We recommend using the exFAT format rather than the old FAT32 because it lets you store much larger individual files which you’ll definitely need in the case of videos. The PS4 supports FAT32 and exFAT formats (not NTFS). The first thing you’ll need to do is make sure that the device that you’ll be using to play your media files is formatted correctly. Related: How to Connect a PS4 Controller to Windows 10 Prepare Your External HDD/USB Drive Rumour has it that an upcoming patch will make your PS4 capable of scratching your back while whispering ASMR nothings in your ear.Īs of 2015, your PS4 is also very capable of playing media files that you keep on an external USB hard drive (You can’t store media files locally on your PS4, unfortunately,), and in this article we’ll show you how.
Today the PS4 is an all-powerful multimedia center capable of doing everything from streaming your Spotify playlists to watching Netflix. Gone are the days when your games console would be used exclusively for playing games and maybe watching a couple of movies.
