The Perfect PS5 SSD is On Sale for Black Friday 2024

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Amazon has dropped the 2TB WD Black SN850X PS5 SSD with Heatsink down to just $133.99 for Black Friday today, and tremendous deal this year and one of the best SSD deals we've had since Prime Day.


WD Black SN850X is one of the best-performing PCIe 4.0 SSDs on the market; this is not only the best SSD for your PlayStation 5 console, but it can also be a blazing-fast boot drive for your gaming rig. Whichever you're buying it for, you won't find it cheaper before the end of the sales this weekend.


The SN850X is the latest in WD's high-performance Black series M.2 SSDs, offering top-tier specs for those on PlayStation or PC. With read speeds up to 7,300MBps, write speeds of 6,600MBps, and up to 1,200K IOPS for random reads, it's significantly faster than its predecessor, the SN850.

For PS5, this doesn't matter too much, and you should focus on the decent price, and the fact is can be slotted into your console with ease. Other Black Friday SSD deals include:




The SN850X is also an excellent choice for PlayStation 5, matching Sony's official SSD specs and even exceeding their recommendations. It has the required M.2 2280 form factor, PCIe Gen4x4 interface, and more than enough speed for seamless performance. Plus, the SSD is backed by a five-year warranty.

For gaming PCs, on the other hand, WD includes Game Mode 2.0 software to optimize performance during intense sessions. A 2TB model strikes the best balance of capacity and cost for most users, providing ample space for your OS and games.

PS5 Black Friday Deals​

There's plenty more Black Friday PS5 deals to check out today, including tremendous discounts on PS5 consoles, DualSense Controllers, PlayStation VR 2, and more games than you can shake your Astro Bot at.

There's discounts on new games like Star Wars Outlaws, Sonic X Shadow Generations, Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2, and so much more. There's no time to waste, as these offers will be out of stock or expired after this weekend.

Black Friday: Why Can You Trust IGN?​

Why trust IGN for your shopping advice? Our team of seasoned writers, passionate about gaming, tech, and homeware, has been covering deals and Black Friday events for an average of five years or more.

With a year-round focus on bargains, we can spot genuine discounts and steer clear of misleading offers. Every deal featured in this article is carefully handpicked by knowledgeable experts who genuinely aim to help you save money.

All month long, retailers have been rolling out sales, ramping up to massive discounts on Black Friday and through the weekend into Cyber Monday. There are already some fantastic deals available on PS5 consoles and controllers, video games for all platforms, AirPods Pro, and tons more.


Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.