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SanDisk's New 8TB PS5 SSD Costs More Than Three Times As Much As The PS5 Pro

SanDisk has launched a high-capacity 8TB SSD for PS5 consoles with a price tag reaching $3,000.

By · Published June 19, 2026  22:01 UTC · Updated June 21, 2026  10:33 UTC

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SanDisk announced the Optimus GX PRO 850P M.2 NVMe SSD for PlayStation 5 consoles. The 8TB drive was priced at $3,000, which exceeded the cost of the PS5 Pro console.

The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 120d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 7 distinct news outlets with 7 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 5.
  • Primary Driver: SanDisk has launched a high-capacity 8TB SSD for PS5 consoles with a price tag reaching $3,000.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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SanDisk has announced the Optimus GX PRO 850P M.2 NVMe SSD, a storage expansion designed for PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro consoles. The 8TB model is priced at $3,000.

Coverage from Engadget, Eurogamer, and Moomoo emphasizes the cost disparity between the hardware and the consoles, noting that the SSD costs more than the console itself and, in some cases, more than three PS5 Pro units. TechPowerUp and TweakTown identify the specific hardware model and its target platforms.

Future developments depend on the market response to these pricing tiers for officially licensed PlayStation 5 storage add-ons.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 122d ago.

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What is the specific model of the new SSD?

The drive is the SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 850P M.2 NVMe SSD.

How much does the 8TB version cost?

The 8TB SSD is priced at $3,000.

Which consoles is the drive compatible with?

The SSD is built for PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro consoles.

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