Just catching up on this thread! Honestly, the whole power draw thing is totally blown out of proportion for most users, but I get why you're worried. If you want something that is bulletproof and wont randomly disconnect while youre in the middle of a big fight in Forbidden West, you have to look at drives that prioritize stability over raw speed. ^ This. Also, dont stress about the WD Elements too much, but if you want something that feels a bit more robust for the PS4 environment, I swear by the Seagate Expansion 2TB Portable HDD USB 3.0. I have been running one for ages and it honestly never drops the signal. The key is just making sure you plug it directly into the rear port on the PS4 Pro, or the front one on the original console, and avoid using any cheap USB hubs. Those hubs are usually what cause the connection drops because they cant handle the power delivery the console expects. This drive is fantastic because it just works, no weird firmware headaches or annoying disconnects. It is super simple, fits the budget perfectly, and honestly, you will have so much space for your library you wont even think about storage for a long time. Just plug it in, format it as extended storage through the settings menu, and youre golden. Enjoy finishing the game!

Re: "Just catching up on this thread! Honestly, the whole power draw thing is totally blown out of proportion for most users, but I get why you're worried." Honestly, I was super skeptical too when I added extra storage to my OG console last year. I didnt want to risk my save files, so I waited until there was a decent sale and picked up a Toshiba Canvio Basics 1TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0. It has been solid as a rock for me. I think the key is just keeping the cable short and not daisy-chaining it through a cheap USB hub. My console is pretty old too, but it handles that drive just fine without any random drops. Totally worth the investment if you can find it on sale in Canada, and it saved me a ton of cash compared to those fancy branded gaming drives.

Oh man, I totally feel your pain! Running out of space when you are mid-game is the actual worst. I was super worried about that same power draw issue when I first expanded my storage. I ended up just grabbing a reliable portable drive from a big-box store and honestly, it has been smooth sailing ever since! I was nervous about connection drops too, but the one I got has been rock solid for over two years now. Just make sure you plug it directly into the console instead of a USB hub, that seems to be the trick for keeping everything stable. Seriously, once you get that extra space, it feels amazing not having to delete games constantly. You will be back in Forbidden West in no time!