In a reassuring nod to players’ storage wants, Sony has formally confirmed that its PS5 Slim console will keep its expandable storage capabilities, making certain gamers will nonetheless have the choice so as to add further storage to their console in the event that they want.
A PlayStation spokesperson advised IGN through e-mail that the PS5 Slim that “there are not any modifications with the brand new mannequin,” which means the method of eradicating the again cowl panel of the console and manually putting in an extra SSD.
Either manner, the PS5 Slim will embrace extra reminiscence than the launch model, sporting 1TB of inside SSD storage as a substitute of the 825GB discovered on the launch mannequin (which solely 667GB was useable). Nevertheless, the PS5 Slim’s continued assist of expandable storage figures to be a giant plus for these trying to purchase the redesign.
With many blockbuster video games launching on Sony’s ninth-generation residence console that includes hefty file sizes, the choice to throw in an M.2 SSD to develop the storage on the system is a pleasant function, particularly when you think about that final month a software program replace rolled out, permitting assist for as much as 8TB of extra SSD storage.
As with the launch mannequin, you’ll be able to’t simply throw any M.2 SSD contained in the PS5. Sony has beforehand mentioned that the M.2 SSD must be PCIe Gen4, and whereas it mentioned the learn speeds have to be at minimal 5,500MB/s, a number of customers have examined out {that a} slower learn pace M.2 SSDs will work contained in the console.
Sony will launch the PS5 Slim someday subsequent month. For extra, try our piece on how the PS5 Slim compares side-by-side with the launch mannequin and the Xbox Series consoles. If you propose to purchase a PS5 anytime quickly (Slim or not), try the very best PS5 SSD offers.
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