Soon, you will be able to expand your PlayStation 5 storage with SSD drives. However, this is only possible with special models. The chief architect of the console has revealed which SSD he will use, and we will show you what it is capable of.
Who is speaking? Mark Cerny is the chief architect who designed the hardware of the PlayStation 5. He previously worked on the PS4 and PS Vita. He has been with Sony for quite some time.
In a tweet, he talked about the upcoming storage expansions for the PlayStation 5, which many players have been waiting for months, and mentioned which SSD he will personally use (via Twitter.com).
What kind of SSD is that? The WD_Black SN850 is an SSD from Western Digital, available in three different sizes: 500 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB. The specifications are as follows:
- Interface: PCIe Gen4 x4
- Connector: M.2
- Dimensions: 80 mm x 23.4 mm x 8.8 mm
- Read speed: 7,000 MB/s
- Write speed: 4,100 MB/s
For each size, there are models with and without heat sinks. Depending on how heavily you use the SSD, cooling is recommended, especially since it only adds a small cost but can significantly extend the lifespan. Sony itself also recommends such a “heatsink.”
You can buy the smallest version of the WD_Black SN850 starting at €92.90, while the most expensive version starts at €496.99 – often significantly cheaper on sale:
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The best storage for the PS5
We at MeinMMO also recommend the SSD from Western Digital in our 7 best SSDs for PS4 and PS5. However, in our list, you will also find some alternatives. The advantage of SSD storage is that you can play PS5 games directly from the drive. This is not the case with USB storage.
There are certain requirements from Sony that the SSDs must meet to be compatible with the PS5. One of them is the read performance, which must be at least 5,500 MB/s – which the WD_Black thankfully meets. Nevertheless, Sony warns that even compatible models may not work under certain circumstances. You can find the official specifications directly on Sony’s website (via PlayStation.com).
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