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PS4 External HDDs Can Be Used on Multiple Units

A test has revealed that PS4 external HDDs can be used on multiple consoles as long as they're tied to the same account.

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isarai3379d ago

This is actually the detail i've been waiting to find out about, this is REALLY awesome

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Unspoken3378d ago

Huh, you guys have been missing out. XB1 and Windows has had this forever.

ziggurcat3379d ago

this is what I thought - seems to work exactly as though you have an account set up on a PS4 that isn't your primary (i.e. you have access to the content, but the other users do not).

B1uBurneR3379d ago

Would this work the same as being tied to anyone with a license for the game? Ie: if I left the HDD at friend house and he has his own license copy of the game but deleted off his system. Would it still be able to recognize him as authorized user to play the game?

gameforall3379d ago

No it's tied to your account, so only PS4s with your account will work

lxlkuyaboilxl3379d ago

I was actually able to run a game on two different accounts on a single console sharing the external HDD. Both accounts must have a license for the content though. Other games showed a lock sign on it, similar to the behavior of an internal HDD.

LexHazard793379d ago

Ok the good: I can move my hhd to another PS4 that has my account on it.
The bad imo: having to delete a game off my internal just because I have it on the external. And it wont let you use it til you do so.

Sony needs to fix that.

ziggurcat3379d ago (Edited 3379d ago )

"The bad imo: having to delete a game off my internal just because I have it on the external. And it wont let you use it til you do so."

That's not how it works. You have it reversed. It'll tell you to delete it off of the external if it's already on the internal.

LexHazard793379d ago (Edited 3379d ago )

Its still hassle imo. Why should you delete it from the external?

Even removing the external hdd, you have to go through steps.

Ju3379d ago

Why do you need it twice?

LexHazard793379d ago

@Ju, dude why should I have to delete it? On Xbox you can have a copy on your external and internal. So that if you decide to bring your external on the road you just plug it an xbox sign into to your account and boom play on. And let say you have a second xbox, it doesnt make you delete that extra copy. The way sonys doing it is plain dumb. But go ahead and disagree...

ShowanW3379d ago

@Ju

Easy.. Game Backup...

ziggurcat3379d ago

@lex:

"Its still hassle imo. Why should you delete it from the external?

Even removing the external hdd, you have to go through steps."

hassle is subjective. why would you need a game on the external when you know it'll be on the internal drive of the PS4 to which you're switching?

and there are steps when removing external HDDs on just about every single device that allows you to plug in an external HDD... it's there to prevent any data loss/corruption.

LexHazard793378d ago (Edited 3378d ago )

Dude i used to own a Xbox and know how it works. You don't have to go through any steps on Xbox to remove your external. Just make sure your xbox is not on always on. And your all set to unplug it when you turn it off.

And those disagreeing obviously never had a xbox one. Because im right in every which way. Shit you could have 3 external drives hooked up to xbox one with the same games and still be able to play without deleting any copies.

@ ju, why do you need twice?

Ummm let me see. So when I take it on the go, I have it to play. And if my external shits the bed guess what its on my internal drive. But you guys are always right....about nothing. I just think your upset that Xbox does the feature better than Sony. But hey when I get the update I will enjoy external support on my one PS4 Pro.

ziggurcat3378d ago

1. I did say most devices, not all.

2. You said a very important thing - you unplug it when the Xbox is turned *off*. What happens when you just unplug the external HDD when it's on? You can unplug any external drive, even the one plugged into the PS4, if the device it's plugged into is turned off. There's no need to safely eject in that case.

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LexHazard793379d ago

Edit reply: I mixed up the internal/external deletion.

lxlkuyaboilxl3379d ago

You actually have a choice where you want to delete duplicate games. It'll show you a list and ask if you want to delete them from the "System Storage" or "Extended Storage." It kinda sucks, but it's baby steps. I'm just glad this feature is even coming to PS4.

Papafynn3379d ago

Game save data.....is that being kept on the external drive? Or do you have to copy & carry that separately between consoles?

LexHazard793379d ago

Your saves should be on the PSN cloud. But you might wanna double check.

Ju3379d ago (Edited 3379d ago )

They are on the internal drive. No option to move it. Automatic cloud safe only works with your primary PS4. But you can now upload/download in the game menu pressing the option button. Manual cloud sync works with any type of PS4. Primary or not.

LexHazard793379d ago

@ Ju, yes you cant move the internal save. But lets say you wanna play a game on the external that you dont have on that second PS4. You have to get the save from the cloud. Correct?

KwietStorm_BLM3379d ago

Just copy the save you need from that PS4 onto a flash drive and plug it into the other PS4.

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Playstation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols

All available May 5.

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FPSRUSSIA15d ago

What's Point in commenting your basicly closing down the site.

LiViNgLeGaCY15d ago

I'm surprised it's still the old site. I thought he said starting today?

Eonjay15d ago

Its like the final episode of the Sapranos. You gonna go to make a comment and when you click add th-

Profchaos15d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7215d ago

Insert the Ferris Bueller end scene... "You're still here? It's over.."

LiViNgLeGaCY15d ago

I think the only game here for me is Nine Sols. Was always interested in that game.

TheColbertinator15d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum15d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z15d ago

Good month for me, I wanted that particular footy game and thought it might be due. Anyway who cares, shame about the site I'll miss the comment sections. All the best everyone.

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Naughty Dog Was Reportedly Divided On Joel's Controversial Fate During Development Of TLOU Part 2

Naughty Dog was reportedly divided on the controversial fate of Joel in The Last of Us Part 2 during the game's development.

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SimpleDad16d ago

NO, that can't be... No! I can't... Really?/s

Cacabunga16d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot15d ago

Funny considering Bruce left half way through development and now we get told there was an internal conflict with the story direction.

Makes you think…

HectixRose16d ago

I think it was good decision, if he was still alive, he would have been a mascot just like Kratos, drake and many others. These old dudes gotta die for new characters to take center stage with their own storyline. They keep dragging the emotional baggage into many sequels and eventually the story just turns into absolute shit show.

JEECE16d ago

It was ironic because people complained heavily about the story in the Uncharted games not having sufficient stakes because all the key characters always survived, despite the dangerous situations they were always in. Then ND killed a character in a more serious series and everyone lost their minds. Just shows that people don't always really want the thing they say they want.

CantThinkOfAUsername15d ago

I thought the more common complaint about Uncharted franchise was how the main cast are the good guys acting so nonchalantly while killing hundreds in cold blood (aka the dissonance between gameplay and story cutscenes). They just did it again in Part II.

Soy16d ago

Didn't have to kill him. Just have them part ways or Joel can "retire," whatever.

DarXyde15d ago

I don't think he would necessarily need to become a mascot (and besides, technically, I'd say Ellie is... So regardless, someone was going to be).

From a narrative perspective, I do think it has a similar effect to Ricky dying in Boyz N Da Hood: very likeable character, and you're really motivated to see the get back—in this case, it's more intense because it's an interactive experience. Most people hated Abby, but I get what they were after with portraying the cycle of violence and revenge—unfortunately, the game appears to want to take the side of the bad people.

But I will say that if Joel survived, it does become harder to tell an interesting story. What COULD have happened is an exploration into the rift between Joel and Ellie after the trolley dilemma events of the first game. It could have been interesting to see Abby out for revenge at the same time Ellie hated Joel.

Ashunderfire8615d ago

Sorry just had to say this lol! RICKYYYY!

Man Cuba Gooding Jr was miscast in that movie, but that part was cringey it was sad and funny at the same time man.

Ashunderfire8615d ago (Edited 15d ago )

I understand but the way they went about killing Joel, was poorly executed. Even the show of the Last of Us games tried to improved it, but it was just as bad. Well at least Joel got to know the reason why he had to die, before the death happened in the show. That part gave us the full context, but the game just let it happen with no pay off.

Joel death should have been a midway thing through the story, so we at least get to play him a little more with Ellie. Abby didn’t need to be this Hulk looking woman, but more like the show Abby which is a beater idea in my opinion.

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InUrFoxHole16d ago

The only ND game that was so disappointing to me I couldn't finish it.

pwnmaster300016d ago

Honestly as much as I loved the game, they could have just not killed him off.
I get it creator vision and all but killing a character that made you millions is just wrong imo. At least have him go down fighting.

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

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-Foxtrot16d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle15d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk7715d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments