What size should I use for a PS5 game?

Use the install size shown on your console or the PlayStation Store. If you are planning ahead, 65 GB is a practical average, while large releases can be 100 GB or more.

Free online tool

PS5 Storage Calculator

Estimate how many PS5 or PS4 games fit on your console storage, M.2 SSD, or USB extended storage.

Storage plan

Use your console's actual numbers when you have them.

Storage

Location

Usable space (GB)

Already used (GB)

Average future game (GB)

Result

Updates as you type.

40 GB Used

246 GB Selected

381 GB Free

Planned installs 0 GB

Remaining 0 GB

Average games now 0

Average games after 0

PS5 games can be stored on USB extended storage, but they need to be moved back to console storage or compatible M.2 SSD storage before play.

This plan is over the available space. Remove games, raise usable space, or lower already used space.

How to use

Select a storage preset or enter your actual usable space.
Add the games you want to install and their sizes in GB.
Check the remaining storage and USB playability warning.

Storage rule

PlayStation support explains that PS5 game data can use console storage or M.2 SSD storage for play. USB extended storage can store PS5 game data, but it must be moved back before play.

Source

Storage behavior is based on PlayStation support. Use your console's storage screen for the exact free-space number.

Related tools

Estimate waiting time with the PS5 download time calculator, or check a drive with the PS5 SSD compatibility checker.