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Believe it or not, there are still some Cyber Monday PS5 SSD deals still going and still available. While the big sales rush ended yesterday, some of those excellent deals will stay as they were for a while – though even if they do go back up a bit, they still may well be heavily discounted from their list price to offer you solid value. This time of year remains the best chance to save big on the best PS5 SSDs and best PS5 external hard drives so it’s well worth a look around, even if you missed the big price cuts.
The 500GB version of this year’s most popular drives, the heatsink-less Seagate FireCuda 530, is still down to $119.99 on Amazon (opens in new tab). The 1TB and 2TB models are all sold out, but 500GB will give your console’s store some welcome overflow. The beefier 1TB Samsung 980 Pro is available at $219.99 from Amazon (opens in new tab) as well, and this trusted model comes with its own heatsink already installed.
Discounts are going fast, but there are still some great Cyber Monday PS5 SSD deals still available to be had, whether you’re hunting internal, external, or traditional hard drive options. Here are the best deals that have stuck around.
The best Cyber Monday PS5 SSD deals still available now
US
- Amazon: Save $50 off the Samsung 980 PRO Heatsink drive (opens in new tab)
- Best Buy: Get $50 off the Seagate FireCuda 530 Heatsink drive (opens in new tab)
- Dell: Save up to 20% on the Samsung 980 PRO (opens in new tab)
- Walmart: Get a Samsung T7 SSD from just $84.99 (opens in new tab)
- Target: Save on internal SSDs and external drives (opens in new tab)
- Newegg: Save 17% on the Gigabyte Aorus 7000s SSD (opens in new tab)
- Disney Plus: Get 12 months for the price of 10 with this deal (opens in new tab)
- Microsoft: Big savings on headsets and other peripherals to go with your new SSD (opens in new tab)
- B&H Photo: Save up to $160 on the WD BLACK SN850 right now (opens in new tab)
- Samsung: Big savings of up $3,500 on premium 8K and QLED TVs (opens in new tab)
- Verizon: Get up to $1,000 off 5G phones with trade-in (opens in new tab)
UK
- Amazon: Save 30% on the 500GB WD BLACK SN850 drive and more (opens in new tab)
- Currys: Get £20 off Samsung external drives (opens in new tab)
- Very: Save up to £130 on the Samsung T7 Touch external PS5 SSDs (opens in new tab)
- eBuyer: Offering pre-order on the Samsung 980 PRO heatsink model! (opens in new tab)
- Box: Get more than £50 off the WD BLACK SN850 (no heatsink) (opens in new tab)
- Overclockers: Save over £100 on an SN850 and a selected heatsink bundle (opens in new tab)
- John Lewis: Save 40 quid on a 500GB Samsung 980 PRO (opens in new tab)
- Samsung: Save nearly £60 on a 1TB 980 PRO direct from the maker (opens in new tab)
- Argos: Get the retailer’s lowest ever prices on Samsung external SSDs (opens in new tab)
Cyber Monday PS5 SSD deals still available in the US
(opens in new tab)Samsung 980 PRO SSD w/ Heatsink | 1TB | $250 $219.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $30 – It’s not aas big a saving as we saw during the sales weekend ($50) but this is still a solid discount off of one of the most sought-after PS5 SSDs. This is a brand new stick that we hoped would see some early discounts in this year’s sales. If you really want to go big with this premium drive then the 2TB variant is also discounted and down to $399.99 (opens in new tab).
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WD SN850 SSD | 1TB with Heatsink | $269.99 $249.99 at Best Buy (opens in new tab)
Save $20 – You’ll find a $20 discount on this plug and play heatsink version of the popular WD Black SN850 PS5 SSD, but it’s worth noting that the non-Heatsink 1TB is also heavily reduced, down to $149.99 (opens in new tab) (from $230) as well.
Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus | 1TB w/heatsink | $190 $179.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $10 – This is a great SSD and heatsink combo, so even though you’re only saving $10 there’s excellent value up for grabs here. The heatsink actually replaces the entire PS5 SSD slot’s lid and creates a new seal, as well as being in contact with the SSD within. It’s a great solution and the SSD is a a proper beast too.
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Seagate FireCuda 530 | 1TB w/Heatsink | $275 $239.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $35 – This is the lowest ever price for the FireCuda 530 with its own heatsink, so if you don’t fancy sourcing your own cooling tech for the model above, this is a solid option. You’re saving $35 here and grabbing a premium stick for $239.99.
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Crucial X6 external SSD | 1TB | $130 $79.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $50 – This is another easy suggestion for anyone looking for 1TB of external storage for their PS4 library and PS5 games. And at this price it’s excellent value for money.
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Seagate Firecuda 530 | 500GB | $149.99 $119.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $30 – This isn’t the heatsink-included variant of the Firecuda 530, but you’re still saving on a solid go-to if you’re handy enough to apply your own cooling. This is one of the best SSDs for PS5 on the market right now.
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ADATA SE800 | 1TB | $130 $99.99 at Newegg (opens in new tab)
Save $30 – This is the drive’s lowest ever price and so represents excellent value for money. And given it’s a rough and ready, rugged, accident-proof drive, that’s some excellent peace of mind right there too.
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WD BLACK P50 SSD | 1TB | $250 $209.99 at Best Buy (opens in new tab)
Save $40 – One of the best and most popular external PS5 SSDs. And for good reason: its performance is awesome, it’s strong and robust, has Western Digital pedigree, and it’ll future-proof you for a while. The massive 2TB model is down to just $359.99 (opens in new tab) right now which is a good price.
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SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD | 1TB | $240 $129.99 at Best Buy (opens in new tab)
Save $110 – This is an incredible saving off the list price, but we know the ‘real’ price hasn’t been that $240 mark for a bit. But still! This is an excellent price on an external PS5 SSD and it’s robust as heck which provides great peace of mind.
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WD My Passport HDD | 5TB | $150 $105.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $45 – Forever one of our absolute favourite HDDS to pair with a console. This is such an easy drive to recommend with it being so capacious, reliable, and value-busting.
Cyber Monday PS5 SSD deals in the UK
Samsung 980 PRO | 1TB w/Heatsink | £195.98 at Novatech (opens in new tab)
Only two left in stock! At long last, the much-coveted Samsung 980 PRO with its brand new heatsink is finally – finally – available in the UK. This is a pretty keen price given it’s only just become available and, for comparison, the lowest ever price on the SN850 was around £170 – as a result, this is a good deal for something so premium. It’s also available at Amazon but for a heftier investment of around £260 (opens in new tab).
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Gigabyte Aorus 7000s | 2TB | £365 £321.98 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save £43 – It’s certainly a larger investment, but this is still a top PS5 SSD internal option that comes with its own heatsink and will suit those who need that glorious larger capacity. Given we don’t know exactly how low 2TB SSD drives are really going to go this winter, this lowest ever price is a solid option.
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Crucial P5 Plus NVMe SSD | 1TB | £157.19 £144.52 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
The 1TB Crucial P5 Plus hit a record low price of £107.98 during peak Cyber Monday PS5 SSD deals, but its price has bounced back to just above the 10% off line now that Cyber Monday is winding down. Note this SSD has no heatsink, so you’ll have to add your own.
The 500GB model is down to just £60.99 (opens in new tab) (from £93.15), and the 2TB is down to £251.99 (opens in new tab) (from £320.39) – both lowest-ever prices.
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addlink AddGame A95 | 1TB w/Heatsink | £195 £179.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
This is a competitive price point for 1TB internal SSDs, as evidenced by the fact that this deal is sold out at the time of writing. This addlink SSD does come with its own heatsink, so if you can find it in stock, you’re all set.
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Sabrent PS5 Heatsink | £29.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
This is a brilliant addition to any PS5 SSD that doesn’t come with a heatsink, but sadly it’s bounced back to its regular price of £30 after sitting at £24.99 throughout Cyber Monday.
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SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD | 1TB | £145.99 at Currys (opens in new tab)
While the £99.99 Cyber Monday deal has expired, Currys still has this superb external SSD cheaper than most. The 500GB drive is down to £75.35 (opens in new tab) at Amazon (from £136), too, if you’re just looking for a small drive.
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WD BLACK P50 external SSD | 1TB | £197.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
This is our favorite external drive for PS5, and while it hit its lowest price ever at £159.99 over Cyber Monday, it’s since increased to £197.99.
All versions of this drive saw great deals this year – the 2TB version is sold out after dropping to £269.99 (opens in new tab) (down from £400) and the massive 4TB model is back to £752.99 after hitting £499.99 (opens in new tab) during Cyber Monday (down from £856).
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SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD | 1TB | £245 £191.29 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
One of our favourite external PS5 SSD options, this, and it offers basically everything you could need: speeds, performance, robust design, and incredible value for money at this price. It’s back up to £191.29 after hitting £147.99 during the big rush, but it’s still a great drive, and that price is still cheaper than most stores.
Looking to go bigger? The 2TB version is down to £282.22 (opens in new tab), which is well below its £428.99 RRP.
Samsung T7 external SSD | 2TB | £304.79 £163.99 at Currys (opens in new tab)
Save £140 – The speeds on offer in the T7 are nippy, and the Samsung quality shines through and at this price. That means this lowest price ever on the Samsung T7 external PS5 SSD is an easy recommendation today.
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WD Black P10 Game Drive | HDD | 5TB | £120 £97 at Currys (opens in new tab)
Save £23 – Currys has kept most of this deal intact thus far, and this is the ultimate portable drive for gamers, as the rugged metal casing means you can take it anywhere without fear of damage from any bumps, and the huge 5TB capacity means you can carry around over 100 games on there.
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WD My Passport 2TB USB 3.0 | £70 £65 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save £5 – Perhaps not a huge saving in the grand scheme of things, but it’s still a good value for a simple option to add some storage to your console.
Cyber Monday PS5 SSD deals: FAQs
Which brand makes the best PS5 SSD?
Well, that’s the million-dollar question when preparing to buy such a potentially premium and important item. And it’s not clear cut – it’s nigh-on impossible to pick one brand or make.
However, of course, it’s likely that most folks will gravitate toward the big guns, and that’s what we’d suggest doing too. Western Digital’s WD_BLACK range, and the SN850, in particular, is an early, premium favourite: even, PS5 architect, Mark Cerny has given this one his stamp of approval by acquitting it personally for his own console. The same goes for Samsung’s 980 Pro stick which will have its own heatsink edition by the time we get to Cyber Monday too; given Samsung’s pedigree in storage and drives, this will undoubtedly be one of the top dogs. Seagate – synonymous with console storage solutions – will have its say too with the FireCuda 530. But other PS5 SSDs that might not be seen as ‘premium’ are still worth a look: Gigabyte’s Aorus 7000s is a great drive that should go below $200 this sales season, and the same goes for Patriot’s Viper VP4300 drive. And we haven’t even mentioned Crucial, ADATA, and more…
So, while there’s not one particular standout brand, there’s going to be a good handful to choose from.
Is a 1TB SSD enough for the PS5?
If you classify yourself as a pretty ‘normal’ PS5 player who likes to have a good handful of games on the go, and to hand at once – without feeling the need to play dozens at a time – then 1TB should be enough for you. And that’s particularly the case with internal SSDs in mind – we see this as the sweet spot between a decent chunk of extra storage, and when balancing and factoring in value and price points. The NVMe SSDs that meet Sony’s recommendations are still pretty premium in nature and premium in price, so the 1TB looks to be the best bet.
If you’re in the market for an external SSD only, then you’ll probably want to aim for 2TB and up – in all likelihood. This is because an external SSD is slightly more limited in it’s function: you can only play PS4 games off the external, and only store PS5 games. If you prefer an external solution then it’s likely that the hard work it’ll do will be for the massive PS4 library, and the internal PS5 SSD will look after your PS5 games. Thus, 2TB, even when looking at moving around PS5 games, is a good starting point (though 1TB might be enough for those with smaller libraries). You’ll also get greater value in terms of a ‘terabytes to dollar or pound’ ratio too at the larger capacities.
If an internal drive is going to be target number one for you in this year’s Cyber Monday PS5 SSD deals, then we think you’ll be in for some lowest ever prices – if stock holds. The big brands’ models and series will definitely be worth a look. WD’s SN850, and Seagate’s FireCuda 530 are going to be near the top of any most-wanted lists and should see deep cuts.
But the most important thing to remember when looking at internal options among the Cyber Monday PS5 SSD deals is that a drive needs to meet Sony’s criteria and recommended specs. Here they are again for reference:
- PCIe Gen4 interface
- 250GB – 4TB capacity
- 5,500MB/s read speed or faster
- 22mm width (do not go for 25mm units)
- Heatsink required (built-in or DIY)
Cyber Monday PS5 external SSD and hard drive deals: the options
External SSDs and HDDs have always been excellent console companions, and they are likely to be heavily discounted in the Cyber Monday PS5 SSD and external hard drive deals when the time comes.
External models like Samsung’s T5 and T7 units, and the WD_Black Game Drive SSDs are going to be ones to watch and perennial favourites like WD’s My Passport and Seagate’s licensed HDDs are well worth keeping abreast of when the price drops come raining down. Just as another reminder, remember that you can only play PS4 games from an external drive – but you can store PS5 games on one, which is still a great improvement on not being able to use them at all with PS5 software.
Today’s best deals
However, if you’re on the lookout for the best prices going now on some top internal PS5 SSDs, or if you just want to get your eye in ahead of the sales period, then check out the list of price below.
Cyber Monday PS5 external hard drive deals, on the other hand, are going to be worth a serious look – particularly if the heights of the internal SSD prices are a bit too, well, high. They will come down in the Cyber Monday deals but they still hold a premium compared to external PS5 SSDs or hard drives. Here’s a bunch of our favourites and their current prices.
Of course, SSDs and hard drives won’t be the only new-gen console-shaped deals in town this sales season: check out the latest on the Cyber Monday PS5 headset deals, and for those across the console aisle, check out our Cyber Monday Xbox Series X deals page.
