Steps to Save PS5 Games on USB

This guide provides a clear, practical overview of steps to save PS5 games on USB, with useful context, important details, and straightforward takeaways for everyday readers.

PS5 system update PS

The new PS5 system update lets you transfer PS5 and PS4 games to a USB, USB-C, or external portable SSD.

While you can now store external PS5 games on USB, you won't be able to play them until you transfer them back to your PS5's internal hard drive.

On the other hand, you can play PS4 games directly from an external storage device, allowing you to free up more space on your PS5 console.

Requires USB memory for PS5

To use USB as expandable storage for your PS5, there are a few requirements that your USB device must meet:

• Minimum capacity 250GB and maximum capacity 8TB
• SuperSpeed ??USB 5Gbps or more
• You cannot connect two or more USB drives at the same time
• You cannot use a USB hub

You should note that Sony cannot guarantee that all USB devices will work.

Attempting to use USB as USB expandable storage that does not meet the requirements will result in the above message.

How to format USB to USB expandable memory

Players should format their USB drive before transferring any games to or from it. Format USB will delete any existing saved data.

USBs previously used as expandable storage on PS4 will not require reformatting.

Step  1. Connect USB to USB port on PS5 console

Step  2. Navigate to Settings > Storage .

Step  3. Select USB Extended Storage > Format as USB Extended Storage .

PS5 owners with multiple USBs connected to the console can choose which USB they want to format by selecting the Select Another USB Drive option .

How to transfer games on PS5 to external USB USB

Step  1. Navigate to Settings > Storage .

Step  2. Select Console Storage > Games and Apps .

Step  3. Select the items you can move from the tabs above the game list

Step  4. Select the game and/or application you want to transfer to the external USB.

How to transfer games from USB expandable memory to PS5

Step  1. Go to your Game Library .

Step  2. Select the game you want to move.

Step  3. Press the Options button on the PS5 controller.

Step  4. Select Copy to transfer the game to console memory.

How to download PS4 games to extended USB memory

To differentiate between PS4 and PS5 games, and to save time, you can select the Always Install PS4 Games to Extended Storage checkbox by navigating to Settings > Storage > Extended Storage .

PS4 owners who already use an external hard drive can plug it directly into their PS5 to play games from the hard drive instead of having to download or move them.

How to delete data on USB

To delete games stored on USB that you no longer play or to make room for other games, it is a very quick and simple process.

Step  1. Go to Settings > Storage .

Step  2. Select USB Extended Storage > Games and Apps .

Step  3. Navigate to the Delete Content tab .

Step  4. Select the game or application you want to delete and then press Delete.

Hope you are succesful.