Sandisk Launches Optimus GX PRO 850P SSD for PS5

Sandisk debuted the Optimus GX PRO 850P on June 16, 2026, an officially licensed M.2 NVMe Gen 4 SSD for PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro consoles.

On June 16, 2026, Sandisk introduced the Optimus GX PRO 850P, an officially-licensed M.2 NVMe Gen 4 SSD specifically designed for Sony PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro consoles. This new drive features performance and thermal optimization tailored for PlayStation hardware and is available in capacities up to 8 TB. The Optimus GX PRO 850P is a variant of the Optimus GX PRO 850X, which Sandisk markets toward PC enthusiasts. Both models utilize WDC's in-house Black G2 PCIe Gen 4, 8-channel controller equipped with a DRAM cache and Kioxia 112-layer 3D TLC NAND flash. While specific pricing for the 850P was not detailed, the 8 TB version of the PC-focused Optimus GX PRO 850X is priced at $2,700.