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So, my PS4 is running out of storage for the 500th time
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Spiral Insanity
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Even 1TB will fill up relatively quickly. Pay a little extra and go 2TB.
jaydogg691
Member
I'll sell you my 2TB PS4 for $250 if you don't want to deal with installing one...
It's pretty simple to switch out the HDD. There's plenty video tutorials on the web. The only annoying part is the file transferring when switching.
It's pretty simple to switch out the HDD. There's plenty video tutorials on the web. The only annoying part is the file transferring when switching.
Buy a 2tb seagate 'backup plus slim' USB 3.0 external drive for around 70-80. Pop it open with a smal screwdriver to reveal a 9.5mm 2tb drive that will fit perfectly in your PS4.
Backup your saves to the cloud, install in your PS4, re download your games, good to go. Make sure to download the full install of the PS4 software from the Sony (around 900 megs) instead of just the update, you'll need that to set up the system on a blank drive.
Backup your saves to the cloud, install in your PS4, re download your games, good to go. Make sure to download the full install of the PS4 software from the Sony (around 900 megs) instead of just the update, you'll need that to set up the system on a blank drive.
Then throw the old drive in the enclosure and either use it on an XB1 or Wii U or just as extra storage for your PC.
illusionary
Member
I've just installed the hard drive from one of these in my PS4 earlier today: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TKFEE5S/?tag=neogaf0e-20
The backup/restore process is a bit of a pain (about 3-4 hours for each leg of a 300GB backup), but the extra space is incredibly liberating.
The backup/restore process is a bit of a pain (about 3-4 hours for each leg of a 300GB backup), but the extra space is incredibly liberating.
FaintColt388301
Member
I got the Seagate 2tb last from my girlfriend for christmas last year. I'm so bad with computers and found it very easy.
Pop out your old hard drive, back up the saves to your computer, put them on your new hard drive, put it in PS4 and you're done.
Do it OP. It's so much better. Filled mine up already though.
Pop out your old hard drive, back up the saves to your computer, put them on your new hard drive, put it in PS4 and you're done.
Do it OP. It's so much better. Filled mine up already though.
Fitting a 3.5" hard drive in a 2.5" bay?
(i.e these don't exist yet in 2.5" format, let alone in the smaller 2.5" variation to fit in a PS4).
deadstar72
Neo Member
What? 2.5" 4TB drives have been around for a while. Though they're 15mm not 9.5mm. But people have been able to wrangle them into ps4s. It recognises them just fine
HyperZone<3
Member
Its nice that they do make it so relatively easy to put in a bigger drive. Its unfortunate that anyone with a Plus account and even just a few discs will likely need it though.
Any recommended ones? Although I could mess it up :/
Hoho for breakfast
Member
Yeah if you want to spend the extra get the Firecuda and if not get the Seagate Backup Plus. Either way just get a 2TB drive and it's pretty simple.
I've used the Seagate in mine for about a year and a half now with zero issues.
I've used the Seagate in mine for about a year and a half now with zero issues.
Are these the ones? https://www.amazon.com.mx/Seagate-F...2737568&sr=8-1&keywords=seagate+firecuda+2+tb
https://www.amazon.com.mx/Seagate-B...482737679&sr=1-1&keywords=seagate+backup+plus
TBH the cheaper the better but only if it's reliable and durable
OP, just remember to back up your files and you should be fine. It's really easy.
Quick question:
For people with the PS4 Pro who swapped out the drive with the 2TB Seagate Backup Plus Slim drive: does it randomly start beeping? Had it on my original PS4 and it did that. Haven't swapped out the drive on my Pro yet.
Quick question:
For people with the PS4 Pro who swapped out the drive with the 2TB Seagate Backup Plus Slim drive: does it randomly start beeping? Had it on my original PS4 and it did that. Haven't swapped out the drive on my Pro yet.
TheCarrotKiller
Banned
Just did this to my launch unit a week ago. Bought a firecuda 2 TB SSHD and it was completely trouble free to install it. Took a while to backup the old drive (did I the whole thing, didn't want to bother with redownloading), but that was the only real hassle. Just make sure to take the large file when installing the system software.
Hoho for breakfast
Member
That Firecuda is not the right one. You want a 2.5 and not a 3.5 inch. The 2.5 inch is also available on amazon but I think it's $115. But yes the Seagate is the right one. You just pop the drive out of the enclosure it comes in. If youre careful when pulling the drive out you can then just put the one you have in your ps4 now into the casing and use it as a normal portable usb drive.
StereoVsn
Member
Get the 2.5" Seagate Firecuda, OP. It's only a few $ more then the regular and should give you a performance boost in certain situations, especially if you tend to play one game at s time.
This is the one you would want.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M1NHCZT/?tag=neogaf0e-20
This is the one you would want.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M1NHCZT/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Hoho for breakfast
Member
Also when you get your drive and go to install the PS4 system software on it from here, go all the way down toward the bottom of the page to where it says "Perform a new installation of the system software". Use that "download now" button link and not the other ones above it since those other ones are not the full OS + update. Only that bottom one is. The file download should be right around 850MB. If not youre downloading the wrong one.
Needlecrash
Member
Get a 5 TB Seagate Portable Backup Plus drive, gut it and throw that shit into the system. That's what I did.
Crossing Eden
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Does getting a TB drive alleviate the issue where you can have more than 100gb of free space and it says that you still don't have enough space to download Grim Dango. 
jobrro
Member
I had had a 2TB drive since around launch. Easy to install on any model.
Even when I went to Pro moved the 2TB from launch day model to the new one without even turning it on yet (after backing some saves and installs to USB drive).
It's not unlimited space, but given the need of the PS4 OS (taking up maybe 1/4 of a 500GB drive but only around 1/16th of a 2TB drive) it has not yet left me wanting.
Pretty sure I bought an M9T HDD.
Even when I went to Pro moved the 2TB from launch day model to the new one without even turning it on yet (after backing some saves and installs to USB drive).
It's not unlimited space, but given the need of the PS4 OS (taking up maybe 1/4 of a 500GB drive but only around 1/16th of a 2TB drive) it has not yet left me wanting.
Pretty sure I bought an M9T HDD.
Interrobang
Member
For the people who have PT, is the process different? I heard you need a second HDD to transfer to first, then transfer to your new one? Anyone do this before?
EDIT - Also, for the poster above me that recommended the 5TB drive, is this the one? Seagate Backup Plus 5TB Portable External Hard Drive with 200GB of Cloud Storage USB 3.0, Black (STDR5000100) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZP2B23/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_2OtyybZVYNFHM
EDIT - Also, for the poster above me that recommended the 5TB drive, is this the one? Seagate Backup Plus 5TB Portable External Hard Drive with 200GB of Cloud Storage USB 3.0, Black (STDR5000100) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZP2B23/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_2OtyybZVYNFHM
I am wondering about that too....wanna upgrade my HDD but cant due to the P.T situation.
Lights and Waves
Member
Mine has the 2TB hard drive mentioned in this thread. It was super easy to install and has made an enormous difference.
That's like saying get a new phone when the old one's out of space...
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OP follow what other people are saying and manually replace the HDD with a drive like: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C4W2P18/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Spukc
always chasing the next thrill
Play a game stick to it . And remove it after finishing it. Heck maybe even sell it.
First console in my collection where my game collection felt useless.
So i decided to sell most of my games.
Since re downloading 15GB-6GB of patch data when i feel like playing a game get's old really fast.
Member ps3 when you could actually play almost any game you felt like.
Physical is dead
First console in my collection where my game collection felt useless.
So i decided to sell most of my games.
Since re downloading 15GB-6GB of patch data when i feel like playing a game get's old really fast.
Member ps3 when you could actually play almost any game you felt like.
Physical is dead
Lmao why?
Btw I already decided to go with Seagate Backup Plus, it is not as expensive as the Firecuda (it's a big difference in my country). Hopefully 2GB are enough for at least two years.
Thanks for the advice guys, can't wait to install some games again
How's the performance of that hdd and link to the one you bought?
dragonyeuw
Member
With how close the prices are between 1 and 2TB 2.5 HDDs right now( that I've seen anyway), may as well pony up the extra few dollars and get the 2TB. 500Gb ain't shit nowadays with the size of some of these games.
entremet
Member
Yeah. I really don't get it. XB1 and Wii U allow it.
I wonder if they're afraid of piracy so they've locked down external HDD I/O.
And they haven't been hacking. This stubborness makes me feel the PS4 has a fatal security flaw, and such thing WILL get found, even if they don't want to. They're almost highlighting hackers where their weakness is.
The first one, no, that's a 3.5 inch drive.
The second one, you have to be careful with external storage drives. It's possible the hdd inside the enclosure doesn't have a sata connector, only a micro-b usb port and with that, it won't work with a PS4.
But i'm not sure on that one, since people are recommending it, maybe they only come with a hdd with sata connector? I got a Seagate Portable Expansion 2tb and it was a gamble. Mine luckily had a sata connector, but i've read on other forums that they weren't that lucky and those had a usb port.
so if i buy this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZTRXFBA/?tag=neogaf0e-20
4 terabyte then I can install that in my ps4? or will it not fit?
dimension
4.51 x 3.07 x 0.81 inches
I've been debating upgrading my HD versus getting a pro.... still not sure though
4 terabyte then I can install that in my ps4? or will it not fit?
dimension
4.51 x 3.07 x 0.81 inches
I've been debating upgrading my HD versus getting a pro.... still not sure though
Cheeseman Battitude
Member
Go 2TB. I've got about 60 games and it's not full yet.
Petrae
Member
It'd be great if Sony would offer this, as it's the only way that I can expand storage. I don't at all feel comfortable taking shit apart, and I don't really understand how to move the OS and other stuff over.
It's too damned complicated for me, and flies in the face of the simplicity that consoles used to be known for.
You don't really take apart anything. Just remove the cover, by sliding it to one side, then use a screwdriver to remove one screw, you then pull out the hdd enclosure, remove hdd, pop in new hdd and put everything back.
OS, pretty sure you just download a file from Sony's website and copy it to a usb stick.
The only thing I backed up were savefiles to the cloud and to a usb stick just to be save. All the games I had, I just re-downloaded them.