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SanDisk's New, Officially Licensed 8TB PS5 SSD Costs A Whopping $3800
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- SanDisk has priced its new 8TB Optimus GX PRO SSD at $3,828.99, which is nearly $3,000 more expensive than a PlayStation 5 Pro console.
- The new SSD appears nearly identical to the older WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD, sharing the same performance specs, endurance, and physical dimensions.
- The Optimus GX PRO costs about $700 more than the WD_BLACK SN850X, despite no clear improvements, with the older model previously sold for $579.99 in November 2024.
- SanDisk’s stock valuation has increased significantly since October 2025, potentially influencing the high pricing despite market criticism.
- Rising costs for storage components driven by AI data center demand are contributing to affordability challenges for consumers building gaming PCs in 2027.
