If you want to increase your storage space PlayStation, one option is to use an external hard drive. Before you start using a hard drive to store games and applications on your console, you need to format it correctly to ensure it works properly with the PlayStation. In this article, we'll explain how to format a hard drive to use it on PlayStation.
Step 1: Choose HDD or SSD
The first step is to choose the HD or SSD you are going to use. Make sure it has enough space to store your games and apps and is compatible with PlayStation. The console supports USB 3.0 external hard drives with capacities between 250 GB and 8TB.
Step 2: Connect HDD to PlayStation
Connect the external hard drive to the PlayStation using one of the available USB ports. Make sure the hard drive is properly connected and the PlayStation recognizes it.
Step 3: Start the formatting process
With the HD connected, go to the PlayStation home screen and access the system settings. Select the "USB Storage Devices" option and then "Format as Extended Storage Device". The console will check if the hard drive is compatible and then offer the option to format it.
Step 4: Confirm formatting
When choosing the formatting option, the PlayStation will display a warning message stating that all HDD content will be erased. If you have any important files stored on your hard drive, back them up before proceeding. Confirm that you want to format the HD and wait for the process to complete.
Step 5: Choose storage option
With the HD formatted, you can choose whether you want new games and applications to be stored on the HD or on the PlayStation's internal storage. To select HDD as the storage option, go to system settings again and select “USB Storage Devices”. Then select HDD as the extended storage option.
In general, we can say that formatting a HD to use it in PlayStation it's a relatively simple process, but one that must be done carefully to ensure that the hard drive works correctly with the console. Make sure you choose a compatible HDD and follow the steps above to format it correctly.
With an external hard drive connected to the PlayStation, you'll have more storage space for your games and apps, and you'll be able to get even more out of your console. It is important to pay attention to the quality of the HD, the speed of reading and writing to have a better performance in games without slowdowns in loading.
