SanDisk Announces $3000 PS5 SSD as Component Pricing Surge Continues

SanDisk has announced its Optimus GX PRO 850P line of officially-licensed NVMe SSDs designed for PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro consoles, with storage options ranging from 1TB to 8TB. The pricing reflects the ongoing global flash memory shortage, with the top-tier 8TB model commanding $2,959.99 (discounted from $3,699.99)—exceeding the cost of three PS5 Pro consoles.

The complete lineup costs $379.99 for 1TB, $759.99 for 2TB, $1,499.99 for 4TB, and $2,959.99 for 8TB. The price surge is particularly stark given that comparable 8TB SSDs sold for around $599 just one year ago, representing a roughly 370% increase. While SanDisk markets these as officially-licensed drives with “worry-free installation,” they are PCIe 4.0 models rather than cutting-edge PCIe 5.0, highlighting how component pricing inflation is affecting gaming accessories. The non-branded 850X model costs $2,650—only $310 less despite removing the PS5 heatsink and branding.

The announcement underscores the broader semiconductor crisis impacting the gaming industry, with storage upgrades now reaching premium price points that present significant barriers for console players seeking expanded capacity.

SanDisk Announces $3000 PS5 SSD as Component Pricing Surge Continues

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