Lexar has launched the Play 2280, a new PS5 SSD

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Memory manufacturer Lexar has today released the Lexar Play 2280, a new SSD designed specifically for PlayStation 5.

The drive, which is intended to meet the needs of most players, boasts a sequential read speed of up to 7,400MB/s and a sequential write speed of up to 6,500MB/s. This is well above the 5,500MB/s sequential read speed that is recommended by Sony.

It also comes with a heatsink pre-installed, so you don’t need to worry about fitting your own, in addition to a five-year limited warranty. It weighs just 1.82oz / 51.5g and, as a standard PCIe 4.0 SSD in the 2280 form factor, is fully compatible with desktop PCs and laptops that offer the interface, too.

Elsewhere, Western Digital has revealed a new 8TB PS5 SSD, though it costs about as much as two PS5s. Although there’s no pricing information yet, I’m definitely eager to find out just how much the upcoming 8TB Lexar Play 2280 will go for. If it manages to undercut its competitors, it could become the go-to model for those seeking such a large storage upgrade.

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Dash is an experienced tech journalist who currently serves as the Gaming Editor at TechRadar, where he helps oversee coverage of video games and related products.

Before joining the team, he was Contributing Writer at PLAY (formerly Official PlayStation Magazine) and has also written articles for many of the UK's biggest gaming magazines including Edge, PC Gamer, and SFX.

Now, when he's not getting his greasy little mitts on the newest hardware or gaming gadget, he can be found listening to J-pop or feverishly devouring the latest Nintendo Switch otome.