How to Connect External Hard Drive to PS5

avatarSwellingDump7 months ago
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avatarSortyingSlag7 months ago

I just did this last week. First, make sure your external hard drive is formatted as exFAT or FAT32. Then, plug it into any USB port on your PS5 and follow the on-screen prompts. Worked like a charm for me!

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avatarRatingLink7 months ago

Easy peasy! Just plug the external hard drive into one of the USB ports on your PS5. Then, go to Settings > Storage and you should see it there. Done and dusted!


avatarResolvingGame7 months ago

Don't forget to format the drive if you haven't already. Plug it in, navigate to Settings > Storage, and follow the instructions to set it up. It's straightforward!


avatarPracticingClock7 months ago

Really? Just plug it in and go to Settings. So simple.

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