Save $65 on an 8TB Western Digital Elements external drive

If you're looking for an affordable way to store your files locally, Amazon is currently selling the 8TB Western Digital Elements external drive for $115, down from $180. That's the lowest price Amazon has offered this particular model for, according...

PS4 Version 4.50 Adds Pro Boost Mode, External Drive Support

It looks like Sony’s PS4 version 4.50 update is almost here. It is a big upgrade that will arrive on March 9th, and it will include Boost Mode for PS4 Pro owners. You can enable it and some legacy titles will run faster without needing a patch. They may even load quicker too.

Boost wont work with every unoptimized game, but at least it will do its job on most older games. Another big improvement is external hard drive support for games on both PS4 and PS4 Pro consoles. You can install titles to USB hard drives as large as 8TB, which comes in very handy if you have ever needed to delete things on your PlayStation to free up room.

Other upgrades include: in-game screenshots for custom wallpaper, voice chat in Remote Play, and if you have a PlayStation VR headset, you’ll get 3D Blu-ray support, and 2D imagery at higher resolutions and frame rates. This is a great update for sure.

[via Engadget]

Ask Engadget: best external Blu-Ray drive?

Ask Engadget best external BluRay drive

We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget inquiry is from Dominic, who's moving into the world of drive-less laptops but can't let go of his Blu-Ray discs. If you're looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.

"Hi guys, I'm about to purchase a laptop without a disc drive and I'd like to get a portable Blu-Ray drive to go with it. Do any of you know of any USB bus-powered units that are small(ish) and cool-looking? Thanks!"

Well, if you're looking for a truly stylish piece of hardware, then we suggest taking a look at ASUS' art-deco inspired offerings, but beyond that? Let's turn it over to you, the friendly Engadget community -- come share your knowledge.

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