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SanDisk is getting attention for newly announced PS5 SSD options, including a high-priced, “officially licensed” lineup that’s framed as costing far more than the consoles themselves. Coverage also highlights an expansion of SSD offerings across platforms, including PS5 and ROG Xbox Ally storage options.

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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 licensed PS5 SSDs are being positioned as dramatically overpriced, even compared to the consoles they support.
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SanDisk’s licensed PS5 SSDs are being positioned as dramatically overpriced, even compared to the consoles they support.

SanDisk is getting attention for newly announced PS5 SSD options, including a high-priced, “officially licensed” lineup that’s framed as costing far more than the consoles themselves. Coverage also highlights an expansion of SSD offerings across platforms, including PS5 and ROG Xbox Ally storage options.

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  • ● Component pricing surge — SanDisk Announces $3000 PS5 SSD as Component Pricing Surge Continues Digital Foundry

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Top 1 signals · SanDisk’s licensed PS5 SSDs are being positioned as
Eurogamer · 7d ago
SanDisk's officially licensed PlayStation 5 SSDs cost more than the console itself - even a PS5 Pro

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Other SanDisk activity — not part of the “SanDisk’s licensed PS5 SSDs are being positioned as” story
StorageReview · 6d ago
Sandisk Expands Optimus SSD Lineup with New PS5 and ROG Xbox Ally Storage Options
Digital Foundry · 7d ago
SanDisk Announces $3000 PS5 SSD as Component Pricing Surge Continues

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Pricing comparison SanDisk’s officially licensed PS5 SSDs cost more than the console itself
Coverage scope New Optimus SSDs cover PS5 and ROG Xbox Ally options

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  • Track follow-up coverage on how “officially licensed” SSD pricing compares to PS5 models, including PS5 Pro. Eurogamer

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  • 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

8d 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

7d ago Hayte Hugo
hardwareluxx.de

SanDisk Optimus GX Pro 850P: 8-TB-SSD für die PlayStation 5 kostet 3.000 US-Dollar - Hardwareluxx

SanDisk bringt die offiziell lizenzierte Optimus GX Pro 850P für PlayStation 5 und PlayStation 5 Pro mit bis zu 8 TB auf den Markt.

2d ago Andreas Stegmüller
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.

7d ago Michael Günsch
guru3d.com

16-Year-Old SanDisk SSD Surpasses 1PB Writes Despite 40TBW Rating

A SanDisk P4 64GB SSD released more than 16 years ago has reportedly remained fully operational after accumulating approximately 1 petabyte of written data, dramatically exceeding its official enduran

2d ago Hilbert Hagedoorn
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

2d 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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