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SanDisk is expanding officially licensed console storage for PlayStation 5 and related platforms, but recent reporting highlights that the PS5 SSD pricing is extremely high—potentially exceeding even the cost of the console itself. Coverage also notes a broader “component pricing surge” affecting these SSD offerings.

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Key Takeaway SanDisk’s officially licensed PS5 SSD options are arriving amid steep pricing, with reported costs reaching or surpassing the console’s own price.
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SanDisk’s officially licensed PS5 SSD options are arriving amid steep pricing, with reported costs reaching or surpassing the console’s own price.

SanDisk is expanding officially licensed console storage for PlayStation 5 and related platforms, but recent reporting highlights that the PS5 SSD pricing is extremely high—potentially exceeding even the cost of the console itself. Coverage also notes a broader “component pricing surge” affecting these SSD offerings.

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Top 1 signals · SanDisk’s officially licensed PS5 SSD options are arriving
Eurogamer · 6d ago
SanDisk's officially licensed PlayStation 5 SSDs cost more than the console itself - even a PS5 Pro

Broader SanDisk coverage

Other SanDisk activity — not part of the “SanDisk’s officially licensed PS5 SSD options are arriving” story
StorageReview · 4d ago
Sandisk Expands Optimus SSD Lineup with New PS5 and ROG Xbox Ally Storage Options
Digital Foundry · 6d ago
SanDisk Announces $3000 PS5 SSD as Component Pricing Surge Continues

Briefing Findings · SanDisk’s officially licensed PS5 SSD options are arriving

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pricing complaint Officially licensed PS5 SSDs cost more than the PS5 itself, even with PS5 Pro coverage mentioned.
headline price reference A “$3000 PS5 SSD” is reported as part of a component pricing surge.
product lineup expansion Optimus SSD lineup is expanding with new PS5 storage options and ROG Ally storage options.

What to Watch

  • Watch for published official pricing/MSRP and release details for the reported “$3000 PS5 SSD” listing. Digital Foundry
  • Track whether pricing trends continue as more Optimus SSD SKUs are added for PS5 and ROG Ally. StorageReview

What Changed

  • SanDisk's officially licensed PlayStation 5 SSDs cost more than the console itself - even a PS5 Pro Eurogamer
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notebookcheck.net

At $2960, the SanDisk Optimus GX Pro 850P 8TB SSD expands PS5 storage for a steep price

SanDisk has unveiled one of the most expensive PS5 storage upgrades yet. The $2960 Optimus GX Pro 850P adds 8TB of space to the console, enough for hundreds of games. The company is receiving blowback

6d ago Adam Corsetti
tweakers.net

2TB-PS5-ssd van Sandisk kost bijna net zo veel als PlayStation 5 Pro met 2TB

Sandisk heeft de Optimus GX PRO 850P-ssd's aangekondigd. Die 'P' in de naam betekent dat ze voor PlayStation 5-consoles zijn gemaakt, met een andere heatsink. De ssd's zijn wel flink duur; de 2TB-vers

5d ago Hayte Hugo
computerbase.de

Sandisk Optimus GX PRO 850P: Neuer Name, neuer Kühler, neuer Preis mit alter Technik

Sandisk vermarktet die WD_Black SN850P jetzt als Optimus GX PRO 850P. Mit neuem Namen gibt es einen angepassten Kühler und höhere Preise.

5d ago Michael Günsch
fudzilla.com

SanDisk wants to stack NAND where AI can reach it – Fudzilla.com

News PC Hardware Jun 22, 2026 by Nick Farrell SanDisk wants to stack NAND where AI can reach it SanDisk is looking at a more aggressive way to deal with AI’s memory bottleneck by moving NAND flash mu

20h ago Nick Farrell

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Why is the new Sandisk SSD so pricey?

SanDisk revealed the beefy NVMe SSD on social media before it arrives on its U.S. storefront. In the M.2 2280 form factor, console gamers can expect sequential read/write speeds of 7,200/6,600 MB/s. Depending on installation sizes, up to 200 PS5 games can fit on the drive. The average 8TB SSD price has skyrocketed as manufacturers cater to AI data centers. Even so, the Optimus GX Pro 850P is significantly more expensive than PCIe 4.0 alternatives. Its specs match the WD_Black SN850X, which isn’t surprising, considering that SanDisk is a Western Digital brand. Amazon has the SN850X with the sam

At $2960, the SanDisk Optimus GX Pro 850P 8TB SSD expands PS5 storage for a steep price
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