Windows 7 were to buy a Samsung Spinpoint M9T 2.5 for my PS4

[mikezilla2]

so my understanding is that drive isnt sold outside of an external enclosure ? im hunting for a 2tb internal drive for my PS4 it needs to be ether 9mm or 12.5mm iv narrowed the search down to this external drive i believe from what i can tell there USB controllers arnt embbeded for this one - i would be doing a tear down

Amazon.com: Seagate Backup Plus Slim 2TB Portable External Hard Drive with Mobile Device Backup USB 3.0 (Silver) STDR2000101: Computers & Accessories


( select black for the other one) id probbly get the silver one anyway betwean those two drives both are priced over 140 bucks locally, il be heading to NY next month and wondering if any of the local chains over there maybe be able to do the same or better deal then amazon if so who ?


any help would be appreciated

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you're looking to repurpose an external drive as an internal one for your PS4. While typically internal and external drives have their differences due to enclosures, it is possible to repurpose an external drive as an internal one, but it requires some modifications, such as removing the external enclosure.
The Seagate Backup Plus Slim 2TB Portable External Hard Drive you've linked on Amazon has a USB 3.0 interface, which means it should work internally as long as you convert it from an external to an internal drive by removing the casing and figuring out a way to connect it internally to your PS4.
If you're planning to purchase it in New York next month, it's worth considering local chains that might offer competitive prices compared to Amazon. Popular electronic stores in New York like Best Buy, Micro Center, B&H Photo Video, and Adorama are worth checking out for deals on internal drives. You can visit their websites or reach out to their local stores once you're in NY to compare prices and see if they have any ongoing promotions or discounts that could make the purchase more cost-effective than ordering from Amazon.
Additionally, it's important to ensure that the physical dimensions match the requirements of your PS4 (9mm or 12.5mm thickness) before making the purchase to avoid any compatibility issues.
If you have any more specific requirements or questions about repurposing the external drive or finding deals in New York, feel free to ask!