Here Are the Best SSD Deals for Amazon Prime Day (and That Includes PS5-Compatible SSDs)

Published:Tue, 11 Jul 2023 / Source:https://www.ign.com/articles/the-best-ps5-ssd-deals-for-2023

It's 2023 and high-capacity, high-speed SSDs are no longer reserved for only the wealthy or spendthrift. For Amazon Prime Day, we are seeing a whole lot of amazing price drops on some of the fastest and most reliable SSDs around. We've listed every good Prime Day SSD deal we could find here. We have our own opinions on what is better or worse, but the fact of the matter is that every SSD on this list is reliable and worth the advertised price.

A special note for PS5 storage upgrades

Although technically any appropriately sized PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 solid state drive will work in your PS5, Sony recommends that you get one with a miminum rated 5,500MB/s read speed to match the PS5's internal drive and optimize performance. We agree. Sony also recommends a heatsink attached to your SSD. Not all SSDs listed here have pre-installed heatsinks. For the ones that do, we'll be sure to mention it. For the ones that don't, all you have to do is purchase your own heatsink (like this one for $9) and install it yourself. It's very easy. If you want us to pick your SSD for you, check out the best PS5 SSDs of 2023.

Prime Day Deals on SSDs

Are you overwhelmed by the sheer number of SSD brands and models? We understand! If you want something reliable and fast without sweating the details, then just pick one of the hottest SSD deals at the top of the list. They're popular for a reason.

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How easy is it to install the SSD?

It's extremely easy! Removing the case cover is completely toolless. In fact, the only screw you have to remove is the one that keeps the cover for the SSD bay in place. You don't even put it back when you're done. Sony has a quick and easy YouTube video guide.

What if the SSD I bought doesn't have a heatsink?

Sony recommends you install an SSD that has an attached heatsink. If the SSD you purchase doesn't include one, it's simple enough to buy one for about $10 on Amazon and add it yourself. Most of these heatsinks are just attached using an adhesive like thermal tape.

Want more Prime Day deals? Check out our Amazon Prime Day megapost here.

Source:https://www.ign.com/articles/the-best-ps5-ssd-deals-for-2023

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