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Sandisk 8TB PS5 SSD launches for $2,959.99, almost five times the PS5 price
VideoCardz.com • • technology
Key Points:
- Sandisk has released the Optimus GX PRO 850P NVMe SSD series for PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro, featuring capacities of 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB with PCIe Gen4 speeds optimized for the PS5 M.2 slot.
- The 8TB model offers sequential read speeds up to 7,200 MB/s and write speeds of 6,600 MB/s, with endurance rated at 4,800 TBW and a five-year limited warranty across all capacities.
- Pricing is notably high, with the 8TB SSD listed at $2,959.99 (launch offer), significantly exceeding the $649.99 price of a standard PS5 console, while smaller capacities range from $379.99 for 1TB to $1,499.99 for 4TB.
- Sandisk’s new SSD lineup coincides with the company's rebranding of its consumer SSDs under the Optimus brand, positioning the GX PRO as the premium tier following WD_BLACK and WD Blue transitions announced at CES 2026.
