SanDisk Extreme Portable on a PS5: what it does and live prices

External USB drives for the PS5, ranked by value on Amazon.co.uk

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Quick answer

SanDisk's Extreme Portable SSD has a 1,050 MB/s rating, the most a PS5's 10Gbps USB port can carry. The Extreme Pro version is a faster 2x2 drive that the PS5 cannot use at full speed. Remember the limit of any USB drive on this console: it holds PS5 games without running them, while PS4 games play straight from it. Best value today: SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 2TB at £199.99 (£100.00/TB), as of 21 October 2026. The lowest price outright is £142.99, for the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 500GB.

As of 21 October 2026

USB storage rules as published in Sony's extended storage support page. Prices from Amazon.co.uk.

Best price per TB
£100.00
External drives tracked
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The SanDisk Extreme Portable and the PS5 in brief

SanDisk Extreme Portable
TypePortable SSD
Rated speedUp to 1,050 MB/s for the standard Extreme
Speed on a PS5Near its rating on a 10Gbps port
Works as PS5 extended storageYes, in sizes from 250GB to 8TB
Plays PS5 gamesNo (stores them)
Plays PS4 gamesYes

Source for the console side: Sony's extended storage requirements, which ask for SuperSpeed USB at 5Gbps or faster.

On the console

Check which version a listing is. The standard Extreme suits the console; the Extreme Pro costs more for speed the PS5's ports cannot deliver.

In stock new today: 14. They cost between £100.00/TB and £285.98/TB.

Live prices right now

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18 products
ProductCapacityPricePrice per TBTechPrimeBuy
SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 4TB - Up to 1050MB/s Read Speeds (Older Model) | External SSD, USB-C, Compatible with PC, Mac, Consoles, IP65 Water+Dust Resistant, Up to 3M Drop Protection, AES EncryptionUsed
1 other listing of this model£389.00 (used)
4 TB£347.28£86.82SSD · USBPrimeBuy on Amazon
SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 2TB - Up to 1050MB/s Read Speeds (Older Model) | External SSD, USB-C, Compatible with PC, Mac, Consoles, IP65 Water+Dust Resistant, Up to 3M Drop Protection, AES Encryption
1 other listing of this model£293.44
2 TB£199.99£100.00SSD · USBPrimeBuy on Amazon
SanDisk 4TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD - Up to 2000MB/s Read Speeds - Black | External SSD, USB-C, Water & Dust Resistant, Up to 3M Drop Protection, 256 bit AES Encryption, Ideal for PC, Mac, ConsolesUsed4 TB£407.78£101.95SSD · USBPrimeBuy on Amazon
SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 4TB - Up to 1050MB/s Read Speeds (Older Model) | External SSD, USB-C, Compatible with PC, Mac, Consoles, IP65 Water+Dust Resistant, Up to 3M Drop Protection, AES Encryption
1 other listing of this model£467.32
4 TB£419.99£105.00SSD · USBPrimeBuy on Amazon
SanDisk 2TB Extreme Portable SSD - Up to 1050MB/s - USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE61-2T00-G25B2 TB£251.51£125.76SSD · USBPrimeBuy on Amazon
SanDisk 4TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD - Up to 2000MB/s Read Speeds - Black | External SSD, USB-C, Water & Dust Resistant, Up to 3M Drop Protection, 256 bit AES Encryption, Ideal for PC, Mac, Consoles
2 other listings of this model£749.99£980.99
4 TB£524.55£131.14SSD · USB-Buy on Amazon
SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD for Playstation 5 2TB, Up to 1050MB/s Read | Officially Licensed for Playstation 5 Consoles & PC's, External SSD, Drop Protection, USB 3.2 Gen2, Discord Nitro 1 Month2 TB£271.99£136.00SSD · USBPrimeBuy on Amazon
SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 8TB, Up to 1050MB/s Read Speeds, Black | External SSD, USB-C, Compatible with PC, Mac, Consoles, IP65 Water+Dust Resistant, Up to 3M Drop Protection, AES Encryption8 TB£1,100.00£137.50SSD · USB-Buy on Amazon
SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 1TB - Up to 1050MB/s Read Speeds (Older Model) | External SSD, USB-C, Compatible with PC, Mac, Consoles, IP65 Water+Dust Resistant, Up to 3M Drop Protection, AES EncryptionUsed1 TB£143.61£143.61SSD · USBPrimeBuy on Amazon
SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD for Playstation 5 1TB, Up to 1050MB/s Read | Officially Licensed for Playstation 5 Consoles & PC's, External SSD, Drop Protection, USB 3.2 Gen2, Discord Nitro 1 Month1 TB£148.49£148.49SSD · USB-Buy on Amazon
SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD 1TB, Up to 2000MB/s Read Speeds | 256 bit AES hardware encryption, up to three-meter drop protection, IP65 water and dust resistance, Monterey
1 other listing of this model£194.99
1 TB£155.99£155.99SSD · USBPrimeBuy on Amazon
SANDISK Extreme Portable SSD 4TB, Up to 2000MB/s Transfer Speed(New Model) | External SSD, USB-C, IP65 Water & Dust Resistant, Up to 3M Drop Protection, 256-bit AES Encryption, Space for AI-contentUsed4 TB£651.83£162.96SSD · USBPrimeBuy on Amazon
Sandisk Extreme Portable SSD - 1TB | Up to 1000 MB/s read and 950 MB/s write speed for instant access and effortless backups
3 other listings of this model£172.00£179.99£224.76
1 TB£164.99£164.99SSD · USB-Buy on Amazon
SanDisk 2TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD - Up to 2000MB/s Read Speeds - Black | External SSD, USB-C, Water & Dust Resistant, Up to 3M Drop Protection, 256 bit AES Encryption, Ideal for PC, Mac, Consoles
3 other listings of this model£392.00£445.99£489.99
2 TB£339.98£169.99SSD · USBPrimeBuy on Amazon
SANDISK Extreme Portable SSD 4TB, Up to 2000MB/s Transfer Speed(New Model) | External SSD, USB-C, IP65 Water & Dust Resistant, Up to 3M Drop Protection, 256-bit AES Encryption, Space for AI-content4 TB£790.00£197.50SSD · USB-Buy on Amazon
SANDISK Extreme Portable SSD 2TB, Up to 2000MB/s Transfer Speed (New Model) | External SSD, USB-C, IP65 Water & Dust Resistant, Up to 3M Drop Protection, 256-bit AES Encryption, Space for AI-content2 TB£424.99£212.50SSD · USBPrimeBuy on Amazon
SANDISK Extreme Portable SSD 1TB, Up to 2000MB/s Transfer Speed (New Model) | External SSD, USB-C, IP65 Water & Dust Resistant, Up to 3M Drop Protection, 256-bit AES Encryption, Space for AI-content1 TB£232.99£232.99SSD · USBPrimeBuy on Amazon
SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 500GB, Up to 2000MB/s Transfer Speeds (New) | External SSD, USB-C, IP65 Water & Dust Resistant, Up to 3M Drop Protection, 256-bit AES Encryption, Space for AI-content
1 other listing of this model£156.17
500 GB£142.99£285.98SSD · USBPrimeBuy on Amazon

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Frequently asked questions

Does the SanDisk Extreme Portable work with a PS5?

Yes. Both the Extreme and the Extreme Pro are accepted as PS5 extended storage. Either stores PS5 games and plays PS4 games, and neither can run a PS5 game.

Which one is the best buy per TB today?

Best value today: SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 2TB at £199.99 (£100.00/TB), as of 21 October 2026. The lowest price outright is £142.99, for the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 500GB.

Which ports on the console take extended storage?

Any SuperSpeed one. The launch console's front USB-A socket is Hi-Speed only, so pick the USB-C socket or the back of the machine.

What happens to files already on the drive?

They are deleted. Sony's instructions are plain that formatting for extended storage erases all saved data for good.

Does it work if another PS5 formatted it?

It does. There is no need to format again when the drive comes from another PS5 or from a PS4.

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