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SanDisk is rolling out newly licensed console storage products aimed at PS5 (including PS5 Pro coverage) and gaming handheld ecosystems, with major attention on pricing and positioning. Headlines also highlight expansion of the Optimus SSD lineup with new options for PS5 and ROG Ally.

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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 newly offered officially licensed PS5 and handheld storage options are getting attention for their expanded lineup—and for some very high pricing on PS5 SSDs.
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SanDisk’s newly offered officially licensed PS5 and handheld storage options are getting attention for their expanded lineup—and for some very high pricing on PS5 SSDs.

SanDisk is rolling out newly licensed console storage products aimed at PS5 (including PS5 Pro coverage) and gaming handheld ecosystems, with major attention on pricing and positioning. Headlines also highlight expansion of the Optimus SSD lineup with new options for PS5 and ROG Ally.

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Nintendo SanDisk microSD EXPRESS Card 256 GB : Amazon.de: PC & Video Games
€54.06
€52.99 – €54.06
€54.06€52.99Jun 10Jun 23
AMAZON
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SanDisk Creator microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card 1TB + Adapter: Amazon.de: Electronics & Photo
€151.99 30d Low
AMAZON
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SanDisk Extreme 32GB A2 V30 microSDXC UHS-I SD Card
£25.99 30d Low
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Top 2 signals · SanDisk’s newly offered officially licensed PS5 and
StorageReview · 10d ago
Sandisk Expands Optimus SSD Lineup with New PS5 and ROG Xbox Ally Storage Options
Eurogamer · 11d ago
SanDisk's officially licensed PlayStation 5 SSDs cost more than the console itself - even a PS5 Pro

Briefing Findings · SanDisk’s newly offered officially licensed PS5 and

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product line Optimus SSD lineup
targets New PS5 and ROG Ally storage options
licensing Officially licensed PlayStation 5 SSDs
pricing claim PS5 SSDs reportedly cost more than the PS5 console itself

What to Watch

  • Check for detailed release/MSRP breakdowns of SanDisk’s new Optimus PS5 and ROG Ally storage options. StorageReview
  • Track whether listings for SanDisk’s officially licensed PS5 SSDs adjust prices relative to PS5/PS5 Pro bundles. Eurogamer

What Changed

  • Sandisk Expands Optimus SSD Lineup with New PS5 and ROG Xbox Ally Storage Options StorageReview
  • SanDisk's officially licensed PlayStation 5 SSDs cost more than the console itself - even a PS5 Pro Eurogamer
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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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