Post: PS4 Will NOT Support USB or External Drives
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11-03-2013, 02:22 AM
#1
AFG
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It can play DVDs and Blu-Ray movies, but only after you download a massive 300MB software update and activate the video-playing capability over the internet. Or, because Sony is really serious about not requiring an internet connection for its latest console, you can call a toll-free number and have an activation disc sent to you by mail – just don't plan on watching any movies on Christmas Day.
Also, don't plan on playing any audio CDs. Ever. While the PS4's optical drive supports DVDs and Blu-Ray discs, it unequivocally cannot read audio CDs – the first time this hack has ever heard of an optical drive with this limitation.
That's probably because what Sony really wants you to do is join its Music Unlimited and Video Unlimited cloud services, which will launch at the same time the PlayStation 4 is released. Video Unlimited promises new movies before they're released on DVD and Blu-Ray. Music Unlimited – well, it lets you stream the songs from the CDs that the PS4 doesn't allow you to play.
But it's really all about the games, isn't it? Which in this case means PS4 games exclusively, because the PS4 doesn't support any PS3, PS2, or PSOne games. What's more, unlike all of those earlier consoles, all PS4 games will come on Blu-Ray.
Now the obvious reason USB flashdrives are not supported is due to exploiting the system by software.
What do you guys think of this?
Good news is hacking is DEAD ( unless someone finds out how to do it via hardware ), but the bad news is no more USB support for downloading music, movies,etc and importing it to your PS4.
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11-03-2013, 02:48 AM
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Kas
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Originally posted by Pure
The PS4 comes with a built-in 500GB hard drive, and you will actually be able to swap it out for a bigger one if you choose – provided, that is, that it's a SATA II drive that's no more than 9.5mm thick. But if you were thinking of adding additional storage space via USB, forget it; external drives of any kind are not supported.
It can play DVDs and Blu-Ray movies, but only after you download a massive 300MB software update and activate the video-playing capability over the internet. Or, because Sony is really serious about not requiring an internet connection for its latest console, you can call a toll-free number and have an activation disc sent to you by mail – just don't plan on watching any movies on Christmas Day.
Also, don't plan on playing any audio CDs. Ever. While the PS4's optical drive supports DVDs and Blu-Ray discs, it unequivocally cannot read audio CDs – the first time this hack has ever heard of an optical drive with this limitation.
That's probably because what Sony really wants you to do is join its Music Unlimited and Video Unlimited cloud services, which will launch at the same time the PlayStation 4 is released. Video Unlimited promises new movies before they're released on DVD and Blu-Ray. Music Unlimited – well, it lets you stream the songs from the CDs that the PS4 doesn't allow you to play.
But it's really all about the games, isn't it? Which in this case means PS4 games exclusively, because the PS4 doesn't support any PS3, PS2, or PSOne games. What's more, unlike all of those earlier consoles, all PS4 games will come on Blu-Ray.
Now the obvious reason USB flashdrives are not supported is due to exploiting the system by software.
What do you guys think of this?
Good news is hacking is DEAD ( unless someone finds out how to do it via hardware ), but the bad news is no more USB support for downloading music, movies,etc and importing it to your PS4.
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It can play DVDs and Blu-Ray movies, but only after you download a massive 300MB software update and activate the video-playing capability over the internet. Or, because Sony is really serious about not requiring an internet connection for its latest console, you can call a toll-free number and have an activation disc sent to you by mail – just don't plan on watching any movies on Christmas Day.
Also, don't plan on playing any audio CDs. Ever. While the PS4's optical drive supports DVDs and Blu-Ray discs, it unequivocally cannot read audio CDs – the first time this hack has ever heard of an optical drive with this limitation.
That's probably because what Sony really wants you to do is join its Music Unlimited and Video Unlimited cloud services, which will launch at the same time the PlayStation 4 is released. Video Unlimited promises new movies before they're released on DVD and Blu-Ray. Music Unlimited – well, it lets you stream the songs from the CDs that the PS4 doesn't allow you to play.
But it's really all about the games, isn't it? Which in this case means PS4 games exclusively, because the PS4 doesn't support any PS3, PS2, or PSOne games. What's more, unlike all of those earlier consoles, all PS4 games will come on Blu-Ray.
Now the obvious reason USB flashdrives are not supported is due to exploiting the system by software.
What do you guys think of this?
Good news is hacking is DEAD ( unless someone finds out how to do it via hardware ), but the bad news is no more USB support for downloading music, movies,etc and importing it to your PS4.
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found this on the qa : Will users be able to connect an external hard drive to expand storage on PS4?
No, this feature is not supported on PS4.
but then theres this : Will I be able to install system software update 1.50 via a USB drive?
Yes, you will be able to download the firmware to your PC and transfer it to PS4 using a USB memory stick. However, to use the USB method the first time you take PS4 out of the box and before installing system software update 1.50, you’ll need to enable safe mode. When PS4 is powered off, press and hold the Power Button for seven seconds to enter safe mode. Note: Users should only update using official files downloaded from PlayStation.com.
so maybe u can use usb memory sticks but not external hard drives i might just be confused n wrong ? lol if i got this wrong then plz correct me
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