The 9 Best External Hard Drives For PS4

With a 4-terabyte internal memory, the Western Digital Gaming Drive (about $115) provides ample space and freedom to swap digital media with friends in any location or to store loads of patches and downloadable content without having to worry about deleting files just to make room.

Setting the Teyadi TYD-1153 (about $48) apart from the competition is its lightweight design, wide range of compatibility with Windows, Mac, and Android operating systems, and a power-saving auto sleep function that kicks in after 3 minutes of inactivity.

Perfect for audio-visual professionals and die-hard gamers alike, the Fantom GForce 3 (about $146) sports a brushed black aluminum casing, and boasts transfer speeds that are up to 10 times faster than its USB 2.0 predecessors. A fan-free design ensures a quiet operation at all times.

The Seagate Portable (appx. $90) works with nearly all generations of the PS4. It delivers an intuitive onscreen setup experience that will have you up and running in less than 3 minutes from the time the device is first plugged into one of the gaming system's USB ports.

At just under half an inch thick and with a 2-terabyte capacity, the Maxone Ultra Slim (appx. $65) quickly maximizes available space, both in terms of console storage as well as physical desk surfaces. A convenient blue LED indicator illuminates when the drive is in use.

The Silicon Power Armor (appx. $90) has been constructed with an ultra-resilient rubber casing and an internal suspension system, which work in tandem to protect the unit and your files from drops, shocks, and harmful water exposure. Additionally, a 3-year warranty is provided.

Designed to handle many of the most demanding, graphics-intensive titles in Sony's lineup, the Oyen U32 Shadow (about $268) offers lightning-fast data transfer speeds of up to 400 megabytes per second, while the aluminum body rapidly dissipates any excess heat generated.

The Western Digital My Passport Go (around $145) leverages advanced solid-state drive technology to maximize its internal processing speed while also eliminating the need for any moving components. An elegant cobalt and black exterior with rubber edges ensures extra durability.

With a preformatted file organization structure and a convenient plug-and-play interface, you can experience both instant and seamless expansion of a game console's capacity using the Avolusion HDDGear (about $180). Its durable exterior chassis withstands drops and heavy impacts.