: Plug your external HDD into the PS4. It must be formatted as to be recognized for backups. Navigate to Backup Back Up and Restore Select Data Back Up PS4

If you plan to delete a large game to free space but might replay it later, moving it to external storage takes minutes instead of hours of downloading.

If you are a PlayStation 4 owner, you know the constant struggle of the storage space warning. Modern AAA titles like Call of Duty , Cyberpunk 2077 , and Red Dead Redemption 2 can consume over 100GB each. With the stock PS4 hard drive typically offering only 500GB or 1TB (of which the operating system takes a significant chunk), you can only keep 5-10 large games installed at once.

This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know—from selecting the right hardware to the step-by-step process of transferring your library, ensuring you never have to delete a game to make room for a new one again.