Upgrading my PS4 hard drive

Hi, I'm looking to upgrade my PS4 hard drive to a 2TB. I am looking for the cheapest deal possible and I was hoping you guys could help me out because I have no idea what type of hard drive will work and what won't. What should I be looking for in a hard drive?

Oran_Gina wrote:
Trust-A-Zombie wrote:
I upgraded to a 2TB yesterday. Was very worried as don't like doing things to do with changing in console components but when i found out Sony actually made the console and hard drive slot to be changed if you want I went ahead and did it. Bought this. 100% works. Took me 10-15 mins. Got everything installed back. Very simple process. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00I8O6OQ4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00 Watch this step by step on what to do. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLOSeGlY5oo Just need USB Stick and a screwdriver. No need to go all technical like a lot of people will. Just buy that product in the link and follow the video. Simple That's all good, but for £20 less you get exactly the same hard drive. You just have to pop it out of a plastic case. I guess if that's not something someone feels happy to do then by all means buy the stand alone drive. We did mention it in the first couple of answers I am in two minds to go for the portable HDD from Argos and crack it open or the M9 2TB from Amazon,it's the warranty I am more concened about.I have had the 1TB M9 installed in my PS3 for a few years and touch wood never had any problems,problem with cracking open the portable HDD it voids the warranty instantly so I am leaning more to the more expensive option.

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