[Deal du jour] The 980 Pro is an internal SSD perfectly compatible with the PlayStation 5. It is the ideal solution to add storage to your console, and slightly increase performance. The 1 TB model is currently under 100 euros on Amazon.
What is the promotion on this Internal SSD?
Amazon is offering a discount on Samsung’s 980 Pro internal SSD, compatible with the PlayStation 5. Sold a few months ago between €110 and €120, its price has since dropped steadily. The 1 TB model is currently selling for €90.19.
The version with integrated heat sink is priced at €104.99.
What is this Samsung internal SSD?
The 980 Pro is an SSD for PCs and compatible with your PlayStation 5. Its PCIe 4.0 interface offers speeds of up to 7,000 MB/s in reading and more than 5,000 MB/s in writing. Speeds and performance perfectly matched to Sony’s console. You’ll enjoy slightly faster start-ups and loading times, and downloads and file transfers will be optimized. The 980 Pro is also ideal for giving your aging PC a second life. Your files will be stored reliably, and your computer’s speed will be noticeably improved.
In the case of use with the PS5, it is better to take a heat sink in order to avoid overheating of the SSD. Many SSDs have one directly included. You can also consult our guide to the best SSDs for your PlayStation 5, to see what the competition offers. If you opt for the heatsinkless version of the 980 Pro, the Glotrends M.2, priced at €7.99, is a perfect fit.
Is this Internal SSD a good deal?
At under $100, the 980 Pro is a pretty good deal. Apart from the PS5, it is obviously suitable for your PC. In addition to adding 1TB, most of your software will launch and run better. Players will also benefit from a better gaming configuration, with smoother games.
In the case of use with the PlayStation 5, be sure to install the latest updated version of the firmware, and to follow our tutorial to increase the internal storage space of the console.
Our PS5 tutorial: how to install an SSD
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