How to upgrade your PS4 hard drive (without losing PT)

[@Fizzsama]

Remember how PS3 and 360 let you pop in the disc and play without installing? #PeperidgeFarmRemembers

[@apexpreditor241]

there were some games that actually required you to go through an install

[@Fizzsama]

KillViper629 Digital games. But not discs. Maybe you download an update but thats it. My hard drive was not full of games that I have to install even tho I have a disc

[@apexpreditor241]

DFizzlio physicals as well. Assassins creed and farcry for example both required an install when you started up the game

[@Fizzsama]

KillViper629 Fine. Two games out of the thousand PS3 titles. My point is, your hard drive was never always full because we didn't have to install a game that we had the disc for. (except for those two apparently)

[@shadowfoxr1119]

+DFizzlio Almost every PS3 game I had needed an install, however I see what you mean :/

[@bigbuckss4303]

ps3,around 250 gb,20 games,still has space. ps4,500 gb,6 games,ran out of space.

[@brianmawasowski1593]

Same I feel u

[@JohnDoe-kq5jf]

so true

[@SuperMellowFilms]

Brian Mawasowski because PS3 didn't run most games at 1080p 60fps and couldn't do as much as the PS4 can. Since more processing power, means better graphics and better simulations such as explosions can have more detail.. which in turns adds more space.

[@gureguru4694]

yeah it makes no sense. with games like FFX that clearly doesn't require the HDD bandwidth to run properly. but on the flip side the installations do save the Blu-Ray Drive from wear and tear and less noise due to the console reading the disc all the time.

[@MrSilver247]

fr.lmfao tf ps4

[@nicklyskawa4987]

How did I even get here I have an Xbox one and finals tomorrow

[@macklonrobinson8269]

Best comment all year!!

[@justnick1566]

Sooo... Did you pass?

[@hellfire323gaming2]

Just did this, man what the hell did I wait so long for? Used this video, followed it to a T and 2TB later my ps4 and I couldn't be happier.

[@taufinc]

Where did you get the internal hard disk de metal one that you have to put in the ps4

[@poenze1]

Taufiq Sediqi internet or maybe some of your loval tech stores. You should be looking for the kind of HDD mentioned in the video.

[@CRUSTYDUSTY1776]

Finally someone makes it as simple as it should be, thank you so much for making this tutorial, most of these ones are like 20 minutes but yours is short and efficient. Thank you!

[@LivingGuy484]

6 years later and I found this immensely helpful, thank you very much!

[@The_RedVIII]

This just in: Red Dead Redemption 2 is over 100GB big. No joke.

[@hha8356]

70

[@callmegary2622]

@@hha8356 actually 103gb. stop spreading false shit

[@rxseth1927]

Vikram Oldham It’s actually 103

[@SkiFanatix]

109 currently with all the new updates

[@FatalCorleone07]

It's fine, my PS4 has 2 TB

[@DarknessAhead666]

For anyone asking, make sure the USB is in FAT32 format or exFAT format in order to use the update file.

[@YouThought323]

What format and partition style was the new replacement hard drive in?

[@DarknessAhead666]

+Vikram Haridass both ps3 and ps4 use FAT32

[@YouThought323]

How about partition style- I noticed the PS4 OG HDD is in GUID partition style. Should the new replacement be the same?

[@YouThought323]

Thanks for the help and quick response btw.

[@DarknessAhead666]

+Vikram Haridass I think if you just take a normal 2.5 hard drive, I put in my terabyte I had in my ps3 and it works fine

[@keithv3961]

extremely easy process and straight forward instructions. If you want to avoid a high data bill for redownloading your games and don't mind wait 3 hours I would recommend not deleting anything before you do the backup process. thanks for this video.

[@AuronnBE]

I'm here for the PS4 20th Anniversary edition, tears in my eyes :'(

[@figyplays6710]

I dont care about some P.T.! But this is the only videos that explainsbthe entire process in detail so i liked! Thank you

[@Yoxiv]

Very helpful. Though it should be mentioned you have to make sure the external Hard-Drive is set to FAT or exFAT format, otherwise the device WON'T be accepted by the PS4. I hear that the system itself will change the format on its own, but in my case it didn't appear to (or at least not in any way I could immediately tell). With that said, this video was great. Got my system upgraded, with PT fully intact. I am curious about what to do with the PS4's original HDD, probably not of much use to me since I don't have a laptop.

[@oliverkey351]

I literally break everything I try to fix/amend. Always. No manual has ever saved me. But you sweet Ashley, you allowed me to successfully pull this off, and now my 2TB Playstation is living the life it always deserved. Thank you. Thank you so much.

[@leahcarmichael1010]

This is the most useful video I've come across when upgrading your ps4. So easy to follow and I'll be rewatching this soon when I buy my new hard drive.

[@robster7787]

As a January 2023 update. I want to note that even though there’s now a slew of newer versions of this video by other creators, I want to say this video tutorial is still relevant. I was able to bump my hdd to an SSD while still retaining the PT demo. Some info missing from the video is that both the Hard drive it’s backing up to as well as the thumb drive must be formatted to FAT32 or exFAT before it can interact with the PS4. The version I did this on is 10.0.1 Edit: Just note that I did all this on a launch day PS4

[@Danger_dog_guy_7]

This worked! But for the people having problems with this: make sure you download the right update file (900mb) and format the usb drive to 32 if it still doesn't work.

[@timothylewis2527]

Oh shit! Good thing I read the title. I have a new HDD and I forgot I would lose PT! You guys are life savers!

[@grimwatcher]

I was watching this at 2AM in the morning all alone and dark in my room. Thanks games radar for that final look at Lisa, I didn't need those pj pants anyway. Also, thanks for tidbits

[@delligoat]

XD

[@flavortown_2_natural989]

grimwatcher lol I am watching at 2am as well

[@MadPropzBaller]

Why would i wanna keep P.T. ?! It just reminds me that the full game will never come out...

[@Zetagech]

+MadPropzBaller Because in 10 years from now, PS4s with P.T. inside will cost a lot of money... Keep it.

[@MadPropzBaller]

La Biblioteca del Gris That makes sense :P

[@mikee405OKC]

+La Biblioteca del Gris Yea I still got my P.T demo.

[@StarfireMajesty]

They already cost like a thousand euros+

[@Nando-hw5yj]

+La Biblioteca del Gris Man, I got my PS4 like 1 week after P.T. was removed.

[@wowski13]

A lot of people asking for HD suggestions. I installed this 2TB HD 6 months ago and it's worked perfectly ever since! Samsung M9T 2TB 9.5mm SATA 2.5 inch Internal Hard Drive

[@Gatz22]

+wowski13 Does it heat up a lot?

[@wowski13]

+Gatz22 There's been no noticeable difference. I've not had any problems with overheating or anything like that

[@savageboyrandomaniac2600]

i watched a bunch of videos on how to do this but this is the best one yet

[@TheGLGshow]

It worked perfect!!! But can you just mention that the hard drive, that the data is going to be saved on, needs to be a fat32 format.

[@lnuneamoarsxr4225]

I have always been afraid of trying this but I did tonight and it works. THANKS A MILLION

[@mr_skull8489]

Thanks. That was the best explaining video about how to upgrade your ps4 you didn't leave any details.

[@samvergauwen7398]

Finnaly i found a good video without all the bla bla bla. Thank u so much!

[@q-_-p.d-_-b]

Well crap. I just lost PT demo and all my game/save files, 300 gb's worth. The darn backup keeps ending in corruption. Retried 4~5 times, all failed.

[@ElDredlord]

On a side note; There are 2 firmware updates, a 300MB and an 800MB, the 300MB is used to update the PS4 while the 800MB is used to perform the new installation.

[@marvinb.7360]

Could I just use Saved Online Storage instead of a external hard drive to back up my stuff when I swap hard drives?

[@vernie6314]

Marvin Benallie no one responded to this? Man this was what i wanted to ask also. Did you by any chance see if you could do that instead?

[@vanguardanon4979]

Definitely not because that would only be the games save data not the application itself

[@vanguardanon4979]

jungle000 see my response below mate

[@tomjeffreytiongson870]

You don't need 2 drives to store/backup and to install the installation software.. I used my 1TB to backup my data after deleting all my apps on my PS4, (except PT), then I downloaded the installation/update software on the same External HD. It will have the same folder (PS4) just make another folder (UPDATE) and the backup file is (EXPORT) then inside it is the (BACKUPS).. so when I plugged in my External to Initilize/Install, I didn't even have to unplug the External and soon as installation was completed, went straight to Restore..

[@mr.plays_alot]

I have ps4 and I installed a new hard drive but the ps4 ended up breaking a few weeks later I'm getting a new one I was wondering if I can just initialize it on my pc would that work

[@Galaxy20Wolf]

Thank you so much. Out of the 16 videos on how to do this I have watched. This was the one I understood.

[@Gamefreak0015]

Awesome video! It definitely helped me! I just needed help formatting my external Hard Drive, but I got that taken care of and am in the process of doing the upgrade. Thank you!!

[@DBiggerz]

Thanks so much. Adding that folder with UPDATE on it seemed to do the trick. Thank you again!

[@TheDiscipleofSlash]

This video was extremely helpful HOWEVER I have a PS4 slim. Is there a video on that one?

[@DrDeathEMS]

Best video on how to do this! Thanks guys

[@ShawnMichaels232]

I hadn't imagined this to be as easy as it looks. lol This video makes it look extremely easy to upgrade the PS4's storage. So now I just need to find me a 4 TB solid state drive to put into my PS4 and I'll be good to go for a while.

[@naushils4284]

Thank you for sharing this, followed the steps. Was able to upgrade with 1TB SSD without any issues and restore all the data. Once again thanks for guide. :)

[@grublivesmatter2828]

if my ps4 wont turn on at all and i replace my ps4 will it still save my data?

[@lenniebrown5961]

I wish you could backup with needing an external hardrive ir atleast a regular 2.0 and a regular usb if you didn’t check the applications

[@ghyselsguy65]

2:55 and what if the PS4 cannot install the software update form the USB drive? just put in the new hard drive and now stuck with a useless PS4 i can't use

[@1020Shane]

Wow thanks for making everything so easy to understand. Super cool

[@jasoncoleman6143]

Wouldn't it be freaking fantastic..if Sony would just let you use an external hardrive. Think of all the happy gamers that would create!

[@xxmayhemxxgaming1690]

next update is allowing external hdd support...BUT... any game you wanna play you must transfer to the internal... the external will be storage only.. can't play em off of there

[@ibanezbassist7653]

This was the most helpful video out of all of them, Thank youu

[@Gimpy1969]

Best vid for the upgrade I could find. Worked like a charm. Put the Seagate 2TB 7200 RPM Firecuda in and damn she is fast! As stated earlier make sure flash and HDD are some form of FAT. I think Windows 10's default is exFAT

[@zemmay]

Great video, but when describing how to remove the shiny part of the case cover you should refer to the sides as "front" and "back", instead of "left" and "right", so it's not relative to someone's perspective.

[@LSiva93]

I'm watching this video after 5 years.... 100GB games are just the thing these days 🤣🤣🤣

[@CumminsN14DBest]

Please Help Me with some technical INFO issues. I Just recently purchased A PS4 Pro (NEVER BEEN UNBOXED) I was wondering once I do a System Software Update in 2020, will It Have all The patch(s) (JUST on a PERFORMANCE BASE not the DLC) needed for games like this *The Last Of Us REMASTERED, Horizon Zero Dawn, Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order, Etc,* or will I have to download separate Patch(s) to *Maximize Game Graphics, Bud Fixes, Dropped frames, etc. (You Know what I Mean, lol,)* I just Want A Smooth Operating System with Update(s) To Maximize The PS4 Pro Full Potential Any STEP by STEP Download tutorials Videos you have to Address NEW Beginners of the PS4 PRO like me, WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED! I JUST ORDERED THE GAMES so I Should have them in a couple of days. Thanks for all You Do!! *PS as Stated I Have a NEW PS4 Pro (or PS4 in general), Isn't a System Software Update Mandatory,, because I Know normally, on Some New Games It .Will prompt you to update your Firmware before you can play the game? I'm Nervous because, I Don't want to damage my NEW System, and I've Been Hearing That The NEW System Software Update 8.0 Will and maybe damage the System? is this True? Please give me the 411.*

[@dannyrams1990]

you have to format your external hard drive to fat32 and your usb to and on the sony site you have 2 instal files you need to look for the big file

[@M2The4thPower]

I have multiple users on my PS4. Will the backup cover all users' game saves, captures, etc. or just the user profile you picked?

[@user-ng7mc3mr9v]

This video is great thank you, I have a question .. does the backing part work if I just want to factory state my ps4.. I want to keep P.T.. but thats pretty much all I want to keep.

[@thefunnybro9912]

do i keep my camos that i got on call of duty and stay the same level etc. btw i have the game downloaded

[@Joeki11a]

Are external drives expensive?can you save PT to a USB stick? Also you didnt mention the FW UpdateUSB Drive process needs a proper file name?

[@SonicXRage]

Could I use my external Seagate hard drive to install the firmware instead of using a 1GB USB stick? I just want to be totally sure.

[@whhitestallion]

SonicXRage just save your game saves too. Then you'll be good. I just did this

[@tomjeffreytiongson870]

SonicXRage You don't need 2 drives to store/backup and to install the installation software.. I used my 1TB to backup my data after deleting all my apps on my PS4, (except PT), then I downloaded the installation/update software on the same External HD. It will have the same folder (PS4) just make another folder (UPDATE) and the backup file is (EXPORT) then insidenit is the (BACKUPS).. so when I plugged in my External to Initilize/Install, I didn't even have to unplug the External and soon as installation was completed, went straight to Restore..

[@pluviamachina3583]

Whatever you use, the storage device containing the update MUST be formatted beforehand. If the external hard drive contains your backup file, DO NOT use it to install the update, as formatting will completely erase your backup! Thus, using a separate flash drive is the best way to install the update.

[@PrasunParihar]

Awesome Tutorial. Thumbs up .... I have successfully upgraded my PS4 to 1 TB variant without breaking anything.

[@stuysarti]

Just one quick question, after you Restore the PS4, all the apps will be there but not your PSN account? Thats my only doubt to not assume that I didnt erased my own accout

[@garyrockdastage]

Hello, do I have to format the 1GB USB stick as well?

[@poodle4355]

garyrockdastage no, you just put the firmware and the ps4 will detect it and install the os, to run the ps4

[@stevencallahan3733]

This was my question too! Thanks for asking!

[@tomjeffreytiongson870]

garyrockdastage You don't need 2 drives to store/backup and to install the installation software.. I used my 1TB to backup my data after deleting all my apps on my PS4, (except PT), then I downloaded the installation/update software on the same External HD. It will have the same folder (PS4) just make another folder (UPDATE) and the backup file is (EXPORT) then insidenit is the (BACKUPS).. so when I plugged in my External to Initilize/Install, I didn't even have to unplug the External and soon as installation was completed, went straight to Restore..

[@Munecoshh1]

Mine says can't read the file Now WTF! Is it because I have a lot of other stuff in the USB?

[@bigpmofo]

Do u have to use 2 hard drives.? as u had one for back up and one in the ps4. can u not back up on the hard drive before inserting it into the ps4?? hope that makes sense 😕

[@BAZBII]

I have a 3.0 36 gb stick it will work?

[@thepunisher3677]

My question is will deleting the games that I have downloaded like ps plus and non ps plus games from the ps store just to make the process quicker delete it's saved data( progress) as well? Also will I have access to downloading the game once again or do I have to buy it again? Plz reply

[@abdulghameed]

Is it not possible to use the new upgraded HD in an external casing and then backup everything onto there in one go? This way all saved data should be there automatically

[@PabloSeoane]

I have a question: I got a new HDD for my PS4 and I already backed up everything and installed the whole thing flawlessly, no issues at all. But I do have 2 extra users (no PS account linked on them) but I haven't checked if their game save files were backed up too (like my main account w/PS+ did). Q: do they back up too ? Im asking bc im on a trip and cant really know now if these users had their save files where they need to be (I did see their profiles backed up, as they appear on the initial boot, every time I turn on my console)

[@richardhenckel9406]

I only have three games (since 10 is the limit) will it be a much faster download because i only have 3? I'll wait to buy dlc because i want to wait until i can play more games

[@adamhasson1431]

Richard Henckel yes

[@stuartc6774]

New drive arrives tomorrow. This vid is really helpful, but I won't lie.....I'm still bricking it!

[@HA0BRAD]

Good guide. I followed this step by step and it worked with no problems. gg

[@HA0BRAD]

+DangleLegion Yep, all my game installs, all my single player progress. I lost nothing.

[@veedjohnson]

beat video so far! Can I try this on my PS4 slim...I just bought it and haven't even opened it

[@southernxfried]

Can I use a flash drive to backup P.T. instead of a hard drive? Also am I understanding correctly if im a PSPlus subscriber I can backup P.T. that way? Like to do both just in case. A flash drive for P.T. backup and another for install purposes to be clearer.

[@TheSterlingArcher16]

There's a proxy workaround to redownload PT on any PS4 if you're logged into a PSN account that downloaded it before

[@mannygonzalez7987]

When you backup it up does it save your saved games. Like in battlefield 1 I'm on rank 30 would I stay back where I was?

[@The_Keh27]

does it need to be a formatted/empty external hard drive, or formatted a certain way (NTFS/FAT, etc) or is it a case of "as long as there is enough space?

[@robotbender7438]

BEST DIY VIDEO FOR SWITCHING OUT YOUR PS4 HARDRIVE, I'm about to put a four terabyte SSD into the PlayStation 4 lol

[@darattaqwa]

thanks nice vid but the update link only shows a bunch of legal stuff, no update files to download

[@nelsondhg]

Great video, thanks!! Will give it a try tomorrow *nervous sweating*

[@KryptojackJr]

So if I only have an external hard drive used for my Mac, will the PS4 re-format it making me lose any data on it?

[@sheavsey]

This video is very useful! Some of the choices of Konami and Sony are not.

[@protec1337]

So if i don't save data do i still have all my Games in my PSN Account please answer???

[@Loakum]

I'm just gonna delete all my games and saves except for PT, because I want this process to go quick as possible. The save files I already downloaded them on my usb drive. The quicker I get this done, the quicker I can take my old PS4 back to gamestop for some cash.

[@THATBOIYUNG]

Helpful since I'm upgrading mines next week and I want to keep pt

[@Star_Platinum024]

Can't you just save all your games to your online storage if you have ps plus?

[@Maniac536]

Surprised nobody answered this. NO. You can’t save your GAMES to online storage using PS Plus. PS Plus will only backup your SAVE Files.

[@lfthesecond5667]

Can you use the old 500gb once you do an upgrade? I want to use the old media player version, the new one is messed up

[@mawla8612]

Hey! I just wanted to ask if I could backup my ps4 saved data to a USB flash drive. I wanted to upgrade my ps4's storage by purchasing a new 1tb hard drive, I want to transfer all my saved data from the 500gb hard drive in my ps4 to the new 1tb hard drive but I don't have an external hard drive. What I do have is a 1tb USB flash drive, so just wanted to see if I could do that.

[@TheDragonSmasher]

Thank you! Very clear and helpful video

[@siiahdajokur4434]

My old ps4 won’t cut in so can I take the hard drive out of it and put in into my new console and continue where I left off or is thus just adding storage space

[@CelticAkumathefirst]

theres is a specific hard drive you can recommend us for this change? (i mean model, brand, all that stuff)

[@calebdonald5358]

+Celtic Akuma Just letting you know I would personally recommend a Seagate or Western Digital brand. I'm assuming that a 2.5 inch drive will fit judging by the rails. Other than that by what she said I assume that any drive should work and I mean really it just depends on how much you want to pay for the hard drive and however much you are willing to spend on it :P. (I don't even own a PS4 I just have a PC with some fairly in-depth knowledge of Computer parts).

[@CelticAkumathefirst]

+MrCrab Stew thanks mate! yeah, I have a pc for gaming too but at the same time I need for hard tasks like particle generating on realflow and maya that's why I bought a ps4.

[@isekaibuff6544]

1tb seagate sshd you get more speed and space

[@CelticAkumathefirst]

+Gabriel Paolo Rehawi thanks mate!

[@isekaibuff6544]

Celtic Akuma no problem have fun

[@IG-fp9zk]

What is the highest capacity i can put in to my 1TB ps4 slim. Will it support only maximum 2TB?? Or more if i can? Also will SSD be a good improvement ??

[@เผด็จาร-นนนนง]

it's support ssd internal no limit capacity ,, just limit of ur monney ssd 4 tb cost 1000 $ and hard drive 9.5 mm don't exist in 3 tb ,, but u can alaways use a cable or cut the steel of ur ps4 for fit a bigger disk in your ps4

[@Whitesp44]

You can't just use an external hard drive for the games correct? The PS4 won't allow you to play a game with those files on the external storage drive?

[@carlosj.rodriguez7343]

Thanks. Don't have PT. But This worked flawlessly with my new Uncharted bundle version (which has the hard drive screw in the middle/front). Used a 2TB like everyone else. A Segate Backup Plus Slim was my choice. There is a new Seagate 4TB single drive Backup Plus (not the "FAST"), which is almost 2.5"; but didn't want to take any chances with "Rest Mode". Kick ass.

[@TeysindsGamingSpot]

Awesome guide thanks! :) Quick question - do you need to deactivate the console as your primary ps4 console from your psnetwork account in the settings then reactivate it as your primary ps4after swapping the hdds?

[@peterbustamante4804]

I had the same question some body plz answer

[@TeysindsGamingSpot]

+Peter Bustamante Yeah it would totally be tricky if after restoring it with a new hdd it would say that it could not be activated because there was already another ps4 set at my primary ps4. does anyone know?

[@peterbustamante4804]

+Teysind's Spot I decided to just go ahead and switch the hard drive without deactivating the console as my primary ps4 and it up and running perfectly, so as far as i'm concerned you don't need to

[@TeysindsGamingSpot]

+Peter Bustamante Awesome! when you go to the activate menu does it sure up as still activated?

[@peterbustamante4804]

+Teysind's Spot yah when i checked it, it still was my primary ps4 so i don't think there is an issue at all

[@skylineXpert]

would i be able to backup saved game datas (you know what i mean) my fears are that gt7 would be a 100 gb and i found a 1750gb kit for ps4. it even comes with software.

[@ALGH2101]

So before I install the new SSD, if I have an Enclosure for the New and Unused SSD, that allows me to plug it into my computer as an external SSD, can I just download, from the ps4 website, that ps4 update file to the latest version (like what you did for the 1gb flash drive) straight to the SSD (SAMSUNG EVO 860 1tb SSD), to skip using the 1gb flash drive step? Also if I have an enclosure for the SSD why cant I just back up the ps4 with all the systems games and data to the external SSD (using the enclosure) and then take it out of the enclosure to now install and replace the standard ps4 systems HDD, that I just transferred all its data from to the SSD, and just install that SSD into the PS4 along with that update file that I first downloaded from my computer?? I feel like we could skip 2 (maybe 3) time consuming steps if this is possible. The problem I had when using the SSD with the enclosure connected to the PS4 was when I on the PS4 I went to “System” , “Back up PS4”, and it said this device (Samsung EVO 860 SSD) is not supported. HOWEVER, I did not format the SSD yet, it was straight out of the box, because I thought I could format it once plugged into the PS4. I still haven’t formatted the SSD yet to try this because I don’t want to cause any problems since I cant find any information backing this method up. But it would be cool if someone made a video if it can be done since theres a ton of videos doing it this way.

[@Taylor_Lindise]

My only question is: does making a backup and restoring it on the second hard drive keep the primary ps4? Or do I have to deactivate it as primary, do all the steps then reactivate it as primary after done? (I only ask because around 50% of the time because of my job in without Internet and have a bunch of downloaded games.)

[@supernovahub2323]

+Tyler Lindsey-Delise Should still be labeled as the primary, as the hard drive is a carbon-copy of what the old hard drive was.

[@alexmaradiaga1]

Make sure the PSN update file doesn't have any -# on it. This may happen when you download the file more than once.

[@geoj1735]

ive seen people open new external hardrives and use those as a new harddrive for bigger space, but cant i just backup the ps4 to the external drive then open it and put it in the ps4 and it would have everything on it.

[@thepinkbucket6250]

My ps4 has the mat black on both sides, does it still work the same or do I have to take the entire casing off? Also is there a limit to how big I can make my storage? Like could I find a 10 terabit storage and it still work? Please help

[@LobsterUpgraded]

can I upload save games delete the game files from my hard drive so I can play new games because I'm out of space and later on when I buy a bigger hard drive reinstall the games and then download the save games from the cloud file will that work

[@YouTube2020NN]

What about user settings and 2nd user. Will that be restored too? Or 2 restore file. Will that erase number 1 user if I restore 2nd user file?

[@eduardoquintana6151]

If you sign in do you still have the games or do you have to back up the games themselves

[@luisgallegos83]

instead of using the external hard drive.... can I just use the ps plus cloud? I don't have p.t. anyway..... or do I still have to back up and restore?

[@fahadalbastaki3636]

so if I back up my system when I use a new hard drive and restore the data back on all games that were in the library will be saved

[@GamerXface]

sucks for deaf people when said keep pt but the video showed to delete lol

[@hasankuru7453]

Yeah..

[@Nando-hw5yj]

Lol, what the odds of that?

[@michrisoft]

deaf people probably have closed captions on...

[@Lalaphive]

Sorry for your loss lol

[@MultiMarvelGeek]

Closed captions, buddy.

[@bryan21evil]

okay I have a Seagate 1TB backup plus slim, but my ps4 is not connecting the device. Does anyone know what I can do to make it work?

[@TheDefiledShell]

Format it to "exFat" or "Fat32" using Mac or Windows

[@TheDefiledShell]

2 years later xD

[@CURTSNIPER]

how about without the external drive and transfer everything straight to the new one via USB to hard drive port? plz help, ordered 3.5'' drive and will pickup the data bank dock soon