Updating my chonky launch model Sony console with the 4TB Lexar PLAY 2280 SE PS5 SSD saved me from forking out over $400 for a PS5 Slim, and it's still one of the best gaming decisions I've ever made.
The Costco-exclusive drive is currently down to $179.99 today, and if you're equally as fed up with the limited onboard storage of your old PS5, it's a must-buy. Since easily popping it into the M.2 port of my console, I've not had to stress about large updates for Fortnite and Marvel Rivals, nor worry about making space for the latest PlayStation Plus games ever since, and every PS5 player deserves that peace of mind.
Should you buy the 4TB Lexar PLAY 2280 SE PCIe 4.0 SSD for your PS5?
Having a PS5 Slim in my living room would still be nice, as it's an eternal struggle to find furniture that has shelving space that fits the huge original Sony console. However, this Lexar PS5 SSD not only saved me a huge chunk of cash ($300 to be exact, when you consider the $5449.99 MSRP of the disc-edition Slim and the $249.99 MSRP of this drive at launch), but it provided far more storage than the Slim or the Pro model PS5 could.
Both the disc edition and digital edition of the PS5 Slim are equipped with 1TB worth of onboard storage. The PS5 Pro has double that with 2TB, but in my experience, that can still fill up fast, especially if you like online games and happen to be a PlayStation Plus Premium member.
Ever since I upgraded my old PS5 with this 4TB drive, I've been able to spend more time playing games and less time worrying about storage issues. In fact, this drive got me back into playing Fortnite, which I only gave up as I was struggling to make space for the over 90GB install size and its many updates. It's also pretty straightforward to install, which I can say from personal experience. Like I mentioned in my Lexar PLAY 2280 SE PCIe 4.0 SSD review, the drive even comes packaged with a tiny screwdriver so you don't have to go hunting around for your DIY tools. (Though I still needed the aid of my fiancé as I'm a bit of a weakling.)
$179.99 is still a lot to pay for a PS5 accessory, and you could always save that towards grabbing a PlayStation Portal instead, or just give in and grab a PS5 Slim. Decided on picking up a new console means you have the opportunity to buy the Ghost of Yotei limited edition PS5 Slim for $599 at Amazon, which looks far better than my old PS5 ever could.
However, I'm glad I chose an SSD over a whole new console, as I don't have all the cash and space in the world for even more devices right now. If sticking with a new SSD sounds good to you too, I recommend grabbing this Lexar one asap, as its current $179.99 deal price is only available until October 26 - or until Costco runs out of stock.
Grabbing one of the best PS5 accessories, like the best PS5 controllers or the best PS5 headsets, can also help give your old Sony console a well-deserved boost.
