Avolusion WDBDTV0020BBK-WESN 2TB portable hard drive

PS5 pre-formatted 2 TB portable drive

This 2 TB portable hard drive arrives pre-formatted for PlayStation 5 so it works as extended storage the moment you plug it in. It stores PS4 titles that run directly from the drive and holds PS5 games you move off the internal SSD. The white aluminium chassis draws power from the console's USB port, so no separate adapter is needed. It suits players who want extra capacity without opening the console.

Replaces internal-only storage limits

The drive adds 2 TB of space for games that would otherwise fill the PS5's built-in SSD. PS4 games launch straight from the USB device, while PS5 titles must be copied back to the internal drive before play. Moving a PS5 game takes roughly three to five minutes, which is faster than re-downloading. The jump is worthwhile when the internal SSD is full and you regularly rotate a large library.

Plug-and-play with blue activity LED

Connect the USB 3.0 cable to the console and the drive is recognised instantly; no tools or software setup are required. The blue LED shows read and write activity so you can see when a transfer finishes. The only common issue is forgetting that PS5 games cannot be downloaded or played directly from the drive — they must be moved to the internal SSD first.