Considered, since its so expensive it should work, right. I heard rumor that for some user it wont work because my book already hard partitioned and the console wont recognized it, and it will be a waste since theres no return policy from the store i would like to buy they offered me the wd game drive instead. Dont have the effort, nor an external drive big enough to back the ps4 up, so im hoping an external is a good route. This item wd my passport 2 tb portable hard drive and auto backup software for pc, xbox one and playstation 4 black wd 2 tb elements portable external hard drive usb 3. All the external hdds on this list are full compatible with ps4. Ps4 compatible external hard drive list ps4 storage expert. In open air, spin and seek noise seems to be better than a nowneighbouring seagate drive, appearing to be very similar to some of my older wd green drives which i think these newer blue drives have largely. So, ive followed their instructions and tested with 3tb and 6tb drives, i didnt test with a 4tb drive, but it will definitely work because i can confirm that even sizes up to 6tb are supported. Lets assume you went out and purchased a 1tb or 2tb external hard drive and connected it to your ps4. Hey i just got it and looked it up online and i couldnt really find that it says this kind works for games so i just wanna double check. That means if you have a single game file which size is larger than 4gb, it cannot, by any means. With the wd gaming drive, you can quickly and easily expand the capacity on your ps4 console by up to 4tb to conquer boundless new worlds. The ps4 finally supports external hard drive storage.
The my book desktop hard drive also works great with acronis true image wd edition software to schedule full system backups. Wdbbgb0100hbknesn 10tb 10tb storage capacity is not supported by ps4 system. Wd 4tb my passport game storage works with ps4 usb 3. If the issue still persist, refer to the below method. I just want to import some option files and patches via elements, but now i cant even make the connection of it with my acer. Jun 01, 2011 hi all, yesterday, i bought a wd my book live. But on the ps4, it has only been done by 2 other users to my knowledge but their drive sizes werent as large as the maximum i have tested. Anyone looking for a standard, reasonably priced ps4 external hard drive will be. After connect my wd elements to ps4 and extend it as storage, my pc doesnt recognize it.
Thats why we have created this article to explain you the difference. How to format an external hard drive for ps4 ryli gaming. Got this in hopes of expanding my ps4 s storage with an external drive, got this. You can do that by either connecting it to a pc or, preferably, another ps4. Ps4 external hard drive not recognized not working fixed. Wd external hard drives perfect companion to xbox one. However, it is the most ecofriendly hdd, and its quite cheap.
All of these hdds are made for different purposes, so its important to choose the best fit for. Jan 31, 2017 hello, please, i need to know what brands and models of smart tvs the my book 8tb wdbfjk0080hbknesn supports. My book device can be used with ps4 as an external storage but wd my passport works with playstation 4 comes with more features and especially for ps4 devices. I just got it and looked it up online and i couldnt really find that it says this kind works for games so i just wanna double check. Wd my cloud, all models of wd my cloud are not supported, network attached storage nas is not compatible with ps4. Hello, please, i need to know what brands and models of smart tvs the my book 8tb wdbfjk0080hbknesn supports. It was a long time coming but you can finally connect an external hard disc drive hdd to your playstation 4 ps4 or ps4 pro. If it doesnt show up, or the pc recognizes it a defective device, youll need a replacement for it. Feb 14, 2018 introducing the wd my passport portable hard drive for the playstation 4. I recommend you to start windows installer and try to check if the external hard disk driver is getting install or not. Network attached storage nas is not compatible with ps4. If your ps4s internal drive is currently full and youre looking to increase its storage capacity, you probably already know that the best way to do so is by using an external hard drive. Ps4 8tb external hard drive guide ps4 storage expert. The days of swapping games in and out of the meager 500 gb gigabyte.
Does the mybook 4tb external hard drive work on ps4. Please remember that all data will be deleted from the drive, so make sure you have made a backup. Compatibility all of the external hard drive in our list are compatible with ps4 pro operating system. Got this in hopes of expanding my ps4s storage with an external drive, got this. Using this extended hardware device will help save more game data and other applications. Make sure you check out our ps4 external hard drive buying guide. Best external hard drive for ps4 playstation universe. No it will not work for a ps4, crushed my spirits homie then i considered using it for my computer, phone, something at least. Windows 10 wd mybook not recognized anywhere on my dell. Wd my passport 2 tb portable hard drive and auto backup. I did a search and could not find a definitive answer. Wd gaming drive works with playstation 4 western digital. Always go for prominent and wellreputed hard drive manufacturer, such as seagate, western digital wd, hitachi and. I can access it from any computer on my network and my ipod touch.
When considering using an external hard drive for ps4, the most significant problem with fat32 is the maximum file size it allows. Apr 14, 2020 the my passport drive from western digital is one of the most reliable, convenient, and versatile hdds you can buy. Mar 10, 2017 additionally, both conventional hard drives and solidstate drives are compatible with the feature. Whether youre formatting an internal drive, external drive, usb flash drive, or sd card, windows will give you the choice of ntfs, fat32, and exfat. My book 4tb desktop hard drive with password protection and. Reply to us with the information, so that we can assist you better. Does wd my book 4tb compatible to use with ps4 pro as extended storage. Password protection with hardware encryption the my book devices builtin 256bit aes hardware encryption with wd security software helps keep your content private and safe. Seagate game drive 4tb external hard drive portable hdd compatible with ps4. I have the external 6tb my book connected to my ps4you dont have to sign up or download anythingjust plug it. I just love the transfer speed and its still working fine for me. Wd blacks are for pure performance including gaming, media, and content creation. But before we go through the guide, we must address a very important issue in this regard, which is. If the external hard drive was working flawlessly on ps4 before it stopped working, you need to confirm first it hasnt been defective.
The 8tb my book external hard drive from western digital. Wd black 5tb p10 game drive portable external hard drive compatible with ps4 xbox one pc and mac wdba3a0050bbkwesn. Does the mybook 4tb external hard drive work on the ps4. Wd gaming drive works with playstation 4 western digital opslaan. The wd 6tb my book desktop contains a wd60ezrz drive a western digital blue, 3. Here are the top 10 external drives not in any order you can buy for your ps4. If your product is not listed above, please visit the product page. Western digital 4tb my passport best external hard drive for mac. Can you help me with the list of all devices compatible. Wd black 5tb p10 game drive portable external hard drive compatible with. Read speeds up to 2000mbs to decrease load times and get you into the game faster. Apparently wd builds these cheaply so there are less backup mechanisms and youre more prone to get your data wiped. Introducing the wd my passport portable hard drive for the playstation 4. And its a better deal than the seagate backup plus, thanks to a larger capacity mechanism, better value per gigabyte, and a longer warranty.
Western digitals hdd series currently has six colors. Wd green is basically same as blue, but it lacks a bit of performance. Mar 09, 2017 just make sure it contains at least 250 gb and maximum of 8tb. Wd tv live plus doesnt recognize my book and doesnt show the usb unit on the screen of main interface. My book 8tb compatible devices external drives for pc wd. I tried to connect it with my wd tv live plus, but unfortunatelly didnt work. In the format partition section, select the file system. How to use my wd passport portable hard drive for ps4. The wd my book is a cracking piece of kit for those looking for a desktop option, offering up to 8tb of extra storage space for your ps4. Western digital 4tb my passport best external hard drive for mac i bought the wd my passport 2tb back in 2017 and guess what. Wd western digital 4tb my book external hard drive for. These items are shipped from and sold by different sellers.
Wd black 5tb p10 game drive portable external hard drive compatible with ps4 xbox one pc and mac wdba3a0050bbkwesn wd 2tb elements portable external hard drive usb 3. Seagate 4tb game drive for ps4 portable hard drive usb 3. Wd now offers a wide selection of solutions for xbox one owners, namely its line of my book desktop and my passport portable hard drives. For playstation 4 on the playstation 4, a gamefaqs message board topic titled western digital my passport for ps4.
Just make sure it contains at least 250 gb and maximum of 8tb. Insert the external hard disk and check if the driver is getting install or not. Auto backup with included wd backup software and time machine compatibility. The best external hard drives for ps4 and xbox one toms guide. Can you help me with the list of all devices compatible with my book 8tb. I just plugged it in my ps3 usb port, and it worked like a charm. Wd 4tb gaming drive works with playstation 4 portable external hard drive wdbm1m0040bbkwesn. How to connect an external hard drive to your ps4 or ps4. Top 10 best external hdd ps4 playstation lifestyle. I got a 750 gb western digital my book, it came preformatted in fat 32. Additionally, both conventional hard drives and solidstate drives are compatible with the feature. Wdbwlg0100hbknesn 10tb 10tb storage capacity is not supported by ps4 system. I bought the wd my passport 2tb back in 2017 and guess what. The hard drive i used is called the western digital wd 1tb black my passport portable external hard drive.
Seagate backup plus 5tb external hard drive portable hdd silver usb 3. I have a 1 tb drive that is at least 5 years old, still chugging along. Wd gaming drive works with playstation 4 western digital store. At least my previous wd my book managed to last 2 months over the warranty. Fix wd external hard drive not recognizedworking with light. Individual files on a fat32 drive cant be over 4gb in size thats the maximum. Hi, is this external hard drive compatible with sony ps4 playstations. The my book duo drive has massive capacity ideal for storing photos, videos, documents and music. Click on next and follow the prompts to run the troubleshooter. The my passport drive from western digital is one of the most reliable, convenient, and versatile hdds you can buy. Wd western digital 1tb my book external hard drive for. In that regard, the 8tb western digital my book is an excellent choice for both ps4 and pc, with enough capacity to last you for several years. At first glance, all of these colors could be confusing. Connecting wd elements to playstation 4 wd portable.