Rumor: PS5 Pro Could Have a Much Bigger SSD Than Standard Model

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Rumor: PS5 Pro Could Have a Much Bigger SSD Than Standard Model

Key Takeaways

  • The PS5 Pro could offer double the SSD storage compared to the PS5 Slim, as per recent reports.
  • PS5 Pro devkits allegedly feature a 2TB SSD, but this doesn’t guarantee the same amount of storage for retail versions of the console.
  • A formal PS5 Pro announcement is rumored to take place in September 2024.

As a gamer with over two decades of gaming under my belt, I have seen consoles come and go, but none have left such an impact as the PlayStation 5 (PS5). However, the thought of a PS5 Pro with double the SSD storage compared to the current model has me reminiscing about the days when my original PlayStation’s memory card could barely hold more than one game.

According to recent whispers, it seems that the much-talked-about upgraded PS5 might nearly double the SSD storage capacity compared to the regular PS5, offering around a 200% increase. Earlier rumors hinted at enhanced performance from the upgraded console, but if this new information holds water, the mid-generation upgrade will provide gamers with significantly more internal space for downloading and playing their preferred titles.

The lightning-fast load times on the PS5, thanks to its powerful SSD, have left many gamers impressed. However, early versions of the console came with just 825GB of storage capacity, which wasn’t enough once you subtracted the space needed for the operating system, leaving only about 667GB for game storage on a standard PS5. This issue was partially addressed when the PS5 Slim arrived with a larger 1TB SSD, offering around 840GB of usable storage space. Additionally, PS5 owners can expand their console’s storage up to 8TB by using a compatible off-the-shelf Gen4 M.2 NVMe SSD.

However, recent reports indicate that the heavily leaked PS5 Pro might double the SSD storage space of the PS5 Slim. In the latest episode of the Broken Silicon podcast, industry insider Moore’s Law is Dead claimed to have seen a PS5 Pro development kit, stating that the hardware sported a 2TB SSD. It’s worth noting, though, that this doesn’t necessarily imply a 2TB SSD for the retail version of the PS5 Pro. More often than not, console devkits are equipped with beefier hardware as they’re built to fulfill the needs of game developers, which may not always align with retail hardware specs.

PS5 Pro Devkit Reportedly Has a 2TB SSD, But Retail Versions May Be Different

For instance, a deleted YouTube video demonstrated the standard PS5 developer kit, boasting an impressive 2.5TB of SSD storage. However, this wasn’t reflected in the consumer versions of the PS5. It leaves us questioning if the claim made by Moore’s Law is Dead about the retail PS5 Pro’s SSD space is accurate. Furthermore, it was suggested that the PS5 Pro would use the same power connector as the current PS5, implying equal power consumption between the two systems. This could potentially result in cooler temperatures and less noisy operation for the PS5 Pro.

Speculation about the PS5 Pro has been persistent, leaving us pondering when Sony will unveil this new console. Potential dates for an announcement are circling, with the Tokyo Game Show 2024 and a hypothetical September 2024 State of Play being strong contenders. If either event occurs as anticipated, PlayStation enthusiasts may not have to wait much longer before the PS5 Pro is officially unveiled.

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2024-08-29 11:04