When it comes to finding the best hard drive for PS4 and the PS5, there are loads of options to choose from this 2020, however, when it comes to what is and what isn't compatible with PS5, we're all still waiting for the complete picture.
Basically, you can use a hard drive (HDD) for PS4 to store your games and transfer them over to PS5. To play the games on PS5, you'll need to move them to its internal system.
PS5 has a built-in custom SSD which is super powerful. At the time of writing, it appears that there are no official announcements on PS5 compatible SSDs which work in the way to expand upon the internal SSD's storage.
However, this is in no way confirming that this will be the case in the future, and we're excited to see what Sony has up their sleeves.
That being said, there are some products that are perfect for storing your games, freeing up space on your console, or transporting them to PS5 to be played via backwards compatibility.
From the best budget to the best storage, and more - keep reading for our top picks so and all the latest from the Cyber Monday Deals.
Best Hard Drive for PS4 and PS5 2020
- SanDisk Extreme 500GB portable NVMe SSD
- WD_BLACK D10 8TB Game Drive
- WD 4 TB My Passport Portable Hard Drive
- WD BLACK P10 5TB
- Kesu Ultra Slim 250GB External Portable Hard Drive 2.5 Inch USB 3.0 (£26.59 / $26.89)
- Seagate Game Drive for PS4 2 TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD - USB 3.0 The Last of Us II Special Edition (£75.98 / $84.10)
- Silicon Power 1TB Rugged Portable External Hard Drive Armor A30 (£43.99/ $45.99)
- WD BLACK 2 TB P10 Game Drive (£74.74 / $79.99)
- Seagate Expansion Desktop 6 TB External Hard Drive HDD (£114.99 / $123.99)
- WD BLACK 1 TB P50 NVMe SSD Game Drive (£239.99 / $199.99)
SanDisk Extreme 500GB portable NVMe SSD - Cyber Monday Sale (Was £136.99, Now £89.99)
SOLID: These are all about speed!
This SanDisk SSD may be lacking in storage when compared to the goliaths which feature on the list, but what you get in its place is some serious speed.
It's now over £45 off and features a durable and life-proof build, all in a package which is easily pocket size.
A fantastic piece of kit!
Click here to buy: SanDisk Extreme 500GB portable NVMe SSD (£89.99) on Amazon
WD BLACK 8TB Game Drive - Cyber Monday Sale (Was £199.99, Now £149.99)
MASSIVE: This HDD can store a huge amount of games
You can now save £50 on this WD BLACK 8TB Game Drive, which is a strong choice if you want the ultimate storage solution for your massive games library.
Coming in the signature WD_Black style, this hard drive is still up there with the best in terms of looks, making it a fitting addition to your gaming setup.
Perfect if you want to practically never worry about running out of space!
Click here to buy: WD BLACK 8TB Game Drive (£149.99) on Amazon
WD 4 TB My Passport Portable Hard Drive - (Was £104.99, Now £74.99)
SAFE AND SOUND: This hard drive safely stores your gaming library!
This WD 4 TB My Passport Portable Hard Drive is now £30 off!
4TB is a hefty chunk of storage and more than enough for most gamers out there. It's a good mid-ground that gives you some breathing room, should you want to use it to house a number of large games without having to delete them from you console
Great for games like Call of Duty too, which have some pretty hefty file sizes.
Click here to buy: WD 4 TB My Passport Portable Hard Drive (£74.99) on Amazon
WD Black P10 5TB - BLACK FRIDAY WEEK SALES - (Was £134.99, Now £87.99)
AMAZING DEAL: 5TB of storage!
WD make the list as usual with this quality hard drive. Again, if we take it purely on looks, this up there with some of the best-looking storage accessories we've seen, and has that signature durable build to go with it.
5TB is an enormous amount of space for most people and should do nicely for those who have substantial gaming libraries.
And it's now on sale, so you can bag it for £47 off!
Click here to buy: WD Black P10 5TB on Amazon
Kesu Ultra Slim 250GB External Portable Hard Drive (£26.59 / $26.89) - Best Budget
SOME EXTRA ROOM: This will keep you ticking over!
Typically speaking, the more expensive the hard drive is, the more storage you get, so with this Kesu Ultra Slim 250GB External Portable Hard Drive you're not getting a ton of extra storage, but for the price, it's not a bad option if you just need some room to manoeuvre.
We'd recommend going for this if you're interested in using your hard drive less frequently but would like to option to transfer your games to PS5.
It's also pretty small in size too, which makes it great for portability and travel.
Best Special Edition Hard Drive: Seagate Game Drive for PS4 2 TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD - USB 3.0 The Last of Us II Special Edition - Cyber Monday Sale (Was £89.99, Now £76.21)
FOR THE FANS! This hard drive is a great addition to your collection
This Seagate Game Drive for PS4 2 TB External Hard Drive is the perfect hard drive for fans of the epic game, The Last of Us Part II.
It features a fern print resembling Ellie's tattoo in the game, which can serve as a reminder of the amazing gaming experience itself, in addition to having some practicality too!
It's got a substantial 2TB of space, which is more than enough if you ask us.
Silicon Power 1TB Rugged Portable External Hard Drive Armor A30 (£43.99/ $45.99) - Best for taking on the go!
Mi AMOR(ED): You'll fall in love with this silent protector!
This Silicon Power 1TB Rugged Portable External Hard Drive is a great choice if you're planning on using your HDD for a few different purposes.
If you're taking it on the go, you can use it with confidence that it's not going to get damaged, and if you (like many of us) find yourself dropping valuable items - then its shock absorbance comes in handy!
1 TB of storage isn't a huge amount, but it's more than enough to hold your games, files and films!
WD BLACK 2 TB P10 Game Drive - Best all-rounder - Cyber Monday Sale (Was £89.99, Now £62.99)
TICKS ALL THE BOXES: This is a great go-to for your storage needs
This WD BLACK 2 TB P10 Game Drive is purpose-built for gaming, and definitely up there with the best hard drives available for PS4 and PS5.
2 TB is more than enough to store a large volume of games, especially important with 60GB+ file sizes seemingly on the rise.
When it comes to design, this is one of the more slick hard drives on the market, and it's durable too.
Click here to buy: WD Black 2 TB Game Drive on Amazon
Seagate Expansion Desktop 6 TB External Hard Drive HDD (£114.95 / $123.99) - Best Storage - BLACK FRIDAY WEEK SALES (Was £129.99, Now £114.95)
ULTIMATE STORAGE: Good luck trying to fill this one
The Seagate Expansion Desktop 6 TB External Hard Drive is a fantastic piece of kit, and you actually get a ton of storage for your money.
6TB is actually quite challenging to fill, so you're not going to have to worry too much about running out of space anytime soon.
This hard drive sits nicely next to your PS4 or PS5 thanks to its and design-wise looks like a pretty serious customer!
Click here to buy: Seagate Expansion Desktop 6 TB External Hard Drive on Amazon
WD BLACK 1 TB P50 NVMe SSD Game Drive (£239.99 / $199.99) - Best SSD for PS4
SOLID CHOICE: This WD SSD is great if you're all about speed!
WD make the list again, but this time it's their WD BLACK 1 TB P50 NVMe SSD Game Drive, which can be used with PS4.
SSD's are much newer tech, so they essentially are smaller and quicker than HDDs. And, unsurprisingly, that's what you get with this awesome piece of kit.
You'll be able to store a decent 1TB of files, but the speed at which you can do so is worth the extra money.
And once again, it's one great looking SSD!
Click here to buy: WD BLACK 1 TB P50 NVMe SSD Game Drive (£239.99 / $199.99) on Amazon
We'll be updating this article as new products are released, and we're expecting to see some exciting developments in relation to next-gen.
Be sure to check back in with us for the latest, and if you're looking for some great deals, give @GfinityDeals a follow!
