PS5 - M.2 storage coming to beta

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the-pi-guy

How to add an M.2 SSD to a PS5 console US


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Interface: PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 NVMe SSD

Capacity: 250GB - 4TB

Cooling structure: Using an M.2 SSD with your PS5 console requires effective heat dissipation with a cooling structure, such as a heatsink. You can attach one to your M.2 SSD yourself, either in a single-sided format, or double-sided format. There are also M.2 SSDs that have cooling structures (such as heatsinks) built in.

Sequential read speed: 5,500MB/s or faster is recommended

Module width: 22mm width (25mm width is not supported)

Form Factor: M.2 type 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110.
These numbers can be found on retail listings for M.2 SSD devices. The first two digits refer to the width, the remaining digits to the length.

Socket type: Socket 3 (Key M)

Total size including cooling structure:
In millimeters: smaller than 110mm (L) x 25mm (W) x 11.25mm (H).
In inches: smaller than 4.33in (L) x 0.984 in (W) x 0.442in (H).

See below for full requirements.

Length
The following M.2 SSD lengths are compatible with PS5 consoles:
30mm, 42mm, 60mm, 80mm, 110mm (corresponding to the form factor type, per above).

Width
A 22mm-wide M.2 SSD module is required.
The total structure (including an added cooling structure) cannot exceed 25mm (0.984in).

Height
The total height of the M.2 SSD and its cooling structure (such as a heatsink) - whether built-in or separate - must be less than 11.25mm (0.442in).
The height must also be in the right place, in relation to the M.2 SSD's circuit board:

The size below the board must be less than 2.45mm (0.096in).  The total size above the board must be less than 8mm (0.314in).
(Note: millimeter measurements are the technical standard and are more precise than inches. We recommend double-checking that the total dimensions of M.2 SSD and heatsink products you're considering meet the millimeter requirements before purchasing)


Both single-sided and double-sided M.2 SSD devices are supported.
 M.2 SATA SSDs aren't supported.
 You should carefully review drive specifications prior to purchase and contact the vendor or manufacturer if you need further information. SIE cannot guarantee that all M.2 SSD devices meeting the described specifications will work with your console and assumes no responsibility for the selection, performance or use of third-party products.
 Not all games are necessarily playable with the exact same performance provided by the PS5 console's internal Ultra-High Speed SSD, even where the M.2 SSD device's sequential read speed is faster than 5500MB/s.
 The majority of M.2 SSD devices with the above type numbers (M Key Type 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110) and without a built-in cooling structure will fit the PS5 console's SSD slot. However, sizes for cooling structures (like heatsinks) vary greatly. If you are not sure an M.2 SSD or cooling structure (such as a heatsink) you're considering meets the size requirements outlined here, we recommend looking for another product option or contacting the vendor or manufacturer for more information.

Some of the wording suggests there won't be a white list.

>Not all games are necessarily playable with the exact same performance provided by the PS5 console's internal Ultra-High Speed SSD, even where the M.2 SSD device's sequential read speed is faster than 5500MB/s.

Legend

Bout time. In the future this will be a non issue as most ssds reach these speads, but right now it's a bit funky.

Almost, and I only mean almost, makes the xbox solution look good.

BananaKing

Bout time. In the future this will be a non issue as most ssds reach these speads, but right now it's a bit funky.

Almost, and I only mean almost, makes the xbox solution look good.
The xbox solution is awesome. The issue with it is price. If there where third party ones too that would be the ideal solution IMO.

kitler53

The xbox solution is awesome. The issue with it is price. If there where third party ones too that would be the ideal solution IMO.
Xbox's expensive, proprietary memory is awesome!

Vita's expensive, proprietary memory is the worst. 


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the-pi-guy

Xbox's expensive, proprietary memory is awesome!
Eh, it's not extremely overpriced. It's fairly in line with the nonproprietary ones.

Vita memory cards were like 1/4th the space for the same price of an SD card.  

BananaKing

Xbox's expensive, proprietary memory is awesome!

Vita's expensive, proprietary memory is the worst.
I like the idea of a slot you just put extra memory in. No hassle or anything. Its like a PS2 memory card.

Sony and MS should do that, but allow third parties to make their own memory cards too, that way price can go down. Its just like controllers. Where any manufacturer can make one.

the-pi-guy


Legend


Way too slow to swap them.

Or does he just mean internal and external?

Legend


kitler53

a 19 minute video that could have just said "it works as expected"


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