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SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 850P Licensed PS5 NVMe SSD

An officially licensed PS5 and PS5 Pro SSD that drops straight into the M.2 slot with a console-tuned heatsink and read speeds rated up to 7,300 MB/s

$319.99*
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Overview

The SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 850P is a purpose-built expansion drive rather than a general-purpose SSD, and that focus defines its appeal. It is officially licensed for the PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro, meaning it has been tested for the console's internal M.2 slot so buyers can install it and start playing without wondering about compatibility. This is a drive for the gamer whose download queue keeps bumping against the console's stock storage, and who wants a sanctioned solution rather than a gamble on an unlisted part.

On the practical side, the drive follows the M.2 2280 form factor and arrives with a heatsink engineered specifically for the PS5 and PS5 Pro, which SanDisk frames as key to an easy, worry-free installation. Performance rides on PCIe 4.0, with sequential reads rated up to 7,300 MB/s on the 1TB through 4TB models to keep load times brief. Capacity is the other lever: the family scales from 1TB to 8TB, and the top-end model is rated to hold up to 200 games. Because it is licensed storage, you play straight from the drive, so there is no ritual of shuffling titles back and forth to free up space.

Key Features

LICENSED FOR PS5 and PS5 PRO CONSOLES. Officially licensed M.2 SSD for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro consoles(4) so you can easily install and play with confidence.

STORE MORE, PLAY MORE. With capacities ranging from 1TB(1) to 8TB(1), your PS5 or PS5 Pro console has the additional space to store up to 200 games(3) (8TB(1) model).

KEEPS YOUR DATA COOL. Experience uninterrupted gameplay with a brand-new, exclusive heatsink designed especially for the PS5 and PS5 Pro consoles for an easy, worry-free installation into the M.2 slot.

JUST PLAY. Play directly from the drive and eliminate the need to transfer games or remove games from your console with tested and licensed storage for your PS5 or PS5 Pro console.(4)

INCREDIBLE SPEED FOR INCREDIBLE GAMING. Push the envelope of PCIe 4.0 technology with Sequential Read speeds up to 7,300 MB/s(2) (1TB(1) - 4TB(1) models), giving you seamless gameplay and incredibly short load times.

Specifications

Brand
SanDisk
Manufacturer
Sandisk Technologies, Inc.
Model
Optimus GX PRO 850P
Capacity (this listing)
1TB
Capacity Range
1TB to 8TB
Interface
NVMe PCIe 4.0
Form Factor
M.2 2280
Sequential Read Speed
Up to 7,300 MB/s (1TB-4TB models)
Licensing
Officially licensed for PS5 and PS5 Pro
Heatsink
Included, designed for PS5 and PS5 Pro
Max Game Storage
Up to 200 games (8TB model)

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The Optimus GX PRO 850P is an officially licensed M.2 SSD for both the PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro, so it is tested to install and play with confidence.
It includes one. SanDisk bundles a heatsink designed specifically for the PS5 and PS5 Pro M.2 slot, aimed at an easy, worry-free installation.
It pushes PCIe 4.0 with sequential reads rated up to 7,300 MB/s on the 1TB through 4TB models, which SanDisk links to short load times and seamless gameplay.
The line ranges from 1TB to 8TB. SanDisk rates the 8TB model to store up to 200 games, so you can size the drive to your library.
No. Because it is tested and licensed storage, you play directly from the drive and skip transferring or deleting games to free up room.
No. SanDisk quotes the up to 7,300 MB/s sequential read figure for the 1TB through 4TB models, so the 8TB capacity is not covered by that rating.

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