How to Deal with the “Not Enough Available Storage” Error on PlayStation 5
Encountering the “Not Enough Available Storage” error on your PlayStation 5 can be frustrating, especially when you’re eager to play your favorite game or download new content. This guide will provide you with practical solutions to help you free up storage space and avoid this error in the future.
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1. Check Your Storage Space
Before attempting any solutions, it’s important to confirm that your PlayStation 5 is indeed running low on storage. To do this:
- Go to the Settings menu (the gear icon in the top right corner of the home screen).
- Select Storage.
- Here, you can view the total storage capacity, used storage, and available storage on your console.
If your available storage is indeed low, proceed with the following steps to free up space.
2. Delete Unnecessary Games and Apps
Removing games and apps that you no longer use is the most straightforward way to free up storage space. To delete a game or app:
- Go to the Settings menu.
- Select Storage.
- Choose Games and Apps.
- Find the game or app you want to delete, and press the Options button on your controller.
- Select Delete and confirm your choice.
Remember, you can always re-download deleted games and apps from your library or the PlayStation Store without any additional cost.
3. Manage Your Game Saves and Captured Media
Game save files and captured screenshots or videos can take up a significant amount of storage space. To manage these files:
- Go to the Settings menu.
- Select Storage.
- Choose Saved Data and Game/App Settings.
Here, you can delete unnecessary game saves or move them to a USB storage device. Additionally, you can manage your captured media by selecting Media Gallery and deleting unwanted screenshots and videos.
4. Clear Your Cache
Clearing your cache can help free up storage space and improve your console’s performance. To clear your cache:
- Turn off your PlayStation 5 by pressing and holding the power button until you hear two beeps.
- Unplug the power cable from the back of the console.
- Wait for 30 seconds.
- Plug the power cable back in and turn on your PlayStation 5.
5. Expand Your Storage with an External Drive
If you frequently encounter storage issues, consider expanding your storage capacity with an external drive. You can use a compatible USB drive for storing and playing PS4 games or a compatible NVMe SSD for both PS4 and PS5 games. Make sure to consult the PlayStation 5 user guide for compatible storage devices and installation instructions. This guide will cover how to install an M.2 SSD on the PlayStation 5.
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the “Not Enough Available Storage” error on your PlayStation 5 and continue enjoying your gaming experience. Remember to keep an eye on your storage space and manage your games, apps, and media files to avoid running into this issue again.
System Showing Not Enough Available Storage But There Is?
This issue may be one that shows up when you have deleted a bunch of content from your system. The game download requires, say 50gb and you have 60gb free but you keep getting the error to say there is not enough space to install the game.
If you want to fix this issue, you may need to simply restart the console. For some reason, deleting a lot of content from the system can result in some data not fully registering as deleted. The console thinks the content is still there. Rebooting the system, rest mode does not count here, will clear the cache and when you attempt to install the game after the reboot, the error should have gone away and you will be able to install.
