Get a PS5 SSD upgrade for less with up to 45% off of top models

03 March 2023 , 18:09

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Amazon slashes prices on a range of PS5 SSD upgrade options (Image: Jasmine Mannan)

If you're on the hunt for a PS5 SSD upgrade, then these models will up your speeds without breaking the bank.

Those who are collectors of digital games will know better than anyone that they take up a lot of storage space on your console. The best way to fix this, without having to uninstall and reinstall games all the time, is to get yourself a PS5 SSD upgrade. But solid-state drives can be a costly investment, setting you back hundreds of pounds.

Luckily, Amazon is currently running a sale on a range of PS5 SSD upgrade options, with up to 45% off of some of the best models on the market. Since these drives are designed specifically for the PS5 they have heatsinks included and run at speeds either equal to or higher than the speed of the PS5's built-in SSD, so you're never sacrificing speed for your storage increase. Better yet, they're all eligible for Amazon Prime delivery.

Do I really need a PS5 SSD upgrade?

For reference, the speed that the drive inside of the console reads and writes at is 5,500MB/s meaning anything faster than this will be a PS5 SSD upgrade allowing for your games to load and render faster. Most Gen4 NVME solid-state drives operate at a speed of around 7,300 MB/s and with the shiny new Gen5 drives starting to hit the market, this previous generation is reducing in price making it a great time to pick one up.

And with PSVR 2 hitting the shelves last month, PS5 gamers are in need of that extra storage space now more than ever. Titles like Horizon Call of the Mountain clock in at over 45GB and Gran Turismo 7, which recently went on sale after releasing a free virtual reality patch, comes in at a massive 96.8GB.

PSVR 2 is already losing to the Meta Quest 2 in the VR headset battle

Faster render times in VR are a great way to keep up that level of immersion. Which can be totally ruined if you're seeing mountains in the distance appearing out of thin air when you've already loaded into the environment.

The PS5 console only has 667GB of free storage space for games, it's only a matter of time before that's completely used up given the size of these games. Especially with the current PS Store sale going on, so be sure to grab a deal on these PS5 SSD upgrade options.

If you don't already have an Amazon Prime membership to take advantage of the free delivery option on these devices then rest assured that we've got you covered with a free trial. You'll find a range of sales on gaming gear all the time over at Amazon, including a recent price cut on the PS5 DualSense charging station, making Prime membership a good investment if you're hoping to bag a bargain.

Jasmine Mannan