Get the internal ssd’s. These don’t increase your storage capacity. They just hold games that you’ll need to transfer back to the system. The ssd’s increase your internal storage capacity which I’m sure that’s what 99% of y’all want.
So, instead of uninstalling a game for storage, couldn't i just send it to the external device and then whenever i need it back i just swap out the two?
@@Yasin-yi1bbthe point they're making is that you shouldn't really have to swap out games just to play them if you have an external hard drive. The idea should be that as long as they're on the external hard drive they should be available for you to play without having to transfer it back into your console storage
That don’t work on ps5 I got one and never could get mine to work I’ve notice a lot of people had the same problem. Ps5 says can’t use this usb drive as usb extented storage blah blah blah
The light is preset and typically stays white or blue depending on the model. It's mainly there to indicate power and activity status. Unfortunately, customization of the LED color isn't available.
Wouldn't a good work around be just to store ps5 only games on the console storage and have all ps4 games on the external drive. There's not many ps5 only games so I don't see it taking up 667.2 GB that easily. However its a serious design flaw by Sony to make ps5 games stored on a External HDD unplayable without making a copy for the internal memory.
@@phaedrus2k nope you need an internal SSD upgrade. Also please purchase one of those instead of external ones. It's so easy to set up and it's a game changer! Worth the money. Wait for a sale if you want them much cheaper too
Whats even the point of this? I could redownload the game faster than the copy. What a waste of money. They release a digital edition of ps5 with less than 1 TB.
Get an SSD then, this is a Hard Drive. I’d say Hard Drive is good for putting your clips in and PS4 games and to store PS5 games in and download them later when you have no WiFi.
SSD memory is still very expensive and not everyone has the internet speed to keep re-downloading games and patches. This is a cheaper and faster way to archive your game installs and free up the internal SSD memory for game play.
@@sle2470 so this wouldn't increase my storage on PS5. I was looking for a way to get more storage as I want more games to play. But not spend so much on a SSD
@@sle2470so I think I get it I ran out of space on my PS5 I could move things to this but in order to play it I would have to move it back. But then move something else to it for space? The I can play would game saves be still there I wouldn't lose anything in games would I? I'm new to owning a PS5 so I'm trying to learn and I want more storage. As I already have almost filled up mine 😢
The light on the Hard Drive typically stays on when connected to the PS5, even if the system is in rest mode. However, when you completely power off the PS5, the drive should turn off as well. If it's staying on when the system is off, double-check your PS5’s power settings to ensure it's set to fully power down the USB ports. Hope this helps clarify things!"
I don't understand why some people are saying you can't transfer PS5 games? But isn't that what the hard drive is for? Lol it seems like you did that without a problem. I'm getting this hard drive soon it seems like I just wanted to make sure.
@@papajimmm4318 I'm currently on Amazon looking for a different ones, there's other brands that might be better in that case I don't want to take the risk I'm getting this one and it doesn't work.
I haven't tested this myself, but based on what I know, when you format an external SSD for use with the PS5 to store games, it typically erases everything previously on the drive.If you want to use the same SSD on a PC afterward, you'd likely have to reformat it for the PC, which would delete all the data, including any game files or media stored on it.However, if your primary goal is to store media files (like videos or screenshots) rather than games, you might not need to format the SSD specifically for the PS5. In that case, you could format it in a compatible file system (like exFAT) from the start, which both the PS5 and PC can read and write to. That way, you can move your media between the two without needing to reformat the drive each time. Hope that makes sense.
So to put it simply if you format it as exfat you can use the Seagate game drive to transfer videos to it and upload it to laptop/pc. can it be used in the way I explained? (Sorry I’m late I didn’t see the notification)
@@riazil32hey brother, just bought the same hard drive and watched your video and having the same problem. Which device are you using instead that you can directly play your games from?
@@SSJaredRozay hi, yes I returned this. I bought this instead on prime day > WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB NVMe M.2 SSD, M.2 2280 NVMe SSD with Heatsink It slots into your ps5's storage space under the plates. Watch a RUclips video on how to install it , it's very easy and has been a game changer because I can play ps5 games directly from this.
This is no different than having your standard cloud storage where all of your other games are stored that you don't have on your console storage. So in order to play different games I'd have to switch them out from my external onto my console storage and vice versa? I was already doing that with the games on my console storage and the ones on my cloud storage. What a waste.
This should be capable of transfering games faster than you can download them and it won't lag your internet down while doing so. This is best for someone with a lot of PS4 games they want access to though. A SSD is obviously superior but this is a nice alternative for some people.
@@riazil32 I don't have a ps5 yet but how long does the transfer take. When I used to use a Seagate external drive for my ps4 i plugged it in, install games and played from the external drive. Are you saying that you cant do that with the ps5 as well?
@@riazil32 Probably should have watched the full video 😂. So after the ps5 game is on the external drive, do you only have to copy it back to the internal hardrive once?
Get the internal ssd’s. These don’t increase your storage capacity. They just hold games that you’ll need to transfer back to the system. The ssd’s increase your internal storage capacity which I’m sure that’s what 99% of y’all want.
So, instead of uninstalling a game for storage, couldn't i just send it to the external device and then whenever i need it back i just swap out the two?
@ Yea if you don’t mind doing that then this is for you. I’m just giving the heads up to those thinking it’s something it’s not like I did
@@Yasin-yi1bbthe point they're making is that you shouldn't really have to swap out games just to play them if you have an external hard drive. The idea should be that as long as they're on the external hard drive they should be available for you to play without having to transfer it back into your console storage
Which one would you recommend for ps5
@ WD_BLACK officially licensed by PlayStation. Other may be cheaper and work fine but I wouldn’t gamble my system or the warranty.
thank god i watched this before buying it
It says format as exfat and i cant download games to it u know how to help
It don’t say format I done it before when it said done remove it I removed it what do I do
Thank you homie much appreciated
Can you still play ps4 games installed on it?
Question answered when i finished the video😅
That don’t work on ps5 I got one and never could get mine to work I’ve notice a lot of people had the same problem. Ps5 says can’t use this usb drive as usb extented storage blah blah blah
@@XxXZSLDJ oh that's frustrating! . Have you formatted the storage correctly?
same
Same so you would have to buy the newer ps5 the 1tb one in order for it to work ?
It does work, you have to move it . I just did it
@WallstreetHussle how do u do that step by step ?
Very helpful! Thanks!
Thank you very much bro :)
Can you change the led color of this?
The light is preset and typically stays white or blue depending on the model. It's mainly there to indicate power and activity status. Unfortunately, customization of the LED color isn't available.
I moved my game to usb and when I copy it it downloads it from console storage so it don’t even work
Wouldn't a good work around be just to store ps5 only games on the console storage and have all ps4 games on the external drive. There's not many ps5 only games so I don't see it taking up 667.2 GB that easily. However its a serious design flaw by Sony to make ps5 games stored on a External HDD unplayable without making a copy for the internal memory.
Ummm what, is it going to delete all my saved data
Are there any external storage products that you can play PS5 games from directly? Or must it be an internal SSD upgrade?
@@phaedrus2k nope you need an internal SSD upgrade.
Also please purchase one of those instead of external ones. It's so easy to set up and it's a game changer! Worth the money. Wait for a sale if you want them much cheaper too
Whats even the point of this? I could redownload the game faster than the copy. What a waste of money. They release a digital edition of ps5 with less than 1 TB.
@@MrBlueChase agreed
Get an SSD then, this is a Hard Drive. I’d say Hard Drive is good for putting your clips in and PS4 games and to store PS5 games in and download them later when you have no WiFi.
SSD memory is still very expensive and not everyone has the internet speed to keep re-downloading games and patches. This is a cheaper and faster way to archive your game installs and free up the internal SSD memory for game play.
@@sle2470 so this wouldn't increase my storage on PS5. I was looking for a way to get more storage as I want more games to play. But not spend so much on a SSD
@@sle2470so I think I get it I ran out of space on my PS5 I could move things to this but in order to play it I would have to move it back. But then move something else to it for space? The I can play would game saves be still there I wouldn't lose anything in games would I? I'm new to owning a PS5 so I'm trying to learn and I want more storage. As I already have almost filled up mine 😢
Does the light or device ever turn off? Or does it just stay on running even tho the system is off? So confused
The light on the Hard Drive typically stays on when connected to the PS5, even if the system is in rest mode. However, when you completely power off the PS5, the drive should turn off as well. If it's staying on when the system is off, double-check your PS5’s power settings to ensure it's set to fully power down the USB ports. Hope this helps clarify things!"
@@riazil32 you just saved my life! Thank u so much
I don't understand why some people are saying you can't transfer PS5 games? But isn't that what the hard drive is for? Lol it seems like you did that without a problem. I'm getting this hard drive soon it seems like I just wanted to make sure.
I hae the same one and I'm having an issue with putting ps5 games on it idky it's only letting me put PS4 games
@@papajimmm4318 I'm currently on Amazon looking for a different ones, there's other brands that might be better in that case I don't want to take the risk I'm getting this one and it doesn't work.
With this can you transfer videos from the game drive to a computer to edit it and upload it to RUclips?
I haven't tested this myself, but based on what I know, when you format an external SSD for use with the PS5 to store games, it typically erases everything previously on the drive.If you want to use the same SSD on a PC afterward, you'd likely have to reformat it for the PC, which would delete all the data, including any game files or media stored on it.However, if your primary goal is to store media files (like videos or screenshots) rather than games, you might not need to format the SSD specifically for the PS5. In that case, you could format it in a compatible file system (like exFAT) from the start, which both the PS5 and PC can read and write to. That way, you can move your media between the two without needing to reformat the drive each time. Hope that makes sense.
So to put it simply if you format it as exfat you can use the Seagate game drive to transfer videos to it and upload it to laptop/pc.
can it be used in the way I explained?
(Sorry I’m late I didn’t see the notification)
@@Jaydenk7000 hi yes you are correct
If I copy the game is gonna take storage from the ps5 or is in the hard drive Terabyte
Console
Why i can't directly install games in the external storage ? I can't set it as installation path
You can only select ps4 games to install directly. PS5 games need to be moved in the home page
@@riazil32 oooh ok, thats awful but ok 😅
@@osisale6089 yh i returned it and got the internal storage instead was very easy to set up and i can play ps5 games straight from it
@@riazil32hey brother, just bought the same hard drive and watched your video and having the same problem. Which device are you using instead that you can directly play your games from?
@@SSJaredRozay hi, yes I returned this.
I bought this instead on prime day > WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB NVMe M.2 SSD, M.2 2280 NVMe SSD with Heatsink
It slots into your ps5's storage space under the plates. Watch a RUclips video on how to install it , it's very easy and has been a game changer because I can play ps5 games directly from this.
very helpful thank you so much
Do i get to keep my games on the progress they are now if i but that because if not screw this
@@DustinSimpson-mbbc yes your save remains
Are yall saying i shouldn't get it this 😮?
Yes please get the internal one. Don't get this
Thanks bro appreciate it 🙏
does that work on pc too?
Yes, the Seagate 2TB External Hard Drive works on both PS5 and PC.
speed?
@@FrankGamingPlay depends on your internet ? It wasn't that fast for me with big games...
@riazil32 read/write speed
@@riazil32 it doesn't use the internet
@@FrankGamingPlay it's a usb 3.0 I think they are usually like 50-150mbs but it depends.
You save me! Thanks!
Alguien sabe si puedo mover juegos de playplus a el disco o solamente los que compre de la tienda?
Doing good work
This is no different than having your standard cloud storage where all of your other games are stored that you don't have on your console storage. So in order to play different games I'd have to switch them out from my external onto my console storage and vice versa? I was already doing that with the games on my console storage and the ones on my cloud storage. What a waste.
This should be capable of transfering games faster than you can download them and it won't lag your internet down while doing so. This is best for someone with a lot of PS4 games they want access to though. A SSD is obviously superior but this is a nice alternative for some people.
Can put ps5 games on it too bro the video you made
@@brandonhosey2923 yes but you cannot play them directly from your ps5. You have to transfer them first
@@riazil32 ok thank you for letting me know
@@riazil32 I don't have a ps5 yet but how long does the transfer take. When I used to use a Seagate external drive for my ps4 i plugged it in, install games and played from the external drive. Are you saying that you cant do that with the ps5 as well?
@@riazil32 Probably should have watched the full video 😂. So after the ps5 game is on the external drive, do you only have to copy it back to the internal hardrive once?
Ma sha Allah, more game storage for games you’ll play only once 😂
loool nahhhh u see me finishing kakarot soon my guy
@@riazil32 post the playthrough aswell fella
@@SteelCityLad on the gaming channel I will!
Lol should of realized the ps5 game dilemma with this seagate, feel hustled.
i buy this and i cant even download ps5 games on it
@@Grobian99 yes its trash , you have to transfer the games it's not worth it. Just get a internal storage and it's easy to install
I bought this and I saw these review after. That fact you can’t play ps5 games is ass
Well thanks for saving me money. What a useless product.