Samsung has just announced the launch of a new SSD optimized especially for the PS5. This is the 980 Pro, well known to aficionados of the brand, with the difference that this model has a heat sink. Convenient for PS5 players who just have to install the SSD on their console to expand their storage capacity.
As you may know, it is possible since an update rolled out in September 2021 to add an additional M.2 NVMe SSD on its PS5 to expand the storage capacity of the console. It must be said that with only Approximately 660 GB of available memory, we can quickly reach saturation, especially with games that can easily reach 100 GB.
One of the conditions established by Sony is to opt for an SSD equipped with a heat sink. The goal is to keep the component at a low temperature to allow high write speeds. While some manufacturers offered SSDs compatible with the next-gen console with an integrated cooling system, this was not the case with Samsung. Indeed, the South Korean brand did offer an SSD, namely the 980 Pro, but it did not have a heat sink. It was therefore up to the user to buy one and then install it on the SSD before inserting everything into the slot provided for this purpose in the console.
Samsung wants to woo PS5 gamers with this super-fast SSD
In order to make life easier for PS5 gamers, Samsung has just announced the launch a new model of the M.2 NVMe 980 Pro SSD which this time includes a heat sink. Regarding speeds, this 980 Pro SSD displays sequential read speeds of up to 7000 MB / s and sequential write speeds of up to 5100 MB / s. As you will have noticed, we are well above 5500 MB / s. s recommended by Sony in reading speed.
If you ever plan to use the 980 Pro on a device other than the PS5, here are the dimensions of the beast communicated by Samsung: 24mm x 80mm x 8.6mm. But you will understand, the addition of the heat sink clearly indicates that Samsung is primarily targeting PS5 owners with this SSD.
Regarding prices and release date, this new 980 Pro SSD will be available from October 29, 2021 in 1 TB version at $ 249.99 and in 2 TB version at $ 449.99. The manufacturer has yet to release European prices, and we’ll update this article as soon as we know more about it. Note that if you’re looking for a cheaper alternative, you can check out our guide to PS5 compatible SSDs.