Hardware PS5 M.2 support arrives

[subcon959]

I really thought this would be in standard firmware by now but instead there was an update to beta firmware recently. I wonder if they still can't get all the kinks ironed out.

 

[subcon959]

So it's finally here for everyone.. rolling out globally tomorrow (Sept 15th)

 

[the_randomizer]

So it's finally here for everyone.. rolling out globally tomorrow (Sept 15th)

I guess it's good I held off but the price of M.2 SSDs is still painful x3

 

[tech3475]

I guess it's good I held off but the price of M.2 SSDs is still painful x3

Funnily enough, some M.2 prices have actually dropped over the last few weeks where I live when I was expecting the opposite.

Got a 980 Pro 1TB for £150 and when I last looked the SN850 was £145. For comparison the Series 1TB storage is £200 on Amazon.

Although I wont be surprised if they shoot up now.

 

[subcon959]

Yeah, might be worth holding off till Black Friday at this point. Although, with the current shortages this year might not be so great.

 

[the_randomizer]

Funnily enough, some M.2 prices have actually dropped over the last few weeks where I live when I was expecting the opposite.

Got a 980 Pro 1TB for £150 and when I last looked the SN850 was £145. For comparison the Series 1TB storage is £200 on Amazon.

Although I wont be surprised if they shoot up now.

Is it true the Samsung 980 pro has issues on PS5? I'm looking at that now on Amazon, the WD Black with heatsink is of stock >.>

Edit: Found the 1 TB WD SSD with a heatsink for 195 USD. Maybe I'll get that.

 

[tech3475]

Is it true the Samsung 980 pro has issues on PS5? I'm looking at that now on Amazon, the WD Black with heatsink is of stock >.>

Edit: Found the 1 TB WD SSD with a heatsink for 195 USD. Maybe I'll get that.

Don’t know, this is the first I’ve heard of any problems on the PS5. I was waiting for the final release before doing anything with it. I can cancel/return the 980 Pro if it’s no good.

I’m weary of the SN850 if only because the time I tried one it could get about 10C hotter than the 980 Pro using my mobos heatsink, although I’ve ordered an SN850 as a precaution in case the price shoots up.

 

[subcon959]

No, I've been using a 1TB 980 Pro for the whole beta period with zero issues.

 

[linuxares]

Do they still keep saves on the NAND? I bet they don't want a "Save wizard" for the PS5 as well

 

[wartutor]

Do they still keep saves on the NAND? I bet they don't want a "Save wizard" for the PS5 as well

They do not let you copy them to usb drives but they are stored on HD (I'm almost positive as now I'm second guessing myself for no reason lol.)

 

[linuxares]

They do not let you copy them to usb drives but they are stored on HD (I'm almost positive as now I'm second guessing myself for no reason lol.)

ah shit and it's encrypted of course

 

[tech3475]

Do they still keep saves on the NAND? I bet they don't want a "Save wizard" for the PS5 as well

It is at least possible to backup saves:
https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/support/hardware/back-up-ps5-data-USB/

 

[Skeet1983]

Hi guys. I read online that PS5 will have a FW update today that allows for M2 SSD install. Anyway, does anyone know if the PS4 side had the Save structure/keys changed? I have a PS5, and do use Save Wizard for PS4 games. Thoughts and help appreciated

 

[subcon959]

Would be interesting if people posted their reported SSD speed after they install it.

 

[linuxares]

I'll ask for an edit of the topic. Since it's not Beta anymore

 

[Issac]

I'll ask for an edit of the topic. Since it's not Beta anymore

Fix'd 4 ya

 

[subcon959]

In case anyone couldn't figure out how to install the SSD, here is a very in-depth instructional video by Sony..

 

[linuxares]

In case anyone couldn't figure out how to install the SSD, here is a very in-depth instructional video by Sony..

Now I just want a transparent PS5...

 

[subcon959]

Now I just want a transparent PS5...

I think it should be a standard option for every console.

 

[tech3475]

Now I just want a transparent PS5...

Really stupid of Sony to not to at least license replacement panels like the 360 had for the front.