List of PS5 Compatible SSDs*

[Derb]

Originally Posted by Diesel

All the more reason for me to never upgrade more internal storage

But I may very well upgrade to an eventual Slim model this gen for the first time because of the giant footprint and power draw once they are able to get things more efficient and shrink the components down and probably double the internal SSD in 2-3 years.

In my books , I’d consider that a “Pro” model. Ya only need extra SSD space.

[Blu Lemmy]

I'll just complete and delete.

No biggy

[Talal86]

Originally Posted by Mavrick

Not to mention the hotter they get the slower they get, so hopefully that handle the heat well. Maybe there will be PS5 specific heat sinks, although it might melt the plastic surrounding the bay if it's touching it lol

Damn..

[Mavrick]

It's just the nature of the storage medium. Hotter they get with sustained use the slower they run. The more data that's stored on them the slower they run.

This is part of the reason I feel that both MS and Sony have withheld over 100gb of usable storage. Most people would fill it to the brim but that introduces performance issues so they forced a 100gb buffer so performance will remain solid.

[Mavrick]

With CoD being close to 300GB I think we will need expanded storage sooner rather than later Especially with less than 700GB usable space as standard.

[Batman90]

Originally Posted by Mavrick

With CoD being close to 300GB I think we will need expanded storage sooner rather than later Especially with less than 700GB usable space as standard.

That’s crazy will I was going to buy COD but now I won’t.

[xxBachelor1981xx]

That is exactly why I won't by COD. Damn near takes up half the space on the PS5 that's crazy.

[ZHobbs]

File Size (at launch)*

In order to pre-load Black Ops Cold War, you must have the following free drive space on your platform:

PlayStation 4: 95GB

PlayStation 5: 133GB

Xbox One: 93GB

Xbox Series X|S: 136GB

Note: console players can choose to uninstall specific game mode packs, such as for Campaign or Zombies, in order to reduce the game’s overall file size. This content can be managed in-game through the “Account & Network” section of the Settings menu.

PC: 35 GB (Multiplayer Only) / 82GB (Full Game) / 125GB (Full Game on Ultra Graphics)

Note: PC players can also choose to install specific game mode packs, such as for Campaign and Zombies, in order to reduce the game's overall file size. Also note the updated PC file size numbers.

https://www.callofduty.com/blog/2020...e-Size-Details

Activision with some quick damage control.

[Derb]

Well if I only played COD that wouldn’t bother me.

Thankfully I’m a gamer, not an Activision pet.

[DDH]

Sony confirms the PS5 won’t support SSD storage expansion at launch
‘This is reserved for a future update’
https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/5/2...source=twitter

[Mavrick]

You really couldn't make this stuff up.

I guess not even the two SSDs on the first page are good enough for the PS5.

The fact Sony haven't even started their testing program yet is a joke.

[NARMAK]

Originally Posted by Mavrick

You really couldn't make this stuff up.

I guess not even the two SSDs on the first page are good enough for the PS5.

The fact Sony haven't even started their testing program yet is a joke.

Sony just keep on making a rod for their own back

I think the fact they couldn't eve detail it for launch is embarrassing given MS already has a fully functioning solution AND then Sony potentially had a win thanks to Western Digital proclaiming their model PS5 Ready more or less.

It's this sort of crap that's got me not rooting for them this gen at launch.

[Vincanws]

"Two suggested that Sony’s compatibility testing program hasn’t actually kicked off yet."
Did I read differently? Not hard edge fact that Sony hasn't kicked off *anything* yet is it?

Also in the article, "It’d be great if that happened by launch, but it’s likely to be a bit past it, so please hold off on getting that M.2 drive until you hear from us," Cerny said in his tech lecture.

I haven't read anything about the storage that surprises me. Have to wait, future update to come, stay tuned, etc.

[ZHobbs]

Am I the only one that listened to the Road to PS5 showcase in March?

Cerny on expandable drives:

Once we've done that compatibility test we should be able to let you know which drives will physically fit and which drive samples have benchmark with probability high. It would be great if that happened by launch but it will likely be a bit past it. So please hold off on getting that M2 drive until you hear from us.

Since basically day 1 we knew this feature would not be ready at launch.

[NARMAK]

The fact it even needs an update to allow an upgrade to the internal storage is reprehensible. At least i know why the Blu ray thing happens due to licensing fees but the future update not even being timed is stupid.

[NARMAK]

Originally Posted by ZHobbs

Am I the only one that listened to the Road to PS5 showcase in March?

Cerny on expandable drives:

Since basically day 1 we knew this feature would not be ready at launch.

The problem is that it doesn't give users the flexibility themselves to upgrade to what should have potentially been compatible without having to wait for Sony specifically to do so. After all, there's so many more independents willing to do it like DF etc.

We felt it wouldn't be possible to get internal upgrades quick enough at launch but Sony won't even tell us what potentially is needed to ensure compatibility at this point. That shouldn't require an update though.

[GeneticMutation]

Originally Posted by Mavrick

You really couldn't make this stuff up.

I guess not even the two SSDs on the first page are good enough for the PS5.

The fact Sony haven't even started their testing program yet is a joke.

How can they start testing a product that doesn’t exist? The latest drives are presumably not fast enough. Sony can’t test until compatible drives become available.

[Diesel]

I see this as a complete non-issue

[NARMAK]

Originally Posted by Diesel

I see this as a complete non-issue

I may have slightly blown it out of proportion myself but it is a little silly that Sony need to update the FW to enable compatibility rather than being baked in at the OS level. Especially when it wither works or it wouldn't really.

[Derb]

Kinda straightforward.

PS5 uses 12-channel.

M.2 PcIE 4.0 uses 8-channel.

So I wouldn’t rush out & buy any Internal even if it meets the bare minimum requirements of 7GB/s. It has to be able to pass through Sony’s “Custom” Controller.