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Cyber Monday PS5 SSD deals are over for another year, but even though the event is officially over, there are still a fair few offers still kicking about. We haven't seen the types of prices we were expecting this year, but if you're looking for extra PS5 storage on the cheap, there are still some decent prices out there. We've rounded up the best ones that are still available down below to make your last-minute shopping a bit easier.
Whatever budget you're working with, or the capacity you're looking for, there are plenty of PS5 SSD options available. We look over all the best PS5 SSDs and best SSDs for gaming year in and year out, so we know a thing or two about the best options. However, while a lot of these drives appear to be on sale all the time, the MSRPs aren't always to be believed because many have fallen in price a lot over the last year or so. As a result, it can be hard to know if you're actually getting a good deal. Luckily, we're here to help in that regard.
It's important to have a clear idea of what kind of PS5 SSD you really want when you're planning to upgrade. Just a simple 1TB SSD will double your PS5's storage, but you can go as high as 8TB if you've got the budget and, perhaps more importantly, the need - there's no point going that big if you only ever play one game at a time.
If you're shopping for an M.2 SSD then make sure to check if a heatsink is included as, while every drive needs one, they're not always included. Thankfully, they're cheap and easy to install if you need to get one separately. With those considerations in mind, here are all the remaining Cyber Monday PS5 SSD deals. And if you're looking to grab any other last-minute deals then be sure to check out other Cyber Monday gaming deals too.
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US
- HEATSINKS: Grab a separate heatsink for as little as $9
- Amazon: The biggest range of SSDs and deals
- Best Buy: Drives from WD, Samsung, and Crucial - and discounts on them
- Newegg: Save up to 56% on best-selling drives
- Western Digital: Weekly discounts on its own drives
- Walmart: Decent range of SATAs
UK:
- HEATSINKS: You can grab a heatsink separately for as little as £6
- Amazon: Where SSDs go to be discounted
- eBuyer: External, NVMe, SATA drives on sale
- Very: Best-selling brands on sale
- Overclockers: Seagate, Samsung, and WD Black discounts
- Western Digital: Weekly deals on their own drives
The best Cyber Monday PS5 SSD deals in the US
The best Cyber Monday PS5 SSD deals in the UK
FAQ
When will Cyber Monday PS5 SSD deals start?
Cyber Monday PS5 SSD deals 2023 will begin on November 27 this year. One thing to take note of, though, is that Black Friday deals always go live throughout the week leading up to it. If you're at all worried about stock shortages, keep an eye on our deals coverage that week.
Where will the best Cyber Monday PS5 SSD deals be?
We'll keep a constant bird's eye view of all the Cyber Monday PS5 SSD and hard drive deals on this page but, of course, it's the usual places that are going to be worth a look. If you're looking for some quick go-to links, then these are the retailers to check in on regularly.
US:
Amazon: has enormous variety and ranges of stock
Best Buy: also offers a vast amount of stock and will also price match
Newegg: the PC specialist is a great source of internal and external drives
Walmart: often price matches with plenty of stock
UK:
Amazon: the mega-retailer should always be your first stop
Very: often has good stock and decent prices
Argos: can sometimes get you same-day delivery
Currys: always reliable for having stock either online or to reserve in-store
ebuyer: the PC specialist will be a valuable source for drives this year
Overclockers: always well stocked and often runs deals
Cyber Monday PS5 SSD deals: What to expect
Amazon tends to hold some of the widest range of Cyber Monday PS5 SSD deals. If you take a scan at the deals from last year which we've kept on ice and detailed below for reference, you'll notice that a majority of them are from the world's largest retailer. Luckily, those prices are all way higher than we've seen SSDs continue to fall to this year. 2TB drives have stayed a bit more volatile, but 1TB Gen 4 drives (even our favorites) are continually on offer for lower than what we saw during last year's sales.
In the UK, you can also find a wide range of deals at a few high-street tech retailers, such as Curry's and PC World, which have a range of portable SSDs and HDDs on offer.
The best three drives on the market for PS5, at least in our tests, are the WD Black SN850X, the Samsung 990 Pro, and the Seagate Firecuda 530. An average price for any of those in a 1TB capacity is anywhere between $60-$75. For Black Friday, if you can get any of them for as close to $60/£60 as possible, or below, that's an excellent price for top performing drive. For Prime Day in the Summer months, we saw the 990 Pro go for $49.99, so keep your eyes peeled for those types of prices.
In larger capacities, that retail price detail you see on digital storefronts is even less trustworthy, so be sure to bookmark of this page and check back closer to the time for the deals that are actually deals.
Should you buy a 1TB or 2TB SSD for the PS5?
With PS5 games getting bigger and bigger, 2TB SSDs offer you a bit more futureproofing. For example, God of War: Ragnarok is almost double the size of its 2018 predecessor, taking up over 100GB of space. Although 1TB of additional storage will give you plenty of space to play with, 2TB and even larger capacities are there to ensure you won't need to delete another game again. Having said that, drives that are bigger than 2TB will start to seriously increase the amount you need to spend. On the other hand, we hope to see some 2TB models get big discounts during Cyber Monday PS5 SSD deals due to the current state of the market.
If you're in the market for an external SSD only, then you'll probably want to aim for 2TB and up - in all likelihood. This is because an external SSD is slightly more limited in it's function: you can only play PS4 games off the external, and only store PS5 games. If you prefer an external solution then it's likely that the hard work it'll do will be for the massive PS4 library, and the internal PS5 SSD will look after your PS5 games. Thus, 2TB, even when looking at moving around PS5 games, is a good starting point (though 1TB might be enough for those with smaller libraries). You'll also get greater value in terms of a 'terabytes to dollar or pound' ratio too at the larger capacities.
Which brand makes the best PS5 SSD?
Well, that's the million-dollar question when preparing to buy such a potentially premium and important item. And it's not clear cut - it's nigh-on impossible to pick one brand or make.
However, of course, it's likely that most folks will gravitate toward the big guns, and that's what we'd suggest doing too. Western Digital's WD_BLACK range, and the SN850, in particular, is an early, premium favourite: even, PS5 architect, Mark Cerny has given this one his stamp of approval by acquitting it personally for his own console. The same goes for Samsung's 980 Pro stick which will have its own heatsink edition by the time we get to Cyber Monday too; given Samsung's pedigree in storage and drives, this will undoubtedly be one of the top dogs. Seagate - synonymous with console storage solutions - will have its say too with the FireCuda 530. But other PS5 SSDs that might not be seen as 'premium' are still worth a look: Gigabyte's Aorus 7000s is a great drive that should go below $200 this sales season, and the same goes for Patriot's Viper VP4300 drive. And we haven't even mentioned Crucial, ADATA, and more...
So, while there's not one particular standout brand, there's going to be a good handful to choose from.
If an internal drive is going to be target number one for you in this year's Cyber Monday PS5 SSD deals, then we think you'll be in for some lowest ever prices - if stock holds. The big brands' models and series will definitely be worth a look. WD's SN850, and Seagate's FireCuda 530 are going to be near the top of any most-wanted lists and should see deep cuts.
But the most important thing to remember when looking at internal options among the Cyber Monday PS5 SSD deals is that a drive needs to meet Sony's criteria and recommended specs. Here they are again for reference:
- PCIe Gen4 interface
- 250GB - 4TB capacity
- 5,500MB/s read speed or faster
- 22mm width (do not go for 25mm units)
- Heatsink required (built-in or DIY)
Of course, SSDs and hard drives won't be the only new-gen console-shaped deals in town this sales season: check out the latest on the Cyber Monday PS5 headset deals, and for those across the console aisle, check out our Cyber Monday Xbox Series X deals page.