It's time to buy an external SSD for PS5 without wasting money - Read/Write and loading speed Tests!

It's finally time to show to the world the biggest problem of SONY's newest console; USB read/write slow speeds. We have tested three different external SSD’s, Samsung T7, Samsung T5 and Western digital My book (Mechanical drive), all testing done in this video were conducted over 25 times and averaged in the end! After watching this you will be able to buy a new SSD being 100% sure that you are getting the best without wasting money. ENJOY!
00:00 - Intro
00:25 - USB types explanation
00:52 - PS5's USB ports explained - www.playstatio...
01:53 - Do not to buy!
2:24 - PS5 to external SSD speed test
3:10 - External SSD to internal PS5 Speed test
4:04 - Game loading test - Final Fantasy VII REMAKE
4:53 - Final thoughts
5:32 - Greetings

[@Bacnow]

This guy doesn’t mess around with the fluff he gives you one of the best explanations of this topic! Subscribed!

[@method_serge]

Thank you for subscribing, I really appreciate it! I’ll keep working hard to provide the best info and explanations in such topics, cheers!

[@javiervera5332]

X2 !

[@thebamboozler2746]

Subbed as well. Keep it up, man!

[@method_serge]

Cheers mate!

[@afroponix3414]

I totally agree. Another sub here

[@zaynumar0]

Thank you SO MUCH for this video. This was exactly the video I've been looking for. I don't have a PS4 and I missed that so I'm going straight to the PS5 ... Obviously as I got excited and started downloading games onto my ps5 I noticed the storage dropped ... Thank you so much for this comprehensive vid. Much appreciated sir.

[@deepakdeval1723]

I would still say go for T7 vs T5 as future patches might release that speed and the hardware already supports it. Also, not much difference in the price.

[@prisonmike3605]

I know it’s a year later but has there been patches for the speed?

[@nf7superfly]

@@prisonmike3605 Nah, mine T7 copies from SSD to PS5 with 140MB/s and from PS5 to SSD with 300MB/s. Absolutely shameful.

[@childoftheweb_]

@@nf7superfly nah that’s actually crazy

[@lasarith2]

@@nf7superfly my T5 on the iPad Pro only does around 300MB/s .

[@jollama]

@@prisonmike3605Forgot what Google was huh?

[@eric203kid]

So glad I found this guy!! I just got my ps5 the other day And I have been looking At buying an SSD for it but there’s so many hard drives that say they do work for but I do not I don’t wanna waste a few hundred dollars!! I’m definitely subscribing to this channel now thank you!!!

[@Igotallfadez93706]

So which one do u buy?

[@satalaj]

Thanks for sharing very detailed information. I searched a lot for this.

[@Kanoog]

Thank You! I Just bought the Samsung T5 from Best Buy I was going to Cancel it and buy the T7 for extra money. Now I know it isn’t wort the extra $40 dollars. :)

[@method_serge]

You did the correct thing mate!

[@Kanoog]

@@method_serge 🎉

[@Steelebourne]

That's EXACTLY the same as me! Ordered the T5 from Best Buy today, almost canceled for T7, watched this video, kept the T5. Great minds, huh? :)

[@method_serge]

I am really glad my video helped you out guys!

[@Kanoog]

@@Steelebourne That put a giant smile on my face 😁, great minds 100% what are the odds. This video already saved people so much monry it's fantastic. I wish I can give more [Likes].

[@jonathanngo7452]

So essentially this is like having a Lamborghini in rush hour traffic. You can only go as fast as the flown of traffic dictates despite having a very capable exotic car.

[@rikcarl]

Wow! Very good explanation. Thanks for saving people their money. Much appreciated! Keep up the awesome work and I know you’ll earn more subscribers. I’m now one of them.

[@method_serge]

Much appreciated!

[@ait0317]

Very honest video. And simple side by side comparison you made my selection easier 👌🏻

[@fredastaire6156]

This guy speaks prophetic truth even a year later! Thank you!

[@oscarquintero1331]

What an amazing explanation about the best option of SSD for the PS5 users.

[@method_serge]

Thank you Oscar! We are really glad that you liked the video!

[@glenmcl]

The simple answer is Do not buy external storage until the SSD issue is resolved. Far too slow at the moment.....7 months after release

[@nateg5752]

What’s the issues w external storage ?

[@shinobiblade2558]

@@nateg5752 it’s too small.

[@labradog05]

@@shinobiblade2558 too small?

[@AquaLady153]

@@labradog05 yes 2tb isn't much

[@DaveTheFuckingBrave]

What issue..?

[@D-NastyNoise]

Thanks! I've been debating on the T7 vs. T5. Looks like T7 is a waste of money. T5 for the win!

[@method_serge]

Yup, T7 its just a waste, put that money on a T5 you will get two times the storage for the same $$$

[@D-NastyNoise]

@@method_serge It's only a $30 difference between the T5 and T7, so it seemed like the double speed was worth it.

[@method_serge]

@@D-NastyNoise In Australia Samsung T7 1TB costs $243, and T5 2TB costs $272, two times the storage capacity for almost the same price ($30 more), the T7 2TB costs $555 though.

[@D-NastyNoise]

@@method_serge Wow, in America it's completely different. T5 is $120 and T7 us $150. Those are both for 1TB. I'm not spending over $200 for more storage just for Ps4 games. I'd rather put the money towards games or the Internal when its released.

[@method_serge]

@@D-NastyNoise Good call.

[@nicolaspablo4616]

Exaclty the explanation and video I was looking for. 🙏🏻 Subscribed!

[@Tech-This-Out]

I like your vid bro. Straight to the point and informative

[@method_serge]

I’m really glad you like it. Cheers mate.

[@jg7702]

How about Sony enabling the expansion slot that is part of the console like Ms did day one.

[@method_serge]

True, a weird thing from Sony, one of two things could be happening in Sony’s end; 1 - the port is not working at all or 2 - Sony is trying to get a way to lock us in a proprietary SSD to squeeze more money for the users.

[@jg7702]

@@method_serge agreed they showed us they are undecided and they show it by using externals.

[@XDaWsOnX2]

They can’t because the nvme you can buy aren’t fast enough to match the ps5 Ssd yet. When the technology catches up they will enable it. Also Ms charges 200 vs my Samsung T7 was $150.

[@jg7702]

@@XDaWsOnX2 Smart of Sony to get a few seconds faster and can't support more storage but Ms can. Plus I think the speed of the one for xbox is the same speed as a 4.0.

[@Millicente]

@@XDaWsOnX2 MS charges more because it's proprietary but at this point it's like what are you even arguing if Sony doesn't even have options? So many people knocked MS for having proprietary but at this rate those cards are going to just go on sale for even better prices while Sony still has yet to certify a single nvme which you KNOW will cost an arm and a leg if it's going to match up to the speed "standards" of the ps5 internal.

[@MrSunny050]

This is exactly what I was looking for a simple comparison, thanks 👍

[@dannycollee]

Thanks so much for this in depth comparison!

[@GEDOHBLAZZTER]

Thanks for the info! Unfortunate that the ports would bottleneck the speeds, but hopefully when they release the pro version they upgrade the ports

[@method_serge]

Agreed!

[@Kingsley4K]

Pro version? What info is that based off of?

[@reypalpatine916]

I'm hoping to god there isn't a pro version lol

[@lorenzoxv4364]

@@reypalpatine916 they will make one eventually

[@FatalCorleone07]

@@reypalpatine916 Sony does that now. Regular model, Slim model and a Pro model

[@moseyaq898]

You my friend deserve a million subscriber just for this video

[@method_serge]

Thank you mate. I am really glad you find this video useful.

[@m4ngelus]

Exactly what I was looking for. Great video.

[@method_serge]

Very happy to help

[@KingiRui]

Good info I didn’t even know about my ps5. Subbed.

[@method_serge]

Thank you for subscribing! Cheers!!!

[@williamhenry4767]

Thank you for this video. Was going to buy the T7 but now I will go with a seagate 2tb usb 3.0 I seen at Costco for $80 and just buy a internal ssd when it supports it.

[@method_serge]

That’s the main reason I did this video mate, smart choice!

[@PIMPSTA951]

Can you do a video "It's time to buy a PS5 without spending money"

[@method_serge]

LOL, even with money is hard to get one!

[@HenryFlores4]

Great video and great explanation! Subbed! Keep it up bro! 🤙🏼

[@method_serge]

Thanks mate, I’m very glad this video was useful

[@J.Wick.]

very smart way to compare these....I like it. Straight to the goods.

[@method_serge]

Cheers mate!

[@racerboyo]

Best video on this topic! Thanks for sharing this info!

[@method_serge]

Glad it was helpful!

[@OGEGODBYANNAPOLIS]

amazing explanation! your great man! you just saved me some money! big thumbs up!

[@method_serge]

Really happy to help!

[@rdzreborn2k7kt]

I got the Avolusion 4TB Hard Drive when I first got my PS5

[@kevintanur5792]

Man I wish you were my school teacher you explain this like a pro

[@steven-i6j]

its not worth spending 150-300 on a ssd when you can get a hdd at less than half with more memory you really cant notice the extra 10-20 seconds longer it takes.

[@MLWJ1993]

Just buy a cheap QLC SSD, the writes are gonna be slower. Reads will be indistinguishable.

[@afxquest6167]

Your can find the Samsung 1TB for 200$

[@Factor56]

@@afxquest6167 yeah but you can find a 2tb hdd for 60

[@puckpuck496]

Can anyone link a cheap sdd worth buying ? I keep seeing people talk and not have an actual link

[@theviolist18]

Great job! Very informative.

[@AntiDarekSquad]

Hey I'd strongly advise you to set up some affiliate links in the description of your video so that you could make some kickback off of the purchases people were going to make anyways. This was so simple and straight forward that the first thing I checked was for those links. It's an easy way for you to make some money and an easy way for people to support your channel. Anyways thanks for the vid

[@mariusarhire7463]

Great video! Thank you the great info. Just subscribed :)

[@method_serge]

Very happy help!

[@linttu]

need more storage, what is up Sony! need it now.

[@method_serge]

It's really weird that Sony is still not allowing to use the internal Nvme port.

[@mrrglass3407]

@@method_serge They are apparently having heat problems... With the storage

[@tarekrashid5580]

Very insightful! Thank you

[@method_serge]

Glad it help you! Check my most recent video with updated tests for 2023!

[@GGrzeslaw]

Thanks! Very useful video 👍

[@method_serge]

Your welcome mate.

[@matthewramirez1640]

Appreciate the advice, definitely will go find the best 5GB per sec SSD I can find, thanks for the video it was really helpful! 👍

[@lordkuku]

You dont need a external SSD just a HDD for now. Until the PS5 expansion is unlocked and can get internal storage. The best price or a Seagate 5tb portable HDD that will play PS4 games flawlessly and transfer PS5 games to for saving space on the PS5 for only $100 from Costco's or Amazon. Instead of buying a 4TB SSD for around $400 even with a external SSD you still can not install and play PS5 games from and the transfer speeds are not much different when transferring from a HDD or SSD using USB 3.0. As of right now I have over 400gb free on my PS5 and a bit over 3tb free on the 5tb with over 200 PS4 games installed and ready to play and I have transferred 4 PS5 games that I have beat to the 5tb and like I said I still have over 3tb of free storage on the 5tb HDD and over 400gb free on the PS5 itself. I'll assume I can still install and play around another 100 to 150 PS4 games on the 5tb HDD before ever running out of storage. Speeds maybe a bit slower on a HDD but not by much when transferring via USB 3.0. Edit: Just dont ever buy the SSD or HDD with Sony or MS names on it, you will be paying more just cause it has the name on the drive.

[@method_serge]

Smart decision, if you are not concerned about the mechanical clicking sound from the hard drive that’s the way to go!

[@lordkuku]

@@method_serge I hear no clicking sounds whatsoever. I do understand what you referring to but I have only heard that clicking noise in a 3.5' internal drives and never a 3.5' or 2.5' external.

[@foodiesdiary3622]

Thank u for helping me choosing which drive should be use

[@method_serge]

Your welcome mate!

[@ArtooX2]

Straight forward. Excellent video. Thank you.

[@Talal_111]

Hopefully they patch the BC mode to take advantage of higher speeds

[@method_serge]

Most likely they will not do it

[@FDLSIV]

Thanks to this video, it helped me decide to get which external drive i should i buy..

[@method_serge]

I’m really glad you found it helpful!

[@MiG287]

Straight to the point ! That’s was up

[@edrock26]

Excellent information! Thank you!

[@canadianchamp1980]

great video

[@ADarklore]

Here is how I see it... an external SSD connected to the PS5 to actually 'play' PS4 games.... save internal drive for playing PS5 games. Also note, adding an m.2 internal SSD will increase your PS5 storage capacity, but it will also increase internal heat of the console. I'd much rather simply cold storage my PS5 games on the external drive and keep games I'm actively playing on the internal to avoid the added heat. Heat is a killer, and considering I game for 10-12 hours a day on my days off... that's a lot of long-term heat.

[@dundalis]

There are comparisons in terms of heat with various internal drives with their heat sinks. It makes it a bit hotter but it’s not like you are putting a new graphics card in there it’s just a hard drive. Unless you are playing in warm ambient room temperatures it shouldn’t be a problem.

[@starblaze5598]

I'm really curious about this as I just heard about this possibility and I have a 1TB m2 I bought on sale lying unopened, but I too worry about about the heat and have long sessions. Heat really is a killer, it killed my last pc as I very stupidly put in an old mechanical drive for added storage. The cooling system couldn't handle it and I was suddely looking at 100 Celsius degrees for several parts. I really don't want to to do the same to the ps5 where I can't even monitor the temperatures. (And why is that Sony?)

[@CAVEMANsean]

​@@starblaze5598 as long as it has a heat sink you'll be perfectly fine. It was built to incorporate it and Sony has been doing it for awhile you'll be fine

[@mula9058]

@@starblaze5598get the sony m2 with heatsink and u will be 100% fine. It’s made for it

[@fingerstyle9165]

in the end we can't play ps5 games without ... internal ssd

[@samjam6989]

i will wait for PS5 announcement of their internal expansion before buying any external ssd that wont play the game from the external ssd

[@DemiochMD]

Thank you. This is very helpful

[@method_serge]

You're welcome!

[@ahmaddool2807]

Hi great video and fantastic feedback. I am 14 and didn’t really understand all the technical terms, appreciate if you can straight up advice me based in my needs. Thank you so much in advance. I got the PS5 and asked my dad for SSD. I am not interested in my PS4 games, but need massive storage and speed as my games are large. Cost is not problem, just need the best, future proof and reliable. I hope these exist. Thank you soooo much , you are awesome 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@method_serge]

Hello! I’m really glad you liked my video, at the moment ps5 cannot launch ps5 games from external ssd, you can just move ps5 games back and forth from internal to external and that way you can free up some space for new games, the big issue is that PS5 is not transferring the data at the supposed speed, its way way slow, because of that some ultra fast SSD are just useless. If you are looking for massive storage space and don’t mind some noise from mechanical drives and the space needed you can go all the way with a WD D10 game drive 8TB (shop.westerndigital.com/en-au/products/external-drives/wd-black-d10-game-drive-usb-3-2-hdd#WDBA3P0080HBK-SESN). If you want the absolute small foot print and no noise or vibrations go for the Samsung T5 4TB. I am preparing a more friendlier video with 6 different drives for the next two days, this will be awesome for you and you you get the info you need to make your decision. Have a great day

[@jollama]

Cool bro

[@BigDavos]

This was extremely helpful

[@drdj69]

thank you Borat. nice video 📹 👌🏾

[@method_serge]

LOL

[@Marky-Mark1337]

Should I still use my HDD that I use for the PS4. I kinda want to save my money for the internal SSD, biggest size possible for that one.

[@method_serge]

That’s the best decision, I’ll publish a new video today with 6 different drives, stay tuned!

[@Alexniclo]

Very well done video! I’m going to hold off until the 10Gbps works properly. Will you make an update video once it’s “patched”?

[@method_serge]

Of course I will, I am very happy this video was useful. cheers.

[@Eternal87-YTV]

Solid video :D

[@driventogaming2879]

Brilliant video..

[@method_serge]

Thanks mate, appreciated

[@edssszy]

Thanks for this recommendation. I just ordered the T5. Which port should i use for it, the usb c in the front or the ports at the back? Thanks.

[@method_serge]

You can use the TYPE C one in the front or the type A (any) in the back, you will get the same speeds, I prefer the ports in the back of the console

[@edssszy]

@@method_serge thankyou. I prefer the back ones too coz it looks more tidy and neat rather than having something plugged in on the front all the time lol. Thanks for the response!

[@method_serge]

Exactly the same here!

[@Wowimhungry9]

I plan on getting the Samsung T5 for both ps4 and ps5 games. My question is, when I move a Ps5 game with large memory to T5, is it faster than re downloading when I want it back on internal memory to play?

[@method_serge]

Yes, it is faster, the maximum speed you can get downloading is in theory 1Gbps which is 125MB/s but I have 1000/1000 internet connection and I have never seen to achieve this max speed always is way lower, using the SSD will be over those 125MB/s

[@reslaega6134]

And than there's me with 10mbps download speed

[@razial5745]

Can an external ssd play ps5 games? Or only ps4? What about ps4 games that have been patched for ps5 like Doom Eternal?

[@method_serge]

Just ps4 games, patched ps4 games are ps5 games in the end so the same rules apply.

[@drigop.626]

Thank you for this video

[@method_serge]

Really happy to help mate

[@lbglbg]

Hi, do you have links (amazon, Best Buy, target, etc) to buy the suggested SSD? thanks for the vid, straight and accurate info.

[@method_serge]

Hey Lucho!, thanks for commenting, I am preparing a new video with six top notch drives I will publish it this Saturday, this one it will come with all the links for the benchmarked drives! stay tuned.

[@bigjuicy23]

@@method_serge wht video

[@Devshokeen1]

1 year ago.. time for a part 2

[@method_serge]

You know, that's an amazing idea!

[@greendayblinkfan182]

Do you have a recommendation for PS4 Pro? I want the fasting external hardrive possible for it with the most space. I don't know if an external SSD would make a difference or not when it comes to speed. I've been in the market for one and I got this video recommended to me. I trust that you're knowledgeable on the subject based on what I watched here.

[@method_serge]

Hey mate! Any usb 3.0 hard drive is enough for ps4 pro, to not spend in any expensive drives, you are not going to see any difference at all.

[@greendayblinkfan182]

@@method_serge That was so quick! Thank you so much for this advice. I really appreciate the help because... I didn't want to waste any money!

[@method_serge]

Happy to help mate

[@starblaze5598]

I used a Seagate 4TB external game drive, mechanical, the big kind, and funny thing is, when I use it with my ps5 I actually get noticably better speeds. For example Kingdoms of Amlur, which can be slow to the point of infuriating, was a lot better. I now also removed the internal ps4pro hdd because broke, I then realized my heat problems with the ps4pro came from that drive, as sticking and old 320gb laptop drive in there made it stop sounding like a jet engine. Looking further at the preinstalled drive, a Toshiba MQ01, it is a very slow drive with a rating of 700ish I think it was on passmark, I'm now going to replace it with the crucial bx500 ssd, which is very cheap, but not that good, but still has a rating that is soaring above the toshiba so it will be interesting to see (and hear) the difference.

[@alejandrocuellar5679]

camera is needed but good explanation

[@method_serge]

Thank you for your feedback Alejandro, I hope soon to feature myself in my videos! cheers

[@Chonkybeatz]

Do ps4 games load just as quick on the t5 as they do on the Ps5 internal? I don't mind using it just for my ps4 titles but not if I lose the loading speeds I get from the Ps5 ssd.

[@method_serge]

Barely no difference at all.

[@crypticvyper3092]

@@method_serge you need to make sure to state whether the game is PS4 version or PS5 version, PS5 version of game only works from internal SSD, PS4 version can work from either external or internal SSD.

[@method_serge]

Good advise, it is worth to state it, while I think everyone knows that PS5 games cannot be launched from external some people could ignore that. Thanks

[@SP-pw7jc]

Hey bro, can copy game files (I copied disc games into external SSD) from external SSD to ps5 digital? And also can it play? Please tell me.

[@method_serge]

Yes you can move files from external to PS5 but you cannot play games stored in external devices, just move the data

[@SP-pw7jc]

@@method_serge Thank you, bro. So quickly replied. I appreciate it. 👍

[@method_serge]

Your welcome mate

[@SP-pw7jc]

Bro, can you do a video for it?

[@method_serge]

@@SP-pw7jc Sorry mate, I misunderstood your question, while you can copy the files you cannot play the games because you need the key of those games to be validated (key is in the disc)

[@robwoods5434]

Great comparison video. Are these PS5 speed limitations still holding true at the end of 2022?

[@method_serge]

Yes, they are! I am preparing a new video with an updated test!

[@MoodyDudey]

Has this changed recently?

[@MukarramAli98]

How are the loading times on the WD D10 8tb? Are they similar to the T5?

[@rosemedway4]

You can't run the games from the external from what Sony has said. You have to transfer back to ps5 in order to play

[@neunmalkro]

The external ssd will via usb will only allow PS4 games to start directly from. PS5 Games need to be transferred or - in the future - be installed on the extra ssd-slot in the console.

[@method_serge]

Correct

[@Omniblade_Gaming]

Nintendo game sounds to explain a ps5 love it

[@method_serge]

I see you are a man of culture!

[@sagenmovieentainment]

Can you tell me whats the best option for a external SSD for PC gaming?

[@method_serge]

of course, but to answer that ill need to know what port are you using, usb 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, thunderbolt, usb4?

[@sagenmovieentainment]

@@method_serge I have 2 USB A (3.1/3.2 Gen 2), 3 USB A (3.0/3.1/3.2 Gen 1), 1 USB C (3.0/3.1/3.2 Gen 1), and 2 USB A (USB 2.0) and no thunderbolt. I want to buy a external SSD that will provide quick load times that I can boot games directly from.

[@method_serge]

Best you can go is USB 3.2 (10gigabit = 1.2Gb\s effective) so the best option would be to get a NVME enclosure + nvme pcie gen4, or if you want an all in one and easy solution go for the Samsung T7

[@The_Primary_Axiom]

So the back doesn’t ever do 10 Gbps even on a 10Gbps ssd? Good to know lol

[@taliban223ms3]

I only have one port since one of the back broke since the turtle beach usb wouldn’t let it go, I guess I have to use a internal

[@method_serge]

You can use the frontal Type C with a converter too.

[@bivv93]

Many thanks dear, many thanks

[@method_serge]

Most welcome

[@EDWIN-hy9ox]

the test of that video, was it recorded before or after the last update?

[@method_serge]

Hey Edwin, this was done after the update.

[@EDWIN-hy9ox]

Ok thanks!! 🙏

[@stevendiamond6245]

Sorry but i don’t understand the capacity conversion here. Correct me if i’m wrong, but i thought that 1 gb = 1000 mb. So why did you write Samsung T7 10 gbps when it only rated 1000 mbps, and Samsung T5 for 5gbps when it only rated 500 mb. Do i understand your video incorrectly?

[@method_serge]

Hey mate, no worries, here the explanation; For marketing purposes Samsung and other companies are using the term Gbps, that is Giga bits per second, totally different that GBps which is Giga bytes per second, 1 Byte has 8 bits, so 10Gbps/8bits= 1.25GBps or 1250MB/s that should be the max speed for 10Gbps in the ideal world, nevertheless samsung put in their box 1050MB because their ssd or interface cannot do more than that, is worth to be said; Samsung T7 uses a NVME SSD in their drive. On the other hand T5 is also marketed as 10Gbps and labeled in their box as "up to 550MB/s" speeds, this is because T5 is using a sata bus SSD that is around the 5Gbps, so 5Gbps/8bits= 625MB/s, but again Samsung cannot do more than 550MB and that is what is labeled in their product. The 1000MB and 500MB are approximations of the rated or stated speeds given by Samsung in their products, but in reality is 1250MB for 10Gbps, and 625MB for 5Gbps in the ideal world, but this is a thing that never happen to be achieved.

[@stevendiamond6245]

@@method_serge wow thank you mate, now i understand why many reviewer use different conversion than iam. Really helpful

[@method_serge]

@@stevendiamond6245 No worries, happy to help!

[@bivv93]

0:39 u say USB 3.2 has 20Gbps transfer speed for Gen1/Gen2 but at 1:08 u tell that #PS5 has 3 of the USB 3.2 ports of Gen2 has but with only 10Gbps. how is this possible?

[@method_serge]

USB 3.2 can work 10gbps (1 lane) or 20gbps (dual lane), PS5 works one lane only

[@bivv93]

@@method_serge acknowledged

[@busywl69]

better than DF tests. HAve they updated the ports yet?

[@method_serge]

I can confirm this is still an issue, no fix yet, and probably never will be

[@busywl69]

@@method_serge pity. maybe so it has to be internal only for ps5 games? glad I didn't spend a ton on a external SSD then. again. great video, yo!!

[@B345TisBOSS]

Do you recommend only an SSD or can I go with HDD? For the purposes of saving money, I only need something to store my PS4 games on and if I ever want to play them on ps5 I’ve still got them.

[@asifgetto]

i am using a external hdd and its the same speed as in ps 4. load times are same as ps 4.

[@jmelz155]

I have the SSD for my Xbox Series S and my PS5 digital comes next week. I want to get an external ssd that I can just plug in and play like my xbox and not have to worry about transferring games all the time

[@igonzalez0]

Thanks!!

[@dr.peppersgeronimo4133]

Does the ps5 even support external ssd’s? I thought that was one of its current downsides

[@method_serge]

It supports external ssd on USB, just to play ps4 games or to transfer/store ps5 games

[@glenmcl]

Correct, you cannot play ps5 games from the external

[@calebsiefke7394]

@@glenmcl what do you need to get to increase storage so i can actually play those games?

[@pmprs11]

Can you please clarify which drive to buy. I want to spend the appropriate amount of money without over doing it and having the biggest amount of storage. I’m not computer savvy so I don’t get much of the technical stuff or where to shop for which model

[@method_serge]

If you want to play PS5 games you need to buy and install an internal NVME drive, if you want it just for ps4 games go with the cheapest USB 3.0 hdd you can find.

[@pmprs11]

@@method_serge I was hoping an external drive would help me with storage so that I don’t keep running out of hard drive space. I don’t know how to take apart a game system to swap out a HD. Then Is it plug and play or do I need to download drivers etc?

[@pmprs11]

@@method_serge yes I have the ps5 but I play both games on that system

[@method_serge]

If you want to play PS5 games directly from the drive the only way is NVME, if you want it just for storage go for the cheapest USB 3.0, you cannot play PS5 games from USB but you can transfer your PS5 games from internal memory to external (USB) to make more room for other PS5 games, then you can transfer back the PS5 games to internal memory and play them from them.

[@pmprs11]

@@method_serge aha okay thank you I get it. I see the prices for the internal drives are a few hundred for each TB of memory

[@AbuOmarKuwait]

I bought a Sandisk SSD V2 2000mb/s according to your words, do I need to use these speeds for PS5 or it won't work with ps5.. What advice would you give me? (I am replacing the product with another type with a speed of 1050mb/s

[@MrHelpmeoprah]

Don’t waste your money, wait a bit longer and you can easily snap in some nvme!

[@HumorousLOL]

This isn't a waste of money, I would rather buy an external drive for running all my PS4 games and save the internal ssd for running all PS5 games.

[@AmigaVR]

Good video, but what about the Seagate game drive ps4.. any good?

[@starblaze5598]

1 year old question, but I'll answers it still , yes, I've been using it for years and it's stable and good for ps4 games.

[@bigjuicy23]

So what is the best device to get to have more storage and not very expensive

[@metalhead7319]

One question. I have a Seagate HDD but its painfully slow so i bought the T7 SSD and i want to copy all the games from Seagate to T7. But i must first copy them from Seagate to console storage and after that plug in the T7 and then copy them again right?

[@alexander2685]

At the moment Samsung T7 works for me.😁

[@MrGagoVIP]

Hi! Thank you so much for the explanation. There is a new WD Black D30 (900mb/s) specifically designed for consoles and next gen consoles. Is it worth? or do you have any video talking about that one?

[@method_serge]

Hello! Still not worth

[@MrGagoVIP]

@@method_serge any reason specifically?

[@method_serge]

Check this video: The best external SSD | storage for PS5 - Benchmarks and comparison - WD Black D10 - WD Black P50 I’ve tested drives up to 2000/2000 and still bot worth it, PS5 has a flaw in its design and the USB ports don’t work over 130MB/130MB , check the video it has real life tests (200gb game test)

[@mobbman1]

Theres a new faster SSD for internal SSD storage. Faster than the Ps5 specs so I assume it will be the one Sony says to use be ause its so fast. I believe its from Seagate.

[@FatalCorleone07]

@@mobbman1 Firecuda?

[@user-cq6zg2lw7f]

it's look like the writing speed on ps5 ssd was limited for fit in the bottleneck of speed that game can be downloader from ethernet 1gbps ( 125 mB / S) they use low writing cell for cheaper price

[@method_serge]

You are right sir, and if this is true there no way an update can fix this.

[@user-cq6zg2lw7f]

@@method_serge probably , high speed for read , but bootleneck by usb 2.5 gbps , but for writing is not bootlenneck not by usb bcuz it's still lower than usb for external in opposite way , and the bootelneck is on the writing speed ,in this case

[@jamalonso2360]

Can you do the same video for the series X,I would like to know if works the same as PS5

[@method_serge]

I haven't done it because the right choice with XSX and XSS it to get a Seagate Storage Expansion Card, those ones offer comparable speeds with the consoles' internal SSD and allows to run all type of games, but its a good idea to measure the speed of the XSX USB ports, I will check it today and probably launch a video about it, Ill tag you once its done.

[@jamalonso2360]

@@method_serge thanks,I will use that usb ssd for backwards compatible games

[@realfanatic2809]

im using the 870 evo sata as external and it loads my games fast not really worried about transfer speeds

[@kevindc007]

I thought games cannot be loaded Directly from an external ssd on a ps5

[@Atlas19425]

I know I'm late and all but the new internal storage ssd slot is live and ready to use. from the looks of it, Sony is trying to phase out external storage completely. So before I go and waste my money on a "faster extrenal ssd" can you actually play the games straight from the external storage? Every artical and every thread I have read say "no", but why is that when you clearly just showed us that the external ssd can match or even over do it on game download, transfer, and move speeds?

[@oofmom]

Yes I think you can if your talking about the M.2 ssd or external ssd for the ps5

[@GamerErman2001]

External hard drive or external SSD can play PS4 games so if you want to play those it can be useful.

[@xljx8304]

Is wd mybook ssd? I have firecuda hybrid sshd and im not sure if its worth upgrading

[@method_serge]

Not worth mate, you better save for pcie4 Nvme or go cheap usb 3.0

[@xljx8304]

@@method_serge i put in on s enclosure 3.0 usb for meantime,while saving up to have internal ssd maybe.

[@purifiedguy4666]

I wish this would’ve used CoD MW 2019 that has over 100GB to transfer and see how fast

[@Kingsley4K]

Are these ports still bottlenecked this bad? Idk what may have happened in the last 4 months since you posted this