The PS5 features two 10 Gbps USB-A ports on the rear, with front ports varying by model. The original PS5 has one USB-A 2.0 port and a 10 Gbps USB-C port, while the PS5 Slim and PS5 Pro have USB-C front ports. Beyond charging controllers, these ports enable external SSD or HDD expansion (250GB-8TB, USB 5 Gbps required), though games cannot be played directly from external drives—only archived.
Screenshots and video should use separate formatted drives. The most obvious use is controller charging and pairing, especially with Dual Sense controllers for fast wireless connection. The Play Station VR2 requires its single USB-C cable in the speedy front port, while the original PS VR needs a PS4 camera adapter.
Users can extend storage or manage peripherals through these versatile ports.
Source: Engadget · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing