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SanDisk is expanding its Optimus SSD lineup for PlayStation 5 and other handheld/console platforms, including PS5-specific models priced extremely high in some listings. Multiple outlets highlight component pricing pressure and PS5 storage options now coming as branded, console-targeted products.

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Also known as sandisk optimus·sandisk optimus gx·sandisk optimus gx pro·sandisk optimus gx pro 850p·sandisk optimus gx pro 850x

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Key Takeaway SanDisk’s new console-targeted Optimus SSDs for PS5 are arriving alongside reports of shockingly high pricing, with some models costing more than the console.
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SanDisk’s new console-targeted Optimus SSDs for PS5 are arriving alongside reports of shockingly high pricing, with some models costing more than the console.

SanDisk is expanding its Optimus SSD lineup for PlayStation 5 and other handheld/console platforms, including PS5-specific models priced extremely high in some listings. Multiple outlets highlight component pricing pressure and PS5 storage options now coming as branded, console-targeted products.

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Nintendo SanDisk microSD EXPRESS Card 256 GB : Amazon.de: PC & Video Games
€52.99 30d Low
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€54.06€52.99Jun 10Jun 22
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SanDisk Extreme 32GB A2 V30 microSDXC UHS-I SD Card
£25.99 30d Low
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Live Wire

Top 2 signals · SanDisk’s new console-targeted Optimus SSDs for PS5 are
Eurogamer · 5d ago
SanDisk's officially licensed PlayStation 5 SSDs cost more than the console itself - even a PS5 Pro
TechPowerUp · 6d ago
Sandisk Announces Optimus GX PRO 850P M.2 NVMe SSD for PlayStation 5 Consoles

Broader SanDisk coverage

Other SanDisk activity — not part of the “SanDisk’s new console-targeted Optimus SSDs for PS5 are” story
StorageReview · 4d ago
Sandisk Expands Optimus SSD Lineup with New PS5 and ROG Xbox Ally Storage Options
Digital Foundry · 5d ago
SanDisk Announces $3000 PS5 SSD as Component Pricing Surge Continues

Briefing Findings · SanDisk’s new console-targeted Optimus SSDs for PS5 are

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product line Optimus GX PRO 850P
compatibility PlayStation 5 consoles

What to Watch

  • Watch for further Optimus lineup updates tied to PlayStation 5 and ROG Ally storage options. TechPowerUp
  • Track whether PS5 SSD prices normalize or continue reflecting the referenced component pricing surge. Digital Foundry

What Changed

  • SanDisk's officially licensed PlayStation 5 SSDs cost more than the console itself - even a PS5 Pro Eurogamer
  • Sandisk Announces Optimus GX PRO 850P M.2 NVMe SSD for PlayStation 5 Consoles TechPowerUp
Source-backed brief 4 articles across 4 publications · brief is source backed Show all sources
Digital Foundry · 1 article
Eurogamer · 1 article
StorageReview · 1 article
TechPowerUp · 1 article

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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

15h ago Nick Farrell

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