Sandisk Unveils $3,800 8TB SSD for PS5, Priced to Impress
WHO:
Engadget - SanDisk Corporation, a subsidiary of Western Digital, is the company behind the new SSD.
Kotaku - The new SSD is part of the “Optimus GX PRO” line.
WHAT:
The Verge - The 8TB SSD is priced at $2,959.99 when it becomes available, discounted from $3,699.99.
The Verge - The 4TB version of the SSD is priced at $1,499.99, discounted from $1,874.99.
The Verge - The 2TB option is priced at $759.99, down from $949.99.
The Verge - The new SSD can store up to 200 PS5 games based on average installation sizes.
Engadget - SanDisk's stock valuation has increased more than tenfold since October 2025.
Kotaku - The price of the new 8TB heatsink version of the Optimus GX PRO SSD is $3,828.99, which is approximately $700 more than the WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD 8TB Heatsink model.
Kotaku - SanDisk announced the price of the 8TB heatsink version of the Optimus GX PRO SSD at $3,828.99.
Kotaku - The price is almost $3,000 more than the PlayStation 5 Pro console.
Kotaku - The previous model, the WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD 8TB Heatsink, was sold for $579.99 in November 2024.
Kotaku - The new SSD shares specifications with the WD_BLACK SN850X, including 6,600MB/s sequential write performance and 4,800 TBW endurance.
WHERE:
Kotaku - The SSD is designed for use with the PlayStation 5.
WHEN:
Kotaku - SanDisk announced the new price on its website via a post on X.
WHY:
Kotaku - The increase in SSD prices is attributed to the growing demand for SSDs and RAM for AI datacenters.
Kotaku - The high price point has drawn criticism from users online, with some questioning the justification for the cost given the similarities to older models.
Kotaku - The increase in storage prices is attributed to the growing demand for SSDs and RAM for AI datacenters.
HOW:
The Verge - The SSD features an “optimized heatsink built specifically for the PS5 and PS5 Pro M.2 slot.”
Kotaku - The SSD is marketed as an upgrade for the PlayStation 5, despite being similar in specifications to an older model.
(UPDATED June 18, 2026 06:38 UTC)
A new SSD designed for the PS5 and PS5 Pro is set to hit the market, with the 8TB version priced at $2,959.99, down from $3,699.99. The 4TB model will retail for $1,499.99, discounted from $1,874.99, while the 2TB option will be available for $759.99, reduced from $949.99. This SSD boasts an optimized heatsink specifically built for the PS5 and can store up to 200 PS5 games based on average installation sizes.
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(UPDATED June 17, 2026 19:45 UTC)
SanDisk's stock valuation has skyrocketed more than tenfold since October 2025, reflecting a significant shift in the market. Meanwhile, the new 8TB heatsink version of the Optimus GX PRO SSD is priced at $3,828.99, which is about $700 more than the WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD 8TB Heatsink model. This surge in SSD prices is largely driven by the increasing demand for SSDs and RAM in AI datacenters.
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(UPDATED June 17, 2026 17:59 UTC)
SanDisk Corporation has unveiled its new 8TB heatsink version of the Optimus GX PRO SSD, priced at an eye-popping $3,828.99, which is nearly $3,000 more than the PlayStation 5 Pro console. This SSD, designed for use with the PlayStation 5, shares specifications with the previous WD_BLACK SN850X model, including impressive sequential write performance and endurance. The high price has sparked online criticism, with many users questioning the justification for such a cost given the similarities to older models, as the demand for SSDs and RAM for AI datacenters continues to rise.