Hiku said:
LivingMetal said:
If I were to buy a PS4, what size HDD would you recommend me upgrade to and what brand?
PS4 Slim is just around the corner. And just in case I opt NOT to go with the Slim, I better grab a non-slim while I can. But I want to make sure I "future proof" the HDD space to minimize having to upgrade.
Some factors to consider:
1) I prefer physical media over digital when given a choice.
2) I don't mind digital games when it's my ONLY choice.
3) If I absolutely love a game, I try to aquire all DLC for it.
4) I will not be storing a bunch of full sized movies on it. Maybe a bunch of short clips.
5) I could use the PS4 as an audio/music media center as I once did with my PS3.
Please understand that some of the above factors may not apply becasue of my ignorance of PS4 features. Also, please discuss any features I might want to consider that will affect HDD space. Thanks, all.
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You can't transfer and store media files like that on PS4 (unlike PS3). So instead of that, I use a media server on my computer to watch movies on my PS4. It doesn't take up any space on the PS4. It's just streamed from my PC.
As for me, I'm similar to you in that I prefer physical, and I get digital games some times. If there's a really good deal on PSN for example.
But one thing to keep in mind is that most digital versions of games are the same/similar in size to physical games, because PS4 requires you to install the full game from the disc.
I made due with 120GB on PS3, and deleted most games I no longer play or have finished. (I also had some movies and music.)
For PS4 I don't think 500GB is the equivalent of 120GB for PS3, and after asking some friends who are like me when it comes to physical over digital, I was given the advice of 1TB by most of them, so that's the version I bought.
That said, I haven't used up much of it yet (Maybe 200 GB), as the only full game I currently have is Street Fighter V. But there's a sharing feature that lets you save and upload screenshots and videos, which I use every now and then. And those vids can take up some space as they save the last 15 mins of your gameplay by default. You can of course trim those vids down and then delete the files after you've uploaded them. But I tend to collect several recordings during one play session some times, so that can take up some space.
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So are you saying that if I had taken a video with my cell phone, I cannot copy that file to the PS4 for storage and viewing?
Also, when I insert inFamous Second Son into the PS4, I'm required to copy the game to the HDD to play. Am I correct?
