Now that the PS5 has officially released an update that allows for internal M.2 SSD expansion, it might be worthwhile for you to upgrade your storage. The WD Black SN850 has always been the most ...

If you're desperate to upgrade your internal storage on the PS5, there's a couple of requirements you'll need to meet first. Most importantly, you'll need to be a beta user for a new M.2 SSD to ...

How to install an M.2 SSD in your PS5 Before we get started, it's important to note that not every NVMe drive will fit inside your PS5. You will need a Gen 4.0 model with a minimum speed of 5,500 ...

PlayStation 5 is an incredible next-gen gaming console, but its limited storage capacity has given players a rough time. As it stands, both versions of the Sony system come with 825GB of internal ...

The SSD upgrade inclusion is the most notable inclusion in the beta of PS5 system software update 2.0. However, there are also some nice quality-of-life improvements coming in the update.

When Sony unveiled the specs of the PS5 during that boring event in mid-March, we pointed out the massive compromise of the new console: the 825GB SSD storage. At the time, we had no idea Sony ...

The PlayStation 5 has none of those options. If a game was developed or optimized for PS5, it must be installed to the internal SSD. There is no “cold storage” option, either.

The PS5 will require a standard PC NVMe SSD with a sequential read speed of 5500MB second or faster, must be between 30mm and 110mm long and have its own heatsink or cooling apparatus.

Using a PCI Express 4.0 x4 interface also means the WD Black SN850 1TB internal SSD is a great choice if you’re looking to upgrade your laptop or desktop, too. Its WD_BLACK Dashboard software is ...

We know that the PS5's internal drive uses a PCIe Gen 4 M.2 NVMe SSD, capable of 5.5 GB/s bandwidth, so any expandable internal SSDs will need to be the equivalent (if not better) this performance.