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****UPDATE 5/11/16: As of the latest PS4 firmaware update -- "suspend" mode now works with non laptop/3.5 inch mass storage drives. My 4TB Hybrid SSD now properly suspends. Thank you Sony gods!**********
Let me start off by saying that you, as a customer, must do your research when adding any hardware accessory that modifies the function of your PS4. Most reviews criticizing this unit for not allow you to use a hard drive with 5/6 TB's is not the limitation of this accessory, it's a limitation of the PS4. Will higher capacity drives work? Yes, but there's exception to the functions of your PS4, which is not permeated by this Nyko accessory, but by the PS4 operating system itself.
I believe Nyko could have done a better job educating the consumer in it's boxing/manual perhaps, however, I feel this is the responsibility of the consumer to research this prior to any modification to their console. It's like someone jail breaking their iPhone, but they don't know the potential negative affects of doing so, because they didn't do their research beforehand.
This accessory, essentially, allows you to use a standard 3.5 desktop hard drive. Currently, I use a 4TB SSHD by Seagate inside. From my research, people whom upgraded to anything larger than 4TB's have been having issues (sleep mode, power issues, restarts), which again, is not this accessories fault. You may see people stating that 5TB+ hard drives work, and they're not wrong. However, many (not all) run into functionality issues where bootup times are actually longer, access times for loading while playing games are longer, and other related issues. But this is NOT caused by the Nyko Data Bank!! It's an issue with the PS4's operating system of handling large volume storage.
Now on to my actual review of this unit:
Hardware -- It comes with a screw driver that you use to unscrew the single screw that's required to swap out the hard drive. The quality of the actual unit itself is on par with the PS4 itself. It's made of plastic, and in my estimation, feels exactly like the PS4's material. The fit of the unit is great; no forcing or struggling to slide and snap anything in. It slid into place and fit like a glove.
Functionality -- It does what it advertises, it allows you to upgrade your PS4's internal storage to that of a higher capacity, 3.5 inch, desktop hard drive. I formatted the hard drive FIRST to exFAT (PS4 plays very nicely with this format), slid it into place, safely and securely into the Nyko expansion bay (make sure the connection is solid and firm, it should not wiggle at all). I'm using a Seagate 4TB SSHD, and after doing a clean install of the PS4 firmware, I've loaded my restore data onto this hard drive, and everything works as normal, with the benefit of a larger capacity drive. No problems with sleep mode, no problems with restarts.
My tip for ANYONE questioning whether they should get this or not because of the other reviews.
1.) Do your research.
2.) Use hard drives 4TB's or smaller in capacity (a soft performance limitation caused by the PS4 OS, not Nyko's expansion bay)
3.) Using a PC, format your new hard drive as exFAT first, before putting into the Nyko unit
4.) Double check ALL connections prior to booting up your PS4 with the new hardware installed
***Problems you may run into NOT because of this accessory
1.) The PS4 OS, currently doesn't play nicely with large volume storage. This is why, for the meantime, Nyko recommends 2TB's. I'm currently using a 4TB drive which I'm happy with.
2.) You WILL have issues with suspend mode when using higher capacity drives, however again, this is NOT a problem caused by this Nyko unit, this is a limitation of the current PS4 firmware. Sony will need to put out an update that supports suspend/sleep mode with higher capacity drives. For now, you will just have to shut off your PS4 normally until then. If you're ok with this, then there isn't any issues.
Nyko Data Bank - Data Bank 3.5" Hard Drive Enclosure Upgrade Dock for PlayStation 4
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About the product
- Save money and get more storage with a 3.5" hard drive over 2.5" drives
- The faster read/write speed of 3.5" hard drive may improve load times of most games
- LED indicators illustrate when the PS4 is saving content or accessing the hard drive.
- Power pass-through cord utilizes the standard PS4 power cord to power the hard drive - Does not require its own power outlet
- Modular - Compatible with other Nyko modular items for PS4
From the manufacturer
- LED indicators illustrate when the Xbox One is saving content or accessing the hard drive
- Uses any standard 3.5'' hard drive instead of more expensive, external hard drives
- Save money and get more storage with 3.5" drives over 2.5" external drives
- Dedicated power cable provides the extra power needed for the 3.5" hard drive
- Sleek aesthetic helps the larger hard drive blend in with the lines of the system and looks more stylish than a standard external drive with exposed cable
Nyko Data Bank
Easily upgrade the HDD capacity of the Xbox One. The Data Bank for the Xbox One allows the use of an external 3.5'' hard drive* in addition to the stock 2.5'' hard drive that comes pre-installed in the system. 3.5" drives are less expensive at higher memory capacities than the 2.5" drives commonly found in standard external hard drives. The unit also includes a front facing LED indicator which illustrates when the Xbox One is saving or accessing content on the hard drive. The Data Bank is powered by its own dedicated power cable to run the 3.5" hard drive.
Installing the Data Bank is easy and takes only a few minutes. Simply attach the Data Bank to the top of the Xbox One and plug the USB cable into the back of the console. The USB connection allows the Xbox One to access the data stored on the 3.5" HDD. Slide any 3.5" drive into the Data Bank and attach the drive cover. Once the drive is properly installed, plug the Data Bank in to any wall outlet via the provided power cord and turn on your system.
With the Data Bank installed the Xbox One's storage capacity can easily be augmented by installing most 3.5" hard drives, drastically increasing the amount of games and save files that can be stored on the system.
- Easily upgrade the storage capacity of the Xbox One
- Modular - Compatible with other Nyko modular items for Xbox One
Product description
Style:PS4
Easily upgrade the PS4's HDD space up to 8TB*. The Data Bank for PlayStation 4 allows the use of a 3.5'' hard drive to be used as internal memory instead of the stock 2.5'' hard drive that comes pre-installed in the system. 3.5" drives are less expensive at higher capacities than the 2.5" drive inherently supported by the PS4. Typically 3.5" hard drives have a higher read/write speed than 2.5" hard drives, which may slightly improve load times in many games. The Data Bank also features a front facing LED indicator which illustrates when the PS4 is accessing or saving content on the HDD. The Data Bank is powered by a built-in power pass-through cord so it does not require its own power outlet.
Installing the Data Bank is easy and takes only a few minutes. After backing up your saved data, simply remove the top cover of the PS4 and take out the internal 2.5" hard drive by removing one screw via the included screw driver. Slide the included Universal Cartridge into place, fasten it down with the screw and then snap the Data Bank onto the top of the PS4. Once installed, place a SATA 3 3.5" hard drive into the Data Bank and attach the cover. The last step is to plug the power pass-through cord into the PS4 and then plug the PS4 power cord into the pass-through cord. Detailed instructions on how to back up and transfer PS4 save files, Data Bank installation and how to initialize the PlayStation 4 firmware on a new drive are included in the box.
With the Data Bank installed, the storage capacity of the PS4 can be expanded up to 8TB*, drastically increasing the amount of games and save files that can be stored on the system.
Not compatible with PS4 Slim or PS4 Pro
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