When your computer runs out of storage space, adding an SSD or a hard drive is a common solution.

Product Line: Portable SSDs
Application Scenario: Gaming

Running out of storage is a common issue for many gamers. When this happens, they might consider adding an SSD or hard drive to their computer. But what if you're using a laptop where the SSD can't be replaced, or a PS5 that only allows one SSD? The good news is, you can actually install and play games directly from a portable SSD. This frees up space on your computer and lets you carry your favorite games with you to play anytime, anywhere!

Can SSDs hold games?

Portable SSDs use flash memory (NAND Flash) as their storage medium, which gives them extremely fast read and write speeds. Unlike traditional hard drives with their magnetic platters, portable SSDs are also more shock-resistant and durable, while being compact and portable. Because they're fast, stable, and easy to carry, more and more consumers are choosing portable SSDs to replace traditional external hard drives. Most mainstream products offer transfer speeds of around 1000MB/s, which is more than enough performance for most applications and games. Therefore, installing games on a portable SSD is absolutely fine!

Benefits of Portable SSD for Gaming 

1. Supplement Computer Storage

Many thin and light laptops only allow for one portable SSD, and some even have non-upgradable storage. If your internal storage isn’t enough, a portable SSD can fill that gap. Plus, you'll get a similar transfer speed and user experience to your internal storage.

2. Play Anywhere, Anytime

Storing your games on a portable SSD means you can play whenever you have a compatible device. Want to game with friends? Just bring your SSD over! Or, if you're a game developer testing games at work and want to continue playing at home, simply transfer the game to your portable SSD. When you get home, plug it into your computer, and you can pick up right where you left off without needing to re-download anything. No more waiting around!

3. Expand PS5 Storage

Beyond computers, portable SSDs are also great for PS5 gamers. You can use a portable SSD to store your PS5 games and even play PS4 games directly from it without having to copy them to the console's internal storage. 

*How do I save Steam games to a portable SSD?

Saving games to a portable SSD is easy, especially if you're using a platform like Steam. 

Simply open Steam, go to the "Settings" menu, and select "Storage." Click on "Add Drive," then choose your portable SSD from the list. Once added, you can start installing and playing games directly from the portable drive.

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