How to upgrade or replace your PS4's hard drive?

Description

It is well-known to you that PlayStation 4 and Xbox One are equipped with a 2.5-inch 500 GB hard drive. But, you can replace or upgrade this hard drive in PlayStation 4 only. 

Solution:

Here is the way to do this:

Tools

The hard drive must be of 2.5-inch drive and contain the space of 160GB. Also, you need a USB flash drive with at least 1GB of space, a Phillips-head screwdriver and computer with Internet connection. 

Process

As the console is lying flat, you have to apply pressure to the glossy black cover and slide it down. You will find the screw with old PlayStation shapes. Remove it.

Take the hard drive tray out and remove all the four screws. After this, replace the drive with the new one. Insert the drive back into the system and replace the PlayStation screw. Putting the cover back to its place may be a little tricky. Don’t slide it from the bottom and just put it from the top. 

Update

Go to Sony's site and download the latest software update for the PlayStation 4 from your computer and connect USB flash drive to the computer. Then format it to FAT32. In Windows, you can do this by right-clicking the drive, select Format, choose “FAT32” option from the pull-down menu and click “Start” button.

 After the completion of this, open the drive and create a folder titled “PS4.” Create another folder titled with “UPDATE” inside that folder and place the updated files inside it.

Console

Now, connect the power cord to the back of the console and plug in the HDMI port. Next, connect both the controller and USB flash drive. After this, turn the console on in Safe Mode. This can be done by holding the power button for 7 seconds. On the controller, click the PlayStation button if asked to do so and then scroll down to the “Initialize PS4” option. Then the update file will be copied from your drive to the console and install it by the system. When the installation task gets completed, PlayStation 4 will restart and boot as the first time. You have to create an account, sign in and download your content.

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Sony Releases PlayStation 4 App on iPhone and Android

Description

Sony’s PlayStation 4 is ready to set the floor very soon. Also, Android and iOS apps are released as an addition for this. Through this, you can use number of services present in PS4 as well as interact with the console.

Solution:

Replacing the old PlayStation app, this app has completely changed UI which is redesigned to match with PS4. This time the feature set is based more on online and social content. You can access the full PlayStation from the app and buy games on the go. After buying the games, these games go to the console to let you play in your leisure time. This app also has built-in PSN chat for setting up online gaming sessions with friends.

There are certain games and apps on the PS4 that let you view second-screen content as well as interact with the game through your mobile device. In this, you can have game map, dialog window or some extra control options. In order to select games properly, game manuals and guides are also available in the app. You can use the app to launch things, change settings and input text. Therefore, you can access the PS4 even when you are not in the same room.

For both Android and iPhone, this app has same functionality. But, it is not improved for tablets on either platform. Although it will run on tablets yet it won’t look good. So, get ready to explore this adventurous journey of gaming world.

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Upgrade select PS3 games for use on the PS4

Description

Are you a game lover? Love to play games in your PlayStation?? Then you must want to upgrade your PS3 games for use in PS4. Well, if so then this tutorial can help you.

Solution:

After becoming the most popular choice of every game lover, Sony is releasing another version of PlayStation very soon. It would be a sure hit of this holiday season. In PlayStation 2 and 3, lack of backward-compatibility was there. To provide something better this time, PlayStation 4 is coming to the market.

The Games

If you have already purchased a Blu-ray or digital version of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, Call of Duty: Ghosts, Battlefield 4, or Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition then you can download a digital copy of these games to make them compatible with PlayStation 4.

The Cost

Games of PlayStation 3 that are eligible can be upgraded in the PlayStation Store for $9.99 each.

The method

In case, you have purchased a physical copy of the game then you will find a special code in the box. Go to the PlayStation 3's main menu, enter the PlayStation Store, and scroll to the bottom. There you will find "Redeem Codes" option, enter the voucher code and agree to terms and conditions. After buying PS4 console, log in to your account, click Store icon, search for the game and choose “Purchase” option. As per Sony, the discounted price will be deducted from your network wallet.

Although it is a digital version yet, you need to insert PS3 game disc into the PS4 console. This method is easier if you have purchased a digital version of an eligible PlayStation 3 games. For this, you can enter the PlayStation store, search for the game and purchase or preorder it. Discounted price will be applied automatically. Once your PlayStation 4 arrives, you can download your new game via store.

It is a promotional offer available for a limited time. Remember, the promotion expires on January 31 Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, March 28 for Battlefield 4, and March 31 for Call of Duty: Ghost. Sony didn’t provide any expiration date for Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition.

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