What M.2 SSD does the PS5 Pro need?
These are Sony's requirements, copied from its support page. Sony also says it can't guarantee that every drive meeting them will work, so buy from a store with a clear return policy.
| Interface | PCI-Express Gen4x4 M.2 NVMe SSD (Key M) |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 250 GB to 8 TB |
| Form factor | 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 or 22110 |
| Width with cooling | Up to 25 mm |
| Thickness with cooling | Up to 11.25 mm (8.0 mm above the board, 2.45 mm below) |
| Socket | Socket 3 (Key M) |
| Sequential read | 5,500 MB/s or faster is recommended |
| Cooling | Required. Use a heatsink or heat transfer sheet, or a drive with one built in |
| Not supported | M.2 SATA SSDs |
PlayStation Support, "How to add an M.2 SSD to a PS5 console"checked Nov 12, 2026
You can add a commercially available M.2 SSD that meets Sony's specifications, and install and play PS5 games from it.
PlayStation Support, "How to add an M.2 SSD to a PS5 console"checked Nov 12, 2026
What size SSD do you need for GTA 6?
GTA 6 alone needs 212 GB free, so a 250 GB drive would be almost full with one game. If you're adding a drive to keep GTA 6 and the rest of your library installed together, pick the size by how many big games you keep at once. A new Pro already has 2TB built in, so many owners won't need one on day one.
Clear a minimum of 212 GB of storage on your PS5 or PS5 Pro before you pre-load.
PlayStation.com, Grand Theft Auto VI pagechecked Nov 12, 2026
The PS5 Pro has 2 TB of SSD storage built in. Part of it is reserved for system software, so free space is lower.
PlayStation.com, PS5 Pro pagechecked Nov 12, 2026
What to check before you buy
Look for PCIe Gen4 NVMe in the listing, since M.2 SATA drives aren't supported. Make sure the drive has a heatsink or plan to add one, and if it comes with one built in, Sony says not to add another. Check the width and thickness with the heatsink on against the table below, and look for a sequential read figure of 5,500 MB/s or more.
How do you install an M.2 SSD in a PS5 Pro?
- 1
Turn the console off and unplug it
Sony's guide splits the next steps by model. Follow the section for yours.
- 2
Remove the cover and the expansion slot cover
Move the spacer to match your drive's length.
- 3
Fit the SSD at an angle and screw it down
Put the covers back and turn the console on.
- 4
Format it when the console asks
Formatting erases the drive.
- 5
Send new downloads to it
You don't need to format an M.2 SSD again when you move it between two PS5 consoles.
PlayStation Support, "How to add an M.2 SSD to a PS5 console"checked Nov 12, 2026
