The PlayStation 5 is one of the most advanced gaming consoles out there, but its limited storage capacity can be a hindrance to avid gamers. Fortunately, there are several ways to increase your PS5’s storage space and manage the data you already have.

Add an External USB Drive:

You can easily expand your PS5’s storage by using an external USB drive. However, the drive needs to meet certain specifications, like being at least USB 3.0 compatible, having at least 250 GB of storage space, and no more than 8TB in size. Once you’ve got the right drive, plug it into your PS5’s USB port, and format it following the console’s on-screen prompts.

Offload Games To an External Drive:

You can also free up space on your PS5’s hard drive by offloading games to an external USB drive. This will allow you to swap games between the external drive and the internal drive as needed, without losing your game’s data. This method is handy if you have games you’re not currently playing, but may want to revisit in the future.

Delete Unnecessary Games and Apps:

If you’re running low on space and don’t want to spend the money on an external USB drive, you can also delete old or unnecessary games and apps from your PS5’s hard drive. Keep in mind that when you delete a game, you’ll lose your progress and data, so only delete games you’re sure you won’t be playing anytime soon.

Monitor Your Storage Space:

To keep track of your storage space, you can monitor your PS5’s free space from the console’s settings. This will help you determine if you need to free up space or if it’s time to invest in an external USB drive. You can also sort games by their file size to see which games take up the most storage.

Utilize Cloud Storage:

If you’re a PlayStation Plus subscriber, you’ll have access to cloud storage. This is a feature that allows you to save game data to the cloud, freeing up space on your PS5’s hard drive. This option is especially useful if you have games that take up a lot of storage space, but don’t want to lose progress. Keep in mind that this feature is not available for all games, so check a game’s details to see if cloud storage is an option.