Last night saw a new showcase event for Sony Interactive Entertainment’s famous console franchise Playstation. With exciting sneak-peeks at some of the brand’s new and upcoming games, fans of the console were spoilt for choice with what to look forward to in the next few years.
Despite Playstation now in its 5th generation of console, many of the game releases that were featured in the showcase are still offering a PS4-compatible version upon release. This is probably due to the slow transition period between generations which has resulted from the pandemic.
According to PushSquare(2021), getting hold of a Playstation 5 is proving rather difficult. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, there’s a significant lack of important materials needed to manufacture the next-gen consoles – resulting in many gamers being unable to get their hands on a PS5 and being restricted to playing new releases on their PS4.
As video-game graphics and mechanics continue to progress and reach new levels of innovation, this will inevitably result in larger file sizes and a noticeable increase in disk space.
At Manchester PC, we understand the importance of maintaining a smooth operating system, whether it be a games console or a brand new desktop PC. That is why we’ve compiled a list of the best external hard drives that are compatible with Playstation 4 consoles – as that is the majority of consumers at this time.
Samsung SSD T5 500GB
The Samsung T5 SSD remains one of the best hard drives you can buy for your Playstation 4. The hard drive has an impressive performance rate and is extremely popular amongst gamers.
The high performance is marked by a slightly higher price point, however, it’s certainly a worthy investment – with top speeds for reading and writing that are competitive against other brands.
The T5 is light and compact, making it easy to carry around for portable gamers, as well as having a strong and durable build – this hard drive is built to last.
WD My Passport 4TB Portable Hard Drive
A reliable hard drive with a large amount of storage – the WD is another popular pick amongst the Playstation community.
The hard drive is USB 3.0 compatible and only requires a quick reformat before use. Like the Samsung T5, the WD is also very sturdy and compact, making it a great choice for gaming in different locations.
In terms of the look of this device, the WD is designed to look like part of the Playstation 4’s design, with its solid black case and rigid texture, making any gaming setup look seamless.
The 4TB option is not the cheapest, however, it offers the best loading performance as well as space for 50+ AAA games. It’s certainly the best device for optimal storage and performance level.
Seagate STGD2000200 2TB HDD
This is the only external hard drive on the list that is officially licensed for Playstation consoles.
Seagate is a well-known brand in the hard-drive market and is known for reliability. You can run this drive alongside your PS4 or PS4 Pro’s internal hard drive and set it as your default to download items to.
The Seagate STGD200 is a quiet machine despite being able to store up to 50 games with its 2TB capacity – a popular feature that seals the deal with many gamers. However, this is one of the more expensive hard drives on the list for the amount of space you’re getting.
Toshiba 1TB Canvio Advance
The Toshiba Canvio is the most budget-friendly hard drive on this list. Despite the lower price point, it provides a solid performance rate for Playstation consoles.
It also comes with a few extra features – The read and write speeds are significantly faster than basic hard drives for a similar price, it comes with a 2-year warranty, password protection and an automatic backup system.
It’s a super-easy device to use – you simply plug it into your PS4 and format it as extended storage. It also doesn’t require an external power source as it simply runs off the power from the console.
Overall, for 1TB storage at under £50, it’s a great device for gamers on a budget.
WD-Black P50 Game Drive
The WD_Black drive is one of the top performers. It’s extremely robust but remains compact as it compares to the size of a smartphone – perfect for moving to different locations without feeling too bulky.
The drive comes with a USB-C port but can also be a USB-A depending on what device you’re plugging it into.
It’s incredibly fast for an external SSD – with speedy loading times for games, quick file retrieval and top-level visual performance, the WD_Black is the complete package.
While the price point certainly reflects the drive’s performance, it’s a worthy investment and will give you a reliable and fast performance.
Seagate Expansion 6TB HDD
This is the perfect drive for a lot of storage. The Seagate Expansion offers great value for the amount of storage space it holds.
It’s easy to set up – with a plug and play setup using mains power and a USB 3.0. It also has some very impressive transfer speeds – making it great for veteran gamers who possess a lot of games.
The reason for its reasonable price point is down to the fact that it’s a standard HDD drive – meaning that it doesn’t have impeccably fast read speeds like an SSD drive would.
If you opt for the 6TB drive, it can hold between 80-100 Playstation games – meaning you won’t need to worry about storage for a long, long time.
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