Thankfully, upgrading your PS4, PS4 Slim, or PS4 Pro hard drive isn't as tricky as it sounds. And our step-by-step guide has been written to make the process as stress-free as possible.

The PS4 Pro does not come with an SSD, and instead comes with a 1TB HDD. However, this can be upgraded, like the launch PS4 and PS4 Slim, but the SSD that you integrate with the last-gen console ...

The 5400 RPM hard drive that comes with the PS4 and PS4 Pro is bone-chillingly slow at this point, so an SSD will be a nice upgrade.

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We've tried to include various capacities, cater to different budgets, and give you a mix of the best HDD and SSD options. So, without further delay, check out the best PS4 external hard drives below.

Before you can start replacing your internal hard drive, you need to make sure you have a few items. First, you need a Phillips-head screwdriver (and for the PS4 Pro, a fairly long one).

Thankfully, upgrading your PS4, PS4 Slim, or PS4 Pro hard drive isn't as tricky as it sounds. And our step-by-step guide has been written to make the process as stress-free as possible.