Sony shared important new details about expanding storage for the PlayStation 5 console. Gamers can now add more space using specific M.2 solid-state drives. The company released a guide explaining exactly how to do this. This is welcome news for PS5 owners. Many players found the built-in storage filled up quickly. Adding compatible drives solves this problem.
(Sony PS5 SSD Expansion Guide: How to Choose Compatible M.2 SSDs)
The guide lists requirements for SSDs that work with the PS5. The drive must be a certain type. It must fit the M.2 slot size. Speed is critical. Sony says the SSD needs very fast read speeds. This ensures games perform well. Slower drives will not work correctly. The console requires a heatsink too. This prevents the drive from getting too hot. Some SSDs have heatsinks built-in. Others need a separate cooling solution.
(Sony PS5 SSD Expansion Guide: How to Choose Compatible M.2 SSDs)
Installing the drive involves opening the PS5 case. Users must remove a cover plate. Then they access the M.2 expansion slot. The SSD slides into this slot. It gets secured with a screw. Sony advises users to follow the guide closely. Proper installation avoids damage. After installing the SSD, the PS5 formats it. Then the extra storage is ready. Gamers can store and play PS5 games from this new drive. This means more games are available without constant deleting.
