Western Digital Partners with Sony to Release First Officially Licensed M.2 SSD for the PlayStation 5

Western Digital partnered with Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC to release the first official PlayStation-licensed M.2 SSD for the PlayStation 5. This new WD_BLACK SN850 NVMe SSD can store and play both PS5 as well as PS4 games directly from the drive, while the attached heatsink also makes installation a breeze with its all-in-one design.

Time is money, and that’s why PCIe Gen4 technology lets gamers cut down on long load times, as it’s capable of reaching up to a 7000MB/s read speed. Available now exclusively at Best Buy and directly from Western Digital for $169.99 USD. It will hit other retailers and resellers starting next month. For some, this may sound pricey, but nowhere near the cost of a 50MHz Packard Bell computer with a 720MB hard drive from 1994.

We’re excited for this new journey with Sony Interactive Entertainment and the opportunity to bring the officially licensed drive to PS5 gamers. Western Digital’s WD_BLACK brand was created to bring high-performance products to gamers everywhere. Combined with this innovative partnership, we aim to deepen our current commitment to developing storage solutions that enhance the gaming experience for all gamers,” said Susan Park, vice president of Consumer Solutions Product Management, Western Digital.