NBA 2K26 PS5 file size
PS5 install sizes and what they mean for your storage
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NBA 2K26 takes about 102.7GB on PS5 (per PSprices, from the PlayStation Store listing, 12 Oct 2026). It fills 15% of a launch PS5, 12% of a PS5 Slim and 5% of a PS5 Pro. Put on a 2TB M.2 SSD, it leaves space for roughly 25 more big games, or 11 on 1TB. Figure from PlayStation Store listing via PSprices, checked 12 October 2026.
How much of a PS5 NBA 2K26 takes
| Console | Share of built-in storage | Space left after installing it |
|---|---|---|
| PS5 (667GB usable) | 15% | 564GB |
| PS5 Slim (848GB usable) | 12% | 745GB |
| PS5 Pro (1.89TB usable) | 5% | 1,787GB |
Install size 102.7GB (per PSprices, from the PlayStation Store listing, 12 Oct 2026). Source: PlayStation Store listing via PSprices, checked 12 October 2026. Updates move this number. For the size on your own console, look under Settings, Storage.
NBA 2K26 on an expansion SSD
| SSD size | Other big games that fit alongside NBA 2K26 | Compare drives |
|---|---|---|
| 1TB | 11 | 1TB PS5 SSDs |
| 2TB | 25 | 2TB PS5 SSDs |
| 4TB | 51 | 4TB PS5 SSDs |
Other games counted at an average of 75GB each.
Notes on the NBA 2K26 download
The PS5 version is more than twice the size of the PS4 version, which is about 45GB.
Among the 32 games we have a figure for, NBA 2K26 ranks number 8 by size. Similar-sized games: AC Shadows at 102.6GB, Black Myth Wukong at 104.4GB, Red Dead Redemption 2 at 105GB. The capacity calculator shows how many games a given drive holds; the game size index has the rest of the figures.
Compatible drives, live prices
| Product | Capacity | Price | Price per TB | Tech | Prime | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD 4TB (Up to 7,300 MB/s read speed, Up to 6,600 MB/s write speed, M.2 2280, PCIe Gen4, Gaming Storage Expansion, High Performance Internal solid state drive) POWERED BY SANDISKUsed | 4 TB | £404.67 | £101.17 | NVMe | Prime | Buy on Amazon |
| fanxiang NVMe SSD 4TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4, Up to 7000MB/s | 4 TB | £429.99 | £107.50 | NVMe | - | Buy on Amazon |
| Fikwot FX991 4TB SSD, M.2 2280 NVMe SSD, PCIe Gen4x4, Up to 7300MB/s, HMB+SLC, High Performance Gaming Internal Solid State Drive for PS5, Laptops, Desktop(PC) | 4 TB | £429.99 | £107.50 | NVMe | - | Buy on Amazon |
| Ediloca 4TB NVMe M.2 SSD PCIe Gen 4x4, Up to 7000MB/s Read, M.2 2280 Internal Solid State Drive, Dynamic SLC Cache, Compatible with PC, Desktop and Laptops(EN880E) | 4 TB | £429.99 | £107.50 | NVMe | - | Buy on Amazon |
| fanxiang NVMe SSD 4TB M.2 Heatsink PCIe Gen4, Up to 7000MB/s | 4 TB | £439.99 | £110.00 | NVMeHeatsinkCheck height | - | Buy on Amazon |
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Frequently asked questions
How many GB is NBA 2K26 on PS5?
About 102.7GB (per PSprices, from the PlayStation Store listing, 12 Oct 2026). We checked the figure on 12 October 2026. Patches and add-ons change it.
Can a base PS5 hold NBA 2K26?
It does. After installing it a launch PS5 has roughly 564GB left.
How many other games fit with NBA 2K26 on a 2TB SSD?
About 25 at an average of 75GB each.
Can I install NBA 2K26 on an external drive?
You can store the PS5 version on a USB drive, but it must be on the console or an M.2 SSD to be played.
What is the cheapest SSD with room for NBA 2K26?
Cheapest today: fanxiang NVMe SSD 4TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 at £429.99 (£107.50/TB), as of 21 October 2026.
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