Although in principle we always tend to believe that the storage space of our consoles is sufficient, with the passage of time we are becoming fond of so many video games, that it is likely that we will be a little short. Precisely for this reason, if this is your case and you want to increase the capacity of your console, in this article we will show you all the steps you must follow to know if an SSD is compatible with your PS5 ..
Indeed, we already taught you how to install or add an internal SSD to a PS5, but before that you will have to have the patience and knowledge necessary to determine if the disk in question is supported by the console.
So, we believe that it is best that you know what are the characteristics in which you should stop, because not every SSD disk is worth it these times , and it would be a shame if you invest in one that does not give you good results..
Basically, the first thing we have to keep in mind is that one of the latest software updates for Sony's console allows us to connect SSD units in M.2 PCIe 4.0 format, reaching a sequential read speed of 5500 MB / s or higher, improving our experience as users in general.
What differentiates the SSDs compatible with the PlayStation 5?
The Japanese firm itself has detailed, in its official documentation, that any NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD, with minimum transfer rates of 5,500 MB / s, will be compatible with the PlayStation 5 console ..
An important detail in this regard is that Sony itself recommends that we use a heatsink for these units, in an attempt to avoid overheating that, otherwise, could occur often. They also ensure that this process is not too complicated, and that we can all do it.
However, there are a number of requirements that PS5-compatible SSDs must meet :
| Interface | PCI-Express Gen4x4 compatible with M.2 NVMe SSD (Key M) |
| Storage | 250GB to 4TB |
| Compatible sizes | 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110 |
| Size (includes heat dissipation mechanism) | Width: up to 25 mm
Length: 30/40/60/80/110 mm
Thickness: up to 11.25 mm (up to 8 mm from above the panel, up to 2.45 mm from below the panel) |
| Sequential read speed | 5,500 MB / s or more recommended |
| Connector type | Connector 3 (key M) |
On its official website , Sony gives us more details about those requirements, so you can check them yourself.
And what about the warranty on my PS5?
Modifying a product by reaching beyond the official and authorized establishments is not a good idea in terms of preserving the guarantee. This is not a minor aspect, considering that most of the PS5 consoles have been commercialized in the last year, and that they have their guarantee still in force .
In principle, we should not worry too much about it, as Sony understands that many users will want to install an SSD compatible with their PS5. Still, you have to be careful, as they warn us about it:
In general, your manufacturer's warranty coverage will not be affected by installing an M.2 drive that meets the required specifications and you follow the installation instructions properly. Failure to do so (not using a compatible unit or not following instructions) could result in damage to your console that will not be covered under warranty. We strongly recommend that you carefully read the specifications of the unit before purchasing and contact the seller or manufacturer if you need more information. When you install the M.2 drive, please refer to the installation instructions carefully to avoid any problems.
As you can see, you should not go outside of their advice and recommendations, or you could get into trouble. Eventually, another option is to wait for the warranty to expire, then insert the SSD without fear .