01/03/2026 10:25 pm
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So I finally hooked up my old PS4 again for my dorm room since I cant afford a PS5 yet but Im looking to pimp it out a bit for 2024. I saw people online saying a SATA SSD is a total game changer for load times but then others say the bottleneck on the base model makes it pointless? My logic was that faster is better but I dont want to waste $50 if it doesnt actually help much. Also was looking at the dualshock back button thingy but idk if people even use those anymore for stuff like Bloodborne.
- internal SSD upgrade
- back button attachment
- maybe a charging dock
Are these actually still worth getting now or am I just overthinking it...
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01/03/2026 10:50 pm
In my experience, you're better off with an external Crucial X8 1TB Portable SSD instead of swapping the internal drive. It's way easier to set up, tho the downside is losing a USB port. I've tried many setups and the HyperX ChargePlay Duo DualShock 4 Charging Station is also a must for dorm life because it keeps things tidy. Back buttons are mostly for competitive shooters, so they're honestly kinda useless for Bloodborne.
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01/03/2026 10:26 pm
ngl i tried that ssd upgrade on my base console and it was kinda disappointing. unfortunately the load times didnt drop nearly as much as i hoped because of the hardware bottleneck. it felt like a waste of cash tbh. the back button attachment i got was also super clunky and made my hands cramp... i wouldnt bother with those upgrades if i were you. let me know if you need anything else tho!
