Luckily, the PS5 is fitted to accept M.2 SSDs that can hold additional storage. Here’s everything you need to know about installing an internal SSD to your PS5.

The majority of M.2 SSD devices with the above type numbers (M Key Type 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110) and without a built-in cooling structure will fit the PS5 console’s SSD slot.

The console has an extra slot for a solid-state drive, or SSD, but until now it's been disabled. Once installed, you'll be able to store and launch PS4 and PS5 games from the extra drive just like ...

I’ll show you how to install a new SSD in your PS5, and we’ll also take a look at some benchmarks. First up, here are the specs of the Adata XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE SSD: Installation ...

The M.2 2280 form factor ensures you’ll have no issues installing the SSD in your PS5, and the drive comes with a five-year warranty, too.

How to Increase PS5 Internal Storage According to The Wired 's latest report, not all M.2 SSD models are good for your console. The expansion slot you must purchase needs to have the so-called ...

The PS5 already enables plugging in USB-C SSD drives, but those can't be used to store PS5 games. But, Sony has very specific guidance for what M.2 SSD drives are required and how they need to be ...

The Samsung 980 Pro w/ Heatsink SSD is a solid and easy-to-install option for extra storage on your PS5 if you're willing to drop the dough.

Before you get started, make sure you consider that installing the SSD into the PS5 will require a format, so if you have any outstanding data on it, be sure to back it up first.

Installing a heatsink isn't difficult, but you do have to make sure to buy a heatsink that won't make the SSD too thick to fit into the PS5's expansion slot. The SSDs above are in stock, on sale ...

Luckily, you can add a heatsink like the Sabrent M.2. NVMe PS5 heatsink to any SSD you install into the PS5, giving you that much-needed extra heat dissipation.