The best cheap PS5 SSD deals in March 2025

Best cheap PS5 SSD deals
(Image credit: Samsung / Seagate)

Last year was a bit of a dud for seeing the kind of new all time lows and some of the best cheap PS5 SSD deals we hoped for. However, at least by the end of 2024, we spotted that some of the top-performing drives began to come down in price.

Now we're well into 2025, there hasn't been a huge shake-up from the year before, but that hasn't stopped us from scouring every inch of the internet to pick out the best SSDs for PS5 for this list. We've tried to ensure everything included has been tested by a member of our team at one time or another, but one of the most important factors you need to consider with any SSD is whether or not it includes a heatsink. Heatsinks are vital to ensuring the best performance and the best lifespan of your drive, so don't ignore them. That's where one of the best PS5 heatsinks can come in handy.

If you'd prefer an external SSD instead, our roundup of the best external PS5 hard drives is your best bet. But, what's great about an internal SSD is that not only can it considerably boost your storage and match that of even the PS5 Pro, but it can actually run PS5 games too.

Best cheap PS5 SSD deals – US

PNY XLR8 1TB SSD$89.99$69.99 at AmazonSave $20

PNY XLR8 1TB SSD | $89.99 $69.99 at Amazon
Save $20 - This is a smaller saving, but this SSD goes out of stock so quickly, so it's worth jumping on when you can find supplies of it. Nevertheless, this was one of the first PS5 SSDs used by out hardware team, and it's well worth buying.

Crucial T500 2TB | $143.99 $89.99 at AmazonSave over $75

Crucial T500 2TB | $143.99 $89.99 at Amazon
Save over $75 - The T500's 2TB, non-heatsink model is on offer for a slight discount right now. With reading speeds up to 7,400MB/s and 2TB of space to play with, this will last you well into the future. Its listed price may be a higher $189.99, but its average price of $149 is more realistic to show you how much you usually need to pay for it.

WD Black SN850X 1TB$129.99$109.99 at AmazonSave $20

WD Black SN850X 1TB | $129.99 $109.99 at Amazon
Save $20
- One of the very best all-around SSDs for gaming on the market is up for grabs for just over $100, and this is its heatsink model, which usually costs more. This gets you a brilliant drive below its average Amazon price of $129.99.

WD - BLACK SN850P 2TB$259.99$192.99 at Best BuySave $67 -

WD - BLACK SN850P 2TB | $259.99 $192.99 at Best Buy
Save $67 -
If you need a little more storage for your buck, the 2TB SN850P is now just $192.99, saving you a whole $67 off its MSRP of $259.99. Not only is this SSD specifically designed with the PS5 in mind, but its current low price also includes a heatsink too.

Kingston Fury Renegade 1TB | $119.99 $94.99 at AmazonSave $25 -

Kingston Fury Renegade 1TB | $119.99 $94.99 at Amazon
Save $25 - It may not seem like much of a saving, but you'll struggle to find better value for money at the moment. The heatsink model is also on sale, but this main deal is worth highlighting if you're looking to save as much as possible.

Samsung 990 Pro w/Heatsink 2TB  | $264.99 $179.99 at AmazonSave $85 -

Samsung 990 Pro w/Heatsink 2TB | $264.99 $179.99 at Amazon
Save $85 -
Samsung is one of the most recognizable names when it comes to SSDs and the 990 Pro is as good as it gets for a Gen 4 drive. This drive has been cheaper in the past, but a saving of over $85 is still worth it if you're eager to grab an SSD specifically designed with the PS5 in mind.

Seagate NVMe 2TB w/ Heatsink| $259.99 $169.99 at BestBuySave $90

Seagate NVMe 2TB w/ Heatsink | $259.99 $169.99 at BestBuy
Save $90 - This 2TB Seagate SSD is specifically licensed for the PS5 and comes with a heatsink to avoid any unwanted overheating. While it doesn't quite live up to the read and write speeds of the best PS5 SSDs, but it's still fast enough to keep down those loading times and deck out your PS5 with a ton of extra space.

Best cheap PS5 SSD deals – UK

Samsung 990 Pro w/Heatsink 4TB  | $363.96 $312.99 at ebuyerSave over £56 -

Samsung 990 Pro w/Heatsink 4TB | $363.96 $312.99 at ebuyer
Save over £56 -
It's undeniable that Samsung is one of the most recognizable names when it comes to SSDs and the 990 Pro is as good as it gets for a Gen 4 drive, so this over $56 saving is one of the best PS5 SSD deals I've spotted right now. This isn't the cheapest I've found the 990 Pro in the past, but 4TB of storage is gonna break the bank regardless so this bargain is worth giving attention to.

Fanxiang NVMe 1TB SSD£63.50£52.72 at AmazonSave over £10

Fanxiang NVMe 1TB SSD | £63.50 £52.72 at Amazon
Save over £10 - Fanxiang is absolutely leading the way with this price on its integrated heatsink 1TB SSD. This is the kind of price we've been used to over 2024 and while every other brand is hiking up its prices currently, this has remained at a brilliantly affordable price.

Samsung 980 Pro Heatsink £101.49£90.05 at AmazonSave over £11

Samsung 980 Pro Heatsink | £101.49 £90.05 at Amazon
Save over £11 - The 980 Pro is still one of the best value SSDs for gaming you'll find at the moment, especially its heatsink model which is on offer here. While it usually sees a slightly higher price than its competitors, this is relatively close to its non-heatsink model in terms of price at the moment.

Corsair MP600 Pro LPX| £111.26 £76.81 at AmazonSave over $34 -

Corsair MP600 Pro LPX | £111.26 £76.81 at Amazon
Save over $34 -
The Crucial MP600 line is a great one, and this has a fantastic integrated heatsink that stayed on our top SSD for PS5 list for a long time. At this price, you're getting a premium drive for a bargain.

Corsair MP600 Elite£108.72£69.98 at AmazonSave over £38

Corsair MP600 Elite | £108.72 £69.98 at Amazon
Save over £38 - For a fairly new device, a saving down to below £100 is a great bargain. This is one of the best SSDs money can buy right now, so getting it, heatsink and all, for under £70 especially, is worth spending money on.

FAQs

What SSD do you need for PS5?

There are a few strict requirements that an NVMe SSD needs in order to work natively inside your PS5. Firstly, it needs to be Gen 4.0 with a minimum sequential read speed of at least 5,500 MB/s, 22mm in width, and have some form of heatsink attached. Many PS5 SSDs now come with their own included heatsinks, either built on or external in the package to replace the system tray, but if not, you can pick them up cheaply enough.

Verbatim Vi7000G in a PS5, sitting next to an RGB keyboard

(Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson)

Is a 1TB SSD enough for PS5?

We personally feel like 1TB is the sweet spot for most PS5 players as it more than doubles your overall available storage for competitive rates. It's in striking that crucial price-to-performance ratio that the true strengths of these Gen 4x4 models can excel. However, for those after more overhead, 2TB can give you even more breathing room. Given that price of SSDs in general is coming down, you may find you have enough in your budget for some 2TB options that offer you a little more futureproofing, so be sure to be on the lookout for them.

Why does my PS5 only have 667.2 GB usable storage?

Although the claimed storage space available on the PS5 is 825 GB, realistically, you're looking at 667.2 GB once you factor in the operating system and included software. This is still enough space for a few games on the go at once, but as next-gen games continue to get larger, it can be really useful to have more storage space to play with.

God of War Ragnarok's file size is 84.09 GB while Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is reportedly 147.57 GB, for example. These two titles are prime examples of how sooner or later, most people will need to expand their storage if they don't want to keep deleting/downloading games on a regular basis.


Additionally, here's how to get the most out of your console with the best PS5 accessories, the best TV for PS5 as well as the best PS5 headset on the market today. Not to mention, here's where to find the best cheap PS5 game sales from God of War and Horizon to Marvel's Spider-Man and The Last of Us.

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Rosalie Newcombe
Hardware Editor

Ever since I first held a NES controller in my hand I've been obsessed with gaming, and the hardware it runs on. I could hook up a NES and SNES to a telly, without instructions, before I could walk. Even now, nothing is more exciting then taking a console, or handheld, out the box for the first time and setting it up. This obsession transformed into a love of games and game music, which lead to my music degree and dream of becoming the Scottish Nobuo Uematsu. After sharing my love of games through music, I began to share my love through words on sites like TechRadar and iMore. This lead to becoming a Hardware staff writer for PCGamesN, and later the Senior Tech Writer for Dexerto, covering all things Steam Deck, PlayStation and Nintendo. With that experience, I was able to level up as Hardware Editor for GamesRadar+, where I'm still just as Nintendo, PlayStation and gaming tech obsessed as ever.

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