How to Add Memory to PS5 | 4 Ways🔥

Updated by

Shelly 

Updated on Mar 28, 2025

Undoubtedly, only the M.2 SSD storage can play PS5 games because the storage device of PS5 is the M.2 SSD drive. That's why the above user cannot play PS5 games on the external hard drive.

Regarding the PS5 storage expansion, a feasible way is to manually add another adaptable M.2 SSD for the PS5 storage expansion. Furthermore, you can also read further to learn how to get more storage on PS5 via another three feasible ways.

Please share this post if it helps you!

#1. Delete Games and Apps or Move Data from Your PS5

PlayStation Plus subscribers can try to release more capability by deleting games and applications or moving data to some storage spaces because the internal storage of your PS5 contains your game, saved data, screenshots, video clips, and other data. You can also run a PS5 SSD speed test first to confirm whether to delete or move data from your PS5 if necessary.

🚩Option 1. Delete games and applications

Deleting games and applications will not cause data loss because gamers can redownload their purchases from the game library whenever they want. Here are the steps. c

Step 1. Launch your PS5 > go to Settings > click Storage > Console storage > select Games and Apps.

Step 2. Select the games or applications you intend to remove > click Delete.

• You can select and manage specific elements of your game data as you see Customize beside a game. For example, if you don't utilize any add-ons or have completed parts of a game, you can remove the data and continue playing.
• You may also control PS5 console storage by connecting your console to the PlayStation App on your iPhone or Android.

🚩Option 2. Move PS5 data to USB extended storage, M.2 SSD, Cloud drive, or USB drive

Theoretically, you can move PS5 data to your USB extended storage, M.2 NVMe SSD, Cloud drive, or USB drive. However, there are variances among particular storage devices and the objects that will be stored. Please get an overview of the form below.

#2. How to Add Storage to PS5 Manually

How to upgrade PS5 SSD? If you're unwilling to delete games and applications or move data to your USB extended storage or M.2 SSD drive, you can enlarge PS5 additional storage by installing an M.2 SSD. Some tips deserve your attention.

• Please prepare a #1Phillips or cross-head screwdriver and a flashlight (optional).
• Before beginning the installation or removal operation, touch a metal-grounded object to discharge any static energy from your body. Otherwise, it may harm your M.2 NVMe SSD or PlayStation 5 system.
• Please ensure your PlayStation 5 console is the latest before adding a compatible M2. SSD drive. If needed, you can check how to update system software on a PS5 console.‼️
• Meanwhile, the following PS5 SSD requirements can help you pick up a suitable M2. SSD drive.‼️

❓Interface	PCI-Express Gen4x4 supported M.2 NVMe SSD (Key M)
🚩Storage space	250 GB - 8 TB
▶️Form factor	2230, 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110
🛒Size including heat-dissipation mechanism	Width: up to 25 mm Length: 30/42/60/80/110 mm Thickness: up to 11.25 mm (up to 8.0 mm from above the board, up to 2.45 mm from below the board)
🎯Sequential read speed	5,500MB/s or faster is recommended
🎈Socket type	Socket 3 (Key M)

 

How to add memory to PS5? Please refer to the following steps after checking the above items.

Step 1. Shut down your PS5 console > disconnect all cables > ensure your console is face down > carefully lift the faceplate from the top corner.

 

Step 2. Use a cross-head screwdriver or #1Phillips to unscrew the SSD's slot cover > remove the screw and spacer close to the SSD housing's end.

 

 

Step 3. Different lengths of your prepared larger M2. SSD corresponds to the various positions of the holes in the device. Please install the M.2 SSD into PlayStation 5 > tighten the screwdriver beside your installed M.2 NVMe SSD.

 

 

Step 4. Reinstall the expansion slot over > change the PS5's faceplate > connect the HDMI cable and power to it.
Step 5. After turning on your PlayStation 5, you'll be asked to format your newly added M2. SSD. If there's an accessible file backup, you can directly select the Format M.2 SSD option without losing any data.

 

Please share this post if it helps you!

#3. PS5 Expand Storage by Upgrading the M2. SSD🔥

Although the above way is practical, it has two limitations. First, it's not easy for newcomers to operate. Second, partial users without regular backups definitely can lose data. Thus, you can perform the PlayStation 5 hard drive upgrade using EaseUS Partition Master to avoid these dilemmas.

The following steps depict how to increase storage on PS5 using EaseUS Partition Master. Want to enjoy its features? Download it now!

Step 1. Select the source disk.

• Click the "Clone" from the left menu. Select the "Clone OS Disk" or "Clone Data Disk"  and click "Next".
• Choose the source disk and click "Next".

Step 2. Select the target disk.

• Choose the wanted HDD/SSD as your destination and click "Next" to continue.
• Read Warning message and confirm "Yes" button.

Step 3. View the disk layout and edit the target disk partition size. 

Then click "Continue" when the program warns it will wipe out all data on the target disk. (If you have valuable data on the target disk, back up it in advance.)

You can select "Autofit the disk", "Clone as the source" or "Edit disk layout" to customize your disk layout. (Select the last one if you want to leave more space for C drive.)

Step 4. Click "Start" to start the disk cloning process.

#4. Extra storage for PS5 and PS4 with external USB Drives

How to add storage to PS5 or PS4? As shown in the table in the first method, PS5 consoles can store compatible PS4 and PS5 games on USB drives with SuperSpeed USB.

That means you can conserve space on the inside Ultra-High Speed SSD while also saving time by reinstalling PS5 games from an external USB drive rather than redownloading or installing from a disc.

If you intend to play a PS5 game on an external USB drive, move it back to the PS5 internal hard drive using the Options Menu in the Library. In addition, you can play PS4 games from an external USB drive or an internal SSD.

Bonus tips: How Much Storage Does the PS5 Have

Wondering how much storage does the PS5 digital have? The PlayStation 5's internal storage is a custom-built 825 GB solid-state drive (667 GB accessible) with a 12-channel interface, delivering a raw throughput of 5.5 GB/s. Thus, many gamers seek ways to expand additional storage for their PS5 825GB internal storage.

Conclusion

How to add memory to PS5? This post offers four efficient ways: deleting data and apps or moving data manually to other supported storage devices, installing SSD into PlayStation 5, or upgrading PS5 SSD directly using EaseUS Partition Master. Based on our assessment, EaseUS Partition Master outperforms the other three ways because of its powerful features, easy-to-follow operating steps, and nearly no constraints.

FAQs about PS5

Given that an increasing number of gamers are using the PlayStation 5, this section contains frequently asked questions about the PS5. If you're interested, please check them out below.

1. How to remove an M.2 SSD from a PS5 console?

Let's show how it works.

Step 1. Remove the triangle cover > remove the screw from the expansion slot cover > remove the cover.

Step 2. Remove the fastened M.2 SSD screw.

Step 3. Slightly lift the M.2 SSD NVMe drive > hold the edge and pull diagonally upward.

Step 4. Screw the screw back onto the spacer > attach the expansion slot cover > secure the screw > attach the triangular cover.

2. How to install and move games to M.2 SSD storage on a PS5 console?

According to this question, this answer includes two parts: download games from PlayStation™Store to your M.2 SSD & move games and apps.

Step 1. Launch your PlayStation 5 > go to the Home button > click Settings > select Storage > Installation Location to download games.

Step 2. Return to the Home button > choose Game Library.

Step 3. Locate the data you want to move > highlight it > click the Options button > choose Move Games and Apps. Please select the Movable to M.2 SSD Storage option if you use both an M.2 NVMe SSD and a USB extended storage device.

Step 4. Tick the checkboxes for other games and apps you want to move > click Move.

3. Is it okay to install a heatsink on an M.2 SSD with a built-in heatsink?

No, it is not. You don't need to add another one if your M.2 SSD already has built-in cooling because it could affect the performance of the built-in heatsinks.

Please share this post if it helps you!