The first option takes a little more technical skill, but the end result will be of a higher quality. The PS5 is designed for console owners to be able to open it up and install a new SSD drive, preferably one with more space than the default 825 GB. Sony provided instructions online to explain which drives are compatible and how to install the additional drive. The important information regarding the SSD is that it can only be a max of 4 TB and it needs to be an M.2 NVMe SSD, a faster variety of SSD.
It only takes a Phillips head screwdriver to crack open the PS5 and install the new drive. PlayStation Support posted an instructional video on YouTube to help guide people through the process. The end result is more storage on your PS5 that is capable of running demanding PS5 games, like “Returnal” and “Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart.” The only other downside of this method is that a capable SSD is going to cost a few hundred dollars. The alternative option is a bit cheaper, but will be more inconvenient in the long run.
The first option takes a little more technical skill, but the end result will be of a higher quality. The PS5 is designed for console owners to be able to open it up and install a new SSD drive, preferably one with more space than the default 825 GB. Sony provided instructions online to explain which drives are compatible and how to install the additional drive. The important information regarding the SSD is that it can only be a max of 4 TB and it needs to be an M.2 NVMe SSD, a faster variety of SSD.
It only takes a Phillips head screwdriver to crack open the PS5 and install the new drive. PlayStation Support posted an instructional video on YouTube to help guide people through the process. The end result is more storage on your PS5 that is capable of running demanding PS5 games, like “Returnal” and “Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart.” The only other downside of this method is that a capable SSD is going to cost a few hundred dollars. The alternative option is a bit cheaper, but will be more inconvenient in the long run.