Like the PlayStation 3 before it, the PlayStation 4 allows users to swap out its 500GB hard drive if they so choose. But how does it work? Is it a challenge? GameSpot editor Peter Brown breaks down ...

Games take up a lot of memory these days, with digital copies and updates making certain titles over 50 GB entirely on their own. As such, you’ll want to have as much storage as possible on your PS4, ...

Yes, you can replace your PS4 hard drive. It's not the easiest process in the world, but it's not too shabby either. Given that every PS4 game requires hard drive ...

There are benefits to replacing the PlayStation 4's standard HDD hard drive and swapping it for an solid state drive — such as loading indie launch title Resogun twice as quickly, according to a video ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about video games, technology and pop culture. Earlier this week, Seagate was kind enough to send me one of their new 4TB ...

Sony’s PlayStation 5 has a fancy SSD, but unless you can afford a $500 console—or the $700 Pro version—you’re stuck with agonizingly slow loading times on the PS4. However, all is not lost. I decided ...

When it comes to replacing the PS4’s HDD with another one, Shuhei Yoshida has confirmed that you’ll be able to do the installation at “anytime”, meaning you don’t have to wait until your PS4 is first ...

There might come a time when you will need to remove your PlayStation 4 faceplate. Maybe you want to switch out the standard one for a designer faceplate. Or you’ve maxed out your current hard drive ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. If you've ever thought to upgrade your PS4 hard drive, it may be due to the issue of constantly ...

The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One are both equipped with a 2.5-inch 500GB hard drive that spins at 5,400 revolutions per minute. Only the PlayStation 4's hard drive, however, can be replaced or upgraded.