So i think ill be upgrading from my launchday ps4 to a ps4 slim tomorrow and had a question regarding the hard drive. The ps4 ships with a formidable 500gb hard drive, but if you want more storage or a faster drive, then youre going to need to swap it out for a bigger. Can i downgrade my ps4 by swapping the motherboard. I recently bought a 5tb external hard drive that i plan on using with my pc however would also like to use it with my ps4 as well so i formatted it with a 3tb ntfs partition followed by a 2tb exfat partition. There is actually a way to put your existing hard drive on a different ps4 without having to reformat it.
I currently have a 1tb hard drive that is nearly full on my current ps4. With the slimmer playstation 4 now available in stores, sony has updated their support article on how to upgrade the ps4 s hard disk drive hdd, as the design of the new system differs from the. Youll need a usb drive of at least 1gb, phillips screwdriver and a replacement sata 2. An upgrade can be performed by removing the hard drive and replacing it with a larger capacity drive. Also learn how to back up and restore your data, and install the system software on the upgraded ps4. As far as i understand it a hard drive swap doesnt work because the new. Connect your external hard drive to the ps4s usb port. Do anybody know when it come to changing the hard drive for the ps4, i understand its easy to swap out the hard drive but will i need to download the ps4 os or change the format on my new hard drive. I was wondering if anyone has done this before though. Replacing internal hard drive on ps4 playstation support.
If you want to stick to a budget when upgrading your ps4 s hard drive, then that doesnt mean you have to skimp on capacity. Im gonna show you how to change the hard drive, and install the firmware properly. For example, if youre a fan of the way an ssd solid state drive runs, you can swap out your ps4 hdd for an ssd. Be sure to fully insert the hard drive in the hard drive bay.
Jan 09, 2017 the spanking new hard drive a seagate firecuda 2tb 2. I have upgraded my ps4 to a ps4 slim and i have the drive with all of the games and saved in it. When you power it up for the first time, it will ask for the firmware files so you can install it. Make sure you do not disconnect during the shutdown process or when putting the ps4 into rest mode. How to upgrade your ps4, ps4 slim and ps4 pro hard drive. How to upgrade or replace your ps4 and ps4 pro hard drive. How to replace and upgrade your ps4 pro hard drive. Jan 25, 2016 how to upgrade your ps4 hard drive without losing p. So youve got a shiny new ps4 slim and you wanna upgrade his hdd. Put that on the memory card, swap hard drives, then use that 1gig file to restore the os and firmware 5. The standard playstation 4 hard drive holds just 500gb, which is enough space for about a dozen modern games, at best. Solved upgrade sony ps4 hard drive without reinstallation. Learn how to install a new ps4 hard drive without losing any of your game data, including the p. A howto guide for swapping a ps4 hdd while keeping p.
Thats because once you install the new drive, youll need to start. Place the replacement hard drive on the mounting bracket for the ps4 systems hard drive, and then attach it with the screws four places. We show you how to upgrade your ps4 hard drive to an ssd since they are much faster than the mechanical hard drives that all ps4 models come with. Mar 31, 2020 we show you how to upgrade your ps4 hard drive to an ssd since they are much faster than the mechanical hard drives that all ps4 models come with. If you lose the hdd bay cover, screws, mounting bracket, or any other parts, contact technical support for assistance. Ghosts, having 40gb downloads, the hope is that an ssd will speed along boot up and download times. Jun 01, 2018 yeah, if you want to back up the hard drive thats in the playstation first then do that other wise just download the 5. Finding and upgrading your playstations hard drive is way easier than you might think. Place the replacement hard drive on the mounting bracket for the systems hard drive, and then attach it with the screws four places. Nov 17, 20 in this video i go over how to replace and upgrade a 1tb hard drive or ssd into the ps4 playstation 4.
The backup process is faster when you dont include all the games from your previous drive. Learn how to perform a ps4 hard drive upgrade without losing any games saved to your console. Learn how to set up and troubleshoot issues when using an external storage device with your ps4. Inside that folder, create another folder named update. Nov 14, 20 how to upgrade the ps4 hard drive to an ssd. How to upgrade your ps4 pro hard drive without losing. The good news is that ps4 owners will be able to quickly and easily swap out their 500gb 2. You can replace either hard drive with any hard drive that complies with these standards. Enjoy downloading playstation games from psn but now have no more space on your hard drive. You can also copy saved games to the cloud if you are a playstation plus subscriber. You can copy saved data that is stored on the playstation 4 system to a usb storage device. In this video i show how to upgrade the playstation 4 hard drive. If you want to keep your data, you can do a data transfer, or you can use the ps4 s builtin backup utility to back up to an external storage device and can then restore that to a new ps4. Ps4 swapping hard drives in and out and still being able to.
Im thinking about buying a hard drive, to put on my ps3. I havent heard anything different, so its a safe bet to assume that the ps4 uses similar security to the ps3. Restart ps4 system software download on ps4 if your ps4 system software automatic download is stuck, please delete the. Install this file on the same external hard drive in the directory as instructed. Can i swap a hard drive from the old version of the ps4. Jul 01, 2015 ps4 hard drive swap failure, need advice. Find detailed instructions on how to replace the hard drive on playstation4 pro ps4 pro models cuh7000 through cuh7200. The flash drive is formated to fat32 so the ps3 can.
Having a ps4 for over ten minutes means your hard drive will most likely be filled with games, screenshots and more. Swap old ps4 hard drive to ps pro playstation 4 message. I understand i may have to download the system software to install on the drive as they may be different but maybe that would still keep all the data from the ps4. How to upgrade your ps4 pro hard drive without losing games. Are you curious what happens when you swap hard drives on your ps4 with another hard drive. Ps4 500gb hard drive almost full with just game installs. Ps4 hard drives are encrypted and your ps4 hard drive wont be recognised by any other ps4 unless its formatted. Sep 21, 2019 yes, but as they are encrypted with a unique key the drive will be unreadable to the next ps4 and require reformatting and the ps4 operating system installing from a. Please be advised that if you replace the hard drive, the data that was on the original hard drive will not show up on the ps3 unless you manually back up the data and transfer.
If you swap the drives, the new ps4 will erase the old hdd. The full method of a hard drive swap is time consuming, depending on how much stuff is on your ps4 hard drive. Any portable hard drive at least 500gb for backing up and restoring your ps4 content. Yes, you can switch multiple hard drives in and out, no problem, as long as its the same ps4. Yeah, if you want to back up the hard drive thats in the playstation first then do that other wise just download the 5. In researching i see it accepts external storage but, not to download games. How to replace and upgrade your playstation 4 hard drive. On ps3, the hard drive is encrypted with two keys that are unique to the.
If you plan on swapping multiple drives in and out, you must use the same console. You cant just plug a hard drive that used to be in a ps4 and extract the data. How to upgrade a sony ps4 hard drive updated youtube. Cant you just pop that one back in and do the backup again to a. If that fails, transfer the file below onto a usb drive and install on your ps4 following the installation guide. I didnt want to have to redownload all my digital games, and p.
Either way, well show you how to upgrade your ps4s hard drive in this easyto follow. How to replace a ps4 hard drive without losing game data. On ps3, the hard drive is encrypted with two keys that are unique to the console, so simply swapping it into another system with different keys does not work. Any chance of just swapping ps4 hdd into ps4 pro and not. To that end we got you covered with an easy to follow guide on how to find the best hard drive for ps4 and put it in the place of the old one without breaking a sweat. Follow these steps to install a replacement hard drive in your ps4 pro. System software updates ps4 playstation playstation. This install video shows you how to upgrade any ps4s internal drive. I had 450 gb of data on my ps4, and the process took me about 12 hours. I believe my slims hard drive is broken, and wanted to switch it with the hard drive from my old ps4, which is broke for other reason. Im assuming youre wanting to swap hdd so that you dont need to reinstall anything. Slide your replacement hard drive into the caddy then use the four small screws to secure it in place. As far as i understand it a hard drive swap doesnt work because the new playstation will force a format of the transferred drive. To change the install location to a external hard drive or usb storage, go to settings storage and hit the options button.
Even so, the hard drive bay is located above the heatsinkshielding so what temperatures it does generate would have little to no effect on the overall temperature of the ps4. How to transfer everything from your old ps4 to your new ps4 pro. Any chance of just swapping ps4 hdd into ps4 pro and not having to redl everything. Apr 18, 2019 are you curious what happens when you swap hard drives on your ps4 with another hard drive. So, i know you can upgrade the hard drive which is a huge plus. You can connect a second hdd for use with media player, but you cant connect two hdds for games, apps and addons. How to transfer everything from your old ps4 to your new ps4. Jun 12, 2017 should be between 800 900 megs, not the smaller 300400 meg file from the download link at the top of the page. In this video i go over how to replace and upgrade a 1tb hard drive or ssd into the ps4 playstation 4. Dec 18, 2018 the standard ps4 hard drive is a 500gb 5400 rpm sata ii hard dri, whereas the ps4 pro includes a 1tb drive.
The ps4 ships with a formidable 500gb hard drive, but if you want more storage or a faster drive, then youre going to need to swap it out for a bigger, faster one. Does anyone know if it will be possible to swap drives between ps4 and ps4 pro. Xbox one s immaculate condition customised pad will swap for the right deal gotta be a good new condition ps4 loads of games cod 1,2,3,4 on disc and loads on hard drive wavertree area. Youll need to connect the extended storage device directly to your ps4 system. Upgrade the hard drive of the ps4 and download the sony playstation 4 system software update to your usb drive and install it on the ps4. Nov 04, 2016 any chance of just swapping ps4 hdd into ps4 pro and not having to redl everything. Hard drive swap from ps4 to ps4 slim playstation 4. If you intend to swap out the hard drive in your pro later, i strongly suggest that you install a new, larger drive in your pro. Using a computer, save a system software update file for reinstallation to a usb storage device. Will you need to redownload all your saved games or will the ps4 hard drive. How to transfer everything from your old ps4 to your new. Ps4 swapping hard drives in and out and still being able.
However, as of yet, there are no hard numbers on whether an ssd will help with those. The ps3 system hard disk drive hdd is removable and upgradeable. Push the caddy firmly back into the ps4 pro, until it. The easiest way to increase the storage of your ps4, whether it be the original model, 2016 refresh or a ps4 pro, is to add a usb 3. When backing up ps4 data onto an external drive, the system saves it in a specific way. Slide out the tray, swap the drives, replace the tray, and secure the screw. A geeky 1gb flash drive for housing the latest ps4 system software. Jul 10, 2018 as long as it doesnt surpass the 79 milimeter of thickness that is supported by the ps4s hdd tray there shouldnt be any problem with the swap. The ps4 will continue this reputation of adaptability by allowing users to easily swap the internal hard drive. How to upgrade your ps4 pro hard drive without losing games the. I know it has to be in fat32, and i know how to take whats in the console. Now that the new hard drive is inside your ps4, you need to install the software which is on your usb drive. For playstation 4 on the playstation 4, a gamefaqs message board topic titled please help. Mar 24, 2020 the easiest way to increase the storage of your ps4, whether it be the original model, 2016 refresh or a ps4 pro, is to add a usb 3.
Dont worry, you can still download them from the ps store again or reinstall them using the games disc later on. To install a new hard drive on a ps4 pro, you still need a phillipshead screwdriver, a pair of usb flash drives, and a 2. Head to the ps4 system software update page to download. The standard ps4 hard drive is a 500gb 5400 rpm sata ii hard dri, whereas the ps4 pro includes a 1tb drive. The system software of the ps4 system and system software updates installed on your system are subject to a limited license from sony interactive entertainment inc. Putting it in a different ps4, will always require a format. Find detailed instructions on how to replace the internal hard drive on. Press and hold the power button for about 7 seconds until you hear a beep for the second time. For even better performance, you can install an ssd. You can try doing a backup of the old one onto an external hdd or usb stick. Be sure to fully insert the hard drive in the hard drive bay see the diagram below. How to upgrade your ps4 hard drive without losing p.
Hard drive swap from ps4 to ps4 slim playstation 4 message. Nov 21, 20 you can replace the xbox one hard drive, but its hard. As long as it doesnt surpass the 79 milimeter of thickness that is supported by the ps4 s hdd tray there shouldnt be any problem with the swap. I installed a 1tb hybrid drive in my ps4 day one and i want to use it in the ps4 pro. How to swap out the stock playstation 4 hard drive for a. I will be upgrading from the 500gb 5400rpm hard drive to a 1tb 7200rpm hard drive. Also learn how to back up and restore your data and install the system software on the upgraded ps4 pro. One of the best things about the ps3, in my humble opinion, is the ability to swap the hard drives. You can replace the xbox one hard drive, but its hard.
Mar 08, 2019 how to upgrade your ps4 pro hard drive without losing games. When i tried to just switch the hdd of the slim to the hdd from my old console, it wouldnt work and was asking for a usb drive with a update or reinstall file. Quadruple the storage capacity of your ps4 with this 2. Upgrading the hard drive allows you to store more content and ensure your system runs at peak performance for years to come. The reason i say that is because i want to go all digital with my games. Find the playstation requirements for using an external storage device with your ps4 to playing games. Ive been using a 3tb external hard drive with app2usb for a while and its worked fine. Plug in your usb drive and all cables into your ps4. Would i be able to swap it directly into the ps4 slim and be on my way, or would their be some compatibility issues given some of the technical. Can i just take my hdd out of my broken bluray drive ps4 and just swap it into my new one and not have to reinstall all of my digital games. Ps4 1 terabyte hard drive upgrade step by step youtube. You can copy saved data from a usb storage device to the playstation 4 system by performing the.
I think im going to go ahead and swap it out with a 1 or 2 tb hard drive. This means that if you found a great deal on a hard drive for your ps4, you can. Attach the internal hard drive to the system using the screw. As a member of the pc master race, im used to my gaming equipment being easily interchangeable and upgradeable. The seagate firecuda 2tb hard drive was the choice for this little experiment. An external storage device or a usb flash drive with at least 460 mb of free space.
Nyko has a hard drive adapter that you can get to allow. After the hdd has been replaced, the system software must be reinstalled. This means that if you found a great deal on a hard drive for your ps4, you can get another and use it for your xbox one. Nov 05, 2018 how to upgrade your ps4, ps4 slim and ps4 pro hard drive. Can i swap a hard drive from the old version of the ps4 with the hard drive from the ps4 slim. If you want to stick to a budget when upgrading your ps4 s hard drive, then that. You might need or want to replace the internal hard drive of your playstation4 system for the following. Can i swap my ps4 hard drive in a new ps4 without losing my data. Sep 16, 2016 with the slimmer playstation 4 now available in stores, sony has updated their support article on how to upgrade the ps4s hard disk drive hdd, as the design of the new system differs from the. Head to the ps4 system software update page to download the. What happens when you swap ps4 hard drives with another.