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[Shaowstrike]

I got a few questions, tho...

I already have a Firecuda 2tb SSHD in my PS4 PRO...

Is there a way to move all my games to an external HDD and then insert an SSD (500GB) as an internal? I would just moved games that i play most back to the SSD so it would load faster... would it be a good idea?

Will i lose anything by doing that?

Thanks for your suggestions in advances

You'll probably have to move the games first, then unplug the external and use the backup feature on your now "empty" internal drive to save it to a second external. Swap out the internal to the SSD, re-install the OS using the official method, and then restore the backup to it.

If all goes well you should be able to plug the external back in and have it resync'd with the system.

 

[Pai Pai Master]

Ooh I just realized how perfect the timing is, got my Doctor Strange 3D Blu-ray delivering tomorrow.

 

[Euler007]

I ordered a 500GB Mushkin reactor SSD and a cheap Rosewill USB enclosure. I will do a before after load test on my PS4 Pro with Horizon / Destiny / GTA V when I get it (compared to stock internal 1TB drive). Hopefully I get it by the weekend or early next week.

 

[Kilau]

I ordered a 500GB Mushkin reactor SSD and a cheap Rosewill USB enclosure. I will do a before after load test on my PS4 Pro with Horizon / Destiny / GTA V when I get it (compared to stock internal 1TB drive). Hopefully I get it by the weekend or early next week.

Cool, I am interested to know if SSD speeds are better over usb 3.0 versus the internal sata connection.

 

[family_guy]

How does rest mode work with external storage? Does everything still get installed to the internal drive? Does the external drive stay on while in rest mode?

 

[MadMod]

Surprised about the voice chat on remote play. 1 thing that stopped me using it with online games. Can now use it more often. (Also the obvious input lag)

 

[potatohead]

Time to buy another 4 tb hdd.

Vr changes gonna be sick gonna watch 3D mad max great to hear aboutv2d resolution bump too

And beast mode for bloodborne fuck Yea!

 

[klier]

Bring on that boost mode!

Can't wait to start with Bloodborne again, after Zelda of course!

 

[HvySky]

Can't wait to hook up my 2tb and keep everything installed at all times. Completely unnecessary and it's gonna be awesome.

 

[Loxley]

I'm hyped for Beast Mode.

 

[Dust-by-Monday]

I'm thinking about installing an SSD internally, then keeping the bulk of my games on the external HDD. So the games I'm currently playing a lot will benefit from SSD, but the rest will just be for when I'm in the mood for one of those.

 

[Fisty]

Need more info on external SSD speeds, already have a 1TB SSD internal, could swap that out for a HDD and put the SSD in an enclosure if usb gets better speeds. I believe on XB1 they said an external HDD was faster than the internal stock, so I'm hoping for a big bump

 

[halfbeast]

- Custom wallpaper & profile colour

finally, a good use of all my outlast nutscape screenshots! what about the sounds, I keep the RE 20th anniversary because of the save room music, I'd like to keep that.

 

[Niks]

Where is the PS4 custom wallpaper GAF thread??

 

[Kyoufu]

So you can move games from the internal drive to the external drive? That would be nice.

 

[Kayo Police]

Just got my 32 TB HDD

 

[Ogawa-san]

So you can move games from the internal drive to the external drive? That would be nice.

Yup, there's an option in the storage management. You can even move multiple at once.

 

[Cmerrill]

Just got my 32 TB HDD

It supports HD's up to 8TB, just in case you're serious about having one that size...

 

[The Incarnation]

Just got my 32 TB HDD

Heh.

 

[pixelpatr0n]

OMG!! Watching that made me realize Rocksteady should make a Knight Rider game.

Anybody know if boost mode improves frame rate for driveclub?

 

[kristianity77]

I currently have a 6tb HD attached to my pro internally that's over half full but what I'd love to know is if I shift that drive to external and put the original 1tb back in and install the firmware on it, will it see everything installed on the 6tb drive?

 

[Ahasverus]

I'm not domeboy, but....

You can use the PlayStation browser to get to the image. take a screenshot. set as wallpaper.

Hahah I love you

 

[Dave_6]

Nice, time to get an external HDD as I had to delete something last night to make room for Nier on my Pro. What's a recommended 2 to 4 TB one?

 

[Lakerchick4life]

Gonna order an external drive today really leaning towards this one
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LQQH86A/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Do you all recommend this one? Have had some pretty bad experiences with seagate, some drives have died on me so want something new..just not sure if the ps4 can handle usb powered hard drives or is it better to have ac powered

 

[MadMod]

This youtube video of the update from PS Access shows 12 features.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-r7RJD71fzM&feature=youtu.be

 

[bombshell]

Why are people in this thread acting like gif making is some new feature? It's been a feature of Sharefactory since November.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2016...-0-out-today-gifs-photo-mode-ps4-pro-support/

We're excited about the new animated GIF feature, which can be easily shared to Twitter right from your console via Sharefactory. Using content from your Capture Gallery or your existing Sharefactory projects, you can create looping animated GIFs up to 10 seconds long. Sharefactory is currently the only way to create and share animated GIFs on PS4.

This new PS4 firmware simply adds the ability to post the gifs directly to the activity feed.

 

[Shin-Ra]

The additional default 3D background themes are nice.

 

[MaximumSpider]

Got myself a 1tb external drive 2 weeks ago. I am ready!

 

[Vashetti]

The additional default 3D background themes are nice.

?

 

[MarcusAurelius32]

Quick question about boost mode to anyone who was in the Beta. Does it make the fans whirr up more than when it's in standard mode?

 

[holygeesus]

I currently have a 6tb HD attached to my pro internally that's over half full but what I'd love to know is if I shift that drive to external and put the original 1tb back in and install the firmware on it, will it see everything installed on the 6tb drive?

No the external drive is formatted upon first connecting it.

Quick question about boost mode to anyone who was in the Beta. Does it make the fans whirr up more than when it's in standard mode?

Yes depending on the game, but the system is doing more work so = more heat being expended.

 

[KRaZyAmmo]

No word on how big the download for the update is gonna be?

 

[adamsapple]

No word on how big the download for the update is gonna be?

the Beta was a mere 275~ MB. Usually that's how software updates are. I don't expect the final one to be any bigger.

 

[night13x]

So I ended up getting the newer model of the WD 4TB my book external desktop hard drive. Got about 1.3TB of games loaded on it now and works like a charm. Is it advisable to turn on sleep mode for the external hard drive (30/45/90min idle) or should I keep it off?

 

[Common Knowledge]

Ok guys, as someone who knows jack shit about external hard drives, can someone just ease my worries and confirm to me that this will work for the PS4:

https://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Backup-Portable-External-STDR4000100/dp/B00ZTRXFBA/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1488996865&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=seagate+external+hard+drive&psc=1

 

[Lakerchick4life]

Ok guys, as someone who knows jack shit about external hard drives, can someone just ease my worries and confirm to me that this will work for the PS4:

https://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Backup-Portable-External-STDR4000100/dp/B00ZTRXFBA/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1488996865&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=seagate+external+hard+drive&psc=1

Judging by some of the reviews, these tend to die pretty quick..that is why Im thinking about getting Western Digital..Ive had two seagate drives die on me throughout the years

 

[Blam]

That's beautiful.

 

[RedAssedApe]

hmm...wonder if they dropped the notifications change due to feedback. it wasn't mentioned in the blog or the chinese release notes

 

[AESplusF]

It only took a little over 3 years to add custom backgrounds

 

[massucci]

About the boost mode they said it takes advantage of the double sized gpu. But isn't it factually uncorrected? It takes advantage just of the clock speed (and the larger bandwidth, of course), not surely for the CUs.

 

[dragonflys545]

WD My Passport hard drive works right?

 

[Terranwolf]

It only took a little over 3 years to add custom backgrounds

I still miss some of my dynamic themes that I had on ps3, like the LittleBigPlanet one.

WD My Passport hard drive works right?

I don't see why not. Probably just have to format it to exFAT.

 

[SonicAaron]

The Gifs are low quality and almost useless but it's a start and hopefully will improve

 

[Mediking]

SOUNDS GOOD

 

[Lakerchick4life]

I still miss some of my dynamic themes that I had on ps3, like the LittleBigPlanet one.



I don't see why not. Probably just have to format it to exFAT.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LQQH86A/?tag=neogaf0e-20

That is the one I want to buy..but its USB powered..been told different things about USB powered drives and the PS4..so I want to be totally sure the PS4 can handle ONLY usb powered before I buy it..I can get this drive price matched through staples plus I have a coupon so want to order the drive today..the desktop version of this same drive has mixed reviews so thats why I dont think I will bother with it

 

[pretty done]

Guess I'm gonna try out Bloodborne tomorrow. Hoping it's a noticeable improvement because god damn that game feels awful to play.

 

[itsc4z]

Can you have custom backgrounds or is it just game screenshots? In the PS Plus video it says anything from the capture gallery, so surely you could screenshot a pic off google or something?.

 

[Zera_Bloodwinter]

Dat boost mode.....Time for a new Bloodborne and Witcher 3 play through!

 

[Diablos]

It only took a little over 3 years to add custom backgrounds

Has to be some kind of licensing/legal issue that made it take so long, no? It's the easiest feature in the world to implement...

 

[Pachimari]

Do games still stutter if they are being played off an external HDD?