Best time to buy a PS5 SSD
PS5, PS5 Slim and PS5 Pro storage, ranked by value on Amazon.co.uk
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In 2026, buy a PS5 SSD when you need it; the NAND shortage means waiting mainly risks paying more. If you can wait, the deepest UK storage discounts cluster around Black Friday and Boxing Day, with Amazon Prime Day in July a strong third. Do not expect a broad price crash, and with GTA 6 demand into late 2026, prices are more likely to stay firm.
Our price trend (30-day)
Cheapest £/TB we have tracked, by day. As of 29 August 2026. Over this window the floor price is roughly flat.
UK PS5 storage sales calendar
| Sales event | Typical timing | How deep the discount goes |
|---|---|---|
| Black Friday / Cyber Monday | Late November | The biggest event; many PS5 SSDs hit their yearly lows. Falls just before the GTA 6 launch window. |
| Boxing Day / January sales | 26 December onward | Strong, second only to Black Friday in the UK; good for post-Christmas drive deals. |
| Amazon Prime Day | July (and an October event) | Strong on Amazon house and partner brands; Prime members only. |
| Back to school | August / September | Moderate; portable SSDs and microSD cards see promotions. |
What counts as a good price now
As of the last update, PS5-compatible 2TB Gen4 SSDs typically run well above their pre-shortage lows. Treat anything clearly below the prevailing price per terabyte in the table below as a genuine dip rather than waiting for a broad fall that is unlikely in 2026.
Use the live trend and table to judge any listing against today's market. Buy on a real dip, not a small day-to-day move, and lock in before the GTA 6 launch rush if you can.
Buy now or wait?
Because the 2026 NAND shortage keeps prices firm and GTA 6 will spike demand in November, the safe rule is to buy when you need the storage and time it to a sale if you can. Hoping for a broad decline is a bad bet this year; the savings come from events, not from waiting out the market.
If a purchase can wait a few weeks, Black Friday in late November is usually the best window of the year for PS5 storage, though it lands right at the GTA 6 launch, so stock on the most popular 2TB drives may move quickly.
Live prices right now
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Frequently asked questions
Should I buy a PS5 SSD now or wait in 2026?
Buy when you need it. The 2026 NAND shortage has lifted prices and analysts expect firmness rather than a near-term drop, so waiting mostly risks paying more. Time the purchase to a major sale if you can.
When are PS5 SSDs cheapest in the UK?
Around Black Friday and Boxing Day first, then Amazon Prime Day in July. Watch the live trend below and buy on a genuine dip rather than a small day-to-day move.
What is a good price per TB for a PS5 SSD right now?
Treat anything clearly below the prevailing average in the table as a good deal. The live trend shows today's floor so you can judge any listing against the current market.
Will PS5 SSD prices drop before GTA 6?
Unlikely to fall much. With the shortage and GTA 6 demand building into late 2026, prices are more likely to stay firm or rise around launch, so buying ahead is the safer play.
Is Prime Day or Black Friday better for a PS5 SSD?
Black Friday is usually the deepest for storage, though Prime Day can beat it on Amazon house brands. If you can wait for late November, it is typically the stronger event.
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