Amazon Prime Day PS5 SSD deals 2023 still live
The official Prime Day PS5 SSD deals have passed, but you might still be able to pick up a bargain
1. Quick links
2. US deals
3. UK deals
4. FAQs
The October Amazon Prime Day PS5 SSD deals are 'officially' over but you might still find a bargain in those discounts that are still live today.
Given how common discounts on PS5 SSDs are nowadays, Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sales event brought a swathe of discounts across different brands and capacities - right in time for the busiest period of the year for game releases.
As part of the wider Amazon Prime Day gaming deals that also made a return this month, we saw some excellent discounts which took some of the best SSDs for PS5 down to their lowest-ever price. As it's arguably the most important and beneficial PS5 accessory money can buy, a deal or discount at any time of the year is worth looking at.
Even though the deals have finished in terms of the event finishing, we've gathered up the remaining ones that are still available below, along with some quick links to get you in the right place if you prefer to browse.
Prime Day PS5 SSD deals: Quick links
- Samsung: Get the 2TB Premium 990 Pro for just $129.99 - a lowest ever price
- WD Black: The brilliant SN850 drive is just $129.99 for 2TB of storage
- Seagate: Snag the 1TB FireCuda 530 drive for only $91
- Under $100: Get 2TB of PS5 SSD storage for less than $100
- Premium picks: Get 4TB of storage from Nextorage for a lowest ever price
- External PS5 SSDs: Pick up the Samsung T7 Shield for a lowest ever price
- All PS5 SSD deals: Full overview of Prime Day PS5 SSD discounts
US alternative retailers:
- Best Buy: Save up to $200 on the WD BLACK SN850P
- Walmart: Get the new 1TB Seagate Game Drive for just $114
- Target: Save $60 on SanDisk external SSDs and more
- GameStop: Get more than $40 off Samsung 980 Pro SSDs
- Newegg: 60% savings on Nextorage drives, and the 980 Pro for less than $80
UK alternative retailers:
- Currys: Pick up the 1TB Samsung 980 Pro for less than £60
- Box.co.uk: Get more than £80 off the Crucial P5 Plus SSD and more
- Ebuyer: Save £60 on the 2TB Samsung 990 Pro, and more
- CCL: Discounts on Samsung 980 Pro PS5 SSDs
US deals
WD Black 2TB SN850P NVMe M.2 SSD: was $229.99 now $169.99 at Amazon
Save $20 - This is the lowest price yet for this ultra-fast PS5 NVMe SSD from Western Digital. If you're looking to add some extra storage to your console, this is one of the best and most affordable ways of doing just that.
Price check: Walmart - $169.99
WD BLACK SN850X | 1TB | was $179.99 now $69.99 at Amazon
Save $110 - Only ten dollars over its historic low price, this is a brilliant 1TB solution that you can have supreme confidence in. One of the best in the business at an incredibly impulse-purchase-worthy price.
Price check: Newegg - $59.99 (without heatsink)
Samsung 980 Pro 2TB: was $139.99 now $129.99 at Amazon
Save $10 - A small saving for still a great price for one of the best you can buy for PS5 and in its 2TB version too. A superb price, and worth considering before the sales event even hits next week.
Price check: Best Buy - $129.99 | Newegg - $129.99
addlink Addgame A95 2TB PS5 SSD: was $129.99 now $99.22 at Amazon
Save $30 - While it's not a huge discount now that the A95 retails for a reasonable $130, this deal taking the 2TB drive below the three-figure mark is a watershed moment for PS5 deals and accessories. Incredibly good value and the easiest purchase we could recommend this Prime Day.
Price check: Newegg - $112.44
Seagate Firecuda 530 1TB: was $120 $94.99 at Amazon
Save $25 - This appears to be the lowest-ever price for the brilliant Seagate Firecuda 530 1TB. This is widely regarded as one of the best in the business. A top drive, and for this price is a no-brainer.
Samsung 990 Pro 2TB (with Heatsink): was $149.99 now $129.99 at Amazon
Save $20 - It's only a small discount but it does take this 2TB variant of 990 Pro down to a lowest-ever price - and offers incredible value for money. If you're after one of the most premium, fastest, PS5 SSDs money can buy. If you're aiming for the top shelf, then this is it.
Price check: Walmart - $159.99 | Best Buy - $159.99 | Newegg - $129.99 |
Samsung 990 PRO 2TB: was $158 now $129.99 at Amazon
Save $150 - This variant doesn't have the heatsink so saves you some further money for the initial outlay. While you'll need a heatsink, you can pick up a third-party one on the cheap so the overall cost could still be very appealing.
Price check: Best Buy - $129.99 | Walmart - $139.99 | Newegg - $139.99
Samsung 980 Pro 4TB: was $344.99 $279.99 at Amazon
Save $75 - Now, if you want the 990 Pro drive from Samsung for that extra storage space, then you can grab it at this excellent price right now. Yes, it's an investment but it'll be all the storage you ever need - and it's from the top drawer. It's also a lowest ever price as far as we can tell. Note: you will need to buy a heatsink separately for this model as the 4TB one does not come with it.
Price check: Newegg - $279.99
WD Black 2TB SN850 NVMe M.2 SSD: was $299.99 now $169.99 at Amazon
Save $130 - We've seen the price of this SSD drop further over Prime Day, but that doesn't mean this isn't still a serious saving for anyone who wants to bulk out the storage of their console.
Price Check: Walmart - $169.99
WD BLACK P40 2TB external SSD: was $329.99 $149.99 at Amazon
Save $180 - It may not have sold for that full listing price for a long time, but this is a standout, stupendous deal on a brilliant external PS5 SSD. It's as close as you'll get to plugging in an NVMe via USB, and the performance and build quality are excellent. A lowest-ever price makes this a bargain for anyone looking for something portable.
Price check: Best Buy - $149.99
UK deals
Addlink Addgame A95 2TB: was £220 now £99.74 at Amazon
Save £121 - It;'s happened! It's finally happened! You can get 2TB of PS5 SSD goodness for less than £100! This is a watershed moment in the market and represents incredible value for money. Seriously, this is the PS5 SSD deal we've all been waiting for and will be incredibly hard to beat this Black Friday.
Netac NV7000 2TB: was £109.99 now £87.99 at Amazon
Save £22 - An underrated PS5 SSD and a brilliant deal that does indeed get you to that ratio of 2TB of storage for less than three figures. It might not be a big brand, but this is spectacular value.
Samsung 980 Pro 1TB: was £101.49 now £78.14 at Amazon
Save £23 - This is an attractive price for the official, design-with-PS5-in-mind 980 Pro from Samsung. A brilliant 1TB choice, and it's now very close to its lowest ever.
Price check: Currys - £99 | ebuyer - £89.99 | CCL - £125.07
Corsair MP600 Pro LPX 1TB: was £100 now £62.99 at Amazon
Save £38 - This price on the Corsair MP600 Pro LPX 1TB is excellent, offering you 1TB of one of the fastest SSDs going for less than 70 quid.
Price check: ebuyer - £79.98
Samsung 980 Pro 2TB: was £160.79 now £139.99 at Amazon
Save £21 - If you're looking at a Samsung model but want to really maximize your value for money then the 2TB of the 980 Pro could be the one for you at this price. This is only a few quid off its lowest-ever price!
Price check: Currys - £159 | ebuyer - £152.88
WD BLACK P40 2TB external SSD: was £232 now £149.99 at Amazon
Save £82 - Like in the US, this might not have sold at that lofty retail price for a good while, but this is still a bona fide lowest-ever price. And a bloody great one for anyone looking for sizeable storage that offers excellent performance on the cheap.
Amazon Prime Day PS5 SSD deals: FAQs
When does October Prime Day end?
The October Prime Day event and the Amazon Prime Day PS5 SSD deals that come with it ended at the last minute on October 11.
Will I need an Amazon Prime subscription to participate in the Prime Day PS5 SSD deals?
Yes, you will need an Amazon Prime subscription to take part in the upcoming Prime Day PS5 SSD deals. Fortunately, a free 30 day trial is available for new prospective subscribers so you won't necessarily have to put money down to see what the service is all about. That's because many exclusive offers are reserved for Prime members, which includes the short-round Lightning deals as well.
Get a free 30-day trial of Amazon Prime
The world's largest online retailer is currently offering a month-long free trial of its Prime service which, if activated now, will see you through the Prime Day PS5 SSD deals in good time. You'll also get limited-time access to next-day delivery and the Prime Video service. After the trial expires, the service costs $14.99 / £8.99.
An SSD for PS5 is a great start, however, for the definitive console gaming experience we recommend checking out some of the best gaming TVs and the best monitors for PS5. What's more, if your DualSense is getting a little worn out then the best PS5 controllers are good to watch out for even now that Prime Day has wrapped up.
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