Amazon’s October Prime Day event is in full swing, and the sale is the perfect opportunity to snag extra storage space for your PS5 or PC at an excellent discount. The best Prime Day SSD deals include low prices on lightning-fast solid-state drives.
Right now, you can snag a Lexar 1TB SSD with a built-in heatsink for just $65, making it one of the most affordable PS5 drives available. However, if you want the largest storage capacity the PS5 supports, consider this 8TB WD_Black SSD, now available for about $100 off its typical street price.
All of the SSD models listed below have the necessary specifications to work with a PS5. They’re also compatible with a PC, provided your system supports M.2 NVMe drives. For more discounts on other product categories, check out our October Prime Day deals hub and head over to our roundup of the best Amazon coupons and codes.
The best Amazon Prime Day SSD deals
WD_BLACK 1TB SN850P NVMe M.2 SSD
This 1TB SSD is officially licensed for use in the PS5. It features a built-in heatsink and is rated for a read speed of up to 7,300MB/s, which exceeds the PS5’s speed requirement.
FAQs
What is an SSD?
An SSD, or solid-state drive, is a storage device designed to hold data for a computer, gaming console, or other compatible multimedia device. Unlike traditional hard disk drives (HDDs), which use spinning disks, SSDs do not have moving parts and are instead similar to USB flash drives. This enables SSDs to read and write data at much faster speeds than a hard disk drive. They’re also smaller and don’t make noise.
Does the PS5 require a specific type of SSD?
Yes, the PS5 requires an SSD that is designated as an M.2 NVMe solid-state drive that uses the PCI-E Gen 4 interface. Additionally, the drive must have a minimum of 250GB of storage and a sequential read speed of at least 5,500 MB/s.
To fit in the PS5’s storage bay, the SSD must be no larger than 25 x 110 x 11.25 millimeters (WxLxH). M.2 solid-state drive form factors that are compatible with the PS5 include 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280, and 22110.
Though not technically required, it’s also highly recommended that your PS5 SSD include a built-in heatsink to manage its temperature when in use.
Shopping for more discounts today? Check out our roundup of all of the best Prime Day deals, or browse Amazon’s website for the full selection.
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