Need more PS5 storage? Here’s how to choose the right SSD SSD M.2

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Sony PlayStation 5 owners who run out of storage space now have another storage option. Plus only add an external drive (for PS4 games), there is now a beta program that will allow users to expand their PS5 storage using specific M.2 SSDs.

If you’ve been inside the PS5, you may have noticed an additional disk slot inside. It was previously blocked, but now PSN members who sign up for the beta software test features can try adding an additional internal SSD for more PS5 game storage capacity.

To participate in the PS5 beta program, you must meet these qualifications, according to Sony:

  • You must be 18 years of age or older.
  • You must be located in one of these countries: the United States, Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom, France, or Germany.
  • You must have a valid PSN account in good standing with a current email address.

For those who already have an M.2 drive on hand, check out our video on how to install it below:

Sony has listed some specific guidelines on what types of discs the PS5 will support, but no specific model recommendations. Although, according to the published specifications, all the SSD drive options listed below should work. We are in the process of testing some of them, including the 4 TB Seagate FireCuda 530, which we have installed in this instruction function.

Samsung

This Samsung 980 Pro 1 TB unit needs a standalone heat sink, but it is currently on sale at a great price for a 1 TB fast drive.

Seagate

Ready and available in sizes of 1, 2 and 4 terabytes. Please note that due to its popularity, this particular Seagate FireCuda unit has run out of stock, so there may be no purchase link below.

Gigabyte

Available in 1 TB SSD and 2 TB capacities, the Gigabyte will run on your PS5 immediately.

Amazon

You can get the WD Black in 500 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB. It already has a thin heatsink, so you should be ready.

Sabrent

For the more tech savvy, you’ll need to add a low-profile heat sink. It is available in 1, 2 and 4 TB.

XPG

You will need to replace the heat sink on this SSD with a thinner rack. It is available in 1 and 2 TB.


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