SanDisk’s new PlayStation 5 SSD will cost you more than three PS5 Pros

Western Digital announced the SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 850P NVMe SSD, an officially licensed PlayStation 5 storage expansion, on May 28, 2024. This SSD is available in capacities from 1TB to 8TB, with the 8TB model capable of storing an estimated 200 PS5 games, according to SanDisk's claims based on average installation sizes. The 4TB version of the SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 850P is priced at $599.99, exceeding the cost of three PlayStation 5 Pro consoles, which are rumored to launch with a $600 price tag. This pricing strategy positions the high-capacity SSD as a premium upgrade for PS5 users seeking extensive game storage. The drive utilizes PCIe Gen4 technology and offers read speeds of up to 7,300 MB/s, meeting Sony's recommended specifications for PS5 internal storage expansion. Western Digital also offers a 2TB model for $299.99 and a 1TB model for $199.99, all designed to seamlessly integrate with the PS5's internal storage architecture. The company aims to provide a high-performance and reliable storage solution for gamers who accumulate large game libraries.