Seagate Game Drive PCIe Gen4 M2 for Ps5 SSD

The Seagate Game Drive Gen4 M.2 NVMe SSD, purpose-built and officially licensed for PS5. Engineered to meet Sony’s M.2 expansion bay requirements, this drive drops straight in with the pre-installed heatsink and delivers the sustained throughput modern titles demand. Expect lightning-fast load times, quicker level transitions, and buttery-smooth asset streaming across your library.

Why it’s ideal for PS5

• Native PS5 compatibility — Tuned firmware and a PS5-ready heatsink ensure seamless operation with both Digital and Standard Editions. Installation is a simple screwdriver job in the console’s M.2 slot. System software 21.02-04.00.00 or later required.

• PCIe Gen4 x4 performance — Up to 7,400 MB/s sequential reads with up to 7,000 MB/s sequential writes (capacity-dependent) to keep pace with next-gen textures and open worlds.

• Thermals under control — The low-profile, PS5-fit heatsink (max height ~11.10 mm) minimizes throttling for consistent, peak gameplay performance over long sessions.

• Play directly from the drive — Run PS5 and PS4 titles straight from the NVMe expansion without juggling internal space.

Technical highlights

• Interface / Protocol: PCIe® Gen4 x4, NVMe® 1.4.

• Form factor: M.2 2280 with integrated heatsink (80.85 × 24.22 × 11.10 mm).

• NAND: 3D TLC for a strong balance of speed, endurance, and reliability.

• Capacities: 1 TB and 2 TB 

• Sequential performance (128 KB):

  • 1 TB: up to 7,400 MB/s read, 6,900 MB/s write.

  • 2 TB: up to 7,400 MB/s read, 7,000 MB/s write.

• Random performance (4K, QD32, T8): up to 1,300,000 IOPS read and write (both capacities).

• Endurance (TBW): approx. 1 TB: 1,100 TBW; 2 TB: 2,400 TBW for long service life under heavy gaming workloads.

• Power (typical): ~8.3–8.6 W active; ~22–28 mW idle PS3; <5 mW in Low Power L1.2.

• Environmental: 0–70 °C operating, –40–85 °C non-operating; 1500 G non-operational shock.

What this means for your gaming

• Faster loads & richer worlds: The 7+ GB/s pipeline feeds high-resolution assets rapidly, reducing in-game pop-in and improving traversal in expansive maps.

• Consistent performance during long sessions: Built-in thermal solution keeps speeds steady for marathon play.

• Space for today’s massive installs: Available in 1 TB and 2 TB, so you can keep more AAA titles and seasonal updates ready to play without constant re-installs.

PS5 fitment & install notes

• Fits the PS5 expansion slot with the included heatsink (height within PS5’s ~11.25 mm clearance envelope).

• Requires a PS5 with M-key M.2 slot and updated system software (21.02-04.00.00 or newer).

• Installation is tool-simple: open the bay, secure the drive, replace the cover, and format when prompted.