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The headlines focus on SanDisk’s latest officially licensed console SSD offerings for PlayStation 5, highlighting steep pricing relative to the consoles themselves. Reporting also frames the new SKUs as part of a broader component pricing surge.

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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 officially licensed PS5 storage options are drawing attention because the SSD pricing can exceed the cost of a PS5 console.
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SanDisk’s new officially licensed PS5 storage options are drawing attention because the SSD pricing can exceed the cost of a PS5 console.

The headlines focus on SanDisk’s latest officially licensed console SSD offerings for PlayStation 5, highlighting steep pricing relative to the consoles themselves. Reporting also frames the new SKUs as part of a broader component pricing surge.

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Nintendo SanDisk microSD EXPRESS Card 256 GB : Amazon.de: PC & Video Games
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SanDisk Extreme 32GB A2 V30 microSDXC UHS-I SD Card
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  • ● Component pricing surge — SanDisk Announces $3000 PS5 SSD as Component Pricing Surge Continues Digital Foundry

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Top 2 signals · SanDisk’s new officially licensed PS5 storage options are
Eurogamer · 6d ago
SanDisk's officially licensed PlayStation 5 SSDs cost more than the console itself - even a PS5 Pro
StorageReview · 5d ago
Sandisk Expands Optimus SSD Lineup with New PS5 and ROG Xbox Ally Storage Options

Broader SanDisk coverage

Other SanDisk activity — not part of the “SanDisk’s new officially licensed PS5 storage options are” story
Digital Foundry · 6d ago
SanDisk Announces $3000 PS5 SSD as Component Pricing Surge Continues

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Announcement theme SanDisk announces/expands officially licensed PS5 SSD options
Pricing comparison SSD costs are reported to be more than a PS5 console itself
Product line expansion Optimus SSD lineup expands with PS5 and ROG Xbox Ally storage options

What to Watch

  • Track component pricing and follow-on listings for whether PS5 SSD MSRP or availability changes after the $3000 announcement. Digital Foundry
  • Watch for broader Optimus SSD lineup additions beyond PS5 and ROG Xbox Ally options as reported in the latest expansion headline. StorageReview

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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StorageReview · 1 article

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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

7d 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

6d ago Hayte Hugo
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

1d ago Nick Farrell
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.

6d ago Michael Günsch

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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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