Almost 9 months since the PS5 was released, players will finally be able to upgrade their internal storage after Sony announces a new beta update that will include Internal SSD Expansion options.
In a new blog post, Sony detailed how to install a new M.2 SSD drive on the PS5 and what requirements are needed from the new storage device to be compatible with the console.
Sony Announces SSD Expansion Update For PS5
In a newblog postpublished on July 29, Sony revealed that Beta users will now be able to upgrade their internal storage to a new M.2 SSD, meaning more space for games. Something fans have been begging for ever since the console was released back in November of 2020.
Sony also reported that although this feature is currently only available for beta users, it will be enabled via an upcoming PS5 system software update. The date of this update is yet to be confirmed by Sony.
So, why should you be bothered about this news? Well, the standard PS5 console only comes with 667.2GB of free space to install games and apps on. This isn’t a lot of space when you consider games likeWarzonecan take up to 200GB with every pack installed.
Previously, players were unable to upgrade the internal storage on the PS5, meaning there was no way to store PS5 games internally once you maxed out the just over 600GB of storage. But now players are free to purchase as many terabytes of storage as they need, as long as it’s in the form of an M.2 drive, and store as many PS5 games as possible.
PS5 Beta Update
The upcoming PS5 Beta update will be available in select regions and brings more than just M.2 support. According toThe Verge, the new beta update includes:
Requirements To Upgrade
If you’re desperate to upgrade your internal storage on the PS5, there’s a couple of requirements you’ll need to meet first. Most importantly, you’ll need to be a beta user for a new M.2 SSD to work on your console.
There are also set requirements on which M.2 drives will work with the PS5. Check out the full requirements below, courtesy of thePlayStation website. Fans can head to the official PlayStation blog post for more details.
See below for full requirements.
(Note: millimeter measurements are the technical standard and are more precise than inches. We recommend double-checking that the total dimensions of M.2 SSD and heatsink products you’re considering meet the millimeter requirements before purchasing)
