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SanDisk Announces $3000 PS5 SSD as Component Pricing Surge Continues

SanDisk introduced the Optimus GX PRO 850P M.2 NVMe SSD line for Sony consoles. The series offers capacities from 1TB to 8TB. Prices for the high-end 8TB model vary significantly across reports.

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New data provides a starting price for the line and conflicting MSRPs for the 8TB model.

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  1. SanDisk Launches Optimus GX PRO SSDs for PS5 and PS5 Pro

    SanDisk introduced the Optimus GX PRO 850P M.2 NVMe SSD line for Sony consoles. The series offers capacities from 1TB to 8TB. Prices for the high-end 8TB model vary significantly across reports.

    What's confirmed:

    • SanDisk released the Optimus GX PRO 850P NVMe SSD for PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro.
    • The SSD line offers capacities up to 8TB.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The Optimus GX Pro line starts at $380.
    confidence 70%

  2. SanDisk Releases High-Cost PS5 SSD

    SanDisk launched the Optimus GX PRO 850P M.2 NVMe SSD for PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro. The 8TB model has an MSRP of $3,699. This storage component costs more than the console it is designed for.

    What's confirmed:

    • SanDisk released the Optimus GX PRO 850P M.2 NVMe SSD for PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro.
    • The 8TB model has a $3,699 MSRP.
    • The drives use PCIe 4.0 and include built-in heatsinks.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The 8TB model costs $2,960 after a 20 percent discount.
    • The SSD costs more than the console it goes inside.
    confidence 80%

  3. SanDisk Launches High-Cost PS5 SSD Lineup Amid Memory Price Crisis

    SanDisk released the Optimus GX PRO 850P M.2 NVMe SSD for PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro. The 8TB model costs $2,960 after a 20 percent discount from its $3,699 MSRP. These PCIe 4.0 drives include a built-in heatsink.

    What's confirmed:

    • The SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 850P is an officially licensed NVMe SSD for PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro.
    • The 8TB model features PCIe Gen 4 performance and a built-in heatsink.
    • The 8TB model retails for $2,960 after a 20 percent discount from its $3,699 MSRP.
    • The Optimus GX Pro 850P lineup includes 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB models.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The 1TB model costs $380, the 2TB model costs $760, and the 4TB model costs $1,500.
    • The 850X model costs $2,650.
    • A similarly capable 8TB SSD cost $599 last year.
    confidence 100%

  4. SanDisk Launches Officially Licensed 8TB PS5 SSD for $2,959.99

    SanDisk introduced the Optimus GX PRO 850P M.2 NVMe SSD for PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro consoles. The high-capacity 8TB model is priced at $2,959.99. This pricing reflects a broader surge in component costs.

    What's confirmed:

    • SanDisk announced the Optimus GX PRO 850P M.2 NVMe SSD for PlayStation 5 consoles.
    • The 8TB model of the SSD is priced at $2,959.99.
    • The new SSD is officially licensed for use with the PS5 and PS5 Pro.
    • The 8TB drive costs more than three PS5 Pro consoles combined.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The top-of-the-range PS5 SSD increased in price by 370% in less than a year.
    confidence 95%