Nearly eight months after launching the next generation game console, Sony finally began to activate the storage expansion slot for certain users.
The Expansion Storage Slot feature is part of the PlayStation’s beta software version 2.0 and will only be available for users who have become part of the Beta program.
Software updates are currently available in certain areas that include Canada, USA, Japan, England, Germany and France.
What is the storage expansion feature on the Sony Playstation 5Sony launched PlayStation 5 with 825GB SSD storage where only 667GB is available for users.
PS5 is equipped with an additional M.2 SSD storage expansion slot that allows users to plug in compatible SSDs to PS5 to expand storage capacity.
Now, the previous feature was disabled at the time of launch and Sony promised to activate it later through the update.
Expansion of storage on PS5 is useful but not simpleteys have published a detailed guide on storage expansion on its official website providing complete details about the specifications and installation instructions.
According to the website, not all available SSDs will be compatible with PS5.
Sony has put some special instructions and requirements for SSD.
Users can install from 250GB SSD to 4TB on the PS5 M.2 slot.
However, they must meet a certain size of the cooling structure, speed, module width and more.
The following is a list of requirements according to the PS5 website: Interface: PCIE Gen4 X4 M.2 NVME SSD Capacity: 250GB – 4TB Cooling Structure: Using M.2 SSD with PS5 Console You need effective heat dissipation with cooling structures, such as heatsinks.
You can attach one to your own M.2 SSD, either in one side format, or two-sided format.
There is also M.2 SSD which has a cooling structure (such as heatsinks) built-in.
Sequential read speed: 5,500 Mb / s or faster Recommended Width Module: Width 22mm (25mm Width Not Supported) Form factor: M.2 Type 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110.
Socket 3 (M Key) found SSD with specifications Apart from the cooling structure is an easy task.
However, there are several sets of certain cooling structures needed for SSD to work well with PS5.
The good thing is that Sony gives the user option to take a single heat sink or two of their own sides above the SSD and use it with PS5.
If you are in one of the selected areas and want to test the new storage expansion feature, you must register for a beta program and download the latest software updates on your Playstation 5.