# Why Can't You Play PS5 Games From An External Hard Drive? What You Need To Know

> The PlayStation 5 is one of the best gaming consoles on the market, but a peculiar feature makes it impossible to play from an external hard drive.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1648694/playstation-why-cannot-play-ps5-games-external-hard-drive/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6787f5c8e843c36d657f0ea7)
- **Published:** 2025-01-15
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #playstation #gaming #sony #drive #external #hard #play #games
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