First of all, let us set the record straight – the Nyko Data Bank is a hard drive dock for the PS4, and not a hard drive itself, where it is meant to replace the top of the console alongside the 2.5” hard drive so that it can deliver provide compatibility with 3.5” hard drives as another avenue of internal storage. Not only that, the solution will also do away with the need for an external hard drive, which does not support game installs or save data at this point in time. In addition, it would also pave the way for larger storage, faster running speeds and less expensive prices thanks to the deluge of 3.5” hard drives that are in the market.
In addition, the design of the replacement dock lid will not make your precious PS4 look as though it has an unsightly growth somewhere – no sir, it will seamlessly match the minimalist design of the PS4. The moment there is a 3.5” drive detected in the Nyko Data Bank, the built-in LED strip will illuminate while the console is accessing its memory. Shipping of the Nyko Data Bank is set to kick off in the first half of 2015, although pricing details have yet to be worked out as at press time.
Update: this is the official Nyko video with more details