old hd. But will try another download and install.
Try using official USB cables. Some cheaper cables only transmit power and not data.
can you use the same back up hard drive as USB boot, so basically to not use a flash drive but to use the same hard drive for both steps?
Same here. I was wondering if I could use the hdd to back up the ssd once I install in ps4
It might be possible. However, the way it is currently shown requires a separate storage device. Will look into it further though.
I just tried, it did not work; I did it with the flash drive. thanks for the quick reply though. Nice channel too!
When if I put the new SSD with sata/usb cable for save backup and after I put this directly on PS4. I need to reboot with firmwire or not ?
The back up function doesn't allow you to save the OS so yes no choice but to reinstall it.
18 min for Replacing an HDD ??
SSD*
@@TitusMH the HDD is being replaced, not the SSD
My HDD stopped working so i had no time to restore data so that mean i will need to instal all game again?
Unless you have it saved elsewhere, yeah you will have to re install it.
Okay so just bought a external and a internal yesterday both pc and laptop craped on me so no computer so can I somehow use external to install 8.3 to new internal? Any help is appreciated. Dropped a like and a sub for incentive.👍
If you're just upgrading your internal drive, you my want to just wait til you have a PC up and running to do the swap. If you need to do it sooner than that, there may be a way to download the files with a mobile device.
@@RealNeatGames like a tablet
Yeah, and it would seem it's possible on both Android and iOS
Will the old drive work on a computer?
Affirmative
Hi,i did not find ps4 installation file in playstation .com ,can you help me?
Seems the URL changed a bit. This one should work.
www.playstation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps4/system-software/
Thanks
I wanted to ask which way is better , use ssd hard usb or replace inside ps4?Which way will work faster ps4?
We did a follow up on that you con find here ruclips.net/video/mQreJAOR_2U/видео.html
But basically, if you're just wanting faster load times in games, external USB works fine and internal installation shows no appreciable improvement.
I like to know how do I buy a two terabyte hard drive for my PlayStation 4 Pro and if you can let me know where you can leave it in my messenger and I will get that and I also love your videos let's keep them coming I am supporting this channel
How would you do this if you had no computer?
There may be a way. But if there is, we don't know about it. Will follow up on it if we find something out.
Is a video how to: with your mobil phone...
ps4 mini lmfao and he calls him self a gamer
Whats a ps4 mini 😆