Sandisk has recently released its Optimus GX PRO 850P SSD series for the PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro. It is one of the most expensive storage upgrades for gaming consoles. The 8TB model is priced at AED 10,858 ($2,959.99), which is higher than the cost of a standard PS5 console.
The drive is officially licensed for Sony’s PS5 system and is available in four storage options. Prices change sharply based on capacity, with the 8TB version aimed at heavy gamers and collectors.
Optimus GX PRO 850P is made for the PS5’s M.2 slot and comes with a pre-installed heatsink. It supports PCIe Gen4 speeds that match the console’s limits. SanDisk also provides a five-year limited warranty. The 2TB and 4TB models reach speeds of up to 7,300 MB/s read and 6,600 MB/s write.
The 8TB model has a slightly lower read speed of 7,200 MB/s but the same write speed. It also offers 1.2 million read and write IOPS for random performance. Durability changes by size, starting at 600 TBW for 1TB and going up to 4,800 TBW for the 8TB version. The drive uses PCIe Gen4 technology, which fits the PS5’s maximum supported performance.
The 8TB model is priced at AED 10,858 ($2,959.99), down from a listed MSRP of AED 13,584 ($3,699.99). In comparison, Sony’s PS5 costs AED 2,387 ($649.99), making the SSD nearly 4.6 times more expensive than the console itself.
Sandisk’s pricing also rises sharply with capacity. The 1TB model costs AED 1,396 ($379.99), while the 2TB version is tagged at AED 2,787 ($759.99), and the 4TB SSD at AED 5,511 ($1,499.99). A popular 2TB Samsung 990 Pro SSD is priced at around AED 477 ($130), highlighting how premium Sandisk’s 8TB model is in comparison.
The company has designed the 8TB model for users who keep large game libraries and do not delete games. At full capacity, the drive can store around 160 PS5 games, depending on file size. The high price limits its use for most buyers, but the performance matches PS5 requirements.
It also comes with a heatsink and a five-year warranty, which supports long-term use. The launch also follows Sandisk’s revised branding announced at CES 2026, where WD_BLACK and WD Blue NVMe drives are being merged under Sandisk Optimus.
The SSD enters a market where mid-range storage upgrades are much cheaper. Most users prefer 2TB PCIe Gen4 drives for console upgrades. The 8TB version is meant for a niche group of heavy gamers. It is more about the large storage space than the value. Lower capacity models will remain the common choice for most PS5 owners.
SanDisk’s new launch shows the growing gap between regular gaming upgrades and the most expensive storage options for gaming enthusiasts and collectors.
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