Sony PlayStation 4 1TB Console - Black

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There's one screw we need to unscrew to release the frame that holds the hard drive, using a Phillips screwdriver.

If you want to upgrade your PS4 hard drive and are looking for the best hard drive option right now, then you should seek out an SSHD. Unfortunately, the P40 is one of the more expensive options up and down this list, particularly because it's a recent release from one of the biggest names in storage.Samsung’s storage devices have been at the top of the internal SSD market for years, and its T5 brings its superb pedigree to the external market. The Crucial X10 Pro is the latest pro-grade external SSD from the brand, and you'll have the choice between either 1TB, 2TB, or 4TB of space here. The expense is justified with a rock-solid metal exterior that’ll handle frequent travel alongside eye-catching, military-style design.

You'll also notice some rubbery bits the screws rest against to absorb any shocks to the drive: leave those there. SSD speeds are 3 to 4 times quicker than those of HDDs, and while there are a number of other factors at play when it comes to console gaming, you will notice a boost in performance with a pure, internal SSD.Either will bring you massive quality of life updates to a console that's approaching 10 years on the market. If you're after more ways of upgrading your PlayStation set up, take a look at the best PS5 accessories , or the best TVs for PS5 and Xbox .

It’s good for use on the road and in busy homes thanks to a robust design that’s been tested to withstand vibrations, drops, and extreme temperatures. If you don’t mind setting aside a mains socket, the P10 also comes in larger 8TB and 12TB sizes as a desktop hard drive.That’s quicker than the disks used in rivals, and it helps the D10 outpace both competitors and the PS4’s internal drives. Be sure to browse our guides to the best PS4 controllers and best PS4 headsets , if you still game regularly on Sony's last-gen hardware. Its military-grade shockproof, aluminum case will look after the important stuff inside easily and the casing definitely exudes the rugged quality that was intended.