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SSDs are excellent for long-term storage, though that depends on what you consider long term. Theoretically, the NAND memory cells, which are voltage traps, could leak over time and become unreadable, but in the decade or so that SSDs have been in heavy use, we've not seen this type of degradation. Short answer, a couple of decades, yes; a couple of millennia, perhaps not.

Essentially, gaming consoles are computers so the same SSDs that are best for PCs are the also best for gaming consoles. That said, the excellent performance and super-generous TBW rating of Seagate's Game Drive PS5 NVMe SSD makes it our current choice. The DRAM design (which uses onboard memory for secondary caching) results in class-leading random ops performance, as well a full compatibility with PS5.

If you want the best guarantees look to Seagate, some of their pricier models have two to three times the TBW rating and a period of free data recovery is also provided. Samsung and WD are also long-standing favorites with well-earned reputations for quality products.That said, nearly all vendors use the same controllers and NAND as the big boys. The differences generally lie in support and warranty periods. In other words, there aren't any real dogs among relatively well-known SSD sellers.

Essentially, gaming consoles are computers so the same SSDs that are best for PCs are the also best for gaming consoles. That said, the excellent performance and super-generous TBW rating of Seagate's Game Drive PS5 SSD makes it our current choice. The DRAM design (which uses onboard memory for secondary caching) results in class-leading random ops performance, as well a full compatibility with PS5.