8TB external hard drives for PS5, ranked by price per TB
External USB drives for the PS5, ranked by value on Amazon.co.uk
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8TB is the largest USB extended storage drive the PS5 supports, and at that size a hard drive is by far the cheapest per terabyte. Remember the limit of any USB drive on this console: it holds PS5 games without running them, while PS4 games play straight from it. Cheapest today: Avolusion PRO-Z Series 8TB USB 3.0 External Gaming Hard Drive for PS5... at £277.05 (£34.63/TB), as of 21 October 2026.
USB storage rules as published in Sony's extended storage support page. Prices from Amazon.co.uk.
What a USB drive can and cannot do on a PS5
| Task | USB drive | Internal M.2 SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Play PS5 games | No | Yes |
| Store PS5 games | Yes | Yes |
| Play PS4 games | Yes | Yes |
| Capacity allowed | 250GB to 8TB | 250GB to 8TB |
| Connection | SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps or faster, no hub | M.2 slot |
Rules as published in Sony's extended storage requirements.
In use
An 8TB hard drive is a desktop unit with its own power supply. It is slow next to an SSD, around 150 to 250 MB/s, so copying a 100GB game back to the console takes several minutes. Do not buy larger than 8TB: the console will not accept it.
The table below has 5 new listings in stock. The best value works out at £34.63/TB and the dearest at £58.40/TB.
Live prices right now
| Product | Capacity | Price | Price per TB | Tech | Prime | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avolusion PRO-Z Series 8TB USB 3.0 External Gaming Hard Drive for PS5 Game Console (White) - 2 Year Warranty | 8 TB | £277.05 | £34.63 | HDD · USB | Prime | Buy on Amazon |
| Avolusion T8 Series 8TB USB 3.0 External Gaming Hard Drive for PS5 Game Console (Black) - 2 Year Warranty | 8 TB | £279.98 | £35.00 | HDD · USB | Prime | Buy on Amazon |
| Seagate Game Drive Hub 8TB, External Hard Drive Desktop, USB 3.2 Gen 1, Dual USB-C and USB-A ports, Xbox Certified, with RGB LED lighting, Data Rescue Services (STKW8000402) | 8 TB | £299.99 | £37.50 | HDD · USB | - | Buy on Amazon |
| Avolusion Pro-T8 Series PROT8BK-8TB-PS5 8TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for PS5 Game Console - Black | 8 TB | £308.53 | £38.57 | HDD · USB | Prime | Buy on Amazon |
| WD_BLACK 8TB D10 Game Drive, Portable External Hard Drive HDD Compatible with Playstation, Xbox, PC, & Mac - WDBA3P0080HBK-NESN | 8 TB | £467.22 | £58.40 | HDD · USB | - | Buy on Amazon |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a PS5 use an external drive bigger than 8TB?
No. Sony's limit for USB extended storage is 8TB. A larger drive is not accepted.
Which listing here is the best value right now?
Cheapest today: Avolusion PRO-Z Series 8TB USB 3.0 External Gaming Hard Drive for PS5... at £277.05 (£34.63/TB), as of 21 October 2026.
Can I keep my existing files on it?
No. The console has to format the whole drive before using it for games, which removes what was there.
Does a hub affect extended storage?
Yes: it prevents it. The console will only use a drive for extended storage when it is connected directly.
Where do PS4 games install when it is connected?
Wherever you choose. Sony lets you set PS4 games to install directly to extended storage.
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