Sony Opens the PS5 SSD Bay: What You Need to Know
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Sony is unlocking the SSD bay in the PS5 through a software update, but there are strict rules about which drives can be used.
Must-Haves for Your PS5 SSD
Type: M.2
Interface: Must use NVMe Gen. 4 or newer
Storage: 256GB to 4TB
Read Speed: At least 5,500MB/s
Cooling: Must have a heatsink, as the drive slot isn't ventilated
Size Requirements
Height: Max 11.25mm (including the heatsink), with 8mm above and 2.45mm below
Weight: Max 25mm (including the heatsink)
Length: Can be 30mm, 42mm, 60mm, 80mm, or 110mm
Must-Nots
Type: Can't be M.2 SATA
Features: Can't have Host Memory Buffer (HMB)
Optional Features
The drive can be single-sided or double-sided.
Now that you know the rules, here are some drives that work with the PS5. We'll keep this list updated as more options become available. Right now, we're focusing on drives with heatsinks because they're more convenient.
What SSD do you plan to use for your PS5?
