The cheapest PS5 SSD deals in September 2023

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The cheapest PS5 SSD deals will allow you to create more storage space on your console for less. Whether you're looking to buy a 1TB or 2TB NVMe model, there's never been a better time to purchase with the prices we're currently seeing, especially if you live in the US. Some of the biggest brands including Western Digital, Samsung, and Seagate there, and they're getting ever more affordable.

Only a few months ago it appeared like the best SSDs for PS5 were, unfortunately, pricing consumers out. Now, as we enter June 2023, we're seeing many top-end drives dropping to well under $100 / £100. That's especially apparent right now, as Amazon is currently hosting a massive PS5 SSD sale, with many of the best models dropping to their lowest ever prices. As such, there's never been a better time to shop for extra storage.

If you're not sure of where to start with expanding storage on your console then our helpful SSD for PS5 installation guide has everything you need to know to go through the process. We consider an NVMe SSD to be the essential PS5 accessory, as it means you can store and play more of the best PS5 games than what the otherwise limited space of the system (around 677.2GB) would typically afford you. 

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Cheapest PS5 SSD deals

XPG Gammix S70 Blade 1TB | was $130

XPG Gammix S70 Blade 1TB | was $130 now $59.99 at Amazon
Save $70 - This is an excellent price on the XPG Gamix S70 Blade which is one of our favorite SSDs for PS5 right now. It's also the lowest ever price we've seen for this reliable M.2 SSD.

2TB: was $209 now $109 at Amazon

Nextorage NEM-PAT 1TB | was $125

Nextorage NEM-PAT 1TB | was $125 now $69.99 at Amazon
Save $55 - While admittedly a lesser-known brand, this is still an excellent price on a capable 1TB NVMe SSD for PS5 that will see you right with its chunky heatsink and strong read-and-write figures.

2TB: was $139 now $109 at Amazon

Samsung 980 Pro 1TB | was $100

Samsung 980 Pro 1TB | was $100 now $79.99 at Amazon
Save $20 - While it doesn't look like too big a discount this is one of the cheapest prices we've ever seen on the Samsung 980 Pro 1TB making now an ideal time to make some much-needed space in your PS5 for less.

2TB: was $141.95 now $124.17 at Amazon

Seagate FireCuda 530 1TB | was $120

Seagate FireCuda 530 1TB | was $120 now $100 at Amazon
Save $20 - While creeping back up to its usual retail price, the Seagate FireCuda 530 is still well worth considering. Plus, the inclusion of a heatsink will take much of the headache out of installing it into your PS5.

Crucial P5 Plus 1TB Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD | was $99.99

Crucial P5 Plus 1TB Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD | was $99.99 now $62.99 at Amazon
Save $37 - This is a chunky saving for one of Crucial's absolute best SSDs. While it's just a few bucks off its lowest ever price, it's still one of the cheapest 1TB SSDs on sale right now, and the pre-fitted heatsink makes it a perfect choice for beginners.

2TB: $129.99 at Amazon

WD_BLACK 2TB SN850 NVMe SSD for PS5 w/ heatsink: was $299.99

WD_BLACK 2TB SN850 NVMe SSD for PS5 w/ heatsink: was $299.99 now $154.99 at Amazon
Save $145 - This is a frankly absurd discount on one of the absolute best SSDs for PS5, very close to its lowest ever price at the retailer. 2TB goes a long way on PS5, and the included heatsink makes this a top choice for first time installers.

WD_BLACK 1TB SN850X NVMe SSD: was $179.99

WD_BLACK 1TB SN850X NVMe SSD: was $179.99 now $73.69 at Amazon
Save $105 - WD_Black's lightning-quick SSD is compatible with PS5, and this is among the lowest prices it's ever been at Amazon.

2TB: was $309.99 now $134.49 at Amazon

WD_BLACK 1TB SN850P NVMe SSD: was $149.99

WD_BLACK 1TB SN850P NVMe SSD: was $149.99 now $109.99 at Amazon
Save $40 - One of WD_Black's most powerful SSDs to date, this current Amazon discount makes it more accessible than ever. If you're looking for ultra-fast speeds even compared to the brand's other models, then this is a top choice.

2TB: was $229.99 now $162.99 at Amazon

4TB: was $549.99 now $349.99 at Amazon

Cheapest PS5 SSD deals

Samsung 980 Pro 1TB | was £101

Samsung 980 Pro 1TB | was £101 now £77.40 at Amazon
Save £24 - While it doesn't look like too big a discount this is one of the cheapest prices we've ever seen on the Samsung 980 Pro 1TB making now an ideal time to make some much-needed space in your PS5 for less.

2TB: was £160.79 now £128.70 at Amazon

WD_BLACK 1TB SN850 NVMe SSD for PS5 w/ heatsink: was £179.99

WD_BLACK 1TB SN850 NVMe SSD for PS5 w/ heatsink: was £179.99 now £93.99 at Amazon
Save £86 - This is a very strong discount on one of the absolute best SSDs for PS5, very close to its lowest ever price at the retailer. 2TB goes a long way on PS5, and the included heatsink makes this a top choice for first time installers.

2TB: was £289.99 now £155.99 at Amazon

Crucial P5 Plus 1TB Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD | was £104.99

Crucial P5 Plus 1TB Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD | was £104.99 now £64.97 at Amazon
Save £40 - This is a chunky saving for one of Crucial's absolute best SSDs. While it's just a few pounds off its lowest ever price, it's still one of the cheapest 1TB SSDs on sale right now, and the pre-fitted heatsink makes it a perfect choice for beginners.

2TB: was £156.99 now £108.99 at Amazon

Best PS5 SSD - FAQs

What size PS5 SSD do I need?

We recommend getting a 1TB SSD in order to get the best value for money for a significant boost to your PS5 game storage. With an SSD of this size, you’ll be able to install between 15-20 major PS5 game releases, though that could be less if they are all particularly large 100 GB+ titles such as Call of Duty: Warzone, Destiny 2, or Hitman 3. If your library is more varied, you’ll get dozens of smaller titles on it with no issue.

For anyone whose gaming habits are a little lighter, if you’re on a tighter budget, or you don’t mind uninstalling excess games every so often, a 500GB SSD is a reasonable choice. That’ll give you room for about 5-10 AAA games or many indie hits.

You could opt for a 2TB SSD if you really want to forget about all future PS5 storage woes for some time to come. You’re approaching the cost of the console again at this point and that seems a little ridiculous. Of course, the PS5 does support SSDs up to 4TB.

Which heatsinks are compatible with PS5 SSDs?

The majority of third-party heatsinks that match the size requirements of the SSD and the PS5’s internal storage expansion drive will work just fine. Those measurements are really the key thing to look out for as a few mm in the wrong place could mean the SSD won’t fit in your PS5.

To make things easy, we’ve listed a few compatible options that you can take your pick from below. Once you’ve got everything you need we’ll take you through how to install your PS5 internal SSD upgrade too. Luckily, it’s a fairly straightforward process. 

QIVYNSRY M.2 heatsink: $8.99 at Amazon

QIVYNSRY M.2 heatsink: $8.99 at Amazon
Here's one of the more affordable M.2 heatsinks that'll be compatible with any of the SSDs that require one on this page. It also meets the size limitations of the PS5 SSD storage expansion slot.

QIVYNSRY M.2 heatsink: £7.99 at Amazon

QIVYNSRY M.2 heatsink: £7.99 at Amazon
Those in the UK will find this is a cheap heatsink that fits in the PS5 storage expansion slot. It's also compatible with all the PS5 SSD upgrade options we've highlighted above that require one.

Now you've got all that room, why not fill it up with all the latest PS5 game deals on the shelves or get a PS Plus membership and grab all those games included as part of the service? You might also want to check out the best PS5 external hard drives.

James Pickard
Senior Deals Editor

James Pickard is a Deals Editor at TechRadar. After many years of scouring the net for the cheapest games and tech for his own personal use, he decided to make it his job to share those bargains with you. James also has over five years of experience covering some of the biggest sales events of the year at Eurogamer and VG247, including Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Amazon Prime Day. When not deals hunting, James can be found on the PS5, watching a classic film noir or cheering on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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