With new 2TB NVMe drives now pushing past $400-480 due to the NAND flash shortage, this tested-working 2TB Gen4 SSD with heatsink at $300 is a meaningfully better deal — and it works in both PCs and the PS5.
🎯 Best Use Cases
- Expanding PS5 storage — 2TB with a heatsink meets Sony's official expansion requirements.
- A fast, high-capacity primary or secondary drive for a gaming PC.
- Large game library storage without constantly uninstalling/reinstalling titles.
- Video editing scratch disks and large media libraries.
- General storage upgrades for creators working with large project files.
💰 Why This Is a Good Deal
NAND flash prices have surged 70-115%+ through 2026 as AI datacenter demand consumes the bulk of global production. New 2TB NVMe drives that cost under $200 in 2025 are now routinely priced at $400-480+, with some flagship models even higher.
At $300 CAD, tested and working with its heatsink intact, this drive is priced well under current new-market 2TB pricing — and it's ready to drop straight into a PS5 or PC without waiting for NAND prices to (eventually) come back down.
⚖️ How It Compares
| Part | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GameStop 2TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe SSD with Heatsink (PC / PS5) — Used, Working | $300.00 | Highest capacity NVMe drive we carry — PC and PS5 compatible. |
| Crucial P5 Plus 1TB NVMe (PCIe Gen4, w/ heatsink) | $175.00 | Half the capacity at a lower price — good if 1TB is enough. |
| SK hynix PC611 1TB NVMe (PCIe Gen3) | $160.00 | Cheapest 1TB NVMe option, one generation behind Gen4. |
GameStop 2TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe SSD with Heatsink (PC / PS5) — Used, Working
In stock now — $300.00 CAD, ships within Canada.
🛒 View & Buy This Part Ask a Technician❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Will this work with a PlayStation 5?
Yes — it's a PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 2280 drive with a heatsink installed, meeting Sony's official requirements for PS5 storage expansion.
Why are SSD prices rising in 2026?
A global NAND flash shortage, driven by AI datacenters consuming the bulk of memory manufacturing capacity, has pushed SSD prices up 70-115%+ in the past year, with no meaningful relief expected before 2027.
Does this drive need a separate heatsink for PC use?
No, the heatsink is already installed. Just confirm your motherboard's M.2 slot has clearance, or remove your board's own M.2 heatsink cover if it has one.
