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SanDisk's 8TB PS5 SSD Launches at Nearly $3,000, Exceeding Console Price

By PulseAugur Editorial · [3 sources] ·

SanDisk has released new officially licensed 8TB NVMe SSDs for the PlayStation 5, with the top-tier Optimus GX Pro 850P model priced at nearly $3,000. This price is more than three times that of a PS5 Pro console and significantly higher than previous comparable models from SanDisk's parent company, Western Digital. The high cost is attributed to a global memory crisis, AI-driven component scarcity, and general price increases across gaming hardware. AI

IMPACT Exacerbates AI-driven component scarcity, driving up costs for consumer electronics like gaming SSDs.

RANK_REASON Product launch of a high-priced accessory for a major gaming console, with significant discussion of market conditions and pricing. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=3 ai=0.4]

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SanDisk's 8TB PS5 SSD Launches at Nearly $3,000, Exceeding Console Price

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Matt Tate) ·

    SanDisk's new 8TB PS5 SSD costs more than three times as much as the PS5 Pro

    The highest capacity Optimus GX Pro 850P drive for the PS5 almost tops the $3,000 mark.

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    SanDisk’s new PlayStation 5 SSD will cost you more than three PS5 Pros SanDisk has announced an expensive way to boost the PlayStation 5's storage capacity. The

    SanDisk’s new PlayStation 5 SSD will cost you more than three PS5 Pros SanDisk has announced an expensive way to boost the PlayStation 5's storage capacity. The company's new Optimus GX PRO 850P NVMe SSD is an officially licensed PS5 accessory in capacities ranging from 1TB to 8T…

    LINKS theverge.com/…/sandisk-optimus-gx-pro-850…
  3. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    SanDisk’s New, ‘Officially Licensed’ $3,800 PS5 SSD Is A Surefire Sign We Are Completely Screwed https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://kotaku.c om/sandisk-ps5-ssd-8tb-

    SanDisk’s New, ‘Officially Licensed’ $3,800 PS5 SSD Is A Surefire Sign We Are Completely Screwed https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://kotaku.c om/sandisk-ps5-ssd-8tb-heatsink-optimus-gx-pro-2000707175

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