Maximizing Your PS5 Storage: A Simple Solution
If you’re like many gamers, you may find your PlayStation 5 (PS5) frequently running low on storage space. whether it’s the release of an exciting new title, a hefty update, or a sudden desire to revisit a classic from your gaming library, encountering the dreaded “not enough space” notification can be frustrating. This often leads to a game of digital Tetris as you scramble to decide which games to remove in order to make room for new ones.Though, there’s an easy method that can definitely help you reclaim notable storage on your SSD—potentially enough to complete the installation of any pending downloads.
The Hidden Culprit: Trophy Footage
One effective way to free up space is by deleting trophy videos stored in your media folder. As its launch over four years ago, if you’ve been actively gaming on your PS5, chances are you’ve accumulated numerous achievements across various titles. Thes trophy clips can quickly consume valuable SSD space without you even realizing it.
A recent post by user wolfgang784 on the PlayStation 5 subreddit highlighted this issue perfectly: “I just discovered over 2200 videos while trying to clear some space and was puzzled about why my media folder was so large.” Each time you earn a trophy in-game, the PS5 automatically records and saves a 15-second video clip of that moment. If left unchecked, these clips can pile up rapidly.
Steps to Clear Up Space
To tackle this issue and recover storage efficiently:
- Power on your PS5.
- navigate to the gear icon located at the far right of the home screen for settings.
- Select ‘Storage’ and open up ‘Media’.
- Switch over to ‘Trophy’ category; select all clips and hit delete.
This straightforward process is often overlooked but can yield substantial results.
Streamlining Your Media Management
In my own experience with managing game footage across various albums—trying desperately not only to keep cherished moments but also reclaiming gigabytes here and there—I found that having a dedicated section for trophies simplifies things immensely.After clearing out those unnecessary clips from my media folder, I also adjusted my recording settings for future trophies; now I only capture screenshots or limit recordings solely for gold or platinum achievements.
For those who enjoy documenting their gaming milestones extensively, consider transferring importent footage onto an external drive before purging it from your console’s memory—though personally speaking, I opted not to save any clips and managed to recover around 7GB of storage instead.
The Impact of Freeing Up Space
While recovering 7GB might seem modest compared with massive game installations like Destiny 2 or Final Fantasy VII Rebirth—which require considerably more room—it’s still quite beneficial when considering smaller indie titles or classic PlayStation games that could fit into that freed-up space easily.
As I continue exploring my digital library filled with unplayed titles waiting patiently for their turn in rotation—and contemplate upgrading my SSD down the line—I extend gratitude towards wolfgang784 for sharing such an invaluable tip!