Black Friday PS5 SSD deals are more important than ever, especially in an age where the biggest PS5 games yearn for more of your precious storage space. Every time November rears its head, you can expect to find big deals on storage solutions for your PS5, no matter the model, and 2025 is set to be no different.
Last year, we didn't see the kind of price drops on the best PS5 SSDs we had hoped, which put a lot of pressure on Black Friday, and the Cyber Monday that followed. Fortunately, last year's deals delivered, and we saw some of the speediest drives from Samsung, Corsair and Seagate in on the savings action. There weren't a lot of record-breaking lows but drives like the 2TB Samsung 990 Pro saw savings of $90. Even external drives like the Crucial X9 2TB were lower than their average price at some of the biggest retailers.
2025 looks to be the year that a ton of brand-new Gen 5 SSDs hit the market. This isn't of much use to PS5 players, but it could result in some of the best SSDs for gaming seeing record-breaking savings over this year's Black Friday - especially ones still compatible with the PS5. Until that time comes, we've used our years of covering Black Friday to outline what deals you can expect to see when this November rolls around.
FAQ
When will Black Friday PS5 SSD deals start?
Black Friday officially begins on Friday, November 28, a day earlier than last year. You can also expect the best Black Friday PS5 SSD deals to start popping up at the start of that week, and as early as October (if 2024 and 2023 are anything to go by). We recommend keeping an eye on offers from October onwards if you don't want to miss out on the biggest savings.
Where will the best Black Friday SSD deals be?
If you're looking for a new PS5 SSD during November 2025 then you'll likely find that all major tech retailers are offering amazing discounts on them. If we had to guess though, we'd place our best on the retailers below.
US Retailers:
Amazon: Wide range of brands and sizes on sale
BestBuy: Discounts on SSDs exclusive to BestBuy
Walmart: Deals on internal and portable SSDs of different sizes
Newegg: Money off of big brands like WD_Black
UK Retailers:
Amazon: Sales on all different brands and sizes
Currys: Money off of tons of solid state drive options
OverClockersUK: Sales on top brands like Seagate and WD
eBuyer: Discounts on a range of internal and external SSDs
Black Friday PS5 SSD deals - What to expect
2025 is looking like the year of Gen 5 SSDs. Launches of the latest SSDs for the PC market from brands like Samsung are iniment, which could hopefully result in the price of older Gen 4 seeing a steady drop.
We can't bet on that entirely, especially as 2024 wasn't the year for cheaper SSDs like we would have hoped. But big retailers discounting the stock of older SSDs to make room for the latest Gen 5 drives would make a lot of sense. Regardless, it's worth knowing that anyone looking to grab a PS5 SSD with an integreated heatsink will be expected to pay more than a drive without any cooling. We always recommend you get a heatsink when it comes to PS5 storage, however, and this Black Friday could make that a lot easier.
Last year, the WD Black SN850X 1TB was much cheaper than its heatsink integrated counter-part, which is to be expected. However, at the time you could pick it up and a heatsink seperately and still save cash. It's a lot easier to buy a PS5 SSD with cooling from the get-go, but this could be an ideal tactic for saving cash this November.
With it being so early on in the year, we don't quite know what the line-up of the best PS5 SSDs for 2025 are looking like. With that in mind, it's likely the biggest heavy hitters from 2024 could return this Black Friday, but hopefully bringing with them more record low price drops. Just like 2024, the WD Black SN850X is a prime contender to make an appearance over Black Friday, as is the Seagate FireCuda 530 if the stock can hold steady for long enough, and the Samsung 990 Pro will be one to watch - especially as attention shifts to the new Samsung 9100 Pro.
The PS5 Pro will be out for just over year during Black Friday 2025, and it could be a better alternative for those desperate for more storage. The Pro model saw discounts over Black Friday 2024 despite launching around the same time, so it's more than likely we could see bigger deals on the Pro model, including new console bundles. Just with the MSRP for a Pro being a whopping $700, it'll likely still be pricier than picking up a 2TB seperately, no matter the discount.
Last year's best PS5 SSD Deals
Black Friday deals may be a few months away, but in the meantime, our guide to the best SSDs for gaming is full to the brim with storage options to give your PS5 a worthwhile boost. Check out the best PS5 headsets, and the best PS5 controllers if you're eager to unlock the full potential of your beloved Sony console.
