PS5 storage guides and answers
PS5 storage answers, checked against Sony's published requirements
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42 guides answer the questions people ask before and after buying a PS5 SSD. Each starts with the answer, cites Sony's published requirements where they apply, and links to the drives it is talking about.
PS5 requirements as published in Sony's M.2 SSD support page. Prices from Amazon.co.uk.
Compatibility and requirements
Does the PS5 need a heatsink?, Which SSD is compatible?, PS5 SSD requirements, The 11.25mm height rule, SSD not detected (fix), Play from an external drive?, Is Gen5 worth it?, How to install, Internal vs external, 2230 SSDs, With DRAM cache, DRAM-less, Does it need DRAM?, Does it need to be Gen4?, Can it use a Gen3 SSD?, Can it use M.2 SATA?, 2230 and 2242 SSDs, What does Sony recommend?, PS5 SSD vs PC SSD, SSD overheating, Thermal throttling, Heatsink height check, Single vs double sided, SSD not showing up.
Installing, sizing and looking after a drive
How much storage does the PS5 have?, Two SSDs in a PS5?, Use a PS5 SSD in a PC?, Does it void the warranty?, How to format an SSD, How to move games, Where is the SSD slot?, Install: PS5 Slim, Install: PS5 Pro, Screw and spacer, How long does it take?, What is a good speed test result?, Read speed too slow warning, Does it improve load times?, TBW and endurance, How long does it last?, Firmware updates, Buying guide.
Heatsinks and external drives
Copper vs aluminium, Heatsink for PS5 Slim?, External HDD vs SSD, USB stick on a PS5?, External drive not recognised.
Prices and timing: PS5 SSD for GTA 6, Best time to buy, Why so expensive, Price history, Black Friday history, GTA 6 preload storage, GTA 6 on PS5 Pro, 1TB for GTA 6, 4TB for GTA 6.
Related comparisons and guides
Other places to go from here: PS5 SSD requirements, 2TB, Cheapest PS5 SSD, How to install, With heatsink.
Frequently asked questions
Where should I start?
With the compatibility guide if you have not bought yet, or the installation guide if the drive has arrived.
Are these guides based on Sony's own rules?
Yes. Requirements are taken from Sony's M.2 SSD and extended storage support pages and linked where used.
Do you test drives yourselves?
No. We do not publish hands-on benchmarks. We apply published specifications and track live prices.
How often are guides updated?
Each page shows when its content or its price table last changed.
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