One of the PS5 few shortcomings compared to the Xbox X Series is its small built-in storage. However, according to a new report, it looks like Sony is working to fix it by adding support for the PS5’s SSD expansion bay later this summer.
According to a source who spoke Bloomberg, Support for using the PS5’s M.2 SSD expansion slot will come after a firmware update that will allow for faster fan speeds needed to prevent the console from overheating. Since its announcement, Sony has made it clear that at some point, PS5 owners could upgrade their consoles with a second M.2 SSD using the PS5’s expansion bay, which is in a slot behind the PS5 case. PS5 removable plastic.
Unfortunately, Sony has not yet provided a list of compatible units approved to run on the PS5 or even an official timeline for when expandable storage will be available. This means that, for now, PS5 owners are stuck with the PS5’s 667GB of base storage, which is more than 200GB less than the 885GB SSD that comes in an Xbox Series X
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And while the PS5 technically supports external storage via a connected USB drive, only the less demanding PS4 games can be played directly from an external drive. Currently, PS5 games must be installed on the internal unit of the console before they can be played, which significantly reduces the value of external storage and causes the storage and transfer of games between internal and external storage are a bit complicated.
And with games like Call of Duty growing thanks to high-resolution texture packs and DLC to the point Activision even warns PS4 owners you may need to delete data for the game to adapt, there is a big advantage to having a lot of fast internal storage.
However, with retail availability for the PS5 still quite limited three months after its release, Sony will likely be more concerned about continuing to increase production than future firmware updates.