Sony has announced that their new PlayStation 5 console now supports up to 4TB of extra storage, doubling the amount of available storage from the previous model. This new feature is available as an optional upgrade and can be purchased through Sony’s online store. This increased storage capacity is great news for gamers who want to keep their games and other media files safe and organized. It also makes it easier for people to share games with friends or family members, since they no longer have to worry about running out of space. The new PlayStation 5 console will be available starting on November 15th, so gamers who are interested in upgrading should definitely check out the online store soon. ..
Adding an M.2 SSD to PS5
The September PlayStation 5 update is scheduled to release on September 15, 2021, and it’s a really nice update for console owners.
The update’s highlight is support for M.2 SSD expansion, allowing PS5 owners to get up to 4TB of storage on their consoles. You’ll be able to install the larger SSDs on both the PS5 console or PS5 Digital Edition console.
Once you install the SSD, it’ll work just like the factory-installed drive. You can store and launch games and apps from it, and because it’s an M.2 drive, you’ll get ridiculous speeds.
For choosing an M.2 drive, Sony has a page that breaks down the minimum specs and performance an SSD must have to work with PS5 consoles. That means you can’t just go out and get any drive, as slower, cheaper drives won’t work.
If you’re unsure how to install a drive, Sony has made a convenient video that shows you the process, which you can see below.
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Here are a couple of drive options that are highly rated and supported by the PS5:
Other PS5 Updates
The PS5 is also getting some interface improvements that’ll make using the console a more enjoyable experience. For example, Sony has now separated PS4 and PS5 installs, making it easier to tell which version of the game you’re launching.
Sony also added some social enhancements, such as a new accolade that can be awarded to players after multiplayer matches. There’s also a feature that’ll automatically capture personal best videos, which is fantastic.
Finally, Sony adds support for 3D audio to TV speakers, which transforms two-channel TV speaker audio into three-dimensional sound, which is excellent for gaming.
All in all, this is a solid update for the PS5 and one that you’ll want to download.
