SanDisk’s new PlayStation 5 SSD will cost you more than three PS5 Pros

June 17, 2026 Andrew Liszewski

A SanDisk SSD sitting in front of a PlayStation 5 console and controller.

SanDisk has announced an expensive way to boost the PlayStation 5's storage capacity. The company's new Optimus GX PRO 850P NVMe SSD is an officially licensed PS5 accessory in capacities ranging from 1TB to 8TB. The largest option can store up to 200 PS5 games (based on average installation sizes) SanDisk claims, but thanks to the global memory shortage, it will cost you $2,959.99 when it's eventually available through the company's online store, discounted from $3,699.99.

Even after you take into account Sony's recent console price hikes, you can buy three PS5 Pro consoles for the price of just one of these 8TB sticks. But the smaller capa …

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