If I purchase a 2TB external hard drive that has USB 3.0, will I be able to partition it so that 1TB is used for the PS5 and the other used for the Xbox, allowing me to store games from both consoles one the same physical drive?
1 Answer
I am not sure how the PS5 handles an external drive but when you connect it to the Xbox Series X, you will need to reformat the entire drive. It does not detect partitions. So even if the PS5 will allow you to install games to a partition, the Xbox will not. It will reformat the entire drive, erasing all partitions and will consume the entire disk for games.
There is a troubleshooting guide here there will answer some common questions around the use of an external hard drive with the Xbox Series X and S.
Leave A Reply
PLATFORM INFORMATION
PlayStation 5
The PlayStation 5, commonly abbreviated as PS5, is the latest gaming console released by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It was launched in November 2020, following a much-anticipated release that had gamers all around the world eagerly awaiting its arrival. The console boasts impressive hardware specifications, including an eight-core AMD Zen 2 processor, 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, and a custom 825 GB solid-state drive. These specifications make the PS5 a powerhouse…
RECENT PLAYSTATION 5 QUESTIONS
Discussing the PSN suspension issue indicated by error code NP-44953-5 and tips on resolving it and checking suspension duration. View Answer
How do I turn off Spotify song change notifications on PS5 during gaming? They're distracting! View Answer
Does anyone else find that the playstation stores background music makes sounds like a vibrating phone? View Answer
Is there a way to show trophy description when you unlock a trophy in PS5 View Answer
My DualSense charges but when I try to use it it won't turn on. The white lights never flash, it seems that it is broken but it does charge when I connect a USB cable or charging dock View Answer
When I try to connect the PS4 to the PS5 for remote play, I get an error on the PS5 that says something went wrong CE-110024-8 View Answer
RELATED QUESTIONS
[Autonauts vs Piratebots] - Whenever I try to add wooden pegs to the storage pallet, they wont add like they do for all of the other types of wood. View Answer
The Xbox Series X also has an SSD drive for storage, why is everyone making a big deal about Sony having one in the PS5 when the Xbox also has one? View Answer
[Astroneer] - Organic always seems to get picked up when gathering resources. Is there any reason to hold onto it or can I throw it all away? View Answer
[Forager] - Is there a way to take items from your inventory an store them in chests or some other thing that doesnt mean i have to throw the items away? View Answer
Can PlayStation 4 games be installed on an external USB hard drive instead of the internal drive if it runs out of space? View Answer
