However, games that you transfer or copy back to internal storage will automatically update when applicable. PS5 titles also cannot be directly downloaded to USB extended storage. It is faster to reinstall PS5 games from USB extended storage than to re-download or copy them from a disc.īecause PS5 games are designed to take advantage of the console’s ultra high-speed SSD, PS5 titles can’t be played from USB extended storage. It’s a great way to extend the storage capabilities of your PS5 console, and you can seamlessly copy your PS5 games back to the console’s internal storage when you’re ready to play. Store PS5 Games on Compatible External USB Drives.* With this feature, you can now transfer your PS5 games to USB extended storage from your console’s internal storage. Here’s Sony’s description of the new feature from the PlayStation Blog: The update will not enable the option to play PS5 games directly from external USB storage, nor will it enable the ability to upgrade the PS5’s internal SSD storage. The option will let PS5 owners move installed games from the internal SSD to a compatible USB drive, and vice versa. The biggest new feature coming in Wednesday’s software update is support for external USB drives for PS5 game storage. That update will add new features, including external USB storage support for PS5 games and new social features that enable cross-generation Share Play between PS5 and PlayStation 4. The first major system update for PlayStation 5 arrives Wednesday, April 14, Sony Interactive Entertainment announced Tuesday.

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