But how do you transfer games from your console’s existing storage to the M.2 SSD? Like this, of course.
What Is a PS5 M.2 SSD?
To explain briefly, you can expand the PS5’s internal storage. To do this, you need to install an M.2 SSD in the PS5. An M.2 SSD is simply a small form factor storage device, and it looks like that which is illustrated in the image above.
Check out our in-depth guide for a description of the PS5 SSD and whether it’s worth buying one.
Transfer Games From PS5 Console Storage to M.2 SSD
So, if you’ve got your hands on a shiny new M.2 SSD for your PS5 and popped it into your PlayStation, then you are probably wondering how to transfer your games from console storage to your internal M.2 card, and do it safely.
Fortunately, the process is simple and fast, so you can sort out your game library quickly and get back to gaming (and probably download a few new titles to fill that expanse of empty storage space).
Just follow these steps and you’re on your way to an orderly game library.
From your PS5 Home Screen, select Settings at the top right, next to your avatar. Scroll down and select Storage. From the Storage screen, select Console Storage. Move the cursor across and select Games and Apps. Highlight and select a game you want to move using the X button. A pop-up will. . . pop up. Ensure you highlight Select Items to Move (and not Select Items to Delete, or you’ll delete your games altogether and have to re-download them) and press X on your DualSense. You can now select any other game files you want by checking the box to the left of each title. Once you’ve selected the games you want to migrate to your M. 2 SSD, click Move. A confirmation message will appear, stating “The item you selected will be moved to the M. 2 storage. " Highlight OK and select it with the X button. A progress pop-up will appear, showing you when your games have moved to the M. 2 SSD. Once the progress bar fills up, you’re all done!
And that’s it! Easy as pie.
How to Transfer Games From the M.2 SSD Back to Console Storage
If you’ve made a mistake, don’t panic, just follow these steps to move your game back to console storage again. Repeat steps 1 and 2 above first, then:
From the Storage screen, highlight and select M. 2 SSD Storage. Move the cursor across and select Games and Apps. Select a game you want to move using the X button on your controller. Highlight Select Items to Move and press X to select. Select the game files you want to move by checking the box next to each title. Highlight and select Move. Then just confirm the action with OK and your files will head back from the M. 2 SSD to your console storage.
Again, a nice simple process.
Now You Can Transfer Game Files to Your PS5’s M.2 SSD
It is great that Sony has introduced this function, allowing gamers to expand their storage and keep more of their library just a click away. You can use a similar process to store games on an external USB drive, if you want a portable solution.
