Sony sneaks in extra features in firmware 3.5 (4TB support, USB music player, more)

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Ruler said:

sabvre42 said:

Yes, and No.

The PS4 doesn't use Sata III, and so never hits the full potential of using a SSD. To be honest, I don't even know if the ps4 would even hit full potential of a 10k RPM mechanical drive. In my opinion, a 7200RPM SSHD is the best option for the current PS4.

The Gen 2 (3 if you consider the 1200 gen 2) PS4 better have SATA III man...

There are various sources and benchmarks proving you wrong even for SSD performance used on PS3

He is saying "Full potential".

That isn't to say they don't see a benefit... But you will not get the most out of an SSD on the PS3 and PS4, because the interface that connects the drive to the machine... Isn't fast enough to keep up to an SSD.

For example... Sata 2 will max out at 300MB/s. SSD's can exceed 500MB/s on even mid-range drives, mechanical drives though should be fine, they usually top out at around 150MB/s in sustained.
The main advantage of an SSD though is those access times, that is where the real advantages come out.